NoGarlicNoOnions: Restaurant, Food, and Travel Stories/Reviews

August 24, 2020

My Favorite Falafel (No Garlic, No Onions) Can Be Found in Kousba: Robert Sadat

A unique handmade bread from the village, no garlic and no onions, falafel at Robert Sadat are "light", not complicated, and straightforward yet fulfilling. Yes, no garlic and no onions; have a…

August 24, 2020 | Restaurants | North Lebanon

Around the World: Favorite Restaurants I've Visited This Year: 50 Places to Choose From

This year, I had the chance to visit more than 14 countries, sleep in 35 hotels and eat at more than a hundred restaurants. Below is a selection of my 50 best. Enjoy checking the…

January 20, 2020 | Recommended

TOP 10 Eats on my Last Trip to London: A Video Review

Let the challenge begin: how many good discoveries can you do in four days? Forget the hassle and follow my steps. After eating 56 items this week, these are the ones I preferred. Check out the Top40…

January 15, 2020 | Recommended | London

MECHWAR: Lebanon Through the Eyes of a Curious Foodie!

Mechwar Videos | Lebanon Middle East

Middle East

November 16, 2019

Mechwar Videos

MECHWAR: Lebanon Through the Eyes of a Curious Foodie!

Lebanon through the eyes of a passionate and curious foodie! Mechwar: A popular television segment on youtube and on national television, MTV Lebanon, Mechwar takes the form of a 20-minute show…

November 16, 2019 | Popular | Lebanon

Barrel Burgers: Tasty and Homemade in Cornet Chehwan

Burgers | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Mount Lebanon

November 06, 2019

Burgers

Barrel Burgers: Tasty and Homemade in Cornet Chehwan

It’s the barrel I remember from my childhood days: a big wooden barrel which used to be a Lebanese street food shack and turned into a burger fast-casual on your way to the village of Bickfaya.…

November 06, 2019 | Restaurants | Metn

Food at The Zoo in Berlin is Good!

Reviews | Germany Europe

Europe

October 25, 2019

Reviews

Food at The Zoo in Berlin is Good!

Sometimes you find good food in the least expected places, and one of them is the Zoo in Berlin. Commercial, touristic, and loaded with kids on a Sunday, enjoying a pleasant lunch was not on my list.…

October 25, 2019 | Street Food | Germany

Touring Lebanon with Luke and Sabrina: Day 3 of 3 in Saida

Mechwar Videos | Saida South Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

South Lebanon

September 02, 2019

Mechwar Videos

Touring Lebanon with Luke and Sabrina: Day 3 of 3 in Saida

Welcome to SAIDA, a Mediterranean city in the south of Lebanon. We are here in the "fishing town" to EAT and Saida (or Sidon) is packed with local delicacies and delicious Lebanese STREET FOOD! Join…

September 02, 2019 | Popular | Saida

Touring Lebanon with Luke and Sabrina: Day 2 of 3 in Tripoli

Mechwar Videos | Tripoli North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

North Lebanon

September 02, 2019

Mechwar Videos

Touring Lebanon with Luke and Sabrina: Day 2 of 3 in Tripoli

AMAZING Lebanese Street Food in TRIPOLI, Lebanon with NoGarlicNoOnions Lebanon Street Food (Beirut)

September 02, 2019 | Popular | Tripoli

Touring Lebanon with Luke and Sabrina: Day 1 of 3 in Beirut

Mechwar Videos | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

September 02, 2019

Mechwar Videos

Touring Lebanon with Luke and Sabrina: Day 1 of 3 in Beirut

Traditional Lebanese Food Tour in Beirut with NoGarlicNoOnions!! (Check out Luke's Channel) Welcome to LEBANON - a country full of delicious and vibrant street foods and traditional dishes! We…

September 02, 2019 | Popular | Beirut

18 Food Stops to Discover in Athens, Greece: Reviews, Photos and Video

Popular | Athens Greece Europe

August 15, 2019

18 Food Stops to Discover in Athens, Greece: Reviews, Photos and Video

Traveling to Athens, where to go, what to eat, what to do! My Favorite 18 places to eat an enjoyable meal. Yoleni’s Greek Gastronomic Center: A Must Visit in AthensAfter enjoying a unique…

August 15, 2019 | Recommended | Athens

Royal Greek Souvlaki Ermou: Pita Sandwiches in Athens

Restaurants | Athens Greece Europe

July 30, 2019

Restaurants

Royal Greek Souvlaki Ermou: Pita Sandwiches in Athens

Four skewers rolling on the lower floor, air-conditioned seating in the upper floor, Royal Souvlaki seems to be a renowned destination for local traditional food. Filming a movie about Athens, the…

July 30, 2019 | Reviews | Athens

Just Pita: Trying Kontosouvli for the First Time

Restaurants | Athens Greece Europe

July 27, 2019

Restaurants

Just Pita: Trying Kontosouvli for the First Time

I was hungry and the choices were not many; at walking distance, a couple of hundred meters from the hotel, Just Pita welcomes late-night visitors. With an aim to try as many local dishes as…

