News
Add Magic to Your Starbucks Experience this Year
As the originators of the holiday coffee cup, the arrival of Starbucks festive cup design is emblematic of the start of the holiday season. And this year, as part of ongoing sustainability…
November 14, 2020
News
Cheetos Takes Popcorn to a Whole New Level
Cheetos is a favorite among snackers. People love the delicious cheesy dust that stains on their fingertips after enjoying a bag of Cheetos, the red dust is famosly called Cheetle.
Today, a new kind…
January 18, 2020
News
City Sightseeing Is Finally Debuting in Beirut: Lebanon's Tourism Sector is Flourishing!
It has been a habit for me to start my travel discoveries by taking a city tour in one of these red buses. World famous City-Sightseeing tour buses have always satisfied my curiosity and…
April 25, 2019
| Travel & Tourism
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
Cheers... And Connect the Dots
There's a trend lately with interactive packaging, and I think this is going to be something that's going to develop further in the future, taking design to the next level. Here's a fun one to check…
March 27, 2018
| Spotted Stories
News
FELICE VARINI, Panoramas exhibition at Beaugrenelle Paris
Both an entrance to the 15th arrondissement and a window onto the Seine, Beaugrenelle is above all a vibrant and exciting venue. An architectural work of art and a new attraction in this…
September 28, 2017
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Paris
News
Will Your Next Glass of Wine Be Blue?
Try to forget everything you know about wine. Try to unlearn the hundreds
June 24, 2016
News
A New Kind of Apple: Meet the Red Prince
A new English apple variety that ‘matures in taste like a fine wine’ is set to transform the UK apple industry this year and the world maybe soon, after all Granny Smith apples…
June 03, 2016
News
A New Look for the Golden Arches
The last time McDonald's redesigned its global packaging was in 2013 featuring a collage of QR codes, slogans, illustrations, and symbols - the idea then was to express storytelling using graphics.…
January 08, 2016
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
It's Hot... Keep the Sangrias Coming
It's getting warmer and warmer and that means sangria is on the menu. This combination of wine and fruit aims for refreshment and fun; but know that sangria is a serious drink and even now has its…
May 01, 2015
| Spotted Stories
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
Listen to the Red Label 'Boldest Glass'
Johnnie Walker might be one of the oldest whisky brands, but that hasn't stopped it from trying to reinvent the way we drink the good stuff. Its latest endeavor is almost certainly its weirdest. The…
April 16, 2015
| News
News
There is no Love Sincerer than the Love of Food... Happy Valentine's
Valentine's, in my opinion, is a day we celebrate everything we love, everyone we love and all the little things that make our hearts jump... So if you're in a relationship or not, single and…
February 14, 2015
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
Some Love Snack: Wine Ice Cream Anyone?
I know it's cold... but some sharing of what's out there is essential...
A typical scene from most movies: If you are going through a breakup, had a rough day or just generally were feeling down,…
February 13, 2015
| Ice Cream & Gelato
News
A Taste of Goodness Christmas Buche... Proceeds will Help Libami
"A Buche can help a family in need"
A feast for the eyes! The designer buche imagined by Tony Ward, renowned couturier, for Fleur de Lys, gourmet caterer, will steal your attention this…
December 21, 2014
Food Gadgets
Keep Your Tea Bag Firmly in Place
Now you can keep your tea bag firmly in place with these fun and useful Tea Buttons! They're as cute as... a button and very useful!
July 31, 2014
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
Going Back in Time with Domaine des Tourelles
Domain des Tourelles, the oldest commercial winery in Lebanon, is better known around town as the brand behind Arak Brun; the firm has been producing alcohol for the last 150 years. After my…
July 11, 2014
| Spotted Stories
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Bekaa
Chocolate
Tabasco Spicy Chocolate: A Treat with Heat
Sugar, spice and all things nice – that’s what Tabasco Spicy Chocolate is made of. Not for little girls, this delectable treat has been created with a few drops of Tabasco’s fiery…
May 27, 2014
| Desserts & Sweets
Spotted Stories
What's the Difference Between Brown and White Eggs?
