News
Garlic-flavoured drinks: Prebiotic juices could be the next big thing in Germany
German consumers have been turning away from juices in the last five years* as these drinks are considered to have a high sugar content. Therefore, juice makers are turning towards innovations in…
July 14, 2021
News
The Story of Two Farmers Selling Garlic and Onions
Long long time ago, in a far far away land, in the kingdom of Beka3, lived two farmers as neighbours.
Boutros has a garlic field just next to Boulos’ onion field. Each year they…
October 05, 2020
| Spotted Stories
News
Why No Garlic or Onions? An Interesting Article
Krishna devotee chef, teacher, author, and TV star Kurma Dasa gets asked this question a lot. Here's his well-considered reply.
One of the most common questions asked to me is this: "Why…
May 08, 2017
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Food Gadgets
4in1 Cutting Board That Helps You Peel Garlic
Designed by James Stumpf for Stumpf Studio, Bambleu is a 4-in-1 folding bamboo cutting board which is great for compact storage in small kitchens, easy pouring into pans, crushing of garlic or…
February 18, 2016
Food Gadgets
Garlic Shaker: Peeled Garlic in Seconds
Garlic Shaker is said to be the fastest, easiest, and most affordable way to peel garlic. After 3 years of thoughtful design this is expected to be a revolutionary product in the kitchen!
August 15, 2015
Spotted Stories
Become a Kitchen Master with these Tips and Tricks
Source: Visual.ly
January 27, 2015
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Zahle: The Famous Tabliyet Chicken Tawouk
If you’re from Zahle or know someone living in Zahle, they will tell you about Massaad, the famous sandwich restaurant in Zahle. “Tabliyet Massaad!” It’s what the locals tell…
January 03, 2015
| Restaurants
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Zahle
L'Os: Come for the Fresh Crunchy Baguettes
Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
November 09, 2014
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
L'Os: Come for the Fresh Crunchy Baguettes
Some thought my last review on L'Os was too negative, while others have agreed with what I had to say... Nevertheless, every place deserves another try -like we always do it at NGNO- and it's…
November 09, 2014
| Restaurants
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Metn
Spotted Stories
BAKEYS: Edible Spoons, Forks, Sporks and Chopsticks
Welcome to the world of ‘edible cutlery’. Now you can use your spoons, sporks or chopsticks and eat them after use. These are ‘Edible’ because they are made of flours. They contain absolutely no…
July 10, 2014
Spotted Stories
Insanely Small Paintings On Food
Hasan Kale, an talented artist from Turkey, pushes the boundaries in art by painting the tiniest most detailed beautiful paintings. His artistic canvases include, but are not limited to, rice, onion…
July 01, 2014
Spotted Stories
How to Recreate 36 World Cuisines With 3 Spices
Designed by the people at Data Dial and published by Kit Stone, this is an essential guide for any lover of cooking. You don't need to struggle through recipe books to recreate your favorite cuisine…
June 28, 2014
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
| Restaurants
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Beirut
News
Let the Egg War Begin: Happy Easter From NoGarlicNoOnions
Be prepared to get your eggs smashed this Sunday... Easter games aren't just for children, and eggs aren't just for hunting. Following Easter lunch everyone plunges into the centerpiece of colored…
April 19, 2014
Food Gadgets
Disperse Flavor with Seasoning Sticks
Infuse your beef, pork, poultry, lamb, and seafood with flavor from the inside out with this cool Seasoni
March 18, 2014
International Cuisine
Wellness Lunch at éCafé Sursock: Superfood Served in Style and Finesse
Together with a fine selection of people, I was invited to the wellness lunch at Edde Cafe Sursock. Enchanted by a calm musical background of harp, the set up and ambiance were so soothing and…
March 09, 2014
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Achrafieh
Contributors
SUD: The Day I Fell In Love with Risotto
One of my favorite places in Lebanon today is definitely SUD. After reading NGNO's article on their new menu, I got all excited to go try out their new dishes... I headed down to
