Desserts & Sweets
Kanafeh, Kenafeh, Knafeh, Kunafah, Kunafeh, Konafa, Kunafa, and Similar Variations
Knefeh is a traditional Middle Eastern dessert made with thin noodle-like pastry, or alternatively fine semolina dough or even crushed bread crumbs, soaked in sweet, sugar-based syrup. Knefeh is…
April 21, 2020
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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
Stem: Casual and Upscale Dining in Beirut
French Food | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East
September 06, 2018
French Food
Stem: Casual and Upscale Dining in Beirut
The talk of the town is called Stem; from the same owners of Capitol comes a classy restaurant divided into two distinct sections: the bar and the dining area. Stem is casual and upscale, a journey…
September 06, 2018
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Achrafieh
Zuruni: Fresh, Tasty and Colorful Lebanese Food on the Highway
Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
July 29, 2018
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Zuruni: Fresh, Tasty and Colorful Lebanese Food on the Highway
On the shores of the Mediterranean, located at Aishti by the sea, Zuruni is the Lebanese restaurant occupying the space where “black box restaurant” used to be a long time ago. Zuruni is…
July 29, 2018
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Metn
Baker's Bake: Taste the Village Manousheh in Zalka
Bread & Bakeries | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
June 03, 2018
Bread & Bakeries
Baker's Bake: Taste the Village Manousheh in Zalka
It's a small bakery, probably like any other bakery, decorated with blue colors. This hole in the wall located on Zalka's internal road in Amaret Chalhoub has impressed me for the last two…
June 03, 2018
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Metn
Breakfast & Coffee
Al Jardali Saida: My Favorite Knefeh
If you watch my shows or follow my stories on Instagram, you would know by now that Al Jardali Saida sells my favorite Knefeh in Lebanon. Thinner than all the rest, the…
Breakfast & Coffee
The World Famous Lebanese Breakfast: A Love Story!
With endless choice and great flavors, you simply cannot skip breakfast in Lebanon. From Mankousheh to Foul and hummus.... Knefeh, kashta and Labneh, we hav
Breakfast & Coffee
Upscale Knefeh: Drizzle Some Fruit Coulis on Top...
Who said Knefeh can only be enjoyed with sugar syrup? Having breakfast at Le Gray in Beirut, I ordered two plates of Knefeh and asked for some fruit coulis on the side. I wanted to try raspberry on…
May 02, 2017
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Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Zooba: Classy Egyptian Street Food
The Egyptian version of Chipotle or what is closer to Pret a Manger is a big spot on. I walked into a place where I felt transported to New York. Traditional Egyptian food revisited with style and…
January 18, 2017
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Egypt
Recommended
Al Hallab: Knefeh is Now Trendy!
Abdelrahman Hallab and Sons is now "Hallab", a new logo, a younger identity and with that a selection of innovative treats which started last year with the ice cream collection. Funky Knefeh or funky…
December 24, 2016
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Tripoli
Zaatar w Zeit: An Unsuccessful Transformation!
Breakfast & Coffee | Keserwan Lebanon Middle East
July 26, 2016
Breakfast & Coffee
Zaatar w Zeit: An Unsuccessful Transformation!
Zaatar w Zeit has changed and bluntly speaking the new direction is somehow deceiving on so many levels. It's a wannabe diner inspired by Pret-a-Manger with a missing link somewhere. What was…
Desserts & Sweets
Nafissa Sweets: It's The Knefe!
I was honestly amazed as I stepped into Nafissa Sweets. I stood there watching hundreds of customers walk in by the minute for their Knefeh. If you think you know what knefe really tastes like, think…
May 22, 2016
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Amman
Airlines
The Same Breakfast Menu for as Long as I Can Remember!
Middle East Airlines: Time for a Change!
The last two years have been hectic and this year especially is promising to be record breaking; I'm doing between two to three trips a month discovering…
April 18, 2016
| Travel & Tourism
Street Food
Al Karout: An Artisanal, Mouthwatering Knefe
If you think you’ve had every kind of Knefe… think again. While touring Beirut for some of its best street food, my friend Hassan remembered a place, a small place on Mar Elias called El…
October 31, 2014
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Beirut
Popular
Helado... Pure Frozen Treats
Two reviews in less than a week! You must think I am crazy or something. I just had to, so much to try and taste. Last Sunday when I visited Helado
June 24, 2014
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Keserwan
Ice Cream & Gelato
Helado: Knefe, Whisky, Figs... Innovative Ice Cream Flavors
In the past, I’ve recommended 14 places for their ice cream and yes, unfortunately, I have maybe forgotten the most important one; Helado.
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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Tasty Discoveries
Safsouf's Maamoul Madd bi Ashta: Back to Authenticity...
Every Saturday morning, my father-in-law and his friends gather around for hefty breakfast, or what can better be described as the weekend feast. They enjoy the best of what out tradition has to…
February 02, 2014
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Beirut
Phoenicia Hotel: A Five Stars Breakfast I Recommend
Breakfast & Coffee | Beirut Lebanon Middle East
August 26, 2013
Breakfast & Coffee
Phoenicia Hotel: A Five Stars Breakfast I Recommend
My quest continues, searching for the best breakfast you can have at a five star hotel in Lebanon. Le Gray,
August 26, 2013
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Beirut
Phoenicia Beirut: An Iftar Not to Miss Before the Month Ends
International Cuisine | Beirut Lebanon Middle East
July 18, 2013
International Cuisine
Phoenicia Beirut: An Iftar Not to Miss Before the Month Ends
Having Iftar with some of my friends has become a regular thing for me this Ramadan. I get to discover new horizons, meeting with people, talking and of course tasting new food...I have heard a lot…
July 18, 2013
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Beirut
Popular
What's Greater than Lebanon...
"Lebnan ya Ot3it Sama" I love my country, as much as I travel and experience the world's beauty and wonders, I crave coming back to my home town. Why? With all its chaos, drama, ups and downs,…
July 06, 2013
| Travel & Tourism