Saj Em Georges: The Lady with Magical Hands Creates Delicious Saj Manakish
Bread & Bakeries | Dbayeh Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
April 26, 2020
Bread & Bakeries
Saj Em Georges: The Lady with Magical Hands Creates Delicious Saj Manakish
If they say "A picture is worth a thousand words", a video is worth more than a million. Watch it for yourself and feel what Em Georges is all about, a lady baking love in Dbayeh for the last…
Mechwar Videos
Qsaibeh: The Village of Carob Molasses and Beautiful Pine Trees
(Qosaibe, Qsaybe, Ksaybeh, Al Qosaibeh) A village in mount Lebanon, located 15 kilometers from Beirut. The village is famous for its pine trees, Carob molasses, and natural agriculture. The name…
November 10, 2019
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Metn
Al Pesto Mansourieh: International Fast Food in a Wannabe Italian Restaurant
Italian Food | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
October 18, 2019
Italian Food
Al Pesto Mansourieh: International Fast Food in a Wannabe Italian Restaurant
Driving on Mansourieh highway all the way up to Beit Merry, it came to my attention that almost all restaurants are fast food places. Start by Abou Arab, Sandwich w Noss, Burger King, and Mc.…
October 18, 2019
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Metn
Ice Cream & Gelato
Pure Berry Ice Cream, Chrine: One of the Country's Best
It's a family business that started in the nineties, preparing one of the country's best ice creams and they don't even know it. Meet Mrs. Saliba and her children who have been working hand in hand…
Mechwar Videos
Waking in Bourj Hammoud: There's a Lot to Do, Eat, Discover and Buy
Located northeast of the capital, Bourj Hammoud is one of the most densely populated areas in the entire Middle East. With a large Armenian community, the neighborhood has become a firm favorite with…
July 15, 2019
| Travel & Tourism
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Metn
Japanese & Sushi
SAI: Professional Sushi in Mtayleb
Skipping introductions and going straight to the point, SAI is one of Metn’s favorite Japanese restaurant now open for more than four years in the same spot. Excellent casual sushi, the…
July 10, 2019
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Metn
News
Finding Tasty Bites in Metn with Alan Geaam: 9 Stops You Have to Try
Spending a day with my friend Alan Geaam, I took him on a tour around Metn to taste some interesting tasty discovery. Watch the video and enjoy.
July 07, 2019
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Metn
DIVVY: Very Good Food! I Enjoy it More Every Time
International Cuisine | Dbayeh Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
March 28, 2019
International Cuisine
DIVVY: Very Good Food! I Enjoy it More Every Time
From the four corners of the globe, comes a diverse cuisine made to share. DIVVY’s of The Village Dbayeh opens for lunch and dinner, welcoming you in a relaxed and fresh ambiance. I love…
March 28, 2019
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Dbayeh
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…
Breakfast & Coffee
Saj Abou Anthony: Baking Love Since 1994 in Metn
Jean has been preparing amazing manakish for the last 25 years, and I didn’t know about his bakery. Saj Abou Anthony, open from the early hours of the morning until 1 pm prepares freshly baked…
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…
Gio Delicatesse: Sushi and Pizza in Bayada
Japanese & Sushi | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
January 21, 2019
Japanese & Sushi
Gio Delicatesse: Sushi and Pizza in Bayada
Gio is the delicatessen market of Rabieh, known by the region’s residents from the day “Black Pepper” used to occupy the space. Today, Gio has opened a restaurant on its closed…
PizzaPlease: A Lebanese Pizza, Carlos' Way in Jal el Dib
Pizza | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
November 04, 2018
Pizza
PizzaPlease: A Lebanese Pizza, Carlos' Way in Jal el Dib
Following Pizza Please on Social Media for some time now, I was excited to visit and taste the pizzas behind this active account. Located on Jal el Dib’s internal road, the red sign cannot be…
November 04, 2018
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Metn
Bread & Bakeries
Manakish, Tasty Wraps and Great Heroes on World Manouche Day: The Addresses and Video!
