Restaurants
Happy Blender: Açaí and Pitaya Bowls in Athens
I couldn’t believe my eyes! I found Pitaya and Açaí bowls in Athens. My dream bowls which I discovered two years ago in New York have made it to this part of the world. I simply…
News
Summer is Complete with Smirnoff Zero Sugar Infusions
Diageo has expanded its Smirnoff vodka portfolio in the US with a sugar-free, lower-ABV range infused with natural flavours. Smirnoff Zero Sugar Infusions, the line is available in three flavours:…
May 13, 2019
Salata Eatery: Enjoy a Huge Bowl of Gourmet Salad in Beirut
International Cuisine | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East
February 22, 2019
International Cuisine
Salata Eatery: Enjoy a Huge Bowl of Gourmet Salad in Beirut
A quick fast-casual eatery for the healthy eaters, Salata sells only salads. One of Beirut’s newest and friendliest eateries, Salata has opened in the heart of downtown Beirut. When everyone…
February 22, 2019
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Beirut Central District
Italian Food
Casa Di Giorgio: Fresh Pasta You Must Try in Mykonos
Casa di Giorgio, a lovely restaurant in Mykonos Town, is located in Mitropoleos st, behind the catholic cathedral.Named for Captain Giorgio (Yorgos), the restaurant is a popular place on the island…
July 15, 2018
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Greece
My New Favorite Breakfast Experience: Hotel Kempinski Beirut
Breakfast & Coffee | Beirut Lebanon Middle East
April 30, 2018
Breakfast & Coffee
My New Favorite Breakfast Experience: Hotel Kempinski Beirut
Breakfast at The Kempinski is served at Candelabra, a restaurant with a high ceiling and many glass facades which leave enough light travel around the space. Breakfast with a view of the pool, fresh…
Plastificio Di Martino; Antica Pasta Di Gragnano at Fico Food World, Italy
Italian Food | Italy Europe
March 20, 2018
Italian Food
Plastificio Di Martino; Antica Pasta Di Gragnano at Fico Food World, Italy
An open kitchen, chefs preparing gigantic marmites of Pasta, a place loaded with people and brightly lit in white, the restaurant grabbed my attention as I walked the alleys of Fico. I’ve…
March 20, 2018
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Italy
Recommended
Akiki's Fresh Fruits and Vegetables: My Personal Choice
Today and after four long years of not writing a review about my favorite fruit destination, I come back to "AKIKI Fruits & Vegetables" nestled on Antelias' internal road. As we all know the…
Casablanca: Redefining the Simplicity of Tasty Food
International Cuisine | Beirut Lebanon Middle East
September 11, 2017
International Cuisine
Casablanca: Redefining the Simplicity of Tasty Food
Casablanca has been serving a loyal clientele for the last twenty years or so. In a traditional Lebanese house with a view onto Beirut's busiest waterfront avenue, it's a lively space where colorful…
September 11, 2017
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Beirut
Ginger: A Healthy and Happy Place in Rome but Average Food
Breakfast & Coffee | Rome Italy Europe
August 17, 2017
Breakfast & Coffee
Ginger: A Healthy and Happy Place in Rome but Average Food
It feels good from the minute you walk in; an enclosed garden with a high ceiling, an air conditioned space, open kitchens throughout, a trip to the Italian countryside where all kinds of fresh…
August 17, 2017
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Rome
News
Häagen-Dazs Gets a Fresh New Look
After more than 50 years, Häagen-Dazs gets a whole new fresh look. This ice cream brand colourful new image, illustrated by Love Creative, aims to be more “modern” and…
May 22, 2017
Ice Cream & Gelato
Popcity: Ice Pops Like No Other!
Popcity are not your regular ice pops. Popcity are not like any ice pops you find at your local grocery store, not the usual “bouza talej” you have enjoyed since childhood. It's a whole…
May 03, 2017
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Lebanon
Fish & Seafood
Georges Maalouf: Fresh and Simple Seafood Sandwiches in Batroun
Occupying the corner street of Batroun's old souk is a place I like - a sandwicheria owned and operated by Georges Maalouf. Consider it a snack or seafood joint, where the chef himself rolls one…
Breakfast & Coffee
Juice Generation New York: The Trending Acai Bowls
I might not be a fan of juices and healthy mixes but the latest "Acai" trend has caught my attention, and while in NYC I have visited "Juice Revolution" and "Pure Greens" every time I've had the…
April 10, 2017
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New York
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
Desserts & Sweets
Smitten: Nitrogen Ice Cream and Crunchy Waffles
Smitten, in San Francisco, looks like a chemistry lab where nitrogen flows around the place in pipes, machines rolling and producing ice cream à la minute, actually a la minute and a half bit…
October 06, 2016
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San Francisco
Breakfast & Coffee
Abou Arab: The Famous Tasty "Kaaka Asrouniya"
Today, like once every other month, I stop at Abou Arab. The place has become very famous lately with dozens of shops around the country. Cleaner and sharper, this Kaak place is still the…
March 28, 2016
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Keserwan
La Petite Maison: My Favorite Restaurant is Back!
