Events
Lebanese Sarah Saroufim: Absolut's Global Creative Competion Winner
Absolut has announced its next creative collaboration and winning artist as part of Absolut's broadest art initiative in the history of the brand. Sarah Saroufim from Lebanon has been crowned…
May 18, 2019
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CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD
In the excitement of the holiday season, we decided to make an infographic depicting the traditions of Christmas around the world. Whether you stay up late waiting for Santa Claus or Babbo…
December 24, 2018
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Foods Everyone is Looking at in 2018
From gigantic soup dumplings to chicken waffle cones, there were plenty of viral foods to try in 2017. As the year comes to a close, we took a look ahead to see what food trends will shape 2018.…
July 14, 2018
Breakfast & Coffee
What Does the World Eat for Breakfast?
Where should your taste buds actually live? Go around the world and discover many kinds of breakfast!
May 14, 2018
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THE FLAVORS OF 7 WORLD CUISINES, VISUALIZED
Visually experience the most popular cuisines from across the world.
When you think of your favorite dish, you probably think of a particular taste: sweet, sour, savory or maybe spicy. But for…
April 14, 2018
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Lebanon Makes it on The World Atlas of Street Food
Lebanon's Souk el Akel makes it on the cover of the World Atlas of Street Food. We are proud!
Street food is fresh, cheap, plentiful, varied and available in an increasing number of…
July 08, 2017
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Pick a City and Let NoGarlicNoOnions' Reviews Guide You...
On this date back in 2012, NoGarlicNoOnions, the restaurant reviews blog saw the light... five years later, The Discovery Box, Mechwar TV Show, The Foodies' Trail, Souk el Mawasem and Souk el Akel...…
June 20, 2017
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The Real Size of the World!
If you want to know the true size of the world, don’t look at an atlas.
This may sound like a conspiracy theory but our current world map is wrong. The size and shape of countries and…
April 09, 2017
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209: The Lebanese Wine Platform
In just five short months since its launch, 209LebaneseWine.com, the first Lebanese-only wine platform, is revolutionizing the Lebanese wine retail industry. Named after the Pantone reference of the…
March 30, 2017
Chocolate
The World's Most Expensive 'Aged' Chocolate
Aged To’ak chocolate, made from the rarest and most ancient Nacional cacao, is allegedly the world’s most expensive ‘aged’ chocolate, priced at $270 (AED992) per 50 grams bar…
February 16, 2017
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Desserts & Sweets
The Best Dessert in 24 Countries Around the World
A meal isn't complete without dessert. While that's true around the world, desserts differ from country to country.
Some are light and fruity, and some are rich and chocolaty. From Japan's…
January 14, 2017
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What a Cup of Tea Looks Like Around the World
Let's make a cup of tea tonight and cosy up... it's getting cold out there... While tea has become synonymous with Britain's 5'ocklock tea, this hot drink is a popular drink right around the globe.…
November 19, 2016
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Starbucks Green Cup Celebrates Community
A single line connects the figures. A coffee farmer, a family, a barista, friends embracing. A mosaic of more than a hundred people drawn in one continuous stroke is featured on a new Starbucks…
November 19, 2016
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Celebrate World Food Day 2016
What is World Food Day? On October 16, World Food Day, join the global movement to end hunger. Be a part of the solution in your community and around the world. Because when it comes to hunger,…
October 16, 2016
Bread & Bakeries
An a-z of Breads From Around the World
Sandwich, accompaniment, dip or toast, there’s always room on the table for bread – wherever you are in the world. There’s something so satisfying and deceptively simple about that…
October 13, 2016
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Happy Adha Everyone
Happy Adha to all from all of us at NoGarlicNoOnions...
It's a beautiful time to cherish all that matters to us... our families and loved ones and hope for love, peace and serenity around the…
September 10, 2016
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How the World Serves Eggs
Forget fried, boiled or poached and let's try 16 new ways to enjoy some eggs with this infographic from Expedia.