July 27, 2019 | Reviews | Athens

Pax Burgers: A Tasty Burger in Athens

Burgers | Athens Greece Europe

July 26, 2019

Burgers

Pax Burgers: A Tasty Burger in Athens

After eating five pita sandwiches around the city, I needed a change! How about having a burger. Pax won the third price in the burger festival. American inspired place, industrial and colorful, I…

July 26, 2019 | Restaurants | Athens

Mac n' Cheese: Street Food Macaroni on the Go in Mar Mikhael

Restaurants | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

July 25, 2019

Restaurants

Mac n' Cheese: Street Food Macaroni on the Go in Mar Mikhael

Mac n' Cheese, the famous street food stand that started at Souk el Akel, is now in Mar Mikhael. Proudly Lebanese, these macaroni cooked with saffron have impressed many, making it one of the souk's…

July 25, 2019 | Reviews | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael

One of the Best Falafel in Town; Tabbara Beirut!

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Hamra & Verdun Beirut Lebanon Middle East

July 24, 2019

Lebanese/Middle Eastern

One of the Best Falafel in Town; Tabbara Beirut!

Pure fava beans, no chickpeas, a little tiny addition of garlic you won't even feel: that's what makes Tabbara's falafel so special. Open since 1914, the shop produces unique sandwiches all the…

July 24, 2019 | Recommended | Hamra & Verdun

"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

Is-Suq tal-Belt: The Street Food Marketplace of Malta

Restaurants | Malta Europe

Europe

April 14, 2019

Restaurants

Is-Suq tal-Belt: The Street Food Marketplace of Malta

A journey of international culinary specialties from around the globe. All under one roof! The iconic Victorian-era structure in Valletta, affectionately known as Is-Suq tal-Belt, has been…

April 14, 2019 | Reviews | Malta

Kaakeh Square: Traditional, Upscale and Tasty

Restaurants | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

April 13, 2019

Restaurants

Kaakeh Square: Traditional, Upscale and Tasty

"Kaakeh" for the famous Lebanese bread and "Square" for its shape. Kaake Square has taken our local conventional street food to another level; upscale and clean, Kaakeh Square serves a selection of…

April 13, 2019 | Reviews | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael

El Hajj Nasr: Beirut’s Iconic Sandwich Place Now Open on Sassine Square

Restaurants | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

March 06, 2019

Restaurants

El Hajj Nasr: Beirut’s Iconic Sandwich Place Now Open on Sassine Square

El Hajj Nasr, the famous street food eatery of Achrafieh has expended’ now open on Sassine Square, the famous Hajj Nasr, the Lebanese street food destination of Beirut is now open all day long.…

March 06, 2019 | Reviews | Achrafieh

Batal Street food: Tasty and Affordable Quick Eats in Ballouneh

Restaurants | Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

March 06, 2019

Restaurants

Batal Street food: Tasty and Affordable Quick Eats in Ballouneh

Google led me to Batal, a street food restaurant on the Ballouneh highway. Amazing and mouthwatering photos you want to try! I was excited to see double patties and double cheese, submarine…

March 06, 2019 | Reviews | Keserwan

Boutata: Excellent, It’s Simply Excellent! The Fries and Potato Experts

Recommended | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

March 06, 2019

Boutata: Excellent, It’s Simply Excellent! The Fries and Potato Experts

Welcome to the kingdom of fries and potatoes. Yellow is the color; positivity is the mood. Boutata is the heaven of "Batata" prepared in different unconventional ways. Following the account on…

March 06, 2019 | Restaurants | Achrafieh

Mr.Crepe: Crepes of My Childhood, My Personal Favorite in Feytroun

Desserts & Sweets | Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

March 03, 2019

Desserts & Sweets

Mr.Crepe: Crepes of My Childhood, My Personal Favorite in Feytroun

I still remember my favorite reward, as a child, was when I went to Mr. Crepe for some crepes. The famous Mr. Crepe serves delicious round preparations from a simple container. I don't think anybody…

March 03, 2019 | Recommended | Keserwan

Mido's: Saida's Favorite Sandwiches

Restaurants | Saida South Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

South Lebanon

March 03, 2019

Restaurants

Mido's: Saida's Favorite Sandwiches

Every time I visit Saida, Mido's is an important stop for me. This morning I enjoyed some flavorful sandwiches made of fresh ciabatta bread and using fine ingredients. Roast beef…

March 03, 2019 | Reviews | Saida

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

Gasoline Grill Burger Copenhagen: It’s Good Enough

Burgers | Copenhagen Europe

Europe

February 24, 2019

Burgers

Gasoline Grill Burger Copenhagen: It’s Good Enough

The burger everyone talks about! The burger you should not miss when visiting Copenhagen! The grill at the petrol station... I had to try it! Gasoline grill became famous for the cheeseburger and the…

February 24, 2019 | Restaurants | Copenhagen

BoulMich: Submarine and Burgers of my Childhood

Recommended | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Mount Lebanon

February 22, 2019

BoulMich: Submarine and Burgers of my Childhood

Flavors of my childhood... the only fast food available back in the nineties, where we used to come for a homey burger, a Lebanese style hotdog, and the Lebanese famous big-sized submarine sandwich.…

February 22, 2019 | Restaurants | Metn

Who Has the Best Shawarma in Lebanon? Did You Try These 14 Choices?

