NoGarlicNoOnions: Restaurant, Food, and Travel Stories/Reviews

November 21, 2020

News

Min Baladeh: Authentic Lebanese E-Souk launches in the UAE

Min baladeh, an authentic Lebanese e-souk, was born from a longing of one Lebanese ex-pat living in the UAE. He missed the tastes, sights, and sounds of his home country and transformed that…

November 21, 2020 | Popular | Dubai

Allo Beirut: Showcasing Lebanese Street Food in Dubai

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Dubai UAE GCC Middle East

October 26, 2020

Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Allo Beirut: Showcasing Lebanese Street Food in Dubai

Do you miss Lebanon or feel like traveling back for a day without leaving Dubai? Allo Beirut is the answer. Inspired by Beirut’s old streets and our childhood’s nostalgic…

October 26, 2020 | Recommended | Dubai

Beautiful Doors of Lebanese Houses: A National heritage to be Preserved

News

April 24, 2020

News

Beautiful Doors of Lebanese Houses: A National heritage to be Preserved

Beautiful Doors of Lebanese Houses: A National heritage to be Preserved The architecture of Lebanon embodies the historical, cultural, and religious influences that have shaped Lebanon's built…

April 24, 2020 | Travel & Tourism

The Lebanese House: Lebanon is the Epitome of Mediterranean Living...

News | Lebanon Middle East

April 24, 2020

News

The Lebanese House: Lebanon is the Epitome of Mediterranean Living...

The "Lebanese house" is usually a stone building with a large arch framing a vaulted ceiling on the ground floor, three arches centered over narrow baloney on the upper floor, all topped by a steep,…

April 24, 2020 | Popular | Lebanon

Maison Noura: Extraordinary Flavors of Lebanese Cuisine in Paris

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Paris France Europe

December 24, 2019

Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Maison Noura: Extraordinary Flavors of Lebanese Cuisine in Paris

Lebanese fine-dining cuisine has a new address in the heart of the French capital. Located a few meters from the world’s most famous avenue, The Champs Elysées, is Maison…

December 24, 2019 | Restaurants | Paris

A Zaatar Croissant & Zaatar Baguette in Paris

Reviews | Paris France Europe

December 21, 2019

Reviews

A Zaatar Croissant & Zaatar Baguette in Paris

Two items that need a review! Have you ever enjoyed a zaatar baguette mixed with zaatar (wild Lebanese thyme) inside out! A crunchy French baguette topped with Lebanese zaatar, and even mixed with on…

December 21, 2019 | Tasty Discoveries | 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 | Paris

Happy Independence Day Lebanon: Let's Celebrate Change! "Together We Can"

News | Lebanon Middle East

November 22, 2019

News

Happy Independence Day Lebanon: Let's Celebrate Change! "Together We Can"

(FIRST PUBLISHED IN 2016) Dear Lebanon, How beautiful is it is to finally enjoy your Independence Day after a long period of silence. How amazing it is to see our flag fly high throughout the…

November 22, 2019 | Popular | Lebanon

Teta's Za'atar by L'Univert de Leah

Kitchen

November 10, 2019

Kitchen

Teta's Za'atar by L'Univert de Leah

There's a new ZAATAR in town produced by Leah. Check it out. While many spices are delicious and be

November 10, 2019 | News

Le2metna Btejma3na... #A7laBaladBel3alam! Long Live Lebanon!

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Lebanon Middle East

October 18, 2019

Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Le2metna Btejma3na... #A7laBaladBel3alam! Long Live Lebanon!

... I will continue, a smile on my face to conquer this beautiful country, to visit each and every one of its villages, to discover its hidden gems, organize Souks to unite people around food,…

October 18, 2019 | Mechwar Videos | Lebanon

Shallalat Nabeh Merched: Excellent Lebanese Food Served in Paradise! A Must Try

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Shouf Lebanon Middle East

August 19, 2019

Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Shallalat Nabeh Merched: Excellent Lebanese Food Served in Paradise! A Must Try

After the last visit to “Nabeh Merched” to film an episode, I promised to come again with my family. A little paradise on earth, in the heart of Lebanon’s greenest region, spending…

August 19, 2019 | Recommended | Shouf

Em Fares: Homey Lebanese Food in Barouk

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Shouf Lebanon Middle East

July 16, 2019

Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Em Fares: Homey Lebanese Food in Barouk

Located on the slopes of the world-famous Barouk cedars reserve, “Em Fares,” a Lebanese restaurant serving homemade Lebanese food welcomes you for lunch and dinner. Touring Barouk…

