News
Famous Architect Frank Gerhy Designs Hennessy X.O. 150th Anniversary Decanter
Renowned architect Frank Gehry has partnered with Hennessy X.O. to design a limited-edition bottle for the cognac’s
October 25, 2020
News
Beautiful Doors of Lebanese Houses: A National heritage to be Preserved
Beautiful Doors of Lebanese Houses: A National heritage to be Preserved
The architecture of Lebanon embodies the historical, cultural, and religious influences that have shaped Lebanon's built…
April 24, 2020
| Travel & Tourism
News
The Lebanese House: Lebanon is the Epitome of Mediterranean Living...
The "Lebanese house" is usually a stone building with a large arch framing a vaulted ceiling on the ground floor, three arches centered over narrow baloney on the upper floor, all topped by a steep,…
Kodawari Ramen: A Dream Place, Unique Decor & Good Food
Asian & Chinese | Paris France Europe
December 25, 2019
Asian & Chinese
Kodawari Ramen: A Dream Place, Unique Decor & Good Food
Many restaurants are made with style and where the decor is breathtaking... but this one is something else! I’ve been to places at the four corners of the world... this one is different!…
December 25, 2019
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Paris
Travel & Tourism
Doors of Malta: Colorful, Creative and Picture Worthy
I fell in love... the more I walked, the more I wanted to take photos and continue my explorations around Malta's streets to discover more doors. Several colors, endless shapes, doors of Malta are…
April 15, 2019
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Malta
News
Discover "La Residence des Pins" in Details: Home of the French Ambassador to Lebanon
The Pine Residence (Arabic: قصر الصنوبر, Qasr al-snawbar, literally "the palace of the Pines"), located in the Horsh district of Beirut, is the official residence of the French ambassador…
March 26, 2019
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Beirut
Spotted Stories
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
News
Apple Opens an Iconic Store on Champs-Elysées, Paris
Housed in a Haussmann-era apartment building, the inner courtyard has been transformed into Apple’s grandest Forum, dedicated to free Apple sessions. A careful blend of historic and modern…
Airports
Inauguration of the New Istanbul Airport that will Host the ATC Tower Designed by Pininfarina and AECOM
The New Istanbul Airport (INA), designed to become the largest new airport in terms of annual passenger capacity, will be inaugurated on the 29thof October.
The structure will initially be able to…
Assaha Village: A Luxuriously Detailed Hotel Minutes Away from Beirut Airport
Hotels | Beirut Lebanon Middle East
April 30, 2018
Hotels
Assaha Village: A Luxuriously Detailed Hotel Minutes Away from Beirut Airport
More than 70 rooms, each room is different than the other but all built with great attention to design, finesse and luxury. The hotel is somehow a hidden treasure in Beirut as not many of us know or…
News
The Beautiful "Khan el Askar" in Colors
Khan al Askar, Caravanserai of Soldiers, also known as Khan al Asra, Caravanserai of Hostages and Khan al Hareer, Caravanserai of Silk, was built in Tripoli in the 13th Century to serve as a garrison…
June 12, 2017
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Tripoli
Comparative Review
Roadster vs. Divvy: Same, Same But Different...
Yesterday night, Roadster Diner revealed its new identity. A beautiful space, taking the Diner's experience to another level. No more orange and old American signboards, today's trend is about metal,…
June 02, 2016
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News
Al Sultan Brahim Beirut: An Impressive Space
Impressive is the least that can be said here. Al Sultan Brahim’s new location is a must see for architecture and food aficionados.
February 18, 2016
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Beirut Central District
News
Moët & Chandon Cellars, a Symbol of History and Savoir-faire, Reopens
After one year renovation, Moët & Chandon tour comes back to life. The Cour d’Honneur, the historic Imperial and Jean-Remy salons, and the boutique were remodelled to offer…
October 12, 2015
Hotels
101 Boutique Hotel Reykjavik, Iceland: Loved the Rooms
Two days were surely not enough to fully discover Iceland, but the two hotels we experienced were a taste of this amazing country's service, food and hotels.
Spotted Stories
The Extravagant Junkyard Has Seen the Light...
I've been waiting for so long... So long for this unidentified project to see the light. More than six months ago, I had the chance to take a sneak peek into what was to become one of the most daring…
August 22, 2014
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael
Food Gadgets
Make Tea in an Architectural Piece of Art
Sorapot is a simple, modern teapot made from stainless steel and glass. Designed to brew loose-leaf teas, Sorapot’s entire volume is available for the leaves to unfurl as they steep.
July 24, 2014
Popular
Scylax: A Futuristic Beach Escape in the South of Lebanon
Scylax Escape is expected to be one the Lebanon's most fascinating beach resorts in the southern shores of Lebanon. Created by architect Jean Bou Doumit, the project looks like a secret…
July 17, 2014
| Travel & Tourism
Food Gadgets
Turning a Normal Bowl Into an Architectural Piece
By taking simple everyday objects such as bowls and serving trays the design reinterprets them in a more contemporary form by morphing them together to create a sculptural piece.
