Mechwar Videos
The Jbeil District: 12 Villages. The Monasteries, The Old Houses, The Bakeries, Guesthouse, Winery!
Our trip in the district of Jbeil, home to over 90 villages, started from the Amchit Port. The port is closed off and houses a co-op and a restaurant. At the restaurant, you eat fish right out of…
Mechwar Videos
3 Days in Jbeil District: 13 Villages, Archeological Sites, Roman & Phoenician Heritage
Our trip to the beautiful city of Byblos started at Byblos Sur Mer, a boutique hotel on the Byblos harbor. The hotel not only boasts incredible views and a suite furnished with antique carpets, but…
Travel & Tourism
Sunrise at the Fishermen Port in Byblos Jbeil
First inhabited over 5,000 years ago, the port city of Byblos is one of the oldest continuously inhabited settlements in the world. Closely associated with the history and propagation of the…
September 07, 2020
Bab el Mina, Lebanese Seafood Restaurant: The Food, The View and The Vibes, "Arguile-Free"
Fish & Seafood | Jbeil Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
July 11, 2019
Fish & Seafood
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
| Lebanese/Middle Eastern
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Jbeil
Italian Food
Sapori e Vini: It’s About Positive Vibes and Delicious Food in Jbeil
When I walked in, I couldn’t but say “WOW”! The architect deserves an award and the decorator as well. It’s probably one of the few restaurants in Lebanon where you feel…
Khan Jbeil: Oh the Food... Is So good!
Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Jbeil Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
August 15, 2018
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Khan Jbeil: Oh the Food... Is So good!
Oh, the food... awesome food! Hummus cooked to perfection, so tender and so creamy, mixed with lemon, olive oil and balanced with spices; half mashed, half plain, the hummus has an interesting…
August 15, 2018
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Jbeil
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Khan Jbeil: Live Back History in Byblos’ Old Souk
Walking the old souk of Jbeil, enjoying the beautiful weather of this amazing city, I stopped in front of a stone arcade; an old house, where music transports, where decor enchants, where positive…
July 29, 2018
| Restaurants
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Jbeil
News
Via Appia Jbeil: A New Farmers Market Opens in Byblos
Open every Saturday from 4 till 10 pm.
The VIA APPIA BYBLOS association offers to the participants in the weekly market a permanent exhibition and selling area on the UNESCO place in…
July 14, 2018
Burger Bros. Check out the New Sandwiches
Burgers | Jbeil Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
June 03, 2018
Burgers
Burger Bros. Check out the New Sandwiches
Let’s go straight to the point... I enjoy this burger, I love the vibes at Burger Bros., and I love the owners, Mazen and Firas. I’ve been here several times already, coming back every…
June 03, 2018
| Restaurants
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Jbeil
Byblos Veronica: A Family Restaurant Serving Delicious Homey Food
International Cuisine | Jbeil Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
February 18, 2018
International Cuisine
Byblos Veronica: A Family Restaurant Serving Delicious Homey Food
It’s the story of a family, the story of Veronica and her sons. It’s a family affair celebrating happiness on a daily basis and serving great food prepared with a load of love and much…
February 18, 2018
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Jbeil
Sapori E Vini: An Enjoyable Italian Journey Starts in Jbeil
Italian Food | Jbeil Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
September 07, 2017
Italian Food
Sapori E Vini: An Enjoyable Italian Journey Starts in Jbeil
Nestled inside a stand-alone house in Jbeil, Sapori e Vini is Lebanon's latest Italian restaurant. Welcoming guests in a very pleasant and fresh atmosphere which takes you on a journey to Italy…
Events
Tomorrowland Lebanon: The Night in Action
Building bridges between Belgium and the rest of the world with a live connection from the Tomorrowland Mainstage, live local and international DJ’s on the UNITE stage and the unique, magical…
August 28, 2017
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Jbeil
News
Deek Duke's New 'Massive' Home in Jbeil is Now Open
In the heart of Jbeil stands a new huge red hangar. The new massive piece of architecture is the home of Deek Duke. It's a massive restaurant, said to have cost more than three million dollars to…
June 18, 2017
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Jbeil
La Pêche du Jour: Fresh Vibes, Positive Mood, Beautiful Views and Good Food
Fish & Seafood | Jbeil Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
April 23, 2017
Fish & Seafood
La Pêche du Jour: Fresh Vibes, Positive Mood, Beautiful Views and Good Food
Eddé Sands is much more than a beach resort, the popular summer spot is also known for its famous Lebanese and seafood restaurant, La Pêche du Jour, which is open from April until…
April 23, 2017
| International Cuisine
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Jbeil
Restaurants
Veronica: A Family Owned Restaurant in Jbeil
Veronica, owned by the Zeidan family for more than ten years, is located at the Byblos marina entrance. Launching a new menu in January, I kept this collection of photos as a souvenir for the…
Burgers
Burger Bros: I Love it More Every Time
I love it. I really love it. Burger Bros in Jbeil serves the best burgers and not only that the owner of the place, Mazen, doesn't stop impressing me with his positive attitude and creative…
February 14, 2017
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Jbeil
Burger Bros: Your Burger Joint in Jbeil!
