News
Indian Fine Dining Favourite, Punjab Grill Restaurant is Opening in Dubai’s Downtown
One of the world’s leading Indian dining concepts, Punjab Grill, is opening its flagship GCC restaurant at The Oberoi, Dubai - Business Bay in Q2, 2021. Punjab Grill’s newest…
April 12, 2021
Popular
Around the World: Favorite Restaurants I've Visited This Year: 50 Places to Choose From
This year, I had the chance to visit more than 14 countries, sleep in 35 hotels and eat at more than a hundred restaurants. Below is a selection of my 50 best. Enjoy checking the…
January 20, 2020
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AO Izakaya; Top of the Line Japanese Fine Dining in Paris
Japanese & Sushi | Paris France Europe
November 24, 2019
Japanese & Sushi
AO Izakaya; Top of the Line Japanese Fine Dining in Paris
Found on the Michelin guide and described as being one of the best fine-dining Japanese restaurants of the capital, AO Isakaya welcomes you in a classy ambiance, warm lighting, and upscale decor…
November 24, 2019
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Paris
Alan Geaam: Taking Lebanese Cuisine to Another Level for the First Time Ever
French Food | Paris France Europe
November 23, 2019
French Food
Alan Geaam: Taking Lebanese Cuisine to Another Level for the First Time Ever
Let me introduce you to my friend Alan. With one Michelin Star proudly embroidered on his chest, Alan has made it on the list of the France best 600 chefs, proudly Lebanese, and happy to talk about…
November 23, 2019
| Guide Michelin
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Paris
BURGUNDY: Beirut's Finest Culinary Experience
French Food | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East
November 06, 2019
French Food
BURGUNDY: Beirut's Finest Culinary Experience
Walk into a calm, peaceful, and serene dark space that's lightly lit. Listen to the faded music in the background, people's whispers... Look around and see the bar and its action while the owner…
November 06, 2019
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Beirut Central District
Bocca Di Bacco: A Guaranteed Pleasant Italian Dining Experience in Berlin
Italian Food | Germany Europe
September 22, 2019
Italian Food
Bocca Di Bacco: A Guaranteed Pleasant Italian Dining Experience in Berlin
Four years passed and I still remember it as if it was today; one of Berlin’s finest Italian restaurants was fully booked on a Saturday evening. A garlic clove printed on a large canvas, pasta…
September 22, 2019
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Germany
Tasty, Varied, Generous and Professional... Breakfast in Beirut! The Four Seasons Hotel
Breakfast & Coffee | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East
September 17, 2019
Breakfast & Coffee
Tasty, Varied, Generous and Professional... Breakfast in Beirut! The Four Seasons Hotel
On the second floor of the Four Seasons Hotel is where mornings have another meaning. I've been here half a dozen times already simply to enjoy the pleasure of great food, amazing presentation, and…
September 17, 2019
| International Cuisine
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Beirut Central District
Paper Moon: Enjoying My Favorite Milanese Restaurant in Istanbul
Italian Food | Istanbul Turkey Middle East
September 17, 2019
Italian Food
Paper Moon: Enjoying My Favorite Milanese Restaurant in Istanbul
After enjoying Paper Moon twice in Milano, I couldn’t but try it in Istanbul. One of my favorite Italian restaurants of all times makes my heart skip a beat. Pasta, pizza and Italian dishes,…
September 17, 2019
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Istanbul
La Petite Maison: A Must Do in Istanbul
French Food | Istanbul Turkey Middle East
September 04, 2019
French Food
La Petite Maison: A Must Do in Istanbul
Amazing, exceptionally amazing like all the “La Petite Maison” restaurants I’ve been to around the world. After indulging in the finest food in Nice, Dubai, and Beirut, here comes…
September 04, 2019
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Istanbul
Armani Ristorante Milano: Experience a Trendy and Fine Dining Dinner
Italian Food | Milan Italy Europe
July 06, 2019
Italian Food
Armani Ristorante Milano: Experience a Trendy and Fine Dining Dinner
I’m a fan! This is all that I can say. Not a fan of the clothing brand but a fan of their restaurants visiting every time I have the chance, especially in Paris and Milano. I’ve been to…
July 06, 2019
| Restaurants
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Milan
Lunch at Noma Copenhagen: Phenomenal! is an Understatement
Fish & Seafood | Copenhagen Europe
March 18, 2019
Fish & Seafood
Lunch at Noma Copenhagen: Phenomenal! is an Understatement
“Welcome to Noma,” said the majordomo out at the entrance. We are glad to have you among us! The experience starts from the minute your taxi arrives at a place in the middle of nowhere…
March 18, 2019
| Fusion Cuisine
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Copenhagen
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
In the Kitchen with Alan Geaam: Lebanon’s Michelin Starred Chef of the Year
French Food | Paris France Europe
February 18, 2019
French Food
In the Kitchen with Alan Geaam: Lebanon’s Michelin Starred Chef of the Year
I’ve seen a man on Instagram, a sportsman, smiley from time to time, calm and serious... I’ve heard stories about his past, about his childhood, about Tripoli of north Lebanon. I was…
February 18, 2019
| Lebanese/Middle Eastern
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Paris
The Caroussel: The Only Michelin Starred Restaurant in Dresden Doesn’t Deserve a Star
French Food | Germany Europe
January 20, 2019
French Food
The Caroussel: The Only Michelin Starred Restaurant in Dresden Doesn’t Deserve a Star
The Caroussel of the "Relais & Châteaux Hotel Bülow Palais" is considered "THE" culinary address in Dresden and has enjoyed good ranking among the country’s top…
January 20, 2019
| Guide Michelin
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Germany
Desserts & Sweets
Paris Greatest Eats: 33 Stops I Recommend You to Try!