April 27, 2014
Travel & Tourism
The World Will Soon Have A New "Biggest" Terminal
Soon enough there will be a new "world's biggest terminal". Today, Dubai holds this title with Grand Terminal 3 but not for long. Turkey is working on a new one million square meters terminal…
April 22, 2014
| Airports
News
Cinemacity Beirut Souks, Now Open
Solidere is proud to have accomplished the cinema complex, Beirut Souks Cinemacity, which will play a major role in the renovation project of the Beirut Central District. The complex was inaugurated…
February 21, 2014
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Boubouffe: Brasserie Libanaise... I Loved the French Fries
Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East
December 17, 2013
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Boubouffe: Brasserie Libanaise... I Loved the French Fries
Before writing this review, I was trying to find some history about Boubouffe on the net, with not much luck. I found a few reviews on the food, but nothing about the place itself and its ambiance.…
December 17, 2013
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Achrafieh
Spotted Stories
Jamie’s Italian Restaurant, Angel, UK
This is a place to visit on my next trip to London. Situated in the recently redeveloped Angel building (shortlisted for a RIBA Stirling prize in 2011) this J
October 23, 2013
Spotted Stories
Mykonos's Cocoon Suits
Mykonos is one of most famous Greek islands with a population of 10000 people that rises to 50000 people during summertime. Mykonos has a unique natural environment full with amazing beaches, rocky…
October 17, 2013
Hotels
The Pulitzer Hotel: A Place I'll Recommend to all my Friends
Planning my trip to the French capital, I was looking for a hotel in the 9th district. I need a place close to my where my courses are held and at the same time with easy access by metro or taxi.…
July 27, 2013
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Paris
Batchig: Sealed with a Kiss of Flavours and Colours
Armenian Food | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
July 10, 2013
Armenian Food
Batchig: Sealed with a Kiss of Flavours and Colours
Batchig means a kiss in the Armenian language – a kiss which at this new restaurant comes with a thousand colors, flavors and aromas. Batchig by Mayrig is a new concept serving regional…
July 10, 2013
| Lebanese/Middle Eastern
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Antelias
Let's Head South... SUD, Mar Mikhael
French Food | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East
June 27, 2013
French Food
Let's Head South... SUD, Mar Mikhael
You've been reading my reviews about La Cour Saint Michel, an idea I have found to be extraordinary on so many levels. One of today's hot spots,
June 27, 2013
| Pizza
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael
Hotels
Hotel Saint George, El Djazair: A Vivid Idea of Algeria's History
Opened in 1889, the Saint George hotel gives you a vivid impression of the history of Algeria, its culture and art. built on a site of a former Arab-Ottoman palace and surrounded by a luxuriant…
Zaatar W Zeit: Nice But Not Cheap
Breakfast & Coffee | Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
April 02, 2013
Breakfast & Coffee
Zaatar W Zeit: Nice But Not Cheap
No, this is not part of my venture to find the best man'oushe. It's Easter Monday and I wanted to grab a quick brunch with a friend, so I headed down to Le Mall. Zaatar W Zeit was
April 02, 2013
| International Cuisine
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Mount Lebanon
Spotted Stories
The World of Designers Hotels: The ME Hotel, London
The ME Hotel – the first flagship hotel in which everything, from the shell of the building to the bathroom fittings has been designed by Foster + Partners – has opened in London. An…
March 05, 2013
Spotted Stories
Restaurant Meets Design: Paris NewYork, Paris
Designed by CUT architectures, Paris New York is the latest establishment in Paris’s flourishing hamburger restaurant scene.
March 03, 2013
Spotted Stories
Restaurant Meets Design: Chembur Gymkhana, Mumbai
This multi-cuisine restaurant is in Chembur, Mumbai and is part of The Chembur Gymkhana. It spreads over 2 floors with an overall area of 2400 sq ft approx. excluding the kitchen. The client’s…
December 11, 2012
Airports
Paris Charles de Gaulle, Terminal 2E, Hall L, Business Lounge
I often research about the lounge I will be stopping at before getting there. It's always good to have an idea of what to expect before reaching my destination. I tried to do the same for Terminal 2E…
November 15, 2012
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Paris
Travel & Tourism
A Culinary Journey Around Europe’s Greatest Cities: London 2012: Day3
It's 07:30am on a fresh sunny Saturday morning on a calm and serene street, as my wife and I grabbed a cab to visit The Borough Market. After visiting the Real Food Market
October 07, 2012
Hotels
The Luxurious Sofitel St.James Hotel, London
In the heart of the capital, and just a few blocks away from all major touristic attractions, is this trip's wonderful choice: The Sofitel St. James.
September 29, 2012
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London
News
Lebanon's Cocteau Wins Best Design Award: Go Lebanon!
A while ago, I mentioned in a post about Lebanon's Cocteau Restaurant entering the UK and International Restaurant & Bar Design Awards 2012. We are proud to mention tha
September 11, 2012
Centrale: Dinner and Drinks in a 1930's Building
French Food | Beirut Lebanon Middle East
August 12, 2012
French Food
Centrale: Dinner and Drinks in a 1930's Building
Centrale has been offering a unique experience to its loyal customers for years. It was and is still a unique architectural structure designed by the famous Bernard Khoury who also conceived the one…
August 12, 2012
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Beirut
Spotted Stories
Le Ciel de Paris Restaurant
This stylish modern restaurant, Le Ciel de Paris, is located on the 56th floor of the Montparnasse Tower in Paris. Noe Duchaufour-Lawrance has designed this restaurant which offers an incredible v
July 14, 2012
Spotted Stories
Airbus A380-Themed Restaurant in China
Many restaurants today are beautifully designed . Owners are going the extra mile to give it's customers an overall journey that will trigger all your senses. Design adds value to your culinary…
June 30, 2012
Italian Food
Trattoria Garga, Florence
I’ve been here before, and I’m very happy to say that not much has changed. Trattoria Garga is not just a feast for your belly but for your eyes as well. Surrounded by traditional art…
February 14, 2012
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Florence