February 16, 2014
| Contributors
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Lebanon
Comparative Review
Roadster Diner Menu: 1999 vs 2013, Prices Comparison
Comparison written and published by Gino's Blog And here are some compa
December 04, 2013
| Popular
Sandwiches
Snack Le Gourmet: Bickfaya's Famous Chicken Sandwich
One of the country's tastiest chicken sandwiches is found at Le Gourmet in Bickfaya, El Metn. If you live around the area, there's no way you don't know about Le Gourmet's fine chicken sandwiches,…
November 12, 2013
| Street Food
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Bickfaya
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
An Enjoyable Wine Tasting Journey at Les Caves de Taillevent
I was recently invited along with some of Beirut's finest wine amateurs for a wine tasting session at the Caves de Taillevent. Les Caves de Taillevent, which I
Back to Babel, the Sea Fortress of Amchit
Lebanese/Middle Eastern | North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
October 03, 2013
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Back to Babel, the Sea Fortress of Amchit
One month later and I am back at Babel Bahr, the new lighthouse illuminating Amchit. After my first positive experience at this restaurant, I wanted to impress my foreign friends from Korea and…
October 03, 2013
| Restaurants
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North Lebanon
Spotted Stories
25 Ridiculously Healthy Foods: Pile your Plate with these Nutrition Superstars
The following healthy power foods can claim big bragging rights: They can fend off serious diseases like diabetes, cancer, and heart disease; fortify your immune system; protect and smooth your skin;…
August 23, 2013
Spotted Stories
Pasta with Fresh Tomatoes
You're looking for something easy to make and enjoy with a nice glass of wine? Joanna's Table gives us a recipe to her Pasta with Fresh Tomatoes. Ingredients
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive…
June 10, 2013
Popular
McDonald's French and Hot: A Pre-Launch Affair
Today, I was invited by McDonald's Lebanon to be the very first to taste their French Burger, which is a part of the Taste Of The World series. A burger that's new in content and certainly unique in…
May 03, 2013
| Street Food
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Mount Lebanon
Food Gadgets
Garlic Zoom XL: Not For Me but Great for You
Although garlic has the same effect to me as it does to Vampires, this product is quite interesting to those who cook a lot using garlic. It would not be right of me not to put the spotlight on…
April 18, 2013
Spotted Stories
The Daily Star Reports: Al Halabi Antelias Unique Hummus
Much has already been written about Al Halabi restaurant in Antelias, and much more could be written.
March 15, 2013
Spotted Stories
Food Meets Art 115: Food Landscapes
At first glance, these images look like painted landscapes, including towering hills, mad sea and stormy weather in the background. However, if you look a little more closely you will see that the…
January 02, 2013
French Food
La Closerie Restaurant Lounge, La Soukra, Tunis
A beautiful relaxing lounge surrounded by palm trees and two pools, La Closerie, allows you to escape the city's hectic lifestyle. La Closerie has been the talk of town in Tunis for a while now. It's…
November 23, 2012
| International Cuisine
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Tunisia
Spotted Stories
Roasted Chicken with Fresh Za'atar for NGNO
Roasted Chicken with Fresh Za'atar - the thought of it tastes yummy. Get started using of of Lebanon's favorite ingredient, za'atar better know as thyme.
November 13, 2012
Street Food
Restaurant Baroud: Having Breakfast the Old Fashioned Way in Tyre's Old Souk
BAROUD: Hummus, Foul Mdammas and Msabbaha
September 09, 2012
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South Lebanon
News
Increase Your Sexuality with Food: Garlic
Not my favorite obviously, but have to state the facts.
June 24, 2012
Burgers
Deek Duke, For Chicken Lovers and More
From the same people who brought you the famous Roadster Diner, Deek Duke is the trendy chicken reference in town.
June 24, 2012
| Grill & BBQ
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Achrafieh