Sandwiches | Lebanon Middle East

Middle East

January 10, 2019

Sandwiches

Who Has the Best Shawarma in Lebanon? Did You Try These 14 Choices?

SHAWARMA: Lebanon's best of the best list. Thin and fresh bread, two layers of it, wrapped around a generous portion of meat or chicken alongside accompaniments. Premium quality, without any sauces…

January 10, 2019 | Street Food | Lebanon

It's a Sandwich, it's a Wrap, it's a Baguette... Best 40 Amazing Quick Eats in Lebanon

Popular | Lebanon Middle East

Middle East

January 06, 2019

It's a Sandwich, it's a Wrap, it's a Baguette... Best 40 Amazing Quick Eats in Lebanon

As we may have noticed, food around the world is following trends which we Lebanese are being influenced by. It was the year of Sushi in 2013, burgers in 2014, homemade pastries in 2015 and…

January 06, 2019 | Recommended | Lebanon

Allo Beirut; Now Open in Dubai

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Dubai UAE GCC Middle East

UAE

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

Beijing 8: Fast Chinese in Paris on Rue Boetie

Asian & Chinese | Paris France Europe

December 24, 2018

Asian & Chinese

Beijing 8: Fast Chinese in Paris on Rue Boetie

It’s unfortunate to know that the place is closing in 10 days or at least this is what I heard from the cashier. A pleaser service, good food and a long queue of hungry youngsters coming here…

December 24, 2018 | Restaurants | Paris

Canard Street: Duck Burgers in Paris

Burgers | Paris France Europe

December 24, 2018

Burgers

Canard Street: Duck Burgers in Paris

Canard street or Ruelle Canard is a "street food destination" in Paris selling duck based burgers. Choose from two choices, the Magret or the leg confit. I ordered both with fries.

December 24, 2018 | Restaurants | Paris

Colmar Christmas Market

Reviews | Alsace France Europe

December 15, 2018

Reviews

Colmar Christmas Market

The magic of Christmas in Colmar, first of all, there’s the ambiance of the Old Town, illuminated and decorated like a fairy tale : a historical setting made magical by the Christmas…

December 15, 2018 | Travel & Tourism | Alsace

Snack el Estez: Tasty Street Food and a Homey Burger

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

November 25, 2018

Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Snack el Estez: Tasty Street Food and a Homey Burger

On social media there is “Snack el Estez”, in Achrafieh is where you can taste their food. A trendy “Lebanese Snack” occupies the corner of Zaatar w Zeit and Credit Bank in…

November 25, 2018 | Recommended | Achrafieh

Mato Street Food Roma

Pizza | Rome Italy Europe

Italy

November 04, 2018

Pizza

Mato Street Food Roma

An ethical gastronomic philosophy, which uses artisanal tools and typical ingredients respecting the history of one of the richest and most creative Italian gastronomic traditions. For a rich snack,…

November 04, 2018 | Restaurants | Rome

The Ferry Building San Francisco's Marketplace: A Food Landmark

Spotted Stories | San Francisco California USA Americas

California

October 28, 2018

Spotted Stories

The Ferry Building San Francisco's Marketplace: A Food Landmark

What makes the Ferry Building San Francisco’s most famous landmark? First is its strategic location at the foot of Market Street --- on the western edge of the cont

October 28, 2018 | Travel & Tourism | San Francisco

Homer: Paris’ Lobster Roll

Fish & Seafood | Paris France Europe

October 13, 2018

Fish & Seafood

Homer: Paris’ Lobster Roll

Homer claims to serve the best lobster in the world, so let’s try it! Located on Rue Rambuteau, Homer sells lobster rolls, small sized rolls that are far, way far, a million miles away from…

October 13, 2018 | Restaurants | Paris

Mercado de San Miguel: Madrid's Food Destination

Reviews | Madrid Spain Europe

Spain

September 18, 2018

Reviews

Mercado de San Miguel: Madrid's Food Destination

The Market of San Miguel (Mercado de San Micuel) is a covered market located in Madrid, Spain. Originally built in

September 18, 2018 | Travel & Tourism | Madrid

Baalbake Express: Sfi7a Now Serving in Jal el Dib

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Mount Lebanon

August 15, 2018

Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Baalbake Express: Sfi7a Now Serving in Jal el Dib

Bringing the flavors of traditional Sfi7a from Baalbeck to Sarba, Baalbake has taken the challenge further with the opening of another location closer to Beirut. On Jal el Dib’s internal…

August 15, 2018 | Manakish | Metn

Street Eats! Tasty and Quick Street Food on Faraya’s Roundabout

Burgers | Keserwan Lebanon Middle East