An ode to our mothers! They have given us more than we can ever imagine possible and they have sacrificed a lot while giving us unconditional love... Mothers Day is a special day and a chance for us to take the opportunity to say Thank You. What better way to say Happy Mother's Day, as well as, welcome the new season around a table indulging in a good meal. Whether breakfast, lunch or dinner, here's NGNO suggested places to take your mom out for some good food and good time. Fancy or casual, the choice is yours...
A Majestic Breakfast at Hotel Le Vendome Beirut
You get out of bed sometimes wanting to feel pampered somehow, maybe crave to get that special royal treatment? A silver tray with all your heart’s desire served on silverware? I suggest you drive down for breakfast at Sydney’s – located on the 11th floor of the Hotel Le Vendome Beirut on Ain Mreiseh, Beirut. »more…
La Table Fine: Mediterranean Cuisine at its Finest
A while back I wrote about my dining experience at La Table Fine and the details of why I enjoyed it. I like La Table Fine’s fine dining experience and to be honest, it’s the only high end cuisine in Lebanon’s Keserwan and Northern region. La Table Fine, part of my Top 10 best French »more…
Paname: Savourez Les Dernières Nouvelles
Direction: Gemmayze | Mission: To try one of the latest and best French bistros to open in Beirut to date – Paname. Paname, is the slang word used to describe downtown Paris. A casual word for a casual place where preparations are up to the standard of a fine dining restaurant experience in a laid »more…
Le Petit Gris, French Bistro, Gemmayze
Tucked in the heart of busy Gemmayze, Le Petit Gris, a small French bistro owned by Makram Rabbat, Gilles Assaf and Mazen Chehab, is a new gem you’ll urgently have to visit. It is located along the tiny street of the Sacre-Coeur school. Arriving at Le Petit Gris, you are welcomed into a casual fifty square »more…
Olio Gemmayze: Pizza, Gnocchi, Risotto, Focaccia… All Tasty
Olio is one of the first places to open on popular Gemmayze street in 2005 which then expanded nationally in just a few years with a menu that’s rich with Italian specialties. Olio became a favorite place for many – but the original restaurant on Gemmayze still stands out. Walk into a cozy set up»more…
Kobe: A Positively Amazing Japanese Restaurant
Today I discovered a new place to be added to my list of favourite restaurants. I discovered the newest entry in my Top 5 Japanese restaurants in Lebanon. Passing through Pasteur street, down the same road as Emm Nazih and The Gathering, a huge wooden facade attracts your attention. I have been intrigued for quite some »more…
Bergerac French Bistro: Indulge Yourself in Fine South-West Specialities
I wanted to share my culinary experience as soon as I got home today, but thanks to the intelligent and over confident waiter, I spent the whole afternoon in bed after lunch. His arrogance didn’t allow him to stoop down a level and ask the chef if one of the dishes (confit de canard) included »more…
A Continental Breakfast at Al Mandaloun Dbayeh
A luxurious hotel-quality, taste, choice and service… AL Mandaloun cafe, which I already reviewed more than once, venting its professionalism and food taste is still maintaining a high standard from breakfast to dinner. Every morning, Al Mandaloun Dbayeh serves a continental breakfast, High-end Hotel-Style where you can enjoy a large variety of mouthwatering cold cuts »more…
The Unbeatable Sushi Experience at Le Sushi Bar, Achrafieh
It all starts from the minute you pick up the phone to reserve your table at Le Sushi Bat. You are warmly welcomed and advised that it is a non smoking restaurant before coming. I think this is one of the details that Le Sushi Bar is appreciated for. It’s no wonder that this restaurant »more…
Marinella – A Delicious Italian Lunch
Walking along the streets of Mar Mikhael, enjoying the old traditional Lebanese heritage, I decided to stop for a lunch at Marinella checking on the updates of this talked much about trattoria. Marinella has been the talk of the town for the last couple of months as the owner Sophie Schoucair provides high end service and »more…