I felt it, I was sure this morning's breakfast was going to be majestic... I pushed the door open on to a tiny space and a bar while being invited to walk up the stairs to the first floor...…
January 01, 2019
| French Food
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Paris
L’Auberge de L’ill: Three Stars Michelin for more than 50 Years in Alsace
French Food | Alsace France Europe
December 24, 2018
French Food
L’Auberge de L’ill: Three Stars Michelin for more than 50 Years in Alsace
One of the world’s most famous and oldest Michelin-rated restaurants, Haeberlin, located in the small town of Illhaeusern is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. A unique experience of…
December 24, 2018
| Guide Michelin
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Alsace
La Table de Joel Robuchon: Dine-Dining Perfection in Las Vegas
French Food | Las Vegas USA Americas
October 08, 2018
French Food
La Table de Joel Robuchon: Dine-Dining Perfection in Las Vegas
Being a big fan of Joel Robuchon and after enjoying La Table in Paris on several occasions, it was kind of necessary to have dinner at La Table in Las Vegas. La Table de Joel Robuchon brings the…
October 08, 2018
| Guide Michelin
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Las Vegas
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
French Food
Dinner at Geneva on the Lake; Upstate New York
One of the upscale destinations recommended by I❤️NY travel guide, Geneva on the lake is a historical hotel built in nineteen ten with a view of the beautiful lake. Looking like a castle, painted in…
August 19, 2018
| Restaurants
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New York
Eleven Madison Park New York: Three Michelin Stars. The World’s Best Restaurant! A Memorable Experience
French Food | New York USA Americas
August 15, 2018
French Food
Eleven Madison Park New York: Three Michelin Stars. The World’s Best Restaurant! A Memorable Experience
Eleven Madison Park is not a dining experience; it’s a state of mind, a journey that activates all your senses from the second you walk into the minute you leave. Your ears, your eyes, your…
August 15, 2018
| Guide Michelin
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New York
Le Coucou at 11 Howard Hotel; French Class and Perfection
Breakfast & Coffee | New York USA Americas
April 29, 2018
Breakfast & Coffee
Le Coucou at 11 Howard Hotel; French Class and Perfection
I didn’t know what to expect, a French name for a restaurant is it a brasserie or a bistro, I opened the door, looked up and... I stopped in awe! A magnificent decor made with class and style,…
April 29, 2018
| French Food
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New York
The Dabney Washington, Featured at The Chefs Club New York: Live The Kitchen Vibes
French Food | New York USA Americas
March 31, 2018
French Food
The Dabney Washington, Featured at The Chefs Club New York: Live The Kitchen Vibes
It’s where starred chef meet, a restaurant called The Chefs Club is famous for its refined offerings prepared by professionals. With eight chefs playing around the open kitchens, this unique…
March 31, 2018
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New York
Events
Association of Restaurants in Lebanon: Annual Dinner at Table D’Alfred
Invited by the Syndicate of restaurants, nightclubs and pastry shops in Lebanon to attend their annual dinner, we were awaited at La Table D’Alfred to celebrate Lebanon. Decoration, Christmas…
December 24, 2017
| French Food
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Achrafieh
Philippe & Jean-Pierre: Unexpected Enjoyment in Paris!
French Food | Paris France Europe
December 20, 2017
French Food
Philippe & Jean-Pierre: Unexpected Enjoyment in Paris!