August 17, 2016
Events
Souk el Akel Travels Around the World in Beit Chebeb
Travel Around the World in Beit Chebab is a one of kind event which aims to introduce people to the cultures and traditions of different countries from around the world. St. Antoine’s Church…
August 15, 2016
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Around the world in 20 National Spirits
What better way to find more out about a place and its culture than sipping the national spirit in the way the locals do? And every spirit tells a story.
Take the lawn party politesse of the…
July 14, 2016
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14 Iconic Sandwiches From Around The World
The British like to think they know a thing or two about the sandwich, even going so far as to claim their Earl of Sandwich invented it – although it’s likely he copied the design from…
June 04, 2016
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Rainbow Craze Found it's Way into Sushi Rolls
The rainbow food trend that has made it's way to cakes, pies, bagels, pancakes has now found it's way into sushi. The "Rainbow Food Trend" can now be enjoyed in a mouthwatering roll of sushi.
This…
May 17, 2016
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Pastries From Around the World: The Eclair Revolution!
And the world's eclair craze continues. After Fauchon and Un Eclair de Genie in France, Choux D'enfer in London, Éclair in Seoul and the French Revolution in Bucharest, the world is…
May 10, 2016
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Sleeping with the Sharks... Interested?
Love sharks? Live in a Shark Aquarium. This is your once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to sleep in an underwater bedroom, where the only thing separating you from your neighbors is the 360-degree…
March 31, 2016
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Let's Celebrate Our Planet, Let's Celebrate Earth Hour
Creating change in this world starts at home... Creating a better world for ourselves, our kids and the future definitely starts with us... and showing our commitment to our planet is one way.…
March 18, 2016
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Celebrate International Women's Day Today and Everyday
We are all celebrating a special day today... March 8 marks a very important day - International Women's Day. NGNO's comes a little late just to remind everyone of the importance and value of every…
March 08, 2016
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Potato Fries from Around the World
Would you like fries with that? Of course you would. Whether they’re fries, frites, chips or wedges – these crispy, salty potato sticks are loved all over the world. From their freshly…
February 03, 2016
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Around the World in Hot Drinks
'Tis the season for all things warm. You've heard about the storm coming? I guess it's time for some hot chocolate maybe or a pumpkin spice latte... these may be traditional hot drinks but there's…
December 31, 2015
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Veuve Clicquot’s Eco-Friendly Mission: New Packaging from Leftover Grape Skins
LVMH-owned Champagne house Veuve Clicquot’s eco-friendly mission is evolving to include packaging that repurposes leftover grape skins.
Veuve Clicquot unveiled its new Naturally…
December 06, 2015
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Avoid Sogginess: Leather Piece of Ketchup
Often times when I use the word "soggy" it's not good... No one wants a soggy meal, especially not a burger filled with all the tasty condiments.
I think Ernesto Uchimura, the lead chef for…
November 25, 2015
Events
It's Official: The World's Longest Manousheh is Lebanese
Choueifat, Lebanon, 22 November 2015 - AMJAD High School’s diligent and dedicated teachers, staff and students officially set out and amazingly broke the world record of the…
November 25, 2015
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Tourism Stories Volume II: My Story, My Community, Our Future
My Story, My Community, Our Future, the second volume in UNWTO´s Tourism Stories series, was launched on the occasion of the 21st UNWTO General Assembly. The book features 28 stories of…
November 22, 2015
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World Diabetes Day: Spread Awareness
According to IDF Diabetes, "By 2040, over 640 million of us may be living with diabetes." That's a scary number...
Today, November 14 is known as World Diabetes Day, an internationally recognized…
November 14, 2015
Travel
Travel Around the World's Smallest Countries
Discover the world's smallest countries - they may be small in size but they make up for in culture, adventure and fun. So whether you’re looking for gorgeous beaches, museums full of history…
November 11, 2015
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Halloween Around the World
Walking around New York City, I feel the anticipation towards Halloween... Beautifully decorated pumpkins are spotted around the busy city. I found myself thinking about how this celebration is…
October 18, 2015
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40 No Nos for Tourists Around the World
It's summer and I am assuming most of you are planning a vacation some where fun... but it's good to know more about some of the things that are frowned upon in different parts of the…
June 09, 2015
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The World’s Tastiest Sandwiches: Lebanon is on the List
Just imagine a world without sandwiches.