French Food | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East
February 28, 2016
French Food
La Petite Maison: My Favorite Restaurant is Back!
I love it, simply love it. La Petite Maison is a coup de coeur I've been following around the world wherever I travel. La Petite Maison Beirut is back with a new location, a new staff, but the same…
February 28, 2016
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Beirut Central District
Pizza
Story Deli: The Pizza with a Soul
It's the world we're living in, the world of beautiful things and wondrous people, it's a beautiful life and I'm enjoying every single second of it... I'm even more satisfied confirming the magic of…
February 02, 2016
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London
Tasty Discoveries
Booza: Lebanese Flavors in Dubai
Booza, which means ice cream in Arabic, is a Lebanese ice cream parlor in Dubai. Opened just a couple of months ago, Booza, located in Souk el Bahar, is a small shop beautifully decorated with…
December 28, 2015
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Dubai
Appliances
Home Vacuum Sealing: Keep your Food Fresh
The FoodSaver fully automatic vacuum sealing kit is full of features and benefits you're going to love. Its stainless steel finish, user-friendly controls with seal button in the middle, and fully…
March 28, 2015
Italian Food
Toscana 21: A Homey Italian Experience in Brussels
They say that when you hear people speaking the same language of the restaurant's food that means that the locals trust it's good. Here we are at Toscana 21, located near the central district of…
February 14, 2015
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Belgium
Samket Gerge al Dayaa: First Review
Fish & Seafood | North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
January 25, 2015
Fish & Seafood
Samket Gerge al Dayaa: First Review
Samket Gergy el Day3a or the Fish of Georges from the Village is a place which became known through an article posted in the Middle East Airline magazine, Cedars Wings, or at least it was for me. A…
January 25, 2015
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North Lebanon
Fresh... and Healthy for a Guilt-Free Morning
Breakfast & Coffee | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
November 25, 2014
Breakfast & Coffee
Fresh... and Healthy for a Guilt-Free Morning
Have you heard of Fresh, the healthy cafe? Newly opened on Zalka highway, next to Kouyoumji Center, is a new spot that offers a large selection of morning treats, lunch and dinner with a choice…
November 25, 2014
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Antelias
Spotted Stories
Kusmi Tea: Now in Lebanon
Although I am not a big fan of tea... I am surely a fan of Kusmi tea, a brand that dates back to the late eighteen hundreds. My love story with the colorful concept first started when I walked into…
October 12, 2014
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Achrafieh
Italian Food
2014: Finest Italian Pizzas in Lebanon
Pizza, who doesn’t love pizza? This Italian classic is the second most popular food in the world, after burgers. From Italy to France, the United States to the Middle East, pizzas come in…
Street Food
Subway: Why Lebanon Hasn’t Taken to Subway... I Like It
I'm not sure why our country hasn’t taken to Subway. The restaurant’s food is fresh, fulfilling and relatively healthy, surely healthier then all other fast food ideas.
July 20, 2014
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Achrafieh
Food Gadgets
Make Some Fresh and Giant Popsicles at Home
It's hot and you want some popsicles to cool down so how about you makes some at home.These cool new FRIOPOP Popsicle Making Bags let you make giant popsicles at home using your own healthier in
July 17, 2014
Spotted Stories
The French Bakery: A Compilation of Rich Aromas and Flavors
Twenty-one years ago, only three years after the Lebanese Civil War ended, a woman had an idea... There was a need in Lebanon for some high-end quality French bread, when Mrs. Rita Hoayek went…
July 08, 2014
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Lebanon
Ice Cream & Gelato
Bouzat el Berdawni: Zahle's Living Tradition
Berdawni isn't only about Casino Arabi and Casino Mhanna, it’s also about the tastiest ice cream in Zahle and the famous Semsmieh. Visiting Zahle for a food discovery, specifically some sweet…
July 04, 2014
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Zahle
Street Food
Afran el Sharek: Tripoli's Local Kaak Provider
Up the street from Zakaria ice cream, which I believe is called Chare3 el Ramel, I came across, Afran el Share2 "?????". The smell coming out of this bakery was mesmerizing... we found…
June 12, 2014
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Tripoli
Spotted Stories
Sanayeh Garden: Enjoy a Green Haven in Beirut
We all know that Beirut, and much of Lebanon, has a serious issue with a lack of green space. There are few places you can take your kids, our cities and towns often resemble concrete jungles. Th
June 04, 2014
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Hamra & Verdun
Desserts & Sweets
Let's Indulge in Some "Daoukieh"... Orgasmic Oriental Sweets!