Do you know the difference between white and brown eggs? Here's a unique video created by the Buzzfeed team will help explain the difference between similar foods like yams and sweet potatoes,…
May 15, 2014
Spotted Stories
Edible Instagram and Social Media Icons
Beautiful and creative edible artworks made out of delicious food by talented Ukrainian artist Daryna Kossar.
May 12, 2014
Spotted Stories
Ronald McDonald Gets a New Look
Ronald McDonald has been having his fair share of bashing from people who accuse McDonald's of using him to market unhealthy fast food to kids. But starting in June, he'll take a bigger role in…
April 28, 2014
Food Gadgets
Chef'n Hullster: Remove Core Tomatoes Quickly
You are going to want the Chef'n Hullster tomato corer and huller -The Hullster which has been specifically designed to core tomatoes quickly.
April 07, 2014
Food Gadgets
Meet Little Doug: Your Little Helper in the Kitchen
Douglas is very protective of kitchen utensils, always on the look out to ensure they don't disappear into the soup or make a mess while lying around. He is a helpful companion around the kitchen,…
March 28, 2014
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
Ixsir: The Lebanese Winery of the Future
Ixsir is a Lebanese wine established in 2008 with a beautiful winery located just outside Batroun, North of Lebanon. The name is derived from the Arabic word for…
March 26, 2014
| Spotted Stories
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North Lebanon
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
Your Instant Wine Cooler
Friends coming over unexpectedly? The Rav
March 15, 2014
| Food Gadgets
Tasty Discoveries
L'ÉCLAIR DE GÉNIE: Back for More Exquisite Flavors
Looking for tasty discoveries, I recently came across L'Eclair de Genie in Paris and of course I had to pass by this favorite
February 24, 2014
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Paris
Batchig: I Still Love this Place...
Armenian Food | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
February 04, 2014
Armenian Food
Batchig: I Still Love this Place...
The last time I tried Batchig was just a few weeks ago, and since then I have been counting the minutes to come back to this place again. I have been reliving the flavors and tastes of their various…
February 04, 2014
| Recommended
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Antelias
Spotted Stories
Slicing Cherry Tomatoes in Half is Easier than You Think
Slicing cherry tomatoes individually can be kind of time consuming. While we're never opposed to just eating them whole, sometimes you've got to slice into them. Here's a quick tip for halving…
February 03, 2014
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
Condoms for your Wine Bottles - Interesting!
We’re not sure where to even start with this one. A new product for wine has everyone talking. Created by mother and son duo the product is called Wine Condom. Yes you heard right.
January 23, 2014
| Food Gadgets
Burgers
Le Camion Qui Fume: Not Worth the Wait
Le Camion Qui Fume... What else. My search for the best burger in Paris wouldn't have been complete without trying the one and only burger truck, a place many have recommended I try. As the taxi…
January 19, 2014
| Street Food
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Paris
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
Fountain Aerating Wine Glasses
Time and space is what's important today. The less clutter on the table the better... These Fountain Aerating Wine Glasses are perfect.
December 29, 2013
| Food Gadgets
Food Gadgets
Stay Jolly: Put Your Caps On!
Christmas is not over yet... Make your bottled wine jolly this holiday season with Wispy Beard Santa Wine Topper. See how cute your bottles will be with these bearded Old Saint Nick, decked out in…
December 28, 2013
American
Mum & I: Burgers, Pizzas, Music... A Special Dinner Ambiance
Mum&I is a unique restaurant that opened in March 2012 offering Beirut’s culinary connoisseurs with the finest homemade food. The owner, Samia Massoud, who learned a handful of recipes…
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
How Sexy is This? Fifty Shades of Grey Wines
Who hasn't heard of the Fifty Shades of Grey trilogy... if you haven't read it, I'm sure someone you know has... But the story here is that E.L. James, the author of Fifty Shades of Grey has launched…
September 28, 2013
| Spotted Stories
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
Meet the New Platinum Label from Johnnie Walker
Johnnie Walker welcomes the new Platinum Label to its family. The Platinum Label, priced at about $110 a bottle, is designed to fit into the Johnnie Walker line of blended scotches, between the Black…
August 26, 2013
| News
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
Self-Chilling Wine Glasses
Having a perfectly chilled glass of wine often means a lot of pre-planning and making sure to put the wine bottle in the fridge or freezer. Here's where the Host Fr
August 10, 2013
| Food Gadgets
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
Coca Cola Flavored Wine. Thoughts?
