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Fancy a Dinner in a Helicopter?
Fine dining is taking new heights, literally! Delivaroo, restaurant delivery platform,recently unveiled a one-of-its-kind helicopter restaurant over the city of London! You can now dine with…
August 14, 2019
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Red Velvet Cake in Your Coffee? Coffee-Mate Says Yes
Coffee-Mate will be releasing Red Velvet coffee creamer in September, transforming every one's favorite cake into a sippable treat for an even sweeter cup of coffee. The forthcoming creamer will have…
August 01, 2019
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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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What Makes An Albarino Wine Stand Out?
Let's start with the basics, if France is the best wine producers in the world, then Spain finished second and technically since the word" best" is subjective, I can safely say that I prefer wine…
July 16, 2019
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The World’s Best Pastry Chef, Albert Adrià, debuts his take on baklava at his dessert restaurant Cakes & Bubbles
Albert Adrià, who was voted The World's Best Pastry Chef by The World’s 50 Best Restaurants, has debuted his latest interpretation of a classic dessert, baklava, which is now available…
July 15, 2019
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RIXOS PREMIUM DUBAI HOSTS FIRST HOTEL BASED LUXURY CHOCOLATIER, GODIVA CAFÉ
This Summer,Rixos Premium Dubai joins forces with Belgian chocolate brand Godiva, creating the ultimate urban spot in one of the buzziest districts in Dubai. The hotel has collaborated with the…
July 15, 2019
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Cedrus Libani: Lebanon's World Famous and Unique Tree Variety
Cedrus libani, commonly known as the cedar of Lebanon or Lebanon cedar, is a species of cedar native to the mountains of the Eastern Mediterranean basin. It is an evergreen conifer that can reach…
July 14, 2019
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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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Alain Passard wins the Chefs’ Choice Award, sponsored by Estrella Damm, at The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2019
Alain Passard, head chef and owner of Paris restaurant Arpège – which was named as No.8 in The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2019 – receives the prestigious Chefs’ Choice…
July 08, 2019
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Chocolate Hummus: Who Can Resist this Healthy Dessert
Did you know that you can make a sweet hummus with chickpeas? The latest food trend to hit the scene is dessert hummus, and this feels right. This certainly isn’t your typical hummus:…
May 18, 2019
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What You Should Know About Gluten
Gluten causes a number of health issues including celiac disease, and the number of people with gluten-related illnesses and allergies is on the rise, yet a lot of people remain undiagnosed. However,…
May 08, 2019
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Holiday Gift Guide For Different People In Your Life
It’s the holiday season again. The good-gift-giving still defines the spirit of the season, and choosing the right gift is the perfect way of crowning this moment. It involves a lot of insight,…
May 08, 2019
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Guacamole Cheese: Yes Cheese!
Meet the Amanti Guacamole Cheese. Yes it's green, made with a blend of avocados, lime juice, tomato, onion, chili, and garlic, this guacamole cheese has taken how we enjoy our Tortilla chips on a…
May 03, 2019
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Kit Kat Mint: A New Flavor in the USA in a Decade
For the first time in a decade, the United States Kit Kat will be getting a whole new flavor - Mint Chocolate. You're probably saying, but a new flavor from Kit Kat is not something new, but it…
April 29, 2019
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Chocolate Stuffed Marshmallows Are Here!
Everyone loves S’mores. Rich chocolate melted by a toasted marshmallow, sandwiched between crispy graham crackers. It’s a summer tradition – sweet perfection! Except, all too often,…
April 17, 2019
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The Big Reveal: Inside the Coca-Cola Arena Dubai
The executive team behind the new Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai today spoke about what it means to the city and region as the media was for the first time shown around the incredible indoor entertainment…
April 17, 2019
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Why Vitamins Are so Important for Our Health (Infographic)
Health is often overlooked in our modern society. Many of us are so busy with our everyday routines that we don’t even care what we eat as long as it gets us through the day.
Apart from eating…
April 16, 2019
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A Night at the 'Louvre' with Airbnb
Imagine getting the chance to sleep in Paris's glass pyramid: The Louvre with a view of the Mona Lisa. Thanks to Airbnb, a couple of art enthusiasts can now get the once-in-a-blue-moon chance of…
April 10, 2019
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Get Buzzed with New Häagen-Dazs Spirits Colection.
