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The secret ingredients in Colombian desserts
The desserts of Colombia are no exception to the cuisine's reputation for bold flavors and a wide variety of dishes. From the littoral regions to the Andean highlands, Colombia's cultural and…
July 19, 2023
Tasty Discoveries
Mohammed BDIH Lebanese Sweets. Walnut & Cheese KATAYEF in the Old City of Saida
Qatayef or Katayef is an Arab dessert commonly served during the month of Ramadan, a sort of sweet dumpling filled with cream or nuts. It can be described as a folded pancake.
July 04, 2020
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Saida
Desserts & Sweets
Top Fresh: Natural Fruit Cocktails, Delicious Crepes and the Best Avocado Juice in Lebanon
I loved it! It is probably one of the best avocado cocktails I've ever had in my entire life! Prepared with love, the crepes, desserts, fruit cocktails and especially the avocado are…
Lunch at Rojo: A Memorable Sunday with the Family in Beirut
International Cuisine | Beirut Lebanon Middle East
December 19, 2019
International Cuisine
Lunch at Rojo: A Memorable Sunday with the Family in Beirut
When a handful of local and international specialties are prepared in front of your eyes! When each one of the chefs has at least ten years of experience! When food is prepared with passion and love!…
December 19, 2019
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Beirut
Ze Fork On The Water: Excellent Food and Service in Vevey. Casual Gourmet Specialities
International Cuisine | Switzerland Europe
November 29, 2019
International Cuisine
Ze Fork On The Water: Excellent Food and Service in Vevey. Casual Gourmet Specialities
Facing the famous Fork of Vevey, Ze Fork is one of the city’s famous restaurants for its location, good food, and particular “trilogy” served on every plate. Choose the sea…
November 29, 2019
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Switzerland
Desserts & Sweets
Bisou-Bisou; Fauchon's Iconic Red Lips Cake is Too Sweet
An iconic symbol of the Fauchon company, with its delicate and sensual lines, this fruity creation brings freshness and indulgence... but it's not worth it.
November 23, 2019
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Paris
Konditorei Buchwald: Berlin’s Oldest Pastry Shop is Not Worth Trying
Desserts & Sweets | Germany Europe
September 22, 2019
Desserts & Sweets
Konditorei Buchwald: Berlin’s Oldest Pastry Shop is Not Worth Trying
When in Berlin, visit Patisserie “Konditorei G. Buchwald”! The pastry shop was founded in Cottbus in 1852 and is now the oldest patisserie in Berlin. The specialty is their Baumkuchen…
September 22, 2019
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Germany
Chocolate
Lebanon's Famous Chocolate Cake is a Must Try! Found at Chili's in Achrafieh
I love it so much that I visit Chili's only to enjoy this dessert!
The signature dessert of choice: A dessert to try at least once in a lifetime: Chili's molten chocolate cake.
September 09, 2019
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Achrafieh
Choux Choux Gelateria: Exquisite Ice Cream Profiterolein Athens
Desserts & Sweets | Athens Greece Europe
July 31, 2019
Desserts & Sweets
Choux Choux Gelateria: Exquisite Ice Cream Profiterolein Athens
Two years ago, I made a point to visit every eclair and choux place around the planet passing by Paris, London, Beirut, New York, and Bucharest. Some are good, others less, but what I can say after…
July 31, 2019
| Ice Cream & Gelato
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Athens
Chocolate
Zuccherino Athens: I Literally Screamed from Joy!
Famous for their chocolate soup, Zuccherino is one of those places you have to visit when in Athens. Chocolate in a bowl, Millefeuille cake, and ruby chocolate ball were the three cravings I ordered…
July 27, 2019
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Athens
Roadster Launches its New Menu and it Rocks!!!
American | Dbayeh Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
July 09, 2019
American
Roadster Launches its New Menu and it Rocks!!!
