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2019 in Review: 35 Restaurants in Lebanon I've Visited This Year
In 2019, I focused on visiting villages ending up in experiencing fewer restaurants. My favorite ones are listed below.
OHANNES: The Food & The Chef... The Whole ExperienceSometimes, when…
January 22, 2020
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2019 in Review: 30 Hotels I’ve Visited This Year
A year to be remembered... Thirty hotels visited in more than 14 countries. Amazing discoveries, endless learning... Check out the list below if you plan to visit any of the destinations this…
January 21, 2020
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Award of Excellence & Merit by "The Arab Chamber of Commerce & Industry"
The Arab Chamber of Commerce & Industry in appreciation of Anthony Rahayel a Lebanese advocate of a better Lebanon and his NoGarlicNoOnions endeavors has elected to confer upon NGNO our…
January 21, 2020
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Around the World: Favorite Restaurants I've Visited This Year: 50 Places to Choose From
This year, I had the chance to visit more than 14 countries, sleep in 35 hotels and eat at more than a hundred restaurants. Below is a selection of my 50 best. Enjoy checking the…
January 20, 2020
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January 17, 2020
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TOP 10 Eats on my Last Trip to London: A Video Review
Let the challenge begin: how many good discoveries can you do in four days? Forget the hassle and follow my steps. After eating 56 items this week, these are the ones I preferred. Check out the Top40…
January 15, 2020
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My Year in Review: 14 Countries & Regions Visited, Checked-In 736 Places
2019 was a hell of a year! Taking my video discoveries to the next level, trying to take you on a journey of explorations while sitting on your couch, I got the chance to travel much and learn a lot.…
January 14, 2020
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Brussels 2019: A Great Adventure During 4 Days... 44 Eats to Discover
I didn’t expect to enjoy it that much! My wife and I planned a trip to Brussels for the last four days of the year. The plan was clear: visit the best food spots, eat potato fries, eat waffles…
January 12, 2020
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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...…
December 29, 2019
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CN Traveller: THE BEST HOLIDAY DESTINATIONS FOR 2020: Lebanon is on the List
CN Traveller: Towards the end of every year we look at the year ahead through a cultural lens, with a focus on major events and trends around the world – in 2020, for example, the Olympics…
December 25, 2019
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London 2019: 4 Days of Christmas Vibes, Food Discoveries and Endless Fun!
Preparing my trip to London, I started by following the local Instagram accounts showing photos of the Christmas decorations around the city. I knew that it would be a trip of colors and beautiful…
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Questions About Coffee, You are Afraid to Ask
I love coffee: You drink coffee every day and you love coffee... but is there a question you always wondered, but you are too afraid to ask now? I am here for you to answer!
December 20, 2019
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THE RESTAURANT INDUSTRY IS SHAKING: CALLING FOR HELP
اجتمع مجلس إدارة نقابة أصحاب المطاعم والمقاهي والملاهي والباتيسري في لبنان ظهر اليوم في مقرّ النقابة في عين المريسة وصدر عنه البيان التالي
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November 25, 2019
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100 Best Chefs in the World 2020 - See the Full List
(Fine Dining Lovers) The Le Chef compilation of the 100 best chefs in the world for 2020 has been released with chef Mauro Colagreco from the Mirazur…
November 25, 2019
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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
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For Lebanon! For My Country... For My Motherland!
For who we truly are... for the good times... for our traditions... for our heritage... for our culture... for the great people we live with... for our heroes... for our unity... for our local…
November 22, 2019
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Happy Independence Day Lebanon: Let's Celebrate Change! "Together We Can"
(FIRST PUBLISHED IN 2016)
Dear Lebanon,
How beautiful is it is to finally enjoy your Independence Day after a long period of silence. How amazing it is to see our flag fly high throughout the…
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Launching "The World's 50 Best Discoveries"; Lebanon is on the List
Since 2002, The World’s 50 Best Restaurants has reflected the diversity of the world's culinary landscape.
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In November 2019,…
November 21, 2019
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MECHWAR: Lebanon Through the Eyes of a Curious Foodie!
Lebanon through the eyes of a passionate and curious foodie!