Finally the sun is out and so is Häagen-Dazs new Spirits ice cream collection. Seven alcohol-infused ice cream flavours include Rum, bourbon, Amaretto and stout integrated into sweet flavours…
April 09, 2019
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Coca-Cola Arena: Meet the Biggest Indoor State-of-the-Art Venue in Dubai
Meraas, a diversified Dubai-based holding company has signed a 10-year agreement with The Coca-Cola Company for the exclusive naming rights for Dubai’s first and biggest indoor, multipurpose…
April 09, 2019
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Play Snake on Google Maps—On April's Fool Day
You may have noticed something special when you opened Google Maps on your phone today. This April Fools’ Day, we’ve reimagined the classic game Snake by adding our own twist on…
April 01, 2019
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TripAdvisor: London Top Travel Destination 2019
London is the top place to visit across the globe according to the Travelers' Choice Awards just announced.
According to TripAdvisor, reservations to view the Changing of the Guard ceremony…
March 27, 2019
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Uber Acquires Careem for $3.1 Billion
Uber and Careem have reached an agreement for Uber to acquire Careem for $3.1 billion, consisting of $1.7 billion in convertible notes and $1.4 billion in cash. The acquisition of Careem is…
March 27, 2019
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Which Haribo Sweet You're Most Likely to Grab from the Bag
When it comes to HARIBO, we all have a favorite. Whether it’s one of those squidgy fried eggs, delicious love hearts, or cute little gummy bears, we know exactly which ones we want to scoop…
March 26, 2019
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Meal Prep Myths Debunked
Meal prep is different for everyone, whether you like having every meal accounted for, or just having your breakfast ready to go, there’s no doubt it can save you time and money. The…
March 26, 2019
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DUNKIN DONUTS Sneakers Honours this Year's Boston Marathon
Dunkin' Donuts, once again teamed up with Saucony to release a pair of Dunkin' Donuts themed running shoes in honour of this year's Boston Marathon.
The Saucony X Dunkin’ Kinvara 10 sneakers…
March 25, 2019
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Europe’s First Underwater Restaurant Opens
At the southernmost point of the Norwegian coastline by the village of Båly, Snøhetta has designed Europe's very first underwater restaurant. With its immediate proximity with the forces…
March 24, 2019
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Will You Sleep in a Giant Wine Barrel?
Would you consider sleeping inside a wine barrel? A Portuguese vineyard is giving wine-lovers the opportunity to do just that.
Owners Paulo Pereira and Maria do Céu Gonçalves…
March 23, 2019
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A Web of Light: Nyx Nightclub in Shanghai
It's the weekend and we're thinking about where to go hangout. Many clubs in Lebanon, but I just had to shed light (literally) on a unique club called Nyx, a rooftop bar in central Shanghai. Named…
March 22, 2019
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LOOP: Shop for Trusted Brands now Redesigned to be Smarter and Waste Free
Loop is a circular shopping platform that transforms the packaging of your everyday essentials from single-use disposable to durable, feature-packed designs.
Not so long ago, the milkman…
March 20, 2019
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Gummy Bear Museum to Open in San Francisco this Summer
If you're a fan of candy or not, The Gummy Bear Museum is a place you would want to visit. Opening in San Francisco this summer, museum offers a multi-sensorial art experience where visitors can…
March 20, 2019
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Coca Cola Introduces Orange Vanilla Coke and Orange Vanilla Coke Zero Sugar
Variety-seeking Coca-Cola fans will soon have a new fun-yet-familiar flavor to reach for. Orange Vanilla Coke and Orange Vanilla Coke Zero Sugar – the first Coca-Cola trademark flavor…
March 16, 2019
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Oreo Celebrates the Last Season of Game of Thrones
To celebrate the eighth and last season of popular TV series, Game of Thrones (GoT), Oreo plans to launch a special edition of its cookie.