Burgers | Jbeil Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
December 15, 2016
Burgers
Burger Bros: Your Burger Joint in Jbeil!
Some things in life are worth driving a distance for... One such thing being Burger Bros in Jbeil. The minute I stepped into the place I felt good. The energy is amazing, the colors are appealing,…
December 15, 2016
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Jbeil
Kami Sushi: A Good Japanese Restaurant in Jbeil
Japanese & Sushi | Jbeil Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
December 28, 2015
Japanese & Sushi
Kami Sushi: A Good Japanese Restaurant in Jbeil
Kami Sushi is the famous Japanese restaurant located at the entrance to Jbeil. An individual house with stone walls and long glass facades gives a nice view of the old city entrance. A closed terrace…
December 28, 2015
| Restaurants
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Jbeil
Byblos Sur Mer: Everything was Excellent! View, Stay and Food
Hotels | Jbeil Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
December 28, 2015
Hotels
Byblos Sur Mer: Everything was Excellent! View, Stay and Food
Spending the weekend in Jbeil, I chose to stay at Byblos Sur Mer. After trying their breakfast and experiencing professionalism in this hotel of international standards, I came back to check out the…
December 28, 2015
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Jbeil
The New Yorker Cup: Jbeil's Latest Coffee House
Breakfast & Coffee | Jbeil Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
October 20, 2015
Breakfast & Coffee
The New Yorker Cup: Jbeil's Latest Coffee House
Seeing the photos on Instagram I said to myself, here’s another coffee shop that has opened and like all the others in town, they will serve everything and not focus on their specialty which is…
October 20, 2015
| Restaurants
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Jbeil
Roadster's Black Burger is Good!
American | Jbeil Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
September 30, 2015
American
Roadster's Black Burger is Good!
Nothing can be more special than visiting Roaster Diner on the last day the Black Burger is being offered? September 30th is "The Black Burger" promotion's last day.
Breakfast at Byblos sur Mer
Breakfast & Coffee | Jbeil Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
September 29, 2015
Breakfast & Coffee
Breakfast at Byblos sur Mer
It was a day of relaxation, a day out of Beirut without a camera or an episode to shoot, an escape from a daily chaotic life - a life that I love... walking the old streets of Byblos, one of the…
September 29, 2015
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Jbeil
News
Jbeil Wins the Title: 2016's Arab Tourism Capital
Great news. The city of Jbeil, Lebanon was elected by Arab tourism ministers of the Arab Council of Tourism as the 2016 Arab Tourism Capital.
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May 20, 2015
| Travel & Tourism
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Jbeil
Mechwar Videos
Jbeil: Come Discover, One of the World's Oldest Cities
On our latest episode of Mechwar, we chose Byblos to discover one of the oldest cities in the world, but not the way we already know it. Yes, this city witnessed the discovery of alphabets, but…
November 24, 2014
| Travel & Tourism
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Jbeil
Adonai: Le Petit Libanais, Le Grand Goût
Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Jbeil Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
November 03, 2014
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Adonai: Le Petit Libanais, Le Grand Goût
They call it Adonai, not Adonis, “the master” in Phoenician. Yes, Adonai is one of the masters of Lebanese food at the Jbeil souks. Good food, good service, good ambiance, great…
November 03, 2014
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Jbeil
Contributors
Feniqia: Byblos’ Jewel and the Place to Be!