Mechwar: A popular television segment on youtube and on national television, MTV Lebanon, Mechwar takes the form of a 20-minute show…
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CNN: Where to Eat in Paris Right Now: Lebanon's Alan Geaam Makes it on the List
Paris (CNN) — Just a few decades ago, the stars of the Parisian dining scene were predominantly French male chefs who stuck to a script of culinary conservatism: starched linen…
November 16, 2019
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Everything You Need to Know About The Lebanese Breakfast: All Kinds & Shapes of Manakish!
"Manoucheh"; the world-famous Lebanese breakfast... That flatbread can be thick or thin, crunchy or fluffy. It can be baked in an oven, in a Saj or Tannour, using wood, gas or fuel... Everything you…
November 10, 2019
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LEBANON: Liban, Loubnan, Lebnen, Libano, لبنان... Many Names, One Destination: Visit The Beautiful Country!
Lebanon is famous for its exquisite beauty, diversity, glamor, European flavor, and hospitable people. Its rich culture and history have placed it on the “must-see” list of every world…
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My Selection of 25 Tasty Eats, Restaurants and Food Discoveries in Germany
My first visit to Germany was back in 2015, and since that day I fell in love with the country. It has become a habit to do road trips taking me from a city to the next especially around Frankfurt,…
October 31, 2019
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My Name is LEBANON...
What’s your name they ask me, I say Lebanon. Yes, my name is Lebanon!
Today, Lebanon is at its turning point in its history, and I personally have never been prouder to be Lebanese. I say…
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For My Country, I Sing Loud and High... Koulouna lil Watan! "Time For Change 2019"
كلنا للوطن للعلى للعلمملء عين الزّمن سيفنا والقلمسهلنا والجبل منبت للرجالقولنا والعمل في سبيل الكمالكلنا للوطن للعلى للعلمكلّنا للوطنشيخنا والفتى عند صوت الوطنأسد غاب متى ساورتنا الفتنشرقنا قلبه…
October 19, 2019
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Le2metna Btejma3na... #A7laBaladBel3alam! Long Live Lebanon!
... I will continue, a smile on my face to conquer this beautiful country, to visit each and every one of its villages, to discover its hidden gems, organize Souks to unite people around food,…
October 18, 2019
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You Want to Help? Yes You Can! "The Volunteer Circle"
YOU WANT TO HELP AND DON'T KNOW HOW? Join the Circle!
Dear Anthony,
a heartfelt thank you for your effort and energy. You already transmit great vibrancy through the screen, but we are lucky to…
October 17, 2019
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Three Days in Istanbul: 18 "Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner" Restaurant Experiences to Try
A couple of years ago, Turkey and Lebanon signed an agreement allowing both populations to visit their neighbors without the need of a visa. That opened a lot of touristic and business opportunities.…
September 23, 2019
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Touring Lebanon with Luke and Sabrina: Day 3 of 3 in Saida
Welcome to SAIDA, a Mediterranean city in the south of Lebanon. We are here in the "fishing town" to EAT and Saida (or Sidon) is packed with local delicacies and delicious Lebanese STREET FOOD! Join…
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Touring Lebanon with Luke and Sabrina: Day 2 of 3 in Tripoli
AMAZING Lebanese Street Food in TRIPOLI, Lebanon with NoGarlicNoOnions
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We are so excited to be bringing you the BEST street food in TRIPOLI, an ancient city in the…
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Touring Lebanon with Luke and Sabrina: Day 1 of 3 in Beirut
Traditional Lebanese Food Tour in Beirut with NoGarlicNoOnions!! (Check out Luke's Channel)
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These Are the World’s Best Restaurants: North America, South America, Africa and Middle East: LEBANON's Al Soussi Makes it on the List!
One anonymous critic traveled the world to give you 30 reasons to book a trip now.
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For the first time ever, Travel + Leisure and Food & Wine have partnered on an ambitious…
August 21, 2019
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18 Food Stops to Discover in Athens, Greece: Reviews, Photos and Video
Traveling to Athens, where to go, what to eat, what to do! My Favorite 18 places to eat an enjoyable meal.
Yoleni’s Greek Gastronomic Center: A Must Visit in AthensAfter enjoying a unique…
August 15, 2019
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NATIONAL DABKE DAY 2019: September 1st in Maasser el Chouf
JABALNA Association is celebrating the Fifth Edition of JABALNA DABKE FESTIVAL!