The new menu is here! Roadster Diner new menu has landed, and it was time to try it. It was the first time I visit the branch at ABC Dbayeh, enjoying the trendy architecture, the colors, industrial…
July 09, 2019
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Dbayeh
Biasetto: Award Winning Mouthwatering Cakes in Padova, Italy
Desserts & Sweets | Italy Europe
June 14, 2019
Desserts & Sweets
Biasetto: Award Winning Mouthwatering Cakes in Padova, Italy
Excellent! World champion and the chef deserves the award. Born and raised in Belgium, chef Luigi Biasetto learned the art of chocolate and came back to his motherland. Pastry chef winner of…
June 14, 2019
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Italy
Spotted Stories
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
Desserts & Sweets
Lebanese Karim Bourgi: Creative Pastry Conquering the World
Based in Dubai since 2011, Chef Karim Bourgi is Executive Pastry Chef for the Al Mana Group, a role in which he manages the opening of La Maison du Chocolat Paris boutiques in the Middle East. He has…
Comparative Review
Maamoul Comparison Video: 12 Different Choices to Choose From
It’s the season of “Ma3mouleté atyab Maamoul”, so why not try some of them and check the differences. On a quest to find the best Maamoul in town, I spent a long day driving…
Desserts & Sweets
Pate A Choux: Mouthwatering Cakes, Upscale and Unique
During my adolescence, I remember dad taking me to a pastry shop all the way up to Broumana. Owned and run by Victor Rbeiz, Pâte à Choux cakes were special, freshly…
March 26, 2019
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Lebanon
Desserts & Sweets
Nell Cooks' Cinnamon Rolls: Homemade and Filled with Love
When Nell bakes cinnamon rolls, the result will draw a smile on your face. Made with love and baked with passion, the rolls are like nothing you've had before. Probably inspired by the American…
March 26, 2019
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Lebanon
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
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Hamra & Verdun
Desserts & Sweets
Gharamti & Kiblawi Sweets, Saida: The Knefeh Naboulsieh
Gharamti & Kiblawi are famous for their Knefeh Naboulsieh: Kanafeh Nabulsieh originated in the Palestinian city of Nablus, hence the name Nab
March 03, 2019
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Saida
Barr: Delicious Food and Unique Beers at this Casual Fine Dining in Copenhagen
International Cuisine | Copenhagen Europe
February 24, 2019
International Cuisine
Barr: Delicious Food and Unique Beers at this Casual Fine Dining in Copenhagen
Dine where Noma used to be! A sublime space made of wood with a view on the sailing ship and canal. After enjoying a memorable experience at Noma, here comes lunch at Barr, where Noma used to be…
February 24, 2019
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Copenhagen
Pankee: Bad all the Way! Unbelievable!
Desserts & Sweets | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
January 23, 2019
Desserts & Sweets
Pankee: Bad all the Way! Unbelievable!
Pankee, a restaurant dedicated to pancakes has opened in Zalka. I don’t want to sound negative before trying the food but why? Why this hidden location, why the metallic stairs. Why have an…
January 23, 2019
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Metn
Villa Badaro: A Restaurant, Bar and Terrace in Beirut
French Food | Badaro Beirut Lebanon Middle East
January 21, 2019
French Food
Villa Badaro: A Restaurant, Bar and Terrace in Beirut
On a rainy night, when everyone was hiding at home, I felt like going out! Villa Badaro has been on my list for so long, a restaurant missing on my blog. Villa Badaro proposes a selection of…
January 21, 2019
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Badaro
Baron Beirut: It’s Magical, Simply Magical...
International Cuisine | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East
January 20, 2019
International Cuisine
Baron Beirut: It’s Magical, Simply Magical...
I feel sad that it didn’t happen to visit Baron before; confident to be good, Baron has no signboard and it’s hidden in the tiny streets of Mar Mikhael. Being the talk of the town for the…
January 20, 2019
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael
Comparative Review
Galette des Rois: Endless Choices to Choose From; A Video Review
A king cake is a type of cake associated with a number of countries with the festival of Epiphany at the end of the Christmas season. It’s called “Galette des Rois”. A tradition on…
January 08, 2019
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Lebanon
Desserts & Sweets
Sweet Lebanon: 44 of the Best Mouthwatering Desserts and Cravings
Who doesn’t love desserts? Perfect pieces of mouthwatering indulgences… But where can you find the best of what Lebanon has to offer, in terms of sweets, cakes, cookies, ice cream... Are…
Desserts & Sweets
Ambrosia Cakes, Saida: The "PuffNefeh" and Red Velvet Cake
Homemade Bakery creating exceptional creations: Check out the video! The "Puff-Nefe" is a must try.