July 16, 2019 | Recommended | Shouf

Country Gate: A Modern Lebanese Restaurant in Deir el Qamar

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Shouf Lebanon Middle East

July 14, 2019

Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Country Gate: A Modern Lebanese Restaurant in Deir el Qamar

Shocking at first, it feels like dining in a parking lot until the waiter welcomes you, and you open the trendy menu filled with beautifully shot photos. Country Gate is Deir el Qamar’s…

July 14, 2019 | Restaurants | Shouf

Babel Bahr Amchit: Lebanese Seafood with a Modern Twist

Fish & Seafood | North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

July 13, 2019

Fish & Seafood

Babel Bahr Amchit: Lebanese Seafood with a Modern Twist

Yes, an impressive lighthouse with a unique grandiose setup nestled on Amchit's seashores. It will attract your attention from several kilometers away. Reach Amchit, and then take the sea road to…

July 13, 2019 | Lebanese/Middle Eastern | North Lebanon

Abou Joseph: Jal el Dib’s Old Restaurant is Not Good Anymore

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

July 09, 2019

Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Abou Joseph: Jal el Dib’s Old Restaurant is Not Good Anymore

Having occupied its premium location for more than three decades, Abou Joseph is the restaurant you pass by every day while going to work. Nestled in the heart of Lebanon, on our county’s…

July 09, 2019 | Restaurants | Metn

CHATEAU KSARA WINS GOLD IN CANNES AGAIN!

Coffee, Wine & Drinks

June 03, 2019

Coffee, Wine & Drinks

CHATEAU KSARA WINS GOLD IN CANNES AGAIN!

Sunset 2018, once again, takes the top prize at the prestigious 16th Mondial du Rosé. Château Ksara, one of Lebanon’s leading wineries, is proud to announce that its iconic Sunset…

June 03, 2019 | News

Lebanese Sarah Saroufim: Absolut's Global Creative Competion Winner

Events

May 18, 2019

Events

Lebanese Sarah Saroufim: Absolut's Global Creative Competion Winner

Absolut has announced its next creative collaboration and winning artist as part of Absolut's broadest art initiative in the history of the brand. Sarah Saroufim from Lebanon has been crowned…

May 18, 2019 | News

Lebanese Karim Bourgi: Creative Pastry Conquering the World

Desserts & Sweets | Dubai UAE GCC Middle East

May 15, 2019

Desserts & Sweets

Lebanese Karim Bourgi: Creative Pastry Conquering the World

Based in Dubai since 2011, Chef Karim Bourgi is Executive Pastry Chef for the Al Mana Group, a role in which he manages the opening of La Maison du Chocolat Paris boutiques in the Middle East. He has…

May 15, 2019 | News | Dubai

"Shawarma Lab": Taking Our Traditional Sandwich to Another Level!

Recommended | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

May 15, 2019

"Shawarma Lab": Taking Our Traditional Sandwich to Another Level!

Welcome to the lab where shawarma is served with style. White and orange are the colors, with designs reminding you of a lab. Shawarma is the star reinvented with several new recipes never seen…

May 15, 2019 | Restaurants | Beirut

Ana Beirut: Beautiful Setup and Good Lebanese Food in Antelias

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

May 14, 2019

Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Ana Beirut: Beautiful Setup and Good Lebanese Food in Antelias

Colorful, fresh and welcoming; Ana Beirut is much more than a restaurant; it's an experience... plants, wood, big screens, mirrors, and the show oven. Welcome to Ana Beirut, a cafe inspired by the…

May 14, 2019 | Restaurants | Antelias

Sunday in Scotland: One of the Best Chocolates, are Found in Malta

Breakfast & Coffee | Malta Europe

Europe

April 14, 2019

Breakfast & Coffee

Sunday in Scotland: One of the Best Chocolates, are Found in Malta

Sunday and every day, there’s a chocolate shop you cannot miss when visiting Malta. Sunday in Scotland, an idea by Lebanese Amer Wahoud and Gordon Campbell Gray, -the man behind Campbell Gray…

April 14, 2019 | Chocolate | Malta

Chateau Kefraya Amphora Special Edition: Rediscovering Phoenician Wine’s Identity

Coffee, Wine & Drinks

March 27, 2019

Coffee, Wine & Drinks

Chateau Kefraya Amphora Special Edition: Rediscovering Phoenician Wine’s Identity

Before the existence of the French wooden barrel, ‘‘Phoenicia’s wine’’ used to cross the Mediterranean, from Byblos’ Lebanese port.

