La Petite Maison Dubai: A Dream Place... A Coup de Coeur

French Food | Dubai UAE GCC Middle East

UAE

October 26, 2020

French Food

La Petite Maison Dubai: A Dream Place... A Coup de Coeur

I’ve been here, done that and still love if it as if it was the first time. I have a Coup de Coeur called La Petite Maison, a restaurant I visited in Nice, Istanbul, Beirut and Dubai. Same…

October 26, 2020 | Recommended | Dubai

Rivié; A Vibrant Space in Paris

French Food | Paris France Europe

France

December 29, 2019

French Food

Rivié; A Vibrant Space in Paris

I just landed in Paris and felt like having a hefty breakfast. Would I find the restaurant that will detrone "Hardware Societe"?. Google missleaded me to Rivie, an amazing cafe/restaurant,…

December 29, 2019 | French Food | Paris

Hébé: Lebanese Owned Quality Restaurant in Paris

French Food | Paris France Europe

France

December 25, 2019

French Food

Hébé: Lebanese Owned Quality Restaurant in Paris

Walking the streets in the cold weather, roaming around beautiful Paris, I stopped in front of a restaurant; it’s called Hébé. Owned by a Lebanese family, a couple that has spent…

December 25, 2019 | Restaurants | Paris

Le Petit Chef: A Feast for the Senses, a Culinary Experience

French Food | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

December 24, 2019

French Food

Le Petit Chef: A Feast for the Senses, a Culinary Experience

ASH Beirut invites you to experience the best of theatre and dining in a 1.5 hour immersive culinary journey. Le Petit Chef is coming to us with his original French recipes, and our local chef…

December 24, 2019 | Restaurants | Achrafieh

Pepe Grill: I Enjoyed a Casual Lunch on The Champs Elysées

French Food | Paris France Europe

France

December 23, 2019

French Food

Pepe Grill: I Enjoyed a Casual Lunch on The Champs Elysées

Open for the last two months, Pepe Grill took the place of the old Hippopotamus, which wasn’t the best restaurant back then. Visiting in 2014, I left shocked by such a French quality. Now…

December 23, 2019 | Restaurants | Paris

La Crème de Paris: A Bad Crêpe! Not Recommended

French Food | Paris France Europe

France

December 22, 2019

French Food

La Crème de Paris: A Bad Crêpe! Not Recommended

One big sign claims to serve “the best crepes in Paris.” A wide space, a restaurant open all day long, served crepes, waffles and croissants. Decorated in white and lid with warm lights…

December 22, 2019 | Restaurants | Paris

Lipp: Delicious Choucroute, Escalope, Mont Blanc and MilleFeuille in Geneva

French Food | Switzerland Europe

Europe

November 29, 2019

French Food

Lipp: Delicious Choucroute, Escalope, Mont Blanc and MilleFeuille in Geneva

If you are a traveler and visit Paris, often you should know aboutLipp. Also, open in Geneva, Lipp is the address for a good choucroute (Sauerkraut)... seafood and shellfish, cassoulet,…

November 29, 2019 | Recommended | Switzerland

L’Auberge Nicolas Flamel: Dine with Harry Potter and Enjoy Excellent French Creations

French Food | Paris France Europe

France

November 27, 2019

French Food

L’Auberge Nicolas Flamel: Dine with Harry Potter and Enjoy Excellent French Creations

Known to be the oldest auberge of paris built-in 1407, the restaurant is preserved ever since with the famous prayer engraved on the wall. Back then, Nicolas Flamel offered free food for all, asking…

November 27, 2019 | Restaurants | Paris

Maison de la Truffe: Delicious Lunch & Excellent Gourmet Pizza

French Food | Paris France Europe

France

November 23, 2019

French Food

Maison de la Truffe: Delicious Lunch & Excellent Gourmet Pizza

The smell enchants your nostrils the minute you walk in. Travel along the display bar, before accessing the dining space: Maison de la Truffe, à restaurant since 1932 serving French…

November 23, 2019 | Recommended | Paris

Alan Geaam: Taking Lebanese Cuisine to Another Level for the First Time Ever

French Food | Paris France Europe

France

November 23, 2019

French Food

Alan Geaam: Taking Lebanese Cuisine to Another Level for the First Time Ever

Let me introduce you to my friend Alan. With one Michelin Star proudly embroidered on his chest, Alan has made it on the list of the France best 600 chefs, proudly Lebanese, and happy to talk about…

November 23, 2019 | Guide Michelin | Paris

Café Beau-Rivage Lausanne: Very Expensive and Deceiving Food but Exceptional Desserts!

