Pate A Choux: Mouthwatering Cakes, Upscale and Unique

Desserts & Sweets | Lebanon Middle East

Middle East

March 26, 2019

Desserts & Sweets

Pate A Choux: Mouthwatering Cakes, Upscale and Unique

During my adolescence, I remember dad taking me to a pastry shop all the way up to Broumana. Owned and run by Victor Rbeiz, Pâte à Choux cakes were special, freshly…

March 26, 2019 | Recommended | Lebanon

Villa Badaro: A Restaurant, Bar and Terrace in Beirut

French Food | Badaro Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

January 21, 2019

French Food

Villa Badaro: A Restaurant, Bar and Terrace in Beirut

On a rainy night, when everyone was hiding at home, I felt like going out! Villa Badaro has been on my list for so long, a restaurant missing on my blog.  Villa Badaro proposes a selection of…

January 21, 2019 | Restaurants | Badaro

De Taart Van M’n Tante: Tarts and Cakes in Amsterdam

Bread & Bakeries | Amsterdam Holland Europe

Holland

May 13, 2018

Bread & Bakeries

De Taart Van M’n Tante: Tarts and Cakes in Amsterdam

Located on the corner of a street facing the metro behind Heineken and meters from Bakers&Roasters, a colorful place welcomes you for breakfast. I passed by and asked myself why it is empty, not…

May 13, 2018 | Breakfast & Coffee | Amsterdam

Once Upon a Tart...The Last Time I Will Visit!

Breakfast & Coffee | New York USA Americas

USA

November 04, 2017

Breakfast & Coffee

Once Upon a Tart...The Last Time I Will Visit!

An old English style pub/ eatery in the heart of Soho, Once Upon A Tart is a cafe and restaurant with freshly baked goods. Tarts, of course, and several other choices for breakfast are served every…

November 04, 2017 | Restaurants | New York

Emotions: A New Pastry Shop Opens in Achrafieh with Mouthwatering Creations

Desserts & Sweets | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

June 28, 2017

Desserts & Sweets

Emotions: A New Pastry Shop Opens in Achrafieh with Mouthwatering Creations

I've heard good reviews about a new pastry shop in Beirut called Emotions so I thought why not try their cakes. With dozens of new bakeries and patisseries opening around town every month,…

June 28, 2017 | Reviews | Achrafieh

Financier Patisserie New York: Dommage!

Breakfast & Coffee | New York USA Americas

USA

January 21, 2017

Breakfast & Coffee

Financier Patisserie New York: Dommage!

Financier looks French, feels French and has a French name as well. Located in the heart of the Financial District, just a few meters from Wall Street, is this French pastry shop that looks like an…

January 21, 2017 | Restaurants | New York

Tartine Bakery & Pie: The Pecan Tart!

Tasty Discoveries

April 24, 2016

Tasty Discoveries

Tartine Bakery & Pie: The Pecan Tart!

I've read a lot about this bakery called Tartine in Seoul. Pies of different flavors decorate the vitrine down in Itaewon area including blueberry, paradise, cranberry, chocolates, appl

April 24, 2016

California Bakery Milano: Good Food, A Beautiful Place but a Lack of Attention

American | Milan Italy Europe

Italy

February 11, 2016

American

California Bakery Milano: Good Food, A Beautiful Place but a Lack of Attention

It's a place with an American name, it's proudly the supplier of the American pavilion at Milan Expo and also has a menu in Italian. What a good first impression, especially because I came here…

February 11, 2016 | Burgers | Milan

Tasting Homemade Quiches: Crunchy Borders and a Fresh Heart

Tasty Discoveries

December 22, 2014

Tasty Discoveries

Tasting Homemade Quiches: Crunchy Borders and a Fresh Heart

Last week, I had breakfast at The Food Dealer. During the sumptuous early morning meal, I can across something that left a place on my taste buds... A quiche, that tasted heavenly... After doing some…

December 22, 2014

Cuiz'in Mag: 22 Desserts qui Font Beyrouth

Desserts & Sweets | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

July 14, 2014

Desserts & Sweets

Cuiz'in Mag: 22 Desserts qui Font Beyrouth

Où trouver les meilleurs gâteaux, glaces et autres douceurs de la capitale? Suivez les pérégrinations de NoGarlicNoOnions. Une nouvelle rubrique à croquer.…

July 14, 2014 | News | Beirut

Homemade Pizza and Tarts by Zena Nakhoul

Contributors | Lebanon Middle East

Middle East

July 01, 2014

Contributors

Homemade Pizza and Tarts by Zena Nakhoul

Zena, a loyal NoGarlicNoOnions reader has been making homemade tarts and pizzas for a while. Posted weekly on her Facebook profile, her colorful creations catch my attention every time I log on to…