French wine maker Hausmann Famille has created a cola-flavored red wine. They called it Rouge Sucette 'Red Lollipop.
July 25, 2013
| News
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
Chateau Nakad: Wine, Culture and Taste Since 1923
Located in the Bekaa is a small village called Jdita, known for its fertile land, stands an old house built on the remains of a wine cellar. The house dates back to the Bronze Age and carries…
May 10, 2013
| Spotted Stories
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
Lebanon's Chateau Belle-Vue Launches La Renaissance and Le Chateau 2007
Chateau Belle-Vue, a boutique producer of luxury wines in Bhamdoun, Mount Lebanon, launched La Renaissance and Le Chateau 2007 at Le Telegraphe, Chateau Belle-Vue’s new mountain bistro, located…
News
Pairing Wine&Food, Must Have Chart
It's okay to admit sometimes that we are lost when it comes to pairing the right wine with the right meal. All is ready and prepared to enjoy a nice meal with friends, which wine should you serve.…
February 26, 2013
Food Gadgets
Raven: Wine Cooler in an Instant
There are a lot of wines out there, some like it at room temperature while others prefer their wines a bit chilled. Why not... Some of us who know and understand wine, know that the temperature of…
November 18, 2012
| Spotted Stories
Travel & Tourism
Three Days in the Russian Capital: MOSCOW
My trip to Moscow was long overdue. Not Moscow as a place, but the idea of discovering a whole new city and sharing it with you. The feeling of anticipation is nice. It was 2am and…
September 16, 2012
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Moscow
News
Can the Shape of Your Glass Enhance the Taste of the Wine?
I read this great article today on the Guardian, thought I should share. Its fascinating the things you learn daily... Can the shape of your glass really affect or enhance the taste of the wine your…
September 15, 2012
News
Wines in Unique Packaging. Great for the Outdoors!
It's summer and we want to be in outdoors, maybe going on a picnic with friends. I realised that there's a new trend with the way wine is packaged - perfect for a day out! I don't know how good they…
May 26, 2012
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
ZAWAQ: The 100 Best Lebanese Wines
I have been talking a lot about wine these days... especially Lebanese wines and its boom locally and abroad. It makes me happy to hear people talk about us in a positive way... But to know more…
May 03, 2012
| News
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
Lebanese: The Best Wine You’ve Probably Never Drunk
I got the chance to talk to Michael Karam who shared the below with us. Those of you who don't know Michael, he notably the author of the award-winning Wines of Lebanon and the two locally famous…
May 01, 2012
| News
News
Five Wines Reviewed by Award Winning Sommelier
It's always interesting to read about wines, its history, the latest, the finest, the sweetest and so... I read an article last night, I thought would be nice to share... I like learning about new…
April 24, 2012
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
Wine by the Glass Goes to Another Level
Do you enjoy ordering a glass of wine when you go out to eat? It's so convenient to get a single serving of the wine you want, without ordering an entire bottle--and it's less expensive. You get the…
April 23, 2012
| News
News
Warm Weather, Lighter Wines
Happy Palm Sunday! I just read this amazing report by the Independent newspaper in UK about the top wines to sip during the warm weather: red,
April 01, 2012
French Food
L'Atelier de Joel Robuchon, Paris
L'Atelier de Joel Robuchon takes you on a wonderful culinary experience, this French restaurant won’t disappoint; it was a fantastic meal that I would love to have again and again and again.
February 25, 2012
| Guide Michelin
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Paris