Fine dining without having a Michelin Star, classy and upscale with all the attention a guest deserves, Philippe & Jean-Pierre is a restaurant on Rue La Trémoille facing the hotel we were…
December 20, 2017
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Paris
Restaurant Le Train Bleu Paris: Living History in a Breathtaking Decor
French Food | Paris France Europe
November 13, 2017
French Food
Restaurant Le Train Bleu Paris: Living History in a Breathtaking Decor
Le Train Bleu is a restaurant located in the hall of the Gare de Lyon railway station in Paris, France. It was designated a
November 13, 2017
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Paris
Asian & Chinese
Seasons Oriental Chinese Restaurant Limassol
In a classy Chinese setup, Seasons invites you on a culinary journey to Asia served by Chinese and Cypriot staff. Big wooden tables to fit all the food, two plates and a full set of cutlery, with a…
Fish & Seafood
Limanaki: Fine Dining Perfection in Limassol
Considered to be one of Limassol's best restaurants, Limanaki is the seafood and fish experience at Amathus beach hotel. Spending the week by the Cypriot shores it was a must to try Limanaki.…
Fish & Seafood
Seafood Bar Dinner at Four Seasons Limassol
The Four Seasons hotel is one of the area's larger establishments hosting a number of restaurants, one of which being a Seafood bar I chose to dine at on this occasion. With a view and live music,…
September 06, 2017
| Japanese & Sushi
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Cyprus
French Food
Ithaki Athens: A Gourmet Stopover in Greece
Amazing from start to end, a superb view, an enchanting setup, perfect service with great attention to detail... the food is outstanding! Ithaki Athens left me speechless, a restaurant which deserves…
August 23, 2017
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Athens
The Grill: A Cozy and Professional Dining Experience
French Food | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East
August 06, 2017
French Food
The Grill: A Cozy and Professional Dining Experience
Well lit, beautifully decorated, a high ceiling, green trees and black tables, lightly colored wooden panels and freshly designed plates, "The Grill" down at The Beirut Four Seasons is where we're…
August 06, 2017
| Grill & BBQ
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Beirut Central District
Perfection is in the Details: Dinner at the Saint James Hotel in Paris
French Food | Paris France Europe
July 02, 2017
French Food
Perfection is in the Details: Dinner at the Saint James Hotel in Paris
It's one of those places where every detail counts, where a Michelin star is taken very seriously, where perfection is found in the smallest of details, where the decor is enchanting and service is…
Le Sushi Bar: Beirut's Exceptional Contemporary Japanese Cuisine
Fish & Seafood | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East
June 29, 2017
Fish & Seafood
Le Sushi Bar: Beirut's Exceptional Contemporary Japanese Cuisine
Beirut has a new name in Japanese fine dining cuisine, Le Sushi Bar, and it’s located in the heart of Achrafieh. I say “new” because the Le Sushi Bar has recently undergone some…
June 29, 2017
| Japanese & Sushi
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Achrafieh
French Food
Burgundy: The Best Restaurant in Beirut, Lebanon Deserves an International Award
Sometimes, words are never enough to express the true intensity of a culinary experience. This is exactly how I felt after my experience at Burgundy. Welcome to Lebanon's finest: when reality turned…
June 26, 2017
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Beirut Central District
News
CNN: 20 of the World's Most Underrated Restaurants. Lebanon is on the List!
Burgundy, our local pride, my favorite restaurant in Lebanon which should have gotten a Michelin Star long time ago has made it on the world's Top20 list of the most underrated restaurants. Proudly…
The Armani Ristorante of New York Isn't What I Expected
Italian Food | New York USA Americas
April 13, 2017
Italian Food
The Armani Ristorante of New York Isn't What I Expected
After enjoying the several Armani Ristorante and Caffee in Milano, Dubai, Istanbul and Paris, it was time to experience the one in New York. The Armani Restaurant located on 5th and 56th facing the…
April 13, 2017
| Restaurants
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New York
Jean Georges: A Three Stars, Six Course Menu... Is It?
French Food | New York USA Americas
February 01, 2017
French Food
Jean Georges: A Three Stars, Six Course Menu... Is It?
Am not sure how to start this review... wrote a sentence, deleted it: started again until I had the first sip of wine. You're not having lunch at a three stars restaurant everyday, right? I was…
February 01, 2017
| Guide Michelin
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New York
French Food
Al Loomie: Oman's Best Kept Culinary Secret
A journey to Oman is not complete without visiting a unique restaurant... Enjoy a sumptuous Omani traditional dinner at Al Loomie restaurant, located on the premises of Al…
January 08, 2017
| Restaurants
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Oman
Laserre: When You Feel Transported during Dinner... Fine Dining in Paris
French Food | Paris France Europe
January 04, 2017
French Food
Laserre: When You Feel Transported during Dinner... Fine Dining in Paris
I've been to Michelin starred restaurants, some with two and others with three stars, but Laserre, which has one star, is extra special. Laserre is located in the heart of Paris, just a few meters…
January 04, 2017
| Guide Michelin
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Paris
Oman's Best Restaurant: Where Fine Dining and Luxury Meet!