French Food | Switzerland Europe

Europe

November 22, 2019

French Food

Café Beau-Rivage Lausanne: Very Expensive and Deceiving Food but Exceptional Desserts!

Open for the last thirty years or so, café Beau-Rivage is one of the city's and hotel’s iconic restaurants on the lake. With its beautiful terrace, breathtaking views and vibrant…

November 22, 2019 | Restaurants | Switzerland

Paname Beirut: Meet For Lunch, Leave Happy and Satisfied

French Food | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

November 10, 2019

French Food

Paname Beirut: Meet For Lunch, Leave Happy and Satisfied

Calm, peace and serenity in the heart of Beirut's chic streets, Paname has become the get together of the capital's businessmen. Women meet up place, businessmen or just friends, Paname's vibes…

November 10, 2019 | Recommended | Beirut Central District

BURGUNDY: Beirut's Finest Culinary Experience

French Food | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

November 06, 2019

French Food

BURGUNDY: Beirut's Finest Culinary Experience

Walk into a calm, peaceful, and serene dark space that's lightly lit. Listen to the faded music in the background, people's whispers... Look around and see the bar and its action while the owner…

November 06, 2019 | Recommended | Beirut Central District

Délice La Brasserie at Sofitel Munich: A Memorable Dinner

French Food | Germany Europe

Europe

October 27, 2019

French Food

Délice La Brasserie at Sofitel Munich: A Memorable Dinner

Recommended by the Michelin guide, Délice La Brasserie, located at the Sofitel Munich, is where I chose to have dinner tonight. Drench perfection in the heart of Munich; La Brasserie is much…

October 27, 2019 | Recommended | Germany

Nice au Coeur de Beyrouth Dinner (Hotel Closed)

French Food | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

September 29, 2019

French Food

Nice au Coeur de Beyrouth Dinner (Hotel Closed)

(Nice au Cœur de Beyrouth: Gastronomique Façon Shisha Restaurant for 500$ at Le Bristol Beyrouth: Cheap, Bad Food and Low Quality Entertainement! A Disaster, A Scam!) If the founders of…

September 29, 2019 | Restaurant Closed | Beirut

La Petite Maison: A Must Do in Istanbul

French Food | Istanbul Turkey Middle East

Turkey

September 04, 2019

French Food

La Petite Maison: A Must Do in Istanbul

Amazing, exceptionally amazing like all the “La Petite Maison” restaurants I’ve been to around the world. After indulging in the finest food in Nice, Dubai, and Beirut, here comes…

September 04, 2019 | Recommended | Istanbul

Zeralda: French Cuisine in Jounieh

French Food | Jounieh Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

Keserwan

September 02, 2019

French Food

Zeralda: French Cuisine in Jounieh

"Bistronomie Francaise" is the tag line - Zeralda is a bistro serving casual French cuisine. It is nestled in the heart of Jounieh/Sarba. At the entrance of Sarba is an old house where Zeralda…

September 02, 2019 | Restaurants | Jounieh

Just Made 33: Unique Sandwich Shop

French Food | Athens Greece Europe

Greece

July 09, 2019

French Food

Just Made 33: Unique Sandwich Shop

Found on google maps, the sandwicheria showcases mouthwatering photos of sandwiches and cakes. Located on the corner of building 33, a cafe, coffee shop, and diner welcome you. I loved the…

July 09, 2019 | Breakfast & Coffee | Athens

Staying at Villa Cordevigo Relais & Chateaux in Cavaion, Italy

French Food | Italy Europe

Europe

June 09, 2019

French Food

Staying at Villa Cordevigo Relais & Chateaux in Cavaion, Italy

Arriving at a closed gate, the receptionist answered: “Good morning sir, welcome to Villa Cordevigo”. I drove the alley between high trees, left my car at the parking, and walked to the…

June 09, 2019 | Hotels | Italy

Enoteca Pinchiorri: Best of the Best! A Lifetime Dining Experience at a Three Starred Michelin

French Food | Florence Italy Europe

Italy

June 07, 2019

French Food

Enoteca Pinchiorri: Best of the Best! A Lifetime Dining Experience at a Three Starred Michelin

I invite you to watch the video, enjoy dinner with me, and try to feel what I felt; dinner at Enoteca Pinchiorri is unmatched, a memorable experience I will never forget...

