Lebanese/Middle Eastern
One of the Best Falafel in Town; Tabbara Beirut!
Pure fava beans, no chickpeas, a little tiny addition of garlic you won't even feel: that's what makes Tabbara's falafel so special. Open since 1914, the shop produces unique sandwiches all the…
July 24, 2019
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Hamra & Verdun
La Foule: Traditional and Fresh, Lebanese Breakfast on Hamra Street
Breakfast & Coffee | Hamra & Verdun Beirut Lebanon Middle East
April 20, 2019
Breakfast & Coffee
La Foule: Traditional and Fresh, Lebanese Breakfast on Hamra Street
Have you ever had a traditional old breakfast in a beautifully decorated place, served by professional waiters, drinking San Pellegrino sparkling water and the soothing sound of a water…
April 20, 2019
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Hamra & Verdun
Dar Bistro and Books: A Calm Breakfast in Beirut
Breakfast & Coffee | Hamra & Verdun Beirut Lebanon Middle East
March 14, 2019
Breakfast & Coffee
Dar Bistro and Books: A Calm Breakfast in Beirut
How great it is to visit on an early morning during weekdays. A place enchanted with vibes of positivity, calm and serenity nestled in the heart of Beirut. Facing the Clemenceau medical center l, Dar…
March 14, 2019
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Hamra & Verdun
Bread & Bakeries
Croissant Al Sheikh; Good Value For Money
Famous for its low priced croissants, Al-Sheikh serves a good quality while speaking the local language. Buttery and fluffy at the same time, the croissants have become Beirut's reference when…
June 04, 2018
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Hamra & Verdun
Breakfast & Coffee
Kaldi: A Coffee Experience on Jeanne D'Arc Street
Probably the first coffee bar in Lebanon is now open on Jeanne D'Arc street. It's called KALDI; a speciality coffee shop down a corner street on Bliss.
December 04, 2016
| Coffee, Wine & Drinks
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Hamra & Verdun
Italian Food
Appetito Trattoria Hamra: Trying the Pizza
It has taken me sometime to come here but as they say it's better late then never. Appetito is the Italian trattoria down in Hamra, facing The Plaza Hotel and next to Ferdinand.
April 08, 2016
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Hamra & Verdun
Ferdinand Doesn't Cease to Amaze Me
American | Hamra & Verdun Beirut Lebanon Middle East
September 26, 2015
American
Ferdinand Doesn't Cease to Amaze Me
Back in November of 2014 the experience started with a smile and ended with one. We were welcomed by the manager who ran to show us around with a huge smile on his face. He even went to get us a San…
September 26, 2015
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Hamra & Verdun
Jai: Can't Get Enough of Exotic Flavors of Asia
Asian & Chinese | Hamra & Verdun Beirut Lebanon Middle East
February 23, 2015
Asian & Chinese
Jai: Can't Get Enough of Exotic Flavors of Asia
I’m back, yes back in less than a month to enjoy one of the finest Asian cuisines in Lebanon. Just remembering my last experience makes me drool – awesome flavors, the simplicity of real…
February 23, 2015
| International Cuisine
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Hamra & Verdun
Food Style: Don't Judge a Book by its Cover
American | Hamra & Verdun Beirut Lebanon Middle East
January 25, 2015
American
Food Style: Don't Judge a Book by its Cover
I have passed several times in front of Food Style, but never ever felt that push to step in. It's weird how some places give off the wrong impression, just by looking at its name, logo or colors...…
January 25, 2015
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Hamra & Verdun
Jai: Succulent Flavors of Asia in Lebanon
International Cuisine | Hamra & Verdun Beirut Lebanon Middle East
January 22, 2015
International Cuisine
Jai: Succulent Flavors of Asia in Lebanon
Finally, yes, I did it! I'm trying Jai because honestly, to date, I didn't hear a single negative review about the place.
