NoGarlicNoOnions: Restaurant, Food, and Travel Stories/Reviews

January 29, 2026

FZN Dubai: An Intimate Fine Dining Experience Inspired by Frantzén, Where Nordic Precision Meets Japanese Influence

You walk in, and something immediately feels different.FZN — pronounced like Frantzén, shortened — isn&rsquo

January 29, 2026 | Guide Michelin | Dubai French Food

Worth a Detour in London: Royal Ascot- Fine Dining Restaurant

French Food | London UK Europe

UK

February 07, 2025

Worth a Detour in London: Royal Ascot- Fine Dining Restaurant

A fanfare of trumpets please. It’s February and that means only one thing. Time to start planning for summer-…

February 07, 2025 | Restaurants | London French Food

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

French Food | Dubai UAE GCC Middle East

October 26, 2020

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,…

October 26, 2020 | Recommended | Dubai French Food

Rivié; A Vibrant Space in Paris

French Food | Paris France Europe

December 29, 2019

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…

December 29, 2019 | French Food | Paris French Food

Hébé: Lebanese Owned Quality Restaurant in Paris

French Food | Paris France Europe

December 25, 2019

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…

December 25, 2019 | Restaurants | Paris French Food

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

French Food | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

December 24, 2019

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…

December 24, 2019 | Restaurants | Achrafieh French Food

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

French Food | Paris France Europe

December 23, 2019

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…

December 23, 2019 | Restaurants | Paris French Food

La Crème de Paris: A Bad Crêpe! Not Recommended

French Food | Paris France Europe

December 22, 2019

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,…

December 22, 2019 | Restaurants | Paris French Food

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

French Food | Switzerland Europe

November 29, 2019

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…

November 29, 2019 | Recommended | Switzerland French Food

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

French Food | Paris France Europe

November 27, 2019

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…

November 27, 2019 | Restaurants | Paris French Food

Maison de la Truffe: Delicious Lunch & Excellent Gourmet Pizza

French Food | Paris France Europe

November 23, 2019

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…

November 23, 2019 | Recommended | Paris French Food

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

French Food | Paris France Europe

November 23, 2019

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…

November 23, 2019 | Guide Michelin | Paris French Food

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

French Food | Switzerland Europe

November 22, 2019

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…

November 22, 2019 | Restaurants | Switzerland French Food

Paname Beirut: Meet For Lunch, Leave Happy and Satisfied

French Food | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

November 10, 2019

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…

November 10, 2019 | Recommended | Beirut Central District French Food

BURGUNDY: Beirut's Finest Culinary Experience

French Food | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

November 06, 2019

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…

November 06, 2019 | Recommended | Beirut Central District French Food

Délice La Brasserie at Sofitel Munich: A Memorable Dinner

French Food | Germany Europe

October 27, 2019

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…

October 27, 2019 | Recommended | Germany French Food

Nice au Coeur de Beyrouth Dinner (Hotel Closed)

French Food | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

September 29, 2019

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…

September 29, 2019 | Restaurant Closed | Beirut French Food

La Petite Maison: A Must Do in Istanbul

French Food | Istanbul Turkey Middle East

Turkey

September 04, 2019

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…

September 04, 2019 | Recommended | Istanbul French Food

Zeralda: French Cuisine in Jounieh

French Food | Jounieh Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

Keserwan

September 02, 2019

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…

September 02, 2019 | Restaurants | Jounieh French Food

Just Made 33: Unique Sandwich Shop

French Food | Athens Greece Europe

Greece

July 09, 2019

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…

July 09, 2019 | Breakfast & Coffee | Athens French Food

Staying at Villa Cordevigo Relais & Chateaux in Cavaion, Italy

French Food | Italy Europe

June 09, 2019

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…

June 09, 2019 | Hotels | Italy French Food

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

French Food | Florence Italy Europe

Italy

June 07, 2019

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…

June 07, 2019 | French Food | Florence French Food

Swiss Butter: The Trendy Restaurant and its Signature Sauce

French Food | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Mount Lebanon

June 07, 2019

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.…

June 07, 2019 | Recommended | Metn French Food

Green Junkie: Your Different Kind of Food Delivery in Beirut

French Food | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

May 15, 2019

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…

May 15, 2019 | Restaurants | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael French Food

Chef Michael from Washington Cooks at Bergerac Beirut

French Food | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

May 08, 2019

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…

May 08, 2019 | Restaurants | Achrafieh French Food

Stove: French Bistro Food on Monot Street

French Food | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

March 22, 2019

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…

March 22, 2019 | Restaurants | Achrafieh French Food

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

French Food | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

March 19, 2019

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…

March 19, 2019 | Restaurants | Beirut Central District French Food

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

French Food | Paris France Europe

February 22, 2019

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…

February 22, 2019 | French Food | Paris French Food

In the Kitchen with Lebanese Chef Fadi Frem at Verde Paris

French Food | Paris France Europe

February 22, 2019

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…

February 22, 2019 | Recommended | Paris French Food

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

French Food | Paris France Europe

February 18, 2019

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…

February 18, 2019 | Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Paris French Food

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

French Food | Paris France Europe

February 09, 2019

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…

February 09, 2019 | Grill & BBQ | Paris French Food

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

French Food | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

February 07, 2019

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 French Food

Villa Badaro: A Restaurant, Bar and Terrace in Beirut

French Food | Badaro Beirut Lebanon Middle East

January 21, 2019

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…

January 21, 2019 | Restaurants | Badaro French Food

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

French Food | Germany Europe

January 20, 2019

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…

January 20, 2019 | Guide Michelin | Germany French Food

Best Restaurants in Lebanon: 19 French Eateries I Like

French Food | Lebanon Middle East

Middle East

January 10, 2019

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…

January 10, 2019 | Popular | Lebanon French Food

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

French Food | Paris France Europe

January 01, 2019

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…

January 01, 2019 | French Food | Paris French Food

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

French Food | Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

December 28, 2018

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.…

December 28, 2018 | International Cuisine | Keserwan French Food

Lunch at Angelina Lafayette Paris

French Food | Paris France Europe

December 24, 2018

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…

December 24, 2018 | Restaurants | Paris French Food

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

French Food | Alsace France Europe

December 24, 2018

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…

December 24, 2018 | Guide Michelin | Alsace French Food

Midi12: A Crepe in Paris at Walking Distance from Lafayette

French Food | Paris France Europe

December 21, 2018

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…

December 21, 2018 | Restaurants | Paris French Food

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

French Food | Paris France Europe

December 18, 2018

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…

December 18, 2018 | Recommended | Paris French Food

Breakfast at Fauchon L’Hotel: Awesome Food and Service

French Food | Paris France Europe

December 18, 2018

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,…

December 18, 2018 | French Food | Paris French Food

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

French Food | Alsace France Europe

December 17, 2018

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…

December 17, 2018 | Recommended | Alsace French Food

Winstub La Dime: Homemade Alsacien Specialities in Obernai

French Food | Alsace France Europe

December 17, 2018

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…

December 17, 2018 | Recommended | Alsace French Food

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

French Food | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

November 29, 2018

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…

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

Le Petit Gris: 7 Years of Bistronomy in Beirut

French Food | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

November 29, 2018

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…

November 29, 2018 | Restaurants | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael French Food

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

French Food | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

November 25, 2018

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…

November 25, 2018 | French Food | Beirut Central District French Food

Aubaine: French Style Breakfast in Dubai

French Food | Dubai UAE GCC Middle East

November 24, 2018

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…

November 24, 2018 | French Food | Dubai French Food

Chez Charles: The Ingredient is Passion

French Food | Dubai UAE GCC Middle East