June 07, 2019 | French Food | Florence

Swiss Butter: The Trendy Restaurant and its Signature Sauce

French Food | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Mount Lebanon

June 07, 2019

French Food

Swiss Butter: The Trendy Restaurant and its Signature Sauce

It took me some time, I know! I have finally visited Swiss Butter, Lebanon’s trendiest restaurant for the last year or so. Busy and always booked, Swiss Butter has opened its second branch on…

June 07, 2019 | Recommended | Metn

Green Junkie: Your Different Kind of Food Delivery in Beirut

French Food | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

May 15, 2019

French Food

Green Junkie: Your Different Kind of Food Delivery in Beirut

(Beirutista) For Angela Sawan, a nutrition and dietetics graduate from the American University of Beirut, healthy eating might seem second nature. But the 30-something food science expert, who…

May 15, 2019 | Restaurants | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael

Chef Michael from Washington Cooks at Bergerac Beirut

French Food | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

May 08, 2019

French Food

Chef Michael from Washington Cooks at Bergerac Beirut

Invited for a charity dinner prepared by chef Micheal Lee Rafidi who came all the way from Washington, Bergerac has been transformed tonight into a group gathering where everyone was happy and…

May 08, 2019 | Restaurants | Achrafieh

Stove: French Bistro Food on Monot Street

French Food | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

March 22, 2019

French Food

Stove: French Bistro Food on Monot Street

It’s called Stove, an old house in the heart of Achrafieh on Monot street. A restaurant and terrace welcome you for a casual dinner in a warm atmosphere. I’m in love with Lebanese old…

March 22, 2019 | Restaurants | Achrafieh

Quartier Chic: There's a New French Brasserie in Beirut

French Food | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

March 19, 2019

French Food

Quartier Chic: There's a New French Brasserie in Beirut

Occupying the location of Ladurée on Wadi Abou Jamil in Beirut, Quartier Chic the latest Brasserie to open, owned and managed by Maroun Batal. Mr.Batal used to manage Cocteau for the last…

March 19, 2019 | Restaurants | Beirut Central District

Breakfast at Cafe de La Paix, Intercontinental Hotel Le Grand Paris

French Food | Paris France Europe

France

February 22, 2019

French Food

Breakfast at Cafe de La Paix, Intercontinental Hotel Le Grand Paris

Memorable! Simply memorable! Pass the reception and prepare yourself to be amazed! A magical place from the French renaissance takes you on a journey in history. Handled by a very professional staff,…

February 22, 2019 | French Food | Paris

In the Kitchen with Lebanese Chef Fadi Frem at Verde Paris

French Food | Paris France Europe

France

February 22, 2019

French Food

In the Kitchen with Lebanese Chef Fadi Frem at Verde Paris

When famous establishments and multinational hotels in Beirut make it a point to have an “international” chef in their kitchen, you don’t understand why not get a Lebanese one. We…

February 22, 2019 | Recommended | Paris

In the Kitchen with Alan Geaam: Lebanon’s Michelin Starred Chef of the Year

French Food | Paris France Europe

France

February 18, 2019

French Food

In the Kitchen with Alan Geaam: Lebanon’s Michelin Starred Chef of the Year

I’ve seen a man on Instagram, a sportsman, smiley from time to time, calm and serious... I’ve heard stories about his past, about his childhood, about Tripoli of north Lebanon. I was…

February 18, 2019 | Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Paris

Beefbar Paris: Inexistent Waiters, Horrendous Service, a Lack of Attention and Average Food

French Food | Paris France Europe

France

February 09, 2019

French Food

Beefbar Paris: Inexistent Waiters, Horrendous Service, a Lack of Attention and Average Food

When you’re welcomed by two smiley hostesses, a Bugatti cutlery, Bernardaud plates, and Baccarat glasses, you know that you’re here for a treat. Beefbar Paris, a classy restaurant serving…

February 09, 2019 | Grill & BBQ | Paris

Breakfast at Angelina Beirut: Superb Food! Empty Vibes, Bad Service in a Dirty Restaurant