March 27, 2019 | News

Abou Chady: Foul, Hummus, Fatteh and Quail Eggs in Jal El Dib

Breakfast & Coffee | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

March 26, 2019

Breakfast & Coffee

Abou Chady: Foul, Hummus, Fatteh and Quail Eggs in Jal El Dib

If you follow my stories on Instagram, you should know by now that I fell in love with this guy; Abou Chady, 32 years of experience in the field, prepares a magical breakfast. Great food, made with…

March 26, 2019 | Popular | Metn

Tallet Nasr: My Choice for a Lebanese Mezze Experience in Naas. “Delicious Homey Food”

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

March 23, 2019

Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Tallet Nasr: My Choice for a Lebanese Mezze Experience in Naas. “Delicious Homey Food”

I was expecting a casual Lebanese restaurant like all the rest around the villages until the waiter opened the door. I was here six years ago -time flies- and remember to have enjoyed my…

March 23, 2019 | Recommended | Metn

Restaurant Shams Anjar: A Restaurant I Recommend Serves Delicious Lebanese Food

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Bekaa Lebanon Middle East

March 14, 2019

Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Restaurant Shams Anjar: A Restaurant I Recommend Serves Delicious Lebanese Food

What a place! You hear about it until you discover it by yourself! Chams is Anjar’s famous restaurant and one of the country’s biggest. With a bowling arena, 9D cinema, chocolate brand,…

March 14, 2019 | Recommended | Bekaa

Bistr’eau: Happiness Guaranteed. Seafood Cuisine in Batroun!

Fish & Seafood | Batroun North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

North Lebanon

March 06, 2019

Fish & Seafood

Bistr’eau: Happiness Guaranteed. Seafood Cuisine in Batroun!

On my last episode to Batroun, one restaurant caught my attention; “Bistr’eau”. Bistr’eau, a restaurant on Batroun’s waterfront promises a fine culinary experience with…

March 06, 2019 | Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Batroun

Zaroub Lebnen: Lebanese Street Food in Adonis

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

February 25, 2019

Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Zaroub Lebnen: Lebanese Street Food in Adonis

There’s a new kid on the block, a Lebanese street food eatery, now open on Adonîs-Zouk road facing the highway. Zaroob for (Tiny little street), a common word used to describe small…

February 25, 2019 | Restaurants | Keserwan

In the Kitchen with Lebanese Chef Fadi Frem at Verde Paris

French Food | Paris France Europe

February 22, 2019

French Food

In the Kitchen with Lebanese Chef Fadi Frem at Verde Paris

When famous establishments and multinational hotels in Beirut make it a point to have an “international” chef in their kitchen, you don’t understand why not get a Lebanese one. We…

February 22, 2019 | Recommended | Paris

In the Kitchen with Simon Manoukian at Ecole Ritz Escoffier Paris

News | Paris France Europe

February 18, 2019

News

In the Kitchen with Simon Manoukian at Ecole Ritz Escoffier Paris

I had the honor and pleasure to spend a long afternoon at the Ritz Escoffier cooking school in Paris with Lebanese chef Simon Manoukian. Three hours of learning and endless fun. Simon…

February 18, 2019 | Paris

Abou Daoud Bakery, Jdeideh: One of the Best Manakish Ever!

Breakfast & Coffee | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

February 18, 2019

Breakfast & Coffee

Abou Daoud Bakery, Jdeideh: One of the Best Manakish Ever!

It's definitely the welcoming, the happiness and positive vibes... followed by a bite, one single bite and you will fall in love. Abou Daoud is a homey and traditional Lebanese bakery…

February 18, 2019 | Manakish | Metn

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 | Paris

‘Drawing Lines’ art book launches in Dubai, reveals Lebanese identity through street art

News | Lebanon Middle East

February 18, 2019

News

‘Drawing Lines’ art book launches in Dubai, reveals Lebanese identity through street art

‘Drawing Lines’, an art book that depicts the diversity and undaunted spiritof Lebanese identity, launches in the UAE, at Cities Dubai in Galleria Mall on 27thand 28thFebruary 2019. With…

February 18, 2019 | Lebanon

Kahwet el Mandaloun: Lebanese Style, Sunday Lunch with the Kids

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Dbayeh Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

February 07, 2019

Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Kahwet el Mandaloun: Lebanese Style, Sunday Lunch with the Kids

Welcome to the village marketplace. Under the trees, relax to the sounds of chirping birds and Fayrouz tunes. Old Lebanese tiles, yellow sandstones, wooden doors and brick tiles with an open kitchen…

February 07, 2019 | Restaurants | Dbayeh

Gerge el Dayaa: A Memorable Seafood Experience in Anfeh. A Must Try!