December 31, 2018
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Saida
American
Juicy Grill: A Franchise from Athens to Beirut
With a restaurant in Athens and now another in Jounieh, Juicy Grill is a franchise claiming to have the best burger in town; so let’s try the food! Facing college central in Jounieh’s old…
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
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Paris
Desserts & Sweets
De La Cuisine et Du Pain; Thierry Marx at Beaupassage Paris
I suggest you visit Beaupassage on a weekday and surely not around lunchtime. Pass by in the afternoon when everyone is working or going back home. Today’s choice was Thierry Marx, trying the…
Desserts & Sweets
Fou de Patisserie: Best of French Pastry Under One Roof
Fou de Patisserie: Best of French Pastry Under One Roof. "Fou de Patisserie" Crazy pastry is a shop created by a team of passionate sweeties who works every day alongside chefs to promote the…
November 18, 2018
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Paris
Bread & Bakeries
Mr. Holmes: San Francisco’s Sexy Bakery
Renowned for its cruffin, Mr. Holmes is indeed much more than that. It’s where a sign on the wall says “I got baked in San Francisco” and where innovative pastries will make your…
October 23, 2018
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San Francisco
Desserts & Sweets
Bo & Mie: A Creative Bakery in Paris
Creative and tasty at the same time: Bo&Mie sells colorful croissants, innovative cakes, and fresh bread in a vast space feeling like a pastry shop, looking like a bakery and inspired by a casual…
October 13, 2018
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Paris
Desserts & Sweets
Fan de Pierre Hermé: A New Concept Taking Over Paris
A new concept by the master of macaron Pierre Hermé is called “Fan de Pierre Hermé”. Taking the pastry shop concept to another level, Pierre Hermé has a created a…
October 13, 2018
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Paris
Decadente Madrid: Everything is Unique, I Fell in Love
International Cuisine | Madrid Spain Europe
September 19, 2018
International Cuisine
Decadente Madrid: Everything is Unique, I Fell in Love
With a review of 4,5/5 on google maps, and decor as beautiful as the one I discovered, I was so excited to browse the menu and enjoy the food. I felt the place from the minute I walked in, the…
September 19, 2018
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Madrid
Ummi: A Breakthrough in Lebanese Culinary Expertise
Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East
September 16, 2018
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Ummi: A Breakthrough in Lebanese Culinary Expertise
Let yourself travel into another dimension, surrender to the soothing tunes of classic oriental music, open your eyes and enjoy the beautiful decor. Ummi is a Lebanese restaurant, but not like any…
September 16, 2018
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Beirut Central District
Desserts & Sweets
Grab a Dessert at People on the Roof: Unique Orgasmic Creations!
