NoGarlicNoOnions: Restaurant, Food, and Travel Stories/Reviews

MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL SIGNS AGREEMENT WITH THE RED SEA DEVELOPMENT COMPANY TO BRING THE FIRST RITZ-CARLTON RESERVE TO THE MIDDLE EAST

Marriott International, Inc. today announced it has signed an agreement with The Red Sea Development Company to debut its distinguished Ritz-Carlton Reserve brand off the west coast of Saudi Arabia.…

June 04, 2022

The Age of Hydrogen Within Transportation

Alstom pioneers hydrogen mobility for rail to forge a sustainable future for transportation in the Middle East and North Africa Tackling climate change and reducing greenhouse gas emissions…

August 28, 2021

Mohammed bin Rashid launches ‘100 Million Meals’ to provide food support in 20 countries

Mohammed bin Rashid launches ‘100 Million Meals’ to provide food support in 20 countries Every AED1 donation will provide one meal for someone in need Beneficiary countrie

April 12, 2021

What to Expect: Experience Middle East Airlines Business Class (A Detailed Video Review)

Traveling MEA in Business class? What to expect on Airbus A330 and Airbus A320. A Detailed video review.

December 21, 2019 | Travel & Tourism

Uber Acquires Careem for $3.1 Billion

Uber and Careem have reached an agreement for Uber to acquire Careem for $3.1 billion, consisting of $1.7 billion in convertible notes and $1.4 billion in cash. The acquisition of Careem is…

March 27, 2019 | Spotted Stories

Forbes Middle East To Unveil Lebanon 100

The first ever Lebanon 100 event will celebrate Lebanese business leaders, entrepreneurs and prominent individuals and their contribution to the Lebanon economy. The gala event will be held in the…

August 09, 2018

The New State of the Art Beirut Cedar Lounge is Now Open: The First Pictures

Airports | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

October 13, 2017

The New State of the Art Beirut Cedar Lounge is Now Open: The First Pictures

After months of waiting, a new state of the art lounge now opens at Beirut's International Airport. The New Cedar Lounge, one of the world's biggest, extends over an area of 3000sq.m with a capacity…

October 13, 2017 | News | Beirut

Middle East Social Media Festival 2017: Tips for Better Social Media Photography

KEEPING UP WITH THE LATEST SOCIAL MEDIA TRENDS FOR BUSINESSES The "Middle East Social Media Festival ® 2017"- Third Edition will be held between the partnership of

March 18, 2017 | News

Hotel Café Royal and Harrods Bring Traditional Middle Eastern Dishes to London

This summer,

June 21, 2016

We Won The Middle East Social Media Award of 2016!

We Won The Middle East Social Media Award of 2016! NoGarlicNoOnions just won "The Middle East Social Media

May 28, 2016 | Popular

Write Your Name and Message on a Nutella Jar

The latest trend is writing your name on your favorite products. Coke started it and now all brands are craving it. You can now get your name on a Nutella jar in seconds. It’s here!…

February 09, 2016 | Spotted Stories

Maybe What the Big Bad Wolf Needed Was a Cookie!

Oreo's is launching its new campaign in the Middle East after more than a decade of successfully running the moments campaign globally. Oreo’s ‘Wonderfilled’ campaign hopes to…

September 19, 2015

StepFeed: Five Middle Eastern Craft Beers You Need To Try

Via Stefeed by Jason Lemon Craft beer is all the rage with hipsters across the world. Microbreweries have become the new in-place to drink for all the flannel shirt and skinny jean wearing…

April 21, 2015

BLK. Mineral Water With Black Colour Lands in the Middle East

Have you heard of blk.? blk. is a fulvic-enhanced natural mineral water with a striking black colo

November 21, 2014 | Spotted Stories

Is Middle Eastern 'Freekeh' Stealing the Limelight from Quinoa?

Just when we'd got our mouths around quinoa – pronounced "keen-wah" in case you're not in the know – a new grain is quietly stealing the limelight. Like quinoa it's chock-full of protein,…

August 21, 2014

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

Reaching International Markets: Ever Thought of Selling Your Products Online?