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SAI: Rabieh’s Neighborhood Japanese Eatery is a Favorite
Japanese & Sushi | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
March 13, 2018
Japanese & Sushi
SAI: Rabieh’s Neighborhood Japanese Eatery is a Favorite
When I noticed that I'd been away from Sai for the last two years, a Japanese diner I used to enjoy at least once a month, it was time to visit again! Sai is much more than a Japanese eatery like any…
March 13, 2018
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Metn
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…
Bread & Bakeries
Krikor: The Famous Kawarma, Cheese, Butter and Ghee Manouche
At 3am, the dough is prepared and ready to enter the oven as and when the client asks for it. A layer of kashkawan cheese lies under the kawarma meat. Beef meets with lamb fat. Kashkawan, mozzarella…
October 30, 2017
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Metn
Events
Baskinta Apple Festival: Souk el Akel and Much More...
Organised for the first time to support the local apple crises and bring life to the village of Baskinta after the summer ended, the first Baskinta Apple Festival will be…
October 10, 2017
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Mechwar Videos
Mechwar to the Mountain City of Bickfaya: A Day to Remember (Watch the Video)
Bikfaya (Arabic: بكفيا, also spelled Bickfaya, Beckfayya, or
October 01, 2017
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Bickfaya
Events
Souk el Akel: Champville Celebrates Happiness!
Souk el Akel comes to Champville celebrating happy school days with this year's graduates. Three days of fun and entertainment, concerts, music, fun activities and of course street food.
April 06, 2017
| News
Burgers
Brgrz & Fries: Good Quality Homey and Affordable Burgers
Find a small grey kiosk on the Deek el Mehdi road facing the entrance of Champville school. Brgrz&Fries, which has been open for a while now, has recently been popping up all over social media.…
March 19, 2017
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Metn
Events
Souk el Akel: This Weekend in BeitMisk
Join us this weekend in Beit Misk for your unconventional "Souk el Akel" edition... Your private party is taking place in "BeitMisk", 9 minutes from Beirut on the Nahr el…
February 15, 2017
| Souk el Akel
American
A Comparative Review: American Pizzas for Dinner: 4 Places, 1 Winner
The comparative review series is a set of reviews that I'll be publishing from now on, every time I have the chance. Whenever I want to enjoy food delivered to me with my friends and family, I'll be…
November 16, 2016
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Lebanon
Events
Souk el Akel: Brummana 2016
Escaping the heat is on your mind? Summer fun is all you're hoping for? Good food is what you're craving for?
Trust me, there's no need to get on a plane for that. Let's think of amazing places in…
July 22, 2016
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Pizza
Micelli's: The Delivery Pizza!
Third time tasting Micelli's pizzas but my first time at home; the experience will be repeated...
March 27, 2016
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Metn
Pizza
Carpaccio Pizza: Highly Recommended Delivery
I felt like having lunch at work so I ordered from Carpaccio Pizza. I ordered the Calzone and the Regina Pizza. Two large boxes arrived in less than half an hour to the clinic. The smell made my…
Mechwar Videos
Brummana: Souvenirs of our Childhood
Brummana (Arabic: برمانا) is a town in the Matn District of the
September 02, 2015
| Travel & Tourism
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Metn
Sai: A Flavorful Japanese Spot in Mtayleb
Japanese & Sushi | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
July 29, 2015
Japanese & Sushi
Sai: A Flavorful Japanese Spot in Mtayleb
I am back at Sai. My last visit to the restaurant wasn't as I had expected but I kept on ordering delivery home and enjoyed their rolls at the comfort of my home… But was curious to visit them…
July 29, 2015
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Metn
Breakfast & Coffee
Krikor in Baskinta: Fifty Four Years of Hard Work
I was back to Krikor Orian sooner than planned, this little tiny heavenly gem located in Baskinta. Before reaching Baskinta, you’ll find a small petrol station, which used to be called Ezz el…
Armenian Food
Ichkhanian: A Gem of Armenian Flavors in Zalka
A totally different experience! Ichkhanian Zalka is like entering a modern bakery while the one in Beirut has an authentic touch back from the nineteen forties.