July 01, 2014 | Contributors | Lebanon

Knork: Cut with a Fork

Food Gadgets

June 01, 2014

Food Gadgets

Knork: Cut with a Fork

Knork is a combination of knife and fork. Innovative beveled edge design cuts through food with one hand, while not being sharp to the mouth. Finger platform enhances ergonomics and provides leverage…

June 01, 2014

Artist: One Hell of a Bizarre Lunch... The Food was Superb

French Food | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

March 11, 2014

French Food

Artist: One Hell of a Bizarre Lunch... The Food was Superb

Let's say that my lunch experience at Artist was one of the most bizarre - the good kind - to date... Stopping in front of the "Artist", a restaurant in Monot, that serves burgers for lunch and a set…

March 11, 2014 | International Cuisine | Achrafieh

The Queen of Tarts: Tasty and Typically Irish

Reviews | Ireland Europe

Europe

October 17, 2013

Reviews

The Queen of Tarts: Tasty and Typically Irish

Who comes to Dublin without trying Irish coffee? We have been here two days already and thought it was time to enjoy a good cup of Irish coffee, along side some cakes. Google Maps lead us to two…

October 17, 2013 | Restaurants | Ireland

Enjoying an Espresso with Chef Joe Barza

Spotted Stories

October 14, 2013

Spotted Stories

Enjoying an Espresso with Chef Joe Barza

Last week, Nespresso welcomed a few people to its beautiful location at ABC Achrafieh to come and enjoy a good cup of coffee with Master Celebrity Chef Joe Barza. A unique experience where good…

October 14, 2013

Café Margot: All it Takes is One man for a Place to Crumble

Breakfast & Coffee | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

July 09, 2013

Breakfast & Coffee

Café Margot: All it Takes is One man for a Place to Crumble

A year a half has already passed  since my my last visit to Cafe Margot. Located amidst busy Furn El Chebbak area on one Beirut's hidden streets, this little provincial eatery is know

July 09, 2013 | International Cuisine | Beirut

Châteauneuf-du-Pape: Restaurant Les Fines Roches

French Food | Provence France Europe

France

June 27, 2013

French Food

Châteauneuf-du-Pape: Restaurant Les Fines Roches

There's no way you could miss this castle. Nestled on a little mountain top, just a few meters before entering the village of Chateauneuf du Pape, stands Chateau Les Fines Roches. You drive…

June 27, 2013 | Restaurants | Provence

Tartine Bakery: New Aromas Take Over Mar Mikhael Street

Breakfast & Coffee | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

May 08, 2013

Breakfast & Coffee

Tartine Bakery: New Aromas Take Over Mar Mikhael Street

Walking along Mar Mikhael street, you can't but magically be driven towards the rich aromas coming out of a new modern bakery, Tartine Bakery. Hidden behind a tree, a huge window display is decorated…

May 08, 2013 | French Food | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael

Lina's ABC: Achrafieh's Meeting Point

Breakfast & Coffee | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

April 27, 2013

Breakfast & Coffee

Lina's ABC: Achrafieh's Meeting Point

LINA’S, a restaurant/cafe in ABC Achrafieh, with its warm and welcoming décor, is a venue where business people, students and shoppers share a relaxing stop while enjoying one of their…

April 27, 2013 | International Cuisine | Achrafieh

An Address in Badaro that Didn't Change in Years: Patisserie Eclair

Tasty Discoveries | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

February 04, 2013

Tasty Discoveries

An Address in Badaro that Didn't Change in Years: Patisserie Eclair

Nested in the heart of Badaro, patisserie Eclair has been known for many years now. I hear my parents generation talking about the sweet corner that was the meeting destination of a generation that…

February 04, 2013 | Beirut

The Babycakes Pie Pop Maker

Food Gadgets

October 12, 2012

Food Gadgets

The Babycakes Pie Pop Maker

The Babycakes pie pop maker bakes sweet and savory bite size pies on a stick. Add a favorite filling and a stick between 2 crust circles and bake 6 pie pops in 4 minutes or less.

October 12, 2012 | Spotted Stories

Chez Jean-Claude Bistro Français, Beirut

French Food | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

February 26, 2012

French Food

Chez Jean-Claude Bistro Français, Beirut

One of the best around. Few French bistros compare to Chez Jean-Claude, it suits all types of get-togethers and offers some of the most delicious French food in the city.   I never understood…

February 26, 2012 | Restaurants | Achrafieh

L'Avenue du Parc Restaurant, Beirut

French Food | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

February 25, 2012

French Food

L'Avenue du Parc Restaurant, Beirut

This French place is definitely worth trying out. L'Avenue du Parc, situated in the heart of downtown Beirut, is one of the finest restaurants in town. Chef Alain Allaire serves the finest Fre

February 25, 2012 | Restaurants | Beirut

L'Atelier de Joel Robuchon, Paris

French Food | Paris France Europe

France

February 25, 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 | Paris

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