I always hoped for a platform where small businesses can create their own e-commerce website in minutes without spending too much. I always hoped that I would be able to buy food items from a local…

June 24, 2014

Discovering The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan

Travel & Tourism | Jordan Middle East

Middle East

June 16, 2014

Discovering The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan

This month, I was invited alongside a group of media to discover Jordan. The trip was scheduled to take place in mid May but was immediately rescheduled to fall at the same time as the Pope's visit…

June 16, 2014 | Jordan

MEA: Your Travel Details at Your Finger Tips with New APP

It was about time! Finally Middle East Airlines now has a mobile app that you can download in seconds. I'm happy to see how MEA is continuously working on developing itself, following international…

May 27, 2014 | Popular

The Falafel Index: A Way To Assess Purchasing Power In The Middle East

The Arab Spring brought into focus the economic underpinnings of instability in the Middle East. In a region where over one in four youth is unemployed, how well people can afford a basic meal is a…

May 07, 2014

Emirates Palace Becomes First Hotel in Middle East to Deploy Gigabit Wi-Fi

Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi, one of the world’s most prestigious hotels, is the first hotel in the Middle East to deploy a 802.11ac wireless network allowing guests to use gigabit wireless across…

March 04, 2014

Hollywood Burger Dubai: No Hollywood Smile Here

While in Dubai, some friends wanted to show us one of their latest attractions, the Citywalk. Very nice indeed and super fresh, Citywalk is an exciting 25,000m² luxury retail development with…

February 21, 2014 | Contributors

Going it Alone: 7 Tips for Successful Solo Travel

By Nikki Bayley, for CNN "To awaken quite alone in a strange town is one of the pleasantest sensations in the world." So wrote the great travel writer Freya Stark in her 1932 b

December 10, 2013

PISCO: Now Available in Lebanon and the Middle East

In March of 2013, the two sisters Yasmina and Elissa, traveled to Peru for one month, in order to volunteer and teach English to orphans. As they roamed the streets of the country and took in the…

December 03, 2013

Landing in Beirut: I Love Lebanon

Airlines | Lebanon Middle East

Middle East

October 29, 2013

Landing in Beirut: I Love Lebanon

This is my second time in a cockpit and I can only say one thing… Wow. If you ever get the chance to sit in with the captain, especially while landing in Beirut, please take it.

October 29, 2013 | Travel & Tourism | Lebanon

Dubai Mall Welcomes Top Parisian Tearoom Boutique: Angelina

Angelina, the most famous tearoom boutique from Paris is set to open this November in Dubai Mall’s prestigious Fashion Avenue. The concept which was born in 1903 brings together classic…

October 21, 2013

8 Things Worth Knowing about Eating Sushi

Sushi is delicious, and at the end of the day there are few ways to really get it wrong, but this graphic from I Love Coffee can help you up your sushi game and enjoy the experience a bit more.

October 14, 2013 | Popular

Hanna Mitri: The World's Best Ice Cream

I truly doubt that all Lebanese people don't know or have not heard of Hanna Mitri. The one and only Hanna Mitri known for his uniquely fresh ice cream, perfect Maamoul and arrogantly rude character.…

August 16, 2013 | Popular

Celebrating Eclair and Culture with Fauchon

News

August 12, 2013

News

Celebrating Eclair and Culture with Fauchon

Building on its success, Eclairs weekend is set to become Eclair Week from 3 to 7 September 2013, for an entire week dedicated to signature FAUCHON pastries. In its Place de la Madeleine store in…

August 12, 2013

Middle East Airlines vs. Air France: The First Detailed Comparison

Airlines

July 31, 2013

Airlines

Middle East Airlines vs. Air France: The First Detailed Comparison

So, this is how the story all began. I was supposed to come back at 04:30pm onboard Air France, a flight I look forward to since all the planes leaving from Paris to Lebanon are catered by a…

July 31, 2013 | Comparative Review

The Beautiful Lebanon: Paris of the Middle East (An Awesome Video)

News | Lebanon Middle East

Middle East

July 30, 2013

News

The Beautiful Lebanon: Paris of the Middle East (An Awesome Video)

Travel to Lebanon and discover a country of great contrast and diversity both in the places you go to and in the people you meet. All regions of Lebanon are within easy reach of the exciting capital…

July 30, 2013 | Popular | Lebanon

Happy Ramadan from NGNO: Where's the Best Place for Suhur and Iftar?