JABALNA’s aim is to establish under the patronage of the Ministry of Culture “NATIONAL DABKE DAY“ to…
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Pure Berry Ice Cream, Chrine: One of the Country's Best
It's a family business that started in the nineties, preparing one of the country's best ice creams and they don't even know it. Meet Mrs. Saliba and her children who have been working hand in hand…
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Cool things to do in Yerevan, Armenia
Yerevan is one of those cities that you hear about but likely couldn’t point to on the map.
Are you planning to head in Yerevan and have no idea what things to do? We…
August 12, 2019
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Visit Baalbeck: Much More than Sfiha, Much More than the Fortress: A Marvelous City
Baalbeck, Lebanon's greatest Roman treasure, can be counted among the wonders of the ancient world. The largest and most noble Roman temples ever built, they are also among the best preserved.…
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Why Lebanon is gearing up for a record number of tourists
(CNN) — Lebanon isn't a destination most people associate with summer vacations.
This is partly due to understandable ignorance -- most people don't realize that Lebanon is home to 240…
July 23, 2019
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Bab el Mina, Lebanese Seafood Restaurant: The Food, The View and The Vibes, "Arguile-Free"
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July 11, 2019
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Bab el Mina, Lebanese Seafood Restaurant: The Food, The View and The Vibes, "Arguile-Free"
How many times have you dined with a smile and enjoyed a homey Lebanese mezze lunch without the smell of Arguile, unpleasant sounds of the hubbly-bubbly and heat surrounding you from all sides?…
July 11, 2019
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Onno: Amazing Armenian Food I Love!
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July 10, 2019
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Onno: Amazing Armenian Food I Love!
Typical Armenian cuisine, the kind of food you’d have at the home of an Armenian friend, from a small tiny little restaurant in Bourj Hammoud to a bigger scale, several restaurants in Lebanon…
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Top 10 Armenian foods you should try: Feel the test of Armenia
Armenian cuisine is an interesting way to know the country better. Here is the list of suggestions about some local food you should try when visiting Armenia.
Traditional food in…
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Mauro Colagreco’s Mirazur is No.1 as The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2019 are revealed
Mauro Colagreco’s Mirazur is No.1 as The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2019 are revealed:
Mirazur in Menton, France, is named The World’s Best Restaurant 2019, sponsored by…
July 08, 2019
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Al Fata Ice Cream Beit Chabab: One of Lebanon's Best Ice Cream and Merry Cream
Found in Beit Chabab, Al Fata ice cream is one of Lebanon's best. It's fresh, it's healthy and it's natural. Other than the dozen flavors they produce, Al Fata makes a unique Merry Cream I…
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FICO Eataly World: THE WORLD’S LARGEST FOOD PARK
THE WORLD’S LARGEST FOOD PARK. COVERING AN AREA OF 100,000 SQM IN BOLOGNA, FICO EMBODIES THE WONDERS OF ITALIAN BIODIVERSITY.
FICO was born out of a passion for the heritage of Italian…
June 15, 2019
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Frosty Palace is Back! With No Burgers Involved... VEGAN?
Frosty Palace, once serving Lebanon's greatest burgers closed in February of 2018. It was big, it was the best, it was the place who taught others the meaning of burgers;
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June 12, 2019
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Marvelous Venice! A Video Review and 200 Photos
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Never was a thoroughfare so aptly named as the Grand Canal, reflecting the glories of centuries of Venetian architecture in the 50 palazzi and six churches lining its banks. At the end…
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One Hand Cannot Clap... Together We Can! Thank You for the Endless Support
As a teenager growing up in Lebanon, I never thought I would able to walk against the current, against what people say Lebanon is, against looking at things in a negative way... and unfortunately, it…
June 03, 2019
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The first edition of World Bloggers Awards has been a tremendous success
(Press Release) More than 110 million people have been following the first ever World Blogger Awards dedicated to naming the best influencers in the world. Nominees came from the United States,…
May 27, 2019
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Lebanese Karim Bourgi: Creative Pastry Conquering the World
Based in Dubai since 2011, Chef Karim Bourgi is Executive Pastry Chef for the Al Mana Group, a role in which he manages the opening of La Maison du Chocolat Paris boutiques in the Middle East. He has…
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Beirut Hop-On Hop-Off Tours Are On! Visit Lebanon this Summer
3 must-see hop-off attractions
Arabs? Romans? Greeks? Crusaders? Beirut, one of the world’s oldest cities, has been home to them all and more. There’s no better way to discover the best…
May 06, 2019
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