News
Why Shipping Containers Make Great Cafés
Opening a café is a risky move for a small business owner. Consider some of the benefits and advantages of setting up shop in a converted shipping container.
The café scene has always…
December 09, 2023
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
Questions About Coffee, You are Afraid to Ask (Infographic)
I love coffee: You drink coffee every day and you love coffee. (hot brewed, cold brewed, it's all coffee)... but is there a question you always wondered, but you are too afraid
May 06, 2020
| News
News
Can Coffee Make You Sick? Here Is What Current Science Says
For a lot of people, their morning routine is incomplete without a cup of coffee. It can be a great way to wake you up and set you up for a great day ahead. However, some people experience some side…
January 15, 2020
| Spotted Stories
Asian & Chinese
Rosa’s Thai Cafe in London: Order the Pad Thai... it’s Delicious!
It’s not a cafe like its name suggests but a casual Thai eatery. Overheated and not too welcoming, we arrived on a Monday afternoon to a restaurant that is so calm. Music plays in the…
January 14, 2020
| Restaurants
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London
Montreux Jazz Cafe: Enjoy a Gourmet Burger by the Lake
International Cuisine | Switzerland Europe
November 27, 2019
International Cuisine
Montreux Jazz Cafe: Enjoy a Gourmet Burger by the Lake
Known for its International Jazz Festival since 1967, Montreux welcomes international celebrities from all over the globe to experience music and good food. The Montreux Jazz Cafe has always…
November 27, 2019
| Recommended
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Switzerland
Café Beau-Rivage Lausanne: Very Expensive and Deceiving Food but Exceptional Desserts!
French Food | Switzerland Europe
November 22, 2019
French Food
Café Beau-Rivage Lausanne: Very Expensive and Deceiving Food but Exceptional Desserts!
Open for the last thirty years or so, café Beau-Rivage is one of the city's and hotel’s iconic restaurants on the lake. With its beautiful terrace, breathtaking views and vibrant…
November 22, 2019
| Restaurants
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Switzerland
7 Cactus Athens: Try the Savory Potato Pancakes
International Cuisine | Athens Greece Europe
August 14, 2019
International Cuisine
7 Cactus Athens: Try the Savory Potato Pancakes
I’m not sure how I ended up here and arriving at a small restaurant and waiting to be seated means it’s famous enough. 7 cactus is in one of those calm areas behind the acropolis, a…
August 14, 2019
| Restaurants
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Athens
Little Tree Books and Coffee: Sunday Vibes on the Sidewalk in Athens
Breakfast & Coffee | Athens Greece Europe
July 31, 2019
Breakfast & Coffee
Little Tree Books and Coffee: Sunday Vibes on the Sidewalk in Athens
It’s the longest walk we did from the city center. 1,6 kilometers from our hotel and located behind the acropolis mountain, Little Tree is a coffee shop and bookstore open on the main street…
July 31, 2019
| Coffee, Wine & Drinks
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Athens
International Cuisine
Pame Tsipouro, Pame Kafenio: Beer on the Side Walk in Athens
Beautiful, the restaurant is simply beautiful and magical. Colors, fresh vibes, and everything to make you want to stay for long. We were simply passing, ended up having fries, fried zucchini chips…
July 26, 2019
| Restaurants
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Athens
Rossini Caffe and Osteria Opens at The Phoenicia Beirut
Italian Food | Beirut Lebanon Middle East
May 15, 2019
Italian Food
Rossini Caffe and Osteria Opens at The Phoenicia Beirut
After decades of success, “Cafe Mondo” leaves its legacy to “Rossini Osteria and Caffe.” Upscale and renovated to cope with the century’s new decor trends, you will dine…
May 15, 2019
| Restaurants
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Beirut
Ana Beirut: Beautiful Setup and Good Lebanese Food in Antelias
Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
May 14, 2019
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Ana Beirut: Beautiful Setup and Good Lebanese Food in Antelias
Colorful, fresh and welcoming; Ana Beirut is much more than a restaurant; it's an experience... plants, wood, big screens, mirrors, and the show oven. Welcome to Ana Beirut, a cafe inspired by the…
May 14, 2019
| Restaurants
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Antelias
Hanson Doughnuts: Handcrafted American Breakfast in Achrafieh
Desserts & Sweets | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East
April 20, 2019
Desserts & Sweets
Hanson Doughnuts: Handcrafted American Breakfast in Achrafieh
Big sized, beautifully decorated, fluffy and airy... there’s a place in Achrafieh that handcrafts Gourmet doughnuts created one at a time with four new flavors introduced every morning.…
April 20, 2019
| Restaurants
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Achrafieh
Breakfast at Cafe Jubilee Malta: A Restaurant for Tourists
Breakfast & Coffee | Malta Europe
April 14, 2019
Breakfast & Coffee
Breakfast at Cafe Jubilee Malta: A Restaurant for Tourists
Famous around the island, Cafe Jubilee pops up in all your searches when searching for a cafe, breakfast or a drink. Waking up on an early Sunday morning, we walked to Cafe Jubilee in Valletta.