An NGNO reader sent me a request to try "Al Daoukieh" at Daouk in Tarik Jdideh, next to the Cola Roundabout. This Lebanese pastry shop has created a unique dessert that has made it to all four…
June 03, 2014
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Beirut
Spotted Stories
San Pellegrino: Sparkling Fruit Beverages
While walking the isles of The Garden Show, a large colorful stand caught my attention. My favorite drink, San Pellegrino, is now sold in different flavors. A beautiful can covered with aluminum foil…
June 03, 2014
Ice Cream & Gelato
Taste & Flavors: 12 Ice Cream Places to Enjoy
Get your issue of Taste&Flavors Magazine today (May-June issue 2014) Ice Cream and Gelato Parlors in Lebanon Here comes summer along with
May 30, 2014
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Popular
L’UniVert de Leah: Planted with Love, Watered by Passion
Seriously, this country holds wonders created by passionate people around... I came across a young woman, Leah, who has started a small business far from the city's chaos, that she has called…
May 22, 2014
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Mount Lebanon
Armenian Food
Varouj: Not Bad... But Not Great
Varouj's fame is second to none and visiting it was crucial to understanding the hype behind it. To tell you the truth, I was expecting to reach a large restaurant. After a long hour of searching, we…
May 09, 2014
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Beirut
Tasty Discoveries
My Latest Discovery: Thin and Mouthwatering Sablés
Last week we were planning to meet up some friends for breakfast. There was also a little more to it than that, because I had been promised a gift, something tasty they told me. Joe, with a…
May 09, 2014
Spotted Stories
First-ever Greek Frozen Yogurt from Baskin-Robbins
If you remember I mentioned in my predictions for 2014 that frozen yogurt will be on the rise and now big names are going down that line. Baskin-Robbins, the world’s largest chain of ice
May 08, 2014
Chocolate
L'Abeille D'Or: Chocolate Knefeh or Croissant Knefeh?
This morning, my first patient walked in with a bag in hand: "Did you ever try chocolate Knefeh?" they asked. Yes, you heard right, a chocolate Knefeh, the latest innovation and possibly trend, to…
May 08, 2014
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Urbanista: Let's Enjoy Some Urban Bliss
Breakfast & Coffee | Hamra & Verdun Beirut Lebanon Middle East
April 26, 2014
Breakfast & Coffee
Urbanista: Let's Enjoy Some Urban Bliss
I've been a fan of Urbanista since they first opened in Gemmayze a few years back. Serving tasty food in a unique ambiance filled with positivity and joy,
April 26, 2014
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Hamra & Verdun
LUX: A Tasty Fresh Organic Gourmet
International Cuisine | Beirut Lebanon Middle East
April 22, 2014
International Cuisine
LUX: A Tasty Fresh Organic Gourmet
I've been hearing a lot about Lux since it first opened but never had the chance to visit before. Meeting for a business lunch, it was the best of opportunities to discover this place inside out and…
April 22, 2014
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Beirut
Reconfirming: The Best Breakfast You Can Have in Lebanon
Breakfast & Coffee | Beirut Lebanon Middle East
April 12, 2014
Breakfast & Coffee
Reconfirming: The Best Breakfast You Can Have in Lebanon
What a beautiful day. It was 9am on an awesome sunny morning when we reached The Four Seasons hotel. With a big smile on her face, the hostess welcomed us in... "Good morning sir, the weather is…
April 12, 2014
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Beirut
Tsunami Achrafieh: My Second Visit, My Second Enjoyment
Japanese & Sushi | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East
April 11, 2014
Japanese & Sushi
Tsunami Achrafieh: My Second Visit, My Second Enjoyment
Some say the food experience and taste vary between Tsunami in Antelias and Tsunami in Achrafieh, to those I say, I had the same experience at both locations - same food, same quality, same freshness…
April 11, 2014
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Achrafieh
Spotted Stories
Snack Camera Lens Caps
I think these were made for me... Snack caps for my camera? Just came across these cute burger and donuts camera caps...
After a long day of zooming around and constantly shifting focus from one…
April 07, 2014
Spotted Stories
Easy To Read Ingredients...
In today's fast world, we often grab a quick sandwich for lunch and leave, with that in mind BVD a Swedish agency created a new way to design labels.
“More and more we choose a quick sandwich,…
March 18, 2014
Pret a Manger: Now in Paris... And I Simply Love it
International Cuisine | Paris France Europe
February 25, 2014
International Cuisine
Pret a Manger: Now in Paris... And I Simply Love it
What a lovely concept - I love Pret a Manger. I first came across Pret last year during a visit to London. In my opinion, this place has changed the way we view fast food. You can walk
February 25, 2014
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Paris
Rod's Burgers: Homemade with Style and Perfection
Street Food | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East
February 11, 2014
Street Food
Rod's Burgers: Homemade with Style and Perfection
I'm going to start this review by welcoming the first entry to my TOP10 burgers list of 2014... Yes, already... Rod's Burgers are to die for... Imagine a simple yet innovative burger prepared with…
February 11, 2014
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael
Spotted Stories
Slicing Cherry Tomatoes in Half is Easier than You Think
Slicing cherry tomatoes individually can be kind of time consuming. While we're never opposed to just eating them whole, sometimes you've got to slice into them. Here's a quick tip for halving…
February 03, 2014
News
February Goes Pink at Dominique Ansel’s Bakery
In less than a week, February starts and with it comes a new flavor for cronut at
January 26, 2014
Popular
The Original Authentic "Ghazl el Banet": How it's Made...
I've been searching all morning for a detailed description or article about white cotton candy and all I could find are pictures of modern spinning machines that produce the synthetic pink cotton…
November 26, 2013
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Beirut