French Food | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

February 07, 2019

French Food

Breakfast at Angelina Beirut: Superb Food! Empty Vibes, Bad Service in a Dirty Restaurant

Food is perfect. Everything else is dramatically wrong. Angelina, the famous Angelina of Paris, my favorite M

February 07, 2019 | French Food | Beirut Central District

Villa Badaro: A Restaurant, Bar and Terrace in Beirut

French Food | Badaro Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

January 21, 2019

French Food

Villa Badaro: A Restaurant, Bar and Terrace in Beirut

On a rainy night, when everyone was hiding at home, I felt like going out! Villa Badaro has been on my list for so long, a restaurant missing on my blog.  Villa Badaro proposes a selection of…

January 21, 2019 | Restaurants | Badaro

The Caroussel: The Only Michelin Starred Restaurant in Dresden Doesn’t Deserve a Star

French Food | Germany Europe

Europe

January 20, 2019

French Food

The Caroussel: The Only Michelin Starred Restaurant in Dresden Doesn’t Deserve a Star

The Caroussel of the "Relais & Châteaux Hotel Bülow Palais" is considered "THE" culinary address in Dresden and has enjoyed good ranking among the country’s top…

January 20, 2019 | Guide Michelin | Germany

Best Restaurants in Lebanon: 19 French Eateries I Like

French Food | Lebanon Middle East

Middle East

January 10, 2019

French Food

Best Restaurants in Lebanon: 19 French Eateries I Like

Towards the end of 2012, French bistros started to gain popularity in Lebanon... but the big boom took place in 2013 when two restaurants on average were opening every month. The trend now…

January 10, 2019 | Popular | Lebanon

Paris Greatest Eats: 33 Stops I Recommend You to Try!

French Food | Paris France Europe

France

January 01, 2019

French Food

Paris Greatest Eats: 33 Stops I Recommend You to Try!

I felt it, I was sure this morning's breakfast was going to be majestic... I pushed the door open on to a tiny space and a bar while being invited to walk up the stairs to the first floor...…

January 01, 2019 | French Food | Paris

The Spoonteller: Delicious Food and Amazing Desserts in Zouk (Restaurant Closed)

French Food | Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

December 28, 2018

French Food

The Spoonteller: Delicious Food and Amazing Desserts in Zouk (Restaurant Closed)

It’s unbelievable how great the food is at Spoonteller but sometimes it’s not enough to make a restaurant shine. Probably the location, the lack of social media attention and surely the…

December 28, 2018 | International Cuisine | Keserwan

Lunch at Angelina Lafayette Paris

French Food | Paris France Europe

France

December 24, 2018

French Food

Lunch at Angelina Lafayette Paris

Other than having the best Mont Blanc ever and the sexiest hot chocolate on earth, Angelina serves tasty food in its salon de thé and restaurant at Lafayette Haussmann.  

December 24, 2018 | Restaurants | Paris

L’Auberge de L’ill: Three Stars Michelin for more than 50 Years in Alsace

French Food | Alsace France Europe

France

December 24, 2018

French Food

L’Auberge de L’ill: Three Stars Michelin for more than 50 Years in Alsace

One of the world’s most famous and oldest Michelin-rated restaurants, Haeberlin, located in the small town of Illhaeusern is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. A unique experience of…

December 24, 2018 | Guide Michelin | Alsace

Midi12: A Crepe in Paris at Walking Distance from Lafayette

French Food | Paris France Europe

France

December 21, 2018

French Food

Midi12: A Crepe in Paris at Walking Distance from Lafayette

One of my friends on Instagram proposed Midi12 recommending it to be one of the best crepes he had. Touring around Lafayette, I walked to Midi12 for a quick bite. A chocolate crepe and another…

December 21, 2018 | Restaurants | Paris

Le Grand Café Fauchon: Fine-Dining Quality Food and Service

French Food | Paris France Europe

France

December 18, 2018

French Food

Le Grand Café Fauchon: Fine-Dining Quality Food and Service

The pastry shop, the hotel, and the Grand Cafe, Fauchon is an institution in the heart of Paris promoting French culinary culture and savoir-faire. Next, to the hotel, the Grand Cafe proposés…