Fish & Seafood | North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

February 06, 2019

Fish & Seafood

Gerge el Dayaa: A Memorable Seafood Experience in Anfeh. A Must Try!

Gerge el Dayaa is a seafood restaurant up by the shore in Anfeh. The old blue house with its glass facade is located by the salt factory, next to Marina del Sol on the seaside road. Georges, his wife…

February 06, 2019 | Recommended | North Lebanon

Sarrouf Zalka: Saj and Poems for Breakfast

Breakfast & Coffee | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

January 23, 2019

Breakfast & Coffee

Sarrouf Zalka: Saj and Poems for Breakfast

I’ve been here in 2015 and now back to this amazing hole in the wall hidden bakery. I forgot about the bizarre decor making you feel in a gallery and the happy man baking Saj manakish begins…

January 23, 2019 | Manakish | Metn

Abou Jihad: Simple and Traditional Lebanese Food in Jal el Dib

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

January 23, 2019

Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Abou Jihad: Simple and Traditional Lebanese Food in Jal el Dib

Abou Jihad; is it the food, the vibes or the passion behind every plate? Is it my love for their food, the simplicity or the “Nafass”? I enjoy this restaurant and what they offer and have…

January 23, 2019 | Recommended | Metn

Burj al Hamam Antelias: New Decor, Nothing Else... an Ironic Experience!

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

January 20, 2019

Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Burj al Hamam Antelias: New Decor, Nothing Else... an Ironic Experience!

The iconic Burj al Hamam restaurant, open in Antelias for as long as I remember, has encountered a complete renovation making its ceiling higher and its walls brighter. Covered with bright…

January 20, 2019 | Restaurants | Antelias

Where to Enjoy a Generously Loaded and Tasty "Lebanese Mezze Table": 28 Restaurants to Check

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Lebanon Middle East

January 08, 2019

Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Where to Enjoy a Generously Loaded and Tasty "Lebanese Mezze Table": 28 Restaurants to Check

Renowned all around the world, our Lebanese cuisine has won several awards for its fine taste, colorful plates, and superb taste. It's all about love poured in every plate spread on that long…

January 08, 2019 | Popular | Lebanon

Allo Beirut; Now Open in Dubai

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Dubai UAE GCC Middle East

December 31, 2018

Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Allo Beirut; Now Open in Dubai

Experience the fresh and vibrant flavors of Beirut’s diversified food scene. Located in the bustling locale of Al Barsha, Dubai - Allo Beirut takes you to the streets of Lebanon and…

December 31, 2018 | Recommended | Dubai

Lebanon’s Babel: Lebanese Hospitality at La Mer Dubai

Fish & Seafood | Dubai UAE GCC Middle East

November 24, 2018

Fish & Seafood

Lebanon’s Babel: Lebanese Hospitality at La Mer Dubai

At the end of La Mer, a big house stands out; it’s Babel. “Babel Sur Mer," the fish restaurant of Babel Lebanon is now open in Dubai, at La Mer. Surrounded by water and greenery,…

November 24, 2018 | Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Dubai

State 88: Food with Emotions in Dubai

International Cuisine | Dubai UAE GCC Middle East

November 24, 2018

International Cuisine

State 88: Food with Emotions in Dubai

Owned by a Lebanese group, State 88 is an international restaurant serving cuisine from all over the world. American, Italian and European, at State 88 happiness is guaranteed. Chicken, beef and…

November 24, 2018 | Recommended | Dubai

Al Sultan Brahim: Lebanese Seafood Mezze in Jounieh

Fish & Seafood | Jounieh Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

Keserwan

November 18, 2018

Fish & Seafood

Al Sultan Brahim: Lebanese Seafood Mezze in Jounieh

Considered to be one of the high-end Lebanese restaurants in Lebanon and winner of the best restaurant in the Middle East, Al Sultan Brahim has been preserving the taste of our local heritage for…

November 18, 2018 | Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Jounieh

ÔMisk: Lebanese Ice Cream Flavors of Paris

Desserts & Sweets | Paris France Europe

November 17, 2018

Desserts & Sweets

ÔMisk: Lebanese Ice Cream Flavors of Paris

Booza bar est une société fondée par de jeunes libanais venant d’horizons différents et qui partagent leur passion pour la glace et pour leur pays . En créant…

November 17, 2018 | Ice Cream & Gelato | Paris

Manakish, Tasty Wraps and Great Heroes on World Manouche Day: The Addresses and Video!

Bread & Bakeries | Lebanon Middle East