Okay, sorry, that was cruel. It doesn’t bear thinking about. Fret not though, they aren’t going anywhere. What’s more, here are the…
May 14, 2015
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The World's Happiest Countries in 2015
The world’s 10 happiest countries, according to this year’s World Happiness Report which looks at earnings, living standards, employment, mental health and family stability. The…
May 05, 2015
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Happy Labor Day: Work is Love Made Visible
Let's celebrate the achievements we have made, let's celebrate the hard work every individual out there, including ourselves, puts on daily basis. No matter who you are and what you do, you make a…
May 01, 2015
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
Coffee Etiquette Around the World
Coffee... we all love it... ok most of us do... Coffee is one of the most popular beverages around the world, but did you know that the way it is prepared, served and enjoyed varies from one country…
April 22, 2015
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Travel
Around the World in 15 Taxis
Cab, tup tup, jeepney or jitney; whatever you call them, when you’re lost, tired or just need to get somewhere fast, the taxi is a sight for sore eyes. Ever since motorised travel first came…
April 13, 2015
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Happy Women's Day: Make it Happen
NoGralicNoOnions would like to take a moment to celebrate a day that should be respected and appreciated by everyone... Happy Women's Day to every woman out there, including my wife, my mother,…
March 08, 2015
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White Gold: The Most Expensive Food in the World Today
A new caviar is thought to be the most expensive food in the world with a kilo of the "white gold" fetching a whopping £73,000 - and that is at the discount price.
The brand-new…
February 21, 2015
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Christmas Dinners Around the World: How Would Yours Look Like?
With Christmas day fast approaching, many of us eagerly look forward to catching up with relatives, tearing the shiny wrapping paper off our new presents and spending some down time curled up on the…
December 12, 2014
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7up Rolls Out New Identity
You'll be seeing a new logo for 7up soon - PepsiCo announced an updated visual identity - logo and packaging - for the well-known soft drink. The new look is designed by New York-based design…
December 09, 2014
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McDonald's To Launch New Slogan, No More "I'm Lovin It" For a While
Are they not 'lovin' it' anymore? The world's biggest fast food chain, McDonald's has unveiled a new slogan in an attempt to help it sales from sinking. The new slogan, 'Lovin Beats Hatin' will be…
October 31, 2014
Spotted Stories
Find Out 13 Ways to Make Hummus at Home
We may all agree that hummus is one of the tastiest, healthiest mezze's out there and it is one of the most popular dips out there—and one of the easiest to make. Did you know that there…
October 15, 2014
Chocolate
Chocolate Lover's Travel Guide
Chocolate is one of the world's most popular foods. Europeans in particular are passionate about cocoa - the chocolate industry is worth around £4 billion in Britain alone.
Cocoa beans…
September 29, 2014
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Coffee, Wine & Drinks
Jeunes Sommeliers 2014 Competition: The Winners
The 2014 edition of the International Jeunes Sommeliers Competition was held this week in Copenhagen, Denmark, featuring 15 Young Sommeliers from around the world.
In 2007 the Chaîne des…
September 20, 2014
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Heineken's 'Cities of the World' - Start Collecting
Heineken's 'Cities of the World' is aimed to inspire men to live worldly, new adventures by unlocking the secrets of their cities. The campaign includes special edition Heineken®…
September 14, 2014
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Sanayeh Garden: Enjoy a Green Haven in Beirut
We all know that Beirut, and much of Lebanon, has a serious issue with a lack of green space. There are few places you can take your kids, our cities and towns often resemble concrete jungles.…
June 04, 2014
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