April 14, 2019
| Restaurants
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Malta
Sunday in Scotland: One of the Best Chocolates, are Found in Malta
Breakfast & Coffee | Malta Europe
April 14, 2019
Breakfast & Coffee
Sunday in Scotland: One of the Best Chocolates, are Found in Malta
Sunday and every day, there’s a chocolate shop you cannot miss when visiting Malta. Sunday in Scotland, an idea by Lebanese Amer Wahoud and Gordon Campbell Gray, -the man behind Campbell Gray…
Breakfast & Coffee
Agonist: Unconventional Coffee Shop with a Cause in Zalka
Located on Zalka’s internal road between Al Roumi butchery and Mitsubishi motors, The Agonist is not a cafe like any other. A special initiative by a passionate physiotherapist, the cafe…
March 26, 2019
| Restaurants
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Metn
News
Prada's Marchesi 1824 Bakery Soon in London
A while back I wrote about my experience at the beautiful Prada's Marchesi 1824 bakery and now the eye catching pastries will soon be available in London. Debuting in the chic Mayfair district, on…
March 19, 2019
Patchi Cafe: A Pleasure for the Eyes, Body and Soul! The Gourmet Chocolate Experience
Chocolate | Hamra & Verdun Beirut Lebanon Middle East
March 13, 2019
Chocolate
Patchi Cafe: A Pleasure for the Eyes, Body and Soul! The Gourmet Chocolate Experience
Considered to be one of the world’s best and most prestigious chocolate suppliers, Lebanon’s Patchi has opened its first Cafe starting at ABC Verdun. From Lebanon to the world, Patchi is…
March 13, 2019
| Desserts & Sweets
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Hamra & Verdun
News
Warche 13: A Cultural Cafe in El Mina Tripoli, Inviting For Exchange of Ideas
Tripoli is a city teeming with a strong Lebanese heritage and traditional Middle Eastern culture. Though it is best known for its richness in the old tradition, new concepts are quickly making…
March 06, 2019
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Tripoli
A Calm and Classy Cafe: Le Pain Quotidien on Rue Pierre Charron, Paris
Breakfast & Coffee | Paris France Europe
February 23, 2019
Breakfast & Coffee
A Calm and Classy Cafe: Le Pain Quotidien on Rue Pierre Charron, Paris
I never thought of coming here for a review; I considered Le Pain Quotidien to be a fast food franchise bakery and not a calm cafe where one can sit and enjoy a French meal. Le Pain Quotidian on Rue…
February 23, 2019
| Restaurants
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Paris
SmetanaQ Cafe: Delicious Avocado Benedict and Carrot Cake in Prague
Breakfast & Coffee | Prague Czech Republic Europe
January 20, 2019
Breakfast & Coffee
SmetanaQ Cafe: Delicious Avocado Benedict and Carrot Cake in Prague
Food is awesome! But unfortunately, I can’t say the same about welcoming and attention. Few speak English, half the tables and reserved and empty, we waited five minutes to be seated until a…
January 20, 2019
| Restaurants
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Prague
Tomo: My Introduction to Japanese Desserts in Paris
Asian & Chinese | Paris France Europe
December 24, 2018
Asian & Chinese
Tomo: My Introduction to Japanese Desserts in Paris
A Japanese tea house and pastry sell traditional desserts from Japan with a French touch. Enter to the display of mouthwatering creations and pass the curtain to the cam tea room. Dimmed lights, one…
December 24, 2018
| Desserts & Sweets
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Paris
Breakfast & Coffee
Fragments: A Breakfast Place in Paris
Arriving at Fragments and finding it full, I was expecting magic! It actually says at the door “Welcome to Fragments where the magic happens”. A rude waitress, no menu but the menu board,…
November 17, 2018
| Restaurants
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Paris
Breakfast & Coffee
Biglove: Another Breakfast in Paris
There’s a restaurant with Italian vibes called BigLove and it’s full of love vibes as well! It feels like a kitchen with cupboards all over the place loaded with jars, kitchen utensils,…
October 13, 2018
| Restaurants
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Paris
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
El Brimo Cafe; Now Open in Achrafieh
Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East
July 14, 2018
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
El Brimo Cafe; Now Open in Achrafieh
An old house transformed into a cafe, El Brimo is now open in Achrafieh. Tight, covered with metal and white fabrics, the old Lebanese house is not emphasized. For the food, I expected more life,…
July 14, 2018
| Restaurants