Oreo teased on Instagram stating: “cookies are…
March 15, 2019
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Liza Beirut: Part of CN Traveller World's Most Beautiful Restaurants
THE MOST BEAUTIFUL RESTAURANTS IN THE WORLD
We reveal the 26 most beautiful restaurants in the world – from a candlelit courtyard in Ibiza to a kitchen lost in the woods of Maine – which…
March 03, 2019
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Interview: NoGarlicNoOnions, Savoring Lebanon One Bite at a Time
Anthony Rahayel is a fulltime dentist, husband, father of three and the man behind famous food blog No Garlic No Onions. HOME For Summer sat down to share a meal with the legendary blogger to…
March 03, 2019
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5 Reasons to Love the Maldives
For travel bugs all over the world, having a staycation in the Maldives is a goal that they are aiming for. It is now known as one of the hottest vacation destinations for couples, friends, and even…
February 23, 2019
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EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SKIING IN LEBANON
Independent.co.uk: No offense, but you’re probably wrong about Lebanon. This is a country that upends visitors’ preconceived notions like no other.
Think it’s dangerous?…
February 09, 2019
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MAISON PIERRE MARCOLINI OPENS IN DUBAI
Luxury Chocolatier makes Middle Eastern debut with a flagship store at the Dubai Mall
Celebrated Belgian Chocolatier, Pierre Marcolini will be in Dubai this weekend to celebrate the opening…
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The Intricate Ins and Outs of WordPress
There’s something unique about WordPress. Originating in 2003 as a merger of Matt Mullenweg’s and Mike Little’s separate projects, it eventually gained a strong following and the…
February 09, 2019
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Fabrice Ducry Appointed as General Manager of Kempinski Summerland Hotel & Resort, Lebanon
Kempinski Summerland Hotel & Resort’s management is pleased to welcome Fabrice Ducry, Swiss national, as its hotel’s general manager.
Ducry comes with over 20 years of experience,…
January 23, 2019
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L'Auberge de L'Ill Loses Third Michelin Star
I was there in December, and after enjoying a gourmet and upscale dining experience, I felt something was not right. Does it really deserve three stars? Back then we had a debate, my father in law…
January 22, 2019
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MICHELIN Guide France 2019 Selection
Michelin is pleased to unveil the selection of the MICHELIN Guide France 2019. With 632 starred establishments, this year’s guide has grown with 75 new establishments gaining either one, two…
January 21, 2019
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National Geographic Top 10 New Year’s Eve celebrations From Around the World: Lebanon Makes it on the List!
Chime in the New Year with festivities both large and small around the world on this intercontinental journey.
Beirut, Lebanon
Each New Year brings a promise of peace in the capital of…
January 01, 2019
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How To Pick Fresh, Ripe Fruits And Vegetables Every Single Time
It’s always the same, a couple of hours after you get home from the shops you decide it’s time to eat that avocado. But it’s not ‘ripe and ready to eat’ as the…
December 31, 2018
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Food and Flavor Trends on Christmas 2018
Lime Venue Portfolio: Long gone are the days when you could get away with serving soggy sprouts, dry turkey and lumpy bread sauce at Christmas events. Kerry Nutrition reports that 41% of UK consumers…
December 24, 2018
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The Ferry Building San Francisco's Marketplace: A Food Landmark
What makes the Ferry Building San Francisco’s most famous landmark? First is its strategic location at the foot of Market Street --- on the western edge of the continent, and at the…
October 28, 2018
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When Nell Cooks: Easy Cooking Videos in Few Quick Steps
Expanding my Youtube channel with a new playlist, I’ve created a series of mini-movies called "When Nell Cooks". "When Nell Cooks" are videos intended to help you prepare…
October 28, 2018
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Lebanon opens first ‘blind-friendly’ supermarket in the Middle East
Lebanese Examiner: Marqet, the first blind-friendly supermarket in the Middle East opened Sept. 27 on Koraytem Main Road in Beirut, as part of a project launched by Lebanese non-profit Red Oak,…
October 24, 2018
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Beaupassage, A "Couture" Urban Setting: Photos of the Place
It is a rare thing in the life of a city: the creation of a completely new destination. Beaupassage was born in 2018 in the seventh arrondissement of Paris, linking three streets whose history…
October 13, 2018
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The Ultimate Breakfast Burrito Cheat Sheet
Breakfast burritos have been around since 1975 when they were invented in a Santa Fe cafe, and over the years they’ve been adopted by everyone from McDonalds to Dunkin Donuts to Taco Bell.…
September 30, 2018
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