To start
January 22, 2015
| Japanese & Sushi
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Hamra & Verdun
Ferdinand: A Gastropub and Tasty Food
Burgers | Hamra & Verdun Beirut Lebanon Middle East
November 09, 2014
Burgers
Ferdinand: A Gastropub and Tasty Food
The experience started with a smile and hopefully will end with one. We were welcomed by the manager who ran to show us around with a big huge smile on his face. He even went to get us a San…
November 09, 2014
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Hamra & Verdun
Spotted Stories
Lina's Rabieh: The Region Needed it Badly
We, residents of the upper Metn region have been waiting for a coffee place to open in our area. With such a booming economy in the villages of Rabieh, Mtayleb, Mazraat Yachouh and Kornet Chehwan…
February 06, 2014
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Mount Lebanon
News
CNN: 10 Best Bars in Beirut
As reported on CNN, here's the top 10 Bars in Beirut, what's your favorite place or suggested choice...? Summer is around the corner and we want to know about all the best places out there...
As…
April 11, 2013
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Casper & Gambini's AUB: A Stand-Alone Restaurant
International Cuisine | Hamra & Verdun Beirut Lebanon Middle East
February 28, 2013
International Cuisine
Casper & Gambini's AUB: A Stand-Alone Restaurant
Casper & Gambini’s opened its latest branch facing the American University Hospital, in the heart of Beirut busiest districts. This renowned concept specializes in serving gourmet meals and…
February 28, 2013
| Pizza
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Hamra & Verdun
Casper & Gambini's Verdun... Calling For Attention
International Cuisine | Hamra & Verdun Beirut Lebanon Middle East
February 22, 2013
International Cuisine
Casper & Gambini's Verdun... Calling For Attention
How about having some Sushi on a Friday to welcome the week-end? Why not... I drove down to Verdun to taste the latest creations by Casper&Gambini's.
February 22, 2013
| Pizza
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Hamra & Verdun
Cafe Hamra: History Meets Modernism
International Cuisine | Hamra & Verdun Beirut Lebanon Middle East
February 07, 2013
International Cuisine
Cafe Hamra: History Meets Modernism
Walking along Hamra street is a treat on its own. A well known bubbling street, where locals and foreigners alike have enjoyed and still do for generations.... The street boasts so many cafes and…
February 07, 2013
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Hamra & Verdun
T-Marbouta in Hamra: More Than An Arabic Letter
Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Hamra & Verdun Beirut Lebanon Middle East
January 10, 2013
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
T-Marbouta in Hamra: More Than An Arabic Letter
T-Marbouta is an original place, or at least it was for me the second I walked into the place where everyone seemed to feel right at home. Although T-marbouta has been around for some time now, I…
January 10, 2013
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Hamra & Verdun
Starbucks Hamra: A Home Away from Home
American | Hamra & Verdun Beirut Lebanon Middle East
January 05, 2013
American
Starbucks Hamra: A Home Away from Home
The last time I passed by Starbucks Hamra was around eight years ago when my friends and I used to visit this renowned cafe to study for our exams. It wasn't the trend back then to take pictures and…
January 05, 2013
| Breakfast & Coffee
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Hamra & Verdun
International Cuisine
Hamra’s Alleyway Welcomes Garage 78 St.
If you’ve visited Hamra’s alleyway in recent months, you’ve probably noticed the slew of bars that have opened up such as Big Shot or February 30. Each of these bars seems to…
October 29, 2012
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Hamra & Verdun
Restaurants
Gino's Gelateria Hamra: A Traditional Italian Taste
At the end of the Hamra street, and just before reaching Kaiten is
September 04, 2012
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Hamra & Verdun
Contributors
35 Rooms: The Trendiest Hotel in Hamra
You know how sometimes you see things in a magazine, on your iPad and just want to go and see it yourself. 35 Rooms, a hotel in Hamra, intrigued my curiosity. The colors, the art, the creativity ...…
August 01, 2012
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Hamra & Verdun
Breakfast At 35 Rooms Hotel, Hamra
Breakfast & Coffee | Hamra & Verdun Beirut Lebanon Middle East
July 25, 2012
Breakfast & Coffee
Breakfast At 35 Rooms Hotel, Hamra
This morning, I left home on a mission to find a nice place to have a calm and decent breakfast in Beirut. Where should I go?
July 25, 2012
| International Cuisine
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Hamra & Verdun