April 10, 2015
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Mount Lebanon
Mechwar Videos
Baskinta: The Natural Fortress of Metn at the Foot of Mount Sannine
Baskinta is a Lebanese village situated at an altitude ranging from 1250 meters above sea level at its lowest point, to 1800 metres at Qanat Bakish. Baskinta is renowned for its natural beauty and…
March 02, 2015
| Travel & Tourism
Mechwar Videos
A Weekend Around the Metn and Keserwan Districts
Invited by LG for the launch of their new phone, the LGG3, and accompanied by my blogger colleagues, we went for a tour around Lebanon enjoying ourselves and discovering all about the districts of…
October 28, 2014
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Keserwan
Manakish
3al Barakeh: Markouk Sandwiches Made With Love
While searching for more unique hidden yummy gems in our country, I remembered Mr. Toufic Faddoul, aka, Al Khal. A humble, positive man who has been offering homemade delicious sandwiches for…
September 20, 2014
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Mount Lebanon
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
Breakfast & Coffee
Al Saniour: Manakeesh Worth Trying
Let’s think about this for a second… How hard is it to enjoy a zaatar mankoushi without the inconvenience of a heart-burn … My worst nightmare… and if it's not a heart burn…
April 22, 2014
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Mount Lebanon
Tonino: Surely Not The Best Crepe in Town: It's Too Sweet!
Street Food | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
January 05, 2014
Street Food
Tonino: Surely Not The Best Crepe in Town: It's Too Sweet!
Many of you say that Tonino serves the best crepes in Lebanon? So I took a friend up with me to Broumana to see if it's true. It was already 1:30pm when we reached Tonino, a creperie and bakery…
January 05, 2014
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Metn
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
Miyagi Sushi & Grill: A New Sushi Place in Mtayleb
Japanese & Sushi | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
October 15, 2013
Japanese & Sushi
Miyagi Sushi & Grill: A New Sushi Place in Mtayleb
A few months ago I had a bad run in with the sushi place in the area where I live, Sai. It was a place I actually liked and the best part was that it's located near my house... On a more positive…
October 15, 2013
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Metn
Contributors
Delivery Charges Reaches New Heights at Sai (updated)
I ordered from Sai Japanese and Tea restaurant in Matayleb, last night and honestly I think it will be the last time. I am not sure what's happening with restaurants these days and their ridiculously…
October 13, 2013
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Lebanon
Restaurant Fadel, Naas Bickfaya: The Huge Deception!
Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Bickfaya Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
August 05, 2013
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Restaurant Fadel, Naas Bickfaya: The Huge Deception!
Recently, after one of my friends published an article about a deceiving experience at Fadel's, many comments followed condemning the place. Are they really talking about Fadel? The famous Fadel? Has…
August 05, 2013
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Bickfaya
Your Reason to Visit Bickfaya: Bottega the Italian Eatery
Italian Food | Bickfaya Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
February 12, 2013
Italian Food
Your Reason to Visit Bickfaya: Bottega the Italian Eatery
The reasons to visit Bottega are endless. Bottega is an intimate Italian restaurant located in one of Lebanon's mountainous suburbs, offering amazingly memorable food including their exquisite fresh…
February 12, 2013
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Bickfaya
Sai: A Japanese Restaurant with a Bright Future
Japanese & Sushi | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
December 18, 2012
Japanese & Sushi
Sai: A Japanese Restaurant with a Bright Future
SAI, located on the Mtayleb highway next to photo Nubar and L'Univers d'Albert might not grab your attention at first glance. As I live in the region, where a good Japanese restaurant is next…
December 18, 2012
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Metn
Al-Halabi, Antelias: Mistakes Happen for a Reason
Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
November 12, 2012
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Al-Halabi, Antelias: Mistakes Happen for a Reason
For the past decade or so, Al Halabi restaurant in Antelias has maintained its reputation as one of the top ranking Lebanese restaurants in town. A restaurant with a history that has developed with…
November 12, 2012
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Antelias
Lola: A Personalized Patchwork of Ideas, Feelings and Styles
French Food | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
August 03, 2012
French Food
Lola: A Personalized Patchwork of Ideas, Feelings and Styles
A couple of minutes after Bickfaya, on the hills of the Naas region is Lola.
Lola is the restaurant everybody has been talking
August 03, 2012
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Metn
Koukh El Sabaya: An Authentic Breakfast in the Village
Breakfast & Coffee | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
July 30, 2012
Breakfast & Coffee
Koukh El Sabaya: An Authentic Breakfast in the Village
Nestled on the mountains of Mount-Lebanon Metn district, a few minutes before the Zaarour complex is the famous breakfast spot, Koukh El Sabaya, serving loyal customers from early morning until…
July 30, 2012
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Metn
Sushi Mooda: Sushi On The Metn HighWay
Japanese & Sushi | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
March 29, 2012
Japanese & Sushi
Sushi Mooda: Sushi On The Metn HighWay
"When the owner decides not to show up anymore... When opening another branch is not always a good idea"
March 29, 2012
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Metn