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Achrafieh
De Taart Van M’n Tante: Tarts and Cakes in Amsterdam
Bread & Bakeries | Amsterdam Holland Europe
May 13, 2018
Bread & Bakeries
De Taart Van M’n Tante: Tarts and Cakes in Amsterdam
Located on the corner of a street facing the metro behind Heineken and meters from Bakers&Roasters, a colorful place welcomes you for breakfast. I passed by and asked myself why it is empty, not…
May 13, 2018
| Breakfast & Coffee
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Amsterdam
French Food
Lily’s: Feel Beirut While Enjoying Lunch
On a beautiful Friday, down in Beirut, sitting on the sidewalk, enjoying fresh sunny spells and a refreshing sea breathe, I felt transported into another dimension, like if I traveled to the St.…
February 11, 2018
| Recommended
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Beirut
Carette Paris: A Happy Ambiance, Amazing Food, Extravagant Desserts
Bread & Bakeries | Paris France Europe
December 20, 2017
Bread & Bakeries
Carette Paris: A Happy Ambiance, Amazing Food, Extravagant Desserts
Open since 1927, Carette has been the Meeting point for locals and travelers coming here to see and be seen. A cafe trottoir with an internal dining space set in front of a lavish display of…
December 20, 2017
| French Food
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Paris
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
How to Choose a Coffee Maker, According to Science – 10 Factors to Consider
Let me start off by saying that you most absolutely need a coffee maker. Starting your day with a bad-tasting cup of coffee is much worse than not drinking your morning coffee! So knowing what to buy…
December 18, 2017
| News
News
Le Café de la Paix: A Historical Cafe in Paris
Renovated while preserving its authentic allure, Le Cafe de La Paix, located in the heart of Paris on Place de L’Opera looks fresher than ever. The Intercontinental Paris’ coffee and…
November 12, 2017
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Paris
Airports
Balkoumi: A Refreshing New Look for the Airport Cafe
Balkoumi, the airport’s cafe and restaurant takes a new look with an upscale decor, golden lines, reflective glass facades and fine materials. Now at the east gate and soon at the west gate,…
News
A Surprise from Dunkin Donuts Lebanon
19 year’s ago, Dunkin Donuts introduced The American Coffee in a carton cup to Lebanon bringing with it the Doughnuts craze or shall we say "Donuts" like Dunkin calls them. Orange and…
September 30, 2017
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Metn
News
Asal: A Lebanese Restaurant Now Open in Saida
Asal, a Lebanese restaurant proposing an international cuisine has opened its doors in Saida serving a variety of Kaak, Lebanese specialities and international dishes. Below are some photos of the…
Em Sherif's Chaotic Cafe: Come for Breakfast, Avoid Dinner
Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East
July 10, 2017
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Em Sherif's Chaotic Cafe: Come for Breakfast, Avoid Dinner
I came here for breakfast and liked it... I returned for dinner and didn't enjoy it at all! From the amount of people, to the un-smiling waiters, the noise, the chaos and the smoking allowed…
July 10, 2017
| Restaurants
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Beirut Central District
Breakfast & Coffee
Lina's: The Kaslik Location Needs Renovation
Been here twice already, to the Kaslik branch and probably a dozen times to other Lina's around the country over the last year... I love their sandwiches so much that I plan on coming back here more…
June 28, 2017
| Restaurants
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Jounieh
Spotted Stories
Let's Head Down to the Cereal Killer Cafe
Who doesn't like a good plate of cereal and milk in the morning... and sometimes at night... Yum, unless you're not a fan... If you are then it's best you take the first flight to London to meet Alan…
June 01, 2017
News
First Official Nutella Cafe to Ever Open
Ferraro to open the first owned and operated restaurant, Nutella Cafe, end of this month! Whether you're grabbing coffee on the way to work or looking for a neighborhood lunch spot, the new Nutella…
May 18, 2017
Breakfast & Coffee
Scooter & Bean: A Coffee Haven in Chekka
Yes in Chekka! Chekka has a new coffee shop, Scooter & Bean, a real coffee shop like the ones you see in the famous capitals of the world, classier than Starbucks's with offerings at half the…
April 11, 2017
| Restaurants
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North Lebanon
International Cuisine
Ralph Lauren Cafe: My Dream Corner in London!