News

July 10, 2013

News

Happy Ramadan from NGNO: Where's the Best Place for Suhur and Iftar?

Happy Ramadan everyone, hope this month brings all of us peace - a peaceful month with fasting and good deeds...

July 10, 2013 | Popular

Le Commerce du Levant, Hors Série 2013: Restos, Bars, Cafés

News

July 09, 2013

News

Le Commerce du Levant, Hors Série 2013: Restos, Bars, Cafés

Le Commerce Du Levant du mois de Juillet 2013 comporte un Hors Série «Food & Beverage» qui est distribué gratuitement avec Le Commerce Du Levant de Juin.

July 09, 2013 | Popular

Emirates: Best Airline in the Middle East 2013

News

July 09, 2013

News

Emirates: Best Airline in the Middle East 2013

Emirates is the Best Airline in the Middle East say customers at the 2013 World Airline Awards: The World Airline Awards are a primary benchmarking tool for Passenger Satisfaction levels of…

July 09, 2013

2013 Restaurant & Bar Design Awards: Lebanon on the Shortlist

News

July 02, 2013

News

2013 Restaurant & Bar Design Awards: Lebanon on the Shortlist

The 2013 Restaurant & Bar Design Awards announces the shortlisted entries, including projects from the world’s leading architects, interior and lighting designers, and hospitality operators…

July 02, 2013

Inside the Cockpit: An Indescribable Experience

Airlines

July 01, 2013

Airlines

Inside the Cockpit: An Indescribable Experience

We all have a secret wishlist that includes the things we hope to experience at least once in our lives. Seeing the inside of a cockpit is one of the things on my list and I finally got the chance to…

July 01, 2013 | Travel & Tourism

MEA: If Only Customer Service Listens to Passengers' Complaints

Airlines

June 11, 2013

Airlines

MEA: If Only Customer Service Listens to Passengers' Complaints

As usual I'm going to be honest and state facts as they are. Whether good or bad. Many may not agree with me but I think that if MEA listens to a few of the complaints that come their way, and maybe…

June 11, 2013 | Travel & Tourism

Beirut International Airport and Duty Free: A Detailed Review

Airports

June 03, 2013

Airports

Beirut International Airport and Duty Free: A Detailed Review

You often take the things you know or always see for granted. I have visited many countries and before even leaving or entering a country, I scout the airports, describing them inside out starting…

June 03, 2013 | Travel & Tourism

VOX Cinemas, Beirut City Center: The First Exclusive Pictures

News

April 26, 2013

News

VOX Cinemas, Beirut City Center: The First Exclusive Pictures

VOX Cinemas, the region’s most innovative and now largest cinema operator has arrived in Beirut offering Lebanese movie-goers the most exciting VIP cinema experience to date. Under the Majid…

April 26, 2013 | Popular

Ahwak: Cheese Rolls With a Glass of Wine

Contributors | Lebanon Middle East

Middle East

April 19, 2013

Contributors

Ahwak: Cheese Rolls With a Glass of Wine

Ahwak, a concept by Abdel Wahab, is one of the few Lebanese restaurants I like to eat at in a mall. It's clean, modern, friendly and very tasty. Often times, while at Le Mall in Dbayeh, my friends…

April 19, 2013 | Contributors | Lebanon

The MEA Cedar Business Class to Europe on the A330 Airbus

Airlines

October 08, 2012

Airlines

The MEA Cedar Business Class to Europe on the A330 Airbus

We are proud to have the official Lebanese airlines become a part of the Skyteam alliance. Since my last article, I'll be honest and agree that MEA is improving its services a lot. They are on the…

October 08, 2012 | Travel & Tourism

The MEA Cedar Lounge, Beirut International Airport

Airports | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

September 16, 2012

Airports

The MEA Cedar Lounge, Beirut International Airport

How many times have we criticized our country. How many times have we said negative things about our companies. How easy it is for us to say that we so far from being up to par to international…

September 16, 2012 | Travel & Tourism | Beirut