International Cuisine | Oman GCC Middle East
December 04, 2016
International Cuisine
Oman's Best Restaurant: Where Fine Dining and Luxury Meet!
You can't visit Muscat and not dine at "Al Angham"... "Al Angham" is the first of its kind in Oman. Inspired by Omani architecture the restaurant boasts unique Omani patterns, designs and silverware…
December 04, 2016
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Oman
French Food
STAY Paris: A Brasserie by Yannick Alleno
Occupying the left side of the "Sofitel Faubourg" lobby, Yannick Alleno's STAY approaches French cuisine with simplicity. STAY is a restaurant that serves fine gastronomy in a casual way.…
December 02, 2016
| Restaurants
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France
French Food
114 Faubourg: An Orgasmic Experience!
Nestled in one of Paris' most prestigious hotels "Le Bristol" is a restaurant presided over by Chef Jean-Charles Cauquil, under the supervision of the famous Chef Eric Frechon - as Executive Chef.…
December 01, 2016
| Guide Michelin
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Paris
Lunch at Cocteau: A Beautiful Restaurant Serving Good Food!
French Food | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East
November 29, 2016
French Food
Lunch at Cocteau: A Beautiful Restaurant Serving Good Food!
One of Beirut's most popular restaurants is still going strong. My last experience there, almost 4 years ago, was shockingly bad, but I am back for the food everyone is still talking about. …
November 29, 2016
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Beirut Central District
A Dinner Prepared by Jean-Christophe Lebascle at Hotel Albergo
French Food | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East
November 29, 2016
French Food
A Dinner Prepared by Jean-Christophe Lebascle at Hotel Albergo
On the 1st of November Jean-Christophe Lebascle, from La Manufacture, Issy-les-Moulineaux, arrived in Beirut alongside five other chefs for the 15th year of "Lebanon's French Gastronomy We
November 29, 2016
| Relais & Chateaux
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Achrafieh
Hautes Roches: A Fine Culinary Experience with a View on the Loire River
French Food | Loiret France Europe
August 04, 2016
French Food
Hautes Roches: A Fine Culinary Experience with a View on the Loire River
With an amazing view of the Loire river, I sat for dinner. The Hautes Roches hotel is one of the several Relais et Châteaux down at the Loire Valley proposing a luxurious stay as well as an…
August 04, 2016
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Loiret
Popular
An Edible Tour: NGNO's Favorite Fine-Dining Spots Around the World
Touring around I came to discover some of the world's finest dining options tried and enjoyed throughout our gastronomic world. Come with us as we discover the best of the best.
July 26, 2016
| Reviews
L'Atelier de Joel Robuchon: An Orgasmic Journey Around Food
French Food | Paris France Europe
March 26, 2016
French Food
L'Atelier de Joel Robuchon: An Orgasmic Journey Around Food
It's where every detail counts, the place where fine dining is served over the bar, a paradise for foodies, a restaurant created by the master himself, Joel Robuchon. L'Atelier is where high standard…
March 26, 2016
| Guide Michelin
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Paris
News
2015: Fine Dining Restaurants in Lebanon
They kind of vanished, Fine Dining restaurants in Lebanon. Few still survive and I love them. They deserve a visit because there is where food is beautifully presented and created with love, passion…
March 15, 2016
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Italian Food
Albergo: Meeting Chef Erich
Tonight we dine, but it's not like any dinner or review. Tonight is special, a dinner organized by Flair magazine to choose the dish that will be published in their upcoming issue -The Rouge Issue..…
February 17, 2016
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Achrafieh
Uanderful: An Inspiring Restaurant in Romania
International Cuisine | Romania Europe
January 20, 2016
International Cuisine
Uanderful: An Inspiring Restaurant in Romania
Uanderful is a dream place where one comes for pure enjoyment. The décor is amazing and inspiring to say the least. Beautiful lights cover the ceiling, while you’ll also find a lot of…
January 20, 2016
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Romania
Italian Food
Gusto: The Italian at Villa Kennedy Hotel Frankfurt
Two black chandeliers, wooden floor, paintings decorate the main wall, dimmed lights, black tables and chairs, benches here and there, round and rectangular tables with painting coloring the walls.…
December 27, 2015
| Restaurants
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Germany