In January of this year, I published the news about the Ralph Lauren Cafe opening in London. A few months later I actually visited this cafe with a big smile on my face!
March 25, 2017
| Restaurants
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London
The Riding House Cafe London: Nice Decor... That's All!
International Cuisine | London UK Europe
March 24, 2017
International Cuisine
The Riding House Cafe London: Nice Decor... That's All!
I arrived to a restaurant walled in by frosted glass on all sides, blocking a view inside... it felt dull and empty but I decided to have a look inside... I halted in awe contemplating the details of…
March 24, 2017
| Restaurants
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London
Kahwet el Mandaloun: Good Food, Great Vibes!
Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Dbayeh Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
March 17, 2017
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Kahwet el Mandaloun: Good Food, Great Vibes!
It was one of the few times when writing a review was not even planned. One of the few times when I sat planning to relax and enjoy the moment... but the experience was way too good not to be…
March 17, 2017
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Dbayeh
Crepico Zalka: Dessert Madness!
Desserts & Sweets | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
February 14, 2017
Desserts & Sweets
Crepico Zalka: Dessert Madness!
When I heard Crepico is moving from its famous location on Zalka's highway, I didn't understand how they could leave such a perfect spot so beautifully decorated and built to welcome guests…
February 14, 2017
| French Food
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Metn
Restaurants
Blue Barn San Francisco: Delicious Food I Recommend!
Salads and sandwiches, a salad bar and bags of chips, the Blue Barn is a tiny little place that looks like a country barn, that sells everything fresh... They take their time in preparing things, and…
January 30, 2017
| Reviews
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San Francisco
Kahwet el Mandaloun: A New Favorite Place
Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Dbayeh Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
January 12, 2017
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Kahwet el Mandaloun: A New Favorite Place
Close your eyes and travel back in time to when old Mercedes taxis used to glide round Beirut, to when Martyr's Square was the heart of the Middle East and to when Abou Salim used to entertain our…
January 12, 2017
| Recommended
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Dbayeh
BreadBerry: A Cafe in Beirut with a Lost Identity!
International Cuisine | Hamra & Verdun Beirut Lebanon Middle East
November 01, 2016
International Cuisine
BreadBerry: A Cafe in Beirut with a Lost Identity!
Breadberry is a casual restaurant located in Verdun. It is a cafe trottoir kind of place that serves a selection of sandwiches, salads, burgers and pizzas... Wood is almost everywhere around, white…
November 01, 2016
| Restaurants
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Hamra & Verdun
Tartine: A Memorable Bakery!
Breakfast & Coffee | San Francisco California USA Americas
October 10, 2016
Breakfast & Coffee
Tartine: A Memorable Bakery!
Occupying the corner street is a bakery with a black facade. Without a signboard at sight, you will spot Tartine from far as you see a long line of people just waiting to enjoy breakfast. A popular…
October 10, 2016
| Restaurants
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San Francisco
News
Coffee Anyone? Happy International Coffee Day!
Emmm, the smell of coffee coffee in the morning... a cup of coffee a with friends in the afternoon; going for coffee on a date.... We drink coffee morning, day... Whether you favour espresso,…
October 01, 2016
Brasserie St.Regis: Perfection in the Details
French Food | Istanbul Turkey Middle East
September 24, 2016
French Food
Brasserie St.Regis: Perfection in the Details
Located at the St.Regis, one of Istanbul's most luxurious hotels is The Brasserie. A brassiere with a real French feel... Choose the terrace or the restaurant and enjoy a selection of handcrafted…
September 24, 2016
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Istanbul
Il Padrino: Good Italian Food Served in a Cafe Style Ambiance
Italian Food | South Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
July 25, 2016
Italian Food
Il Padrino: Good Italian Food Served in a Cafe Style Ambiance
A fashion boutique, a restaurant and a sweet shop all in one - welcome to Il Padrino, Al Baba's Italian eatery in Saida. It is much more than just Italian food, it's a shisha place, it's a fashion…
July 25, 2016
| Restaurants
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South Lebanon