December 18, 2018 | Recommended | Paris

Breakfast at Fauchon L’Hotel: Awesome Food and Service

French Food | Paris France Europe

France

December 18, 2018

French Food

Breakfast at Fauchon L’Hotel: Awesome Food and Service

What I would remember for the Fauchon experience are the service and greeting, then comes the food. I’ve enjoyed the hotel, lunch yesterday at the Grand Cafe and now having breakfast at 9 am.…

December 18, 2018 | French Food | Paris

Maison Kammerzell: The Best Choucroute I’ve Had to Date

French Food | Alsace France Europe

France

December 17, 2018

French Food

Maison Kammerzell: The Best Choucroute I’ve Had to Date

The restaurant appeared in all my searches and was recommended by many followers on Instagram: considered to be one of the city’s most famous restaurants, Maison Kammerzell is a hotel and…

December 17, 2018 | Recommended | Alsace

Winstub La Dime: Homemade Alsacien Specialities in Obernai

French Food | Alsace France Europe

France

December 17, 2018

French Food

Winstub La Dime: Homemade Alsacien Specialities in Obernai

Visiting the region of Alsace for a week during the Christmas season, I passed by the village of Obernai, traditional and preserved with houses built at the beginning of the century. With three…

December 17, 2018 | Recommended | Alsace

Felicie: French Eatery in the Heart of Mar Mikhael (Restaurant Closed)

French Food | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

November 29, 2018

French Food

Felicie: French Eatery in the Heart of Mar Mikhael (Restaurant Closed)

Much more than a French restaurant, Felicie is a beautiful piece of architecture open in the heart of Mar Mikhael. Felicie is the baby of Raphael and Jihane, a happy couple that has left years of…

November 29, 2018 | Restaurant Closed | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael

Le Petit Gris: 7 Years of Bistronomy in Beirut

French Food | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

November 29, 2018

French Food

Le Petit Gris: 7 Years of Bistronomy in Beirut

When I noticed that I last came here in 2015, it was time to visit again one of my favorite French Bistros in town. Guaranteed satisfaction for as long as I remember, Le Petit Gris is one of the few…

November 29, 2018 | Restaurants | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael

Breakfast at Lily’s Beirut: A New Chef is Needed!

French Food | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

November 25, 2018

French Food

Breakfast at Lily’s Beirut: A New Chef is Needed!

How great it is to wake up on an early Sunday morning and have breakfast in Beirut, I’ve been getting my kids used to waking up at 6 am every Sunday for a hefty breakfast around town or a sexy…

November 25, 2018 | French Food | Beirut Central District

Aubaine: French Style Breakfast in Dubai

French Food | Dubai UAE GCC Middle East

UAE

November 24, 2018

French Food

Aubaine: French Style Breakfast in Dubai

Lebanese owned, with the first restaurant in London, Aubaine has a premium location at the entrance of The Dubai Mall. Aubaine offers a French selection of gourmet creations all produced in-house.…

November 24, 2018 | French Food | Dubai

Chez Charles: The Ingredient is Passion

French Food | Dubai UAE GCC Middle East

UAE

November 23, 2018

French Food

Chez Charles: The Ingredient is Passion

French class in the heart of Dubai... the restaurant is called Chez Charles. When a passionate entrepreneur decides to open a restaurant putting all his effort to make it happen, you can’t but…

November 23, 2018 | Recommended | Dubai

BOCO: Eat Good in a Jar

French Food | Paris France Europe

France

November 17, 2018

French Food

BOCO: Eat Good in a Jar

BOCO is the realization of a dream… dreamt by Vincent Ferniot. With the help of the greatest French chefs and pastry chefs, BOCO has created a simple,…

November 17, 2018 | Restaurants | Paris

Bistrot de Michel: French Simplicity in the Heart of Achrafieh

French Food | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

November 04, 2018

French Food

Bistrot de Michel: French Simplicity in the Heart of Achrafieh

How great it is to go back to the classics; Michel, a passionate restaurateur, has been operating his small bistro behind Rizk hospital in Achrafieh for several years now. Offering the same menu with…

November 04, 2018 | Recommended | Achrafieh

Balthazar Beirut: Breakfast is so Good!

French Food | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

October 22, 2018

French Food

Balthazar Beirut: Breakfast is so Good!

Inspired by the French bistros of Paris and still standing strong in the heart of Beirut, Balthazar, a French restaurant and cafe, opens for breakfast and lunch. Located in “Beirut…

October 22, 2018 | French Food | Beirut Central District

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