Located on the fourth floor of Aishti in downtown Beirut, People is one of my favorite eateries for its class, simplicity and casual feel. I like the place, simply made of leather chairs and…
September 12, 2018
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Beirut Central District
Desserts & Sweets
Crepaland: Exceptional Crepes and Waffles in Mykonos
A spot in Little Venice with quality street food; Crepaland on Kouzi Georgouli Street insists on quality and value for money with options in crepe dough (regular, whole wheat and pancake…
July 15, 2018
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Greece
Desserts & Sweets
Wafels and Dinges; Cravings on the Go in New York
Wow... I screamed wow! A waffle that took five minutes to prepare transformed my mood! An exceptional waffle having the needed crunch to it and covered with a mountain of sweet delights. The…
June 18, 2018
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New York
Desserts & Sweets
New Territories: The Explosive Colorful Drinks
Made famous by their egg waffle cones and big sized milkshakes inspired by Blacktap, New Territories sells “instagramable drinks.” Bubble waffle and artisan ice cream, milkshakes and…
June 17, 2018
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New York
Desserts & Sweets
Haagen-Dazs Mouthwatering Creations in a Cup
It’s a food stand, probably like any other food stand selling ice cream; More than 22 choices of the creamiest ice cream on earth served in plastic cups for a grab-and-go experience.…
June 12, 2018
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New York
Il Vigneto: A Mouthwatering Lemon Sorbet in a jar
Italian Food | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
June 05, 2018
Italian Food
Il Vigneto: A Mouthwatering Lemon Sorbet in a jar
On Antelias highway, facing Aishti, next to Diwan Beirut, Il Vigneto is a casual Italian restaurant welcoming you in a relaxed ambiance. Known to have eight choices of pasta, at Il Vigneto you…
June 05, 2018
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Antelias
Moria: Bravo Chef... You Made My Day! Amazing Food in Jounieh
Fish & Seafood | Jounieh Keserwan Lebanon Middle East
June 03, 2018
Fish & Seafood
Moria: Bravo Chef... You Made My Day! Amazing Food in Jounieh
Moria, or the old olive tree, a restaurant open on Jounieh’s old souk, serves a Lebanese and middle eastern cuisine with a gentle touch of freshness. A vast space welcomes you for lunch or…
June 03, 2018
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Jounieh
La Creperie: The View and the Unique Sweet Crepe!
French Food | Jounieh Keserwan Lebanon Middle East
May 27, 2018
French Food
La Creperie: The View and the Unique Sweet Crepe!
The best time to visit famous establishments and enjoy the experience is in the afternoon; when the parking is empty, the staff is relaxed, the ambiance is calm and the kitchen ready to take its time…
May 27, 2018
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Jounieh
Desserts & Sweets
Stroopwaffle at Hans Egstorf in Amsterdam
One of the major things to eat when visiting Amsterdam is the circular waffle called Stroopwaffle. A round shaped, very thin waffle is cut in the middle and spread with creamy caramel syrup then…
May 16, 2018
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Amsterdam
Italian Food
Incanto: A Fine Italian in Amsterdam
Facing the famous De L’Europe hotel, Incanto is an Italian restaurant that opens for lunch and dinner. Located on the first floor with a view of the canal and busy streets, the restaurant…
May 12, 2018
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Amsterdam
Desserts & Sweets
Maamoul this Season: Les Delices de B.B
They are different on all fronts and probably one of the country's best: They don’t look like all the other Maamoul because of their simplicity, light color and non-existing white…
April 01, 2018
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Beirut
Desserts & Sweets
The Doughnut Project New York
With two of their locations visited in the last week, I enjoyed the Donut Project’s big-sized donuts and innovative flavors. Loved the bacon and maple, the olive oil and black pepper Donut,…
March 30, 2018
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New York
MAG Gelato: From Italy to Lebanon, The Authentic Italian Tradition
Desserts & Sweets | Beirut Lebanon Middle East
March 20, 2018
Desserts & Sweets
MAG Gelato: From Italy to Lebanon, The Authentic Italian Tradition
Very, very good ice cream can be found at MAG, the newest gelato shop to open in Hazmieh next to Tiger’s Diner. MAG is an Italian franchise with a recipe imported all the way from Italy. Very…
March 20, 2018
| Ice Cream & Gelato
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Beirut
Magnolia Bakery, Dubai Festival City: The Dream Banana Pudding
Desserts & Sweets | Dubai UAE GCC Middle East
March 13, 2018
Desserts & Sweets
Magnolia Bakery, Dubai Festival City: The Dream Banana Pudding
Now that Magnolia Bakery has closed in Lebanon, I started searching for it around the world especially to enjoy their carrot cake and banana pudding. Open in Dubai inside the festival city mall;…
Desserts & Sweets
Eileen’s Cheesecakes of New York City
Because Google considers Eileen’s cheesecakes as being the best in New York and because I’ve been already here in 2015, I was back to have a cheesecake near little Italy. Eileen is famous…
March 07, 2018
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New York