I must say, every time I hear the word “Jbeil”, my eyes start to sparkle! Among all the hotspots in this enchanting city, one is definitely not to be missed.
Trust me when…
August 29, 2014
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Jbeil
El Molino: Travel to Mexico for a Night
Mexican Food | Jbeil Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
August 05, 2014
Mexican Food
El Molino: Travel to Mexico for a Night
I still remember the symphony, experienced that night... The tacos crumbling under my teeth like tam-tams, the guacamole caressing my palate like horse tail on a violin, the vibes pumping in my ears…
August 05, 2014
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Jbeil
Mon Maki a Moi: Special Doesn't Always Imply Better...
Japanese & Sushi | Jbeil Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
July 28, 2014
Japanese & Sushi
Mon Maki a Moi: Special Doesn't Always Imply Better...
Special! Yes Mon Maki A Moi is special like most people say it is… but what I experienced made me realize that it’s definitely special in more than one way… "Mon Maki A Moi"
July 28, 2014
| Restaurants
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Jbeil
Spotted Stories
Un hôtelier de Byblos Propose des Chambres à 1 Dollar La Nuit
Crise économique oblige, les professionnels du secteur touristique touchés de plein fouet doivent se montrer créatifs pour continuer d'attirer des touristes. C'est le cas de Thierry Abi Saab,…
April 04, 2014
Bakeries Redefined... Zaatar W Zeit's Stand Alone in Byblos
Breakfast & Coffee | Jbeil Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
January 02, 2014
Breakfast & Coffee
Bakeries Redefined... Zaatar W Zeit's Stand Alone in Byblos
After visiting Zaatar W Zeit Zalka with my family last week, I decided to give this place another try before drawing any conclusions. As a small recap, my last experience was unacceptable.
News
Mushroom Farming: Here in Lebanon...
Up on the hills of Jbeil, Byblos, Georges Hobeika, has been growing and harvesting mushrooms for the last couple of months. Inside this big hangar, or let's call it a sophisticated modern planting…
December 25, 2013
| Spotted Stories
News
2013 Round-up: Impactful Culinary News of the Year
This year witnessed a variety of mind blowing news that have left an impact in the culinary world, locally and internationally. With a glass of wine in hand, I remembered a few of them - if you…
December 22, 2013
| Top 10 List
Tasty Discoveries
A Thin and Crunchy Ball with Sesame Seeds
This time, getting a hold on one of Lebanon's tastiest delights, a trip to Byblos, Jbeil was a must. You might see them as the simplest things found in many corners around Lebanon, but the kaak at…
September 10, 2013
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Jbeil
Contributors
Dear Old Man: Tourists= Cameras=Taking Pictures= DEAL With It!
Walking along old Byblos souks where a dozen of restaurants and food stands are busy working... I felt really happy to see people out and about. The place was packed with people looking for a good…
July 21, 2013
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Lebanon
News
Lebanon's Tourism is Suffering... Wake Up People!
In a recent article in AFP, "Lebanon is reeling from the spillover of war in neighbouring Syria, with deadly sectarian clashes, elections postponed, the absence of a government and t
News
Byblos Crowned Best Arab Tourist City
The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) named Jbeil - Byblos as the best Arab tourist city in 2013, and felicitated its Mayor Ziad Al-Hawwat for the outstanding achievements he made and…
April 15, 2013
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Jbeil
French Food
éCafé, Edde Yard, Byblos
For a change, I wanted to go and enjoy the old Byblos souks. The pedestrian village linked by ancient cobblestone alleys, table-studded courtyards come to life at night, with music, culture and more.…
August 14, 2012
| Italian Food
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Jbeil
Fish & Seafood
Pepe's Fishing Club Restaurant, Lebanon
Pepe Very average, but the name, reputation and view compensate.
Byblos Fishing Club was established in 1962 in the ancient Phoenician harbour of Byblos. The creator of this restaurant was a man…
February 25, 2012
| Lebanese/Middle Eastern
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Keserwan