Tasty Discoveries
Dandoy: The Speculoos Specialist
When I said I was going to Brussels everyone suggested I try chocolate shops and their fries, but bizarrely nobody mentioned Dandoy. The vitrine caught my attention as well as the presence of two…
January 14, 2020
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Belgium
Bread & Bakeries
Levent Borek Adana: One of the Tastiest Things I've Ever Tasted!
Börek is a family of baked filled pastries made of a thin flaky dough such as phyllo, of Anatolian origins, and also found in the cuisines of the Balkans, the Caucasus, Levant,…
October 25, 2019
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Turkey
Desserts & Sweets
Hadaf: Unique Lebanese Sweets at Al Anwar Saida
Let’s start agreeing that these are not “baklava.” Looking like oriental sweets, these diamond shaped sweets are intended to make you drool. They are called “Hadaf.”…
April 17, 2019
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Saida
Bread & Bakeries
Mr. Holmes: San Francisco’s Sexy Bakery
Renowned for its cruffin, Mr. Holmes is indeed much more than that. It’s where a sign on the wall says “I got baked in San Francisco” and where innovative pastries will make your…
October 23, 2018
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San Francisco
Ice Cream & Gelato
Van Leeuwen: One of New York’s Best Ice Cream Shops, The Black Sesame
After touring five ice cream concepts around the neighborhood in east village I stopped at Van Leeuwen. Coming here for the second time, I remember its ice cream to be one of the best in town. Indeed…
American
Lebanon’s All-Time Favorite: The Famous Spiel Mozzarella Burger
Crepaway's Spiel Mozzarella Burger: (The legendary all-star burger! Spiel burger with a thick chunk of deep-fried mozzarella for extra measure)
Desserts & Sweets
Stroopwaffle at Hans Egstorf in Amsterdam
One of the major things to eat when visiting Amsterdam is the circular waffle called Stroopwaffle. A round shaped, very thin waffle is cut in the middle and spread with creamy caramel syrup then…
May 16, 2018
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Amsterdam
Desserts & Sweets
Joelle’s Dream Maamouls; Delicious and Light
Take a maamoul, close your eyes and lay it on your tongue... feel its sandy envelop and prepare yourself to press it up your palate. The maamoul crumbles gently in a million piece, exploding its…
March 30, 2018
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Desserts & Sweets
My Latest Discovery: "Maakroun Hobeiche"
They look like any Lebanese sweets, covered with powdered sugar but in fact they are not. A tradition of the Hobeiche family of Keserwan, these amazing delicacies are a must try. My friend Fady,…
December 15, 2017
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Keserwan
Desserts & Sweets
Popelini; Paris' Best Choux a la Creme
Been here in 2014 and still remember the sumptuous flavors of Popelini's great Choux. The best in Paris for sure, Popelini is about the simplicity of a choux a la creme that will make…
December 04, 2017
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Paris
Desserts & Sweets
Patisserie Chidiac: The Best Karabeej in Lebanon
It's been a continuous mission of mine, to plunge into the vast amount of authentic and traditional bites this country has to offer. Whether sweet or savory, we have many places around and each…
Desserts & Sweets
Nassab Saida: My Favorite Maacroun, Ouwaymat and Mchabbak!
Searching for the best Maacroun, Mchabbak and Ouwaymat in town? There's only one address! Visit Nassab Sweets in Saida. They're different to any others I've previously tried. The…
September 17, 2017
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Saida
Desserts & Sweets
Angelina's Famous Mont Blanc: A Beirut Favorite!
One of my favorite desserts is Angelina's Mont Blanc, a creation that can't be described in just a few words but must me enjoyed, ingredient by ingredient, flavor by flavor, bite after bite... This…
August 22, 2017
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Beirut Central District
Ice Cream & Gelato
Le Greche: A Good Gelateria in Athens
In Athens, there's a shop that sells real gelato, enjoyable to the last mouthful. Classy and inviting, this Gelateria can compete easily with the ones in Italy. The ice cream is portioned up with a…
August 21, 2017
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Athens
Desserts & Sweets
What Happened to Noura?
While others are improving and new names are opening, one long-established brand is getting it wrong!
Let's get straight to the point... I've been trying to fall in love with Noura again but in…
Desserts & Sweets
High Sweet: The Signature Dessert Made in Moukhtara
In the village of Moukhtara is a small shop, a linen shop which sells premium sweets: yes, you heard right, a shop selling linen and home goods called "Optex" has one of the mountains best signature…
June 26, 2017
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Mount Lebanon
Desserts & Sweets
Captain Cookie: Washington’s Famous Cookie Spot
Just before leaving Washington I Googled to find the best ice cream place, which when I finally found I fell in love with. The place turned out to be just in front of the hotel. Captain cookie…
April 12, 2017
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Washington DC
Breakfast & Coffee
Furn Emm Salim: Anfeh's Supreme Traditional Breakfast
My latest discovery is a must try! Emm Salim’s bakery is one of the many places that have made Anfeh famous. Located in the old souk, the famous "Tahet el Rih" resort and surely the Phoenician…
February 14, 2017
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North Lebanon
Ice Cream & Gelato
VanLeeuwen: Mouthwatering Ice Cream in New York
Google led me to VanLeeuwen; the name made me want to try their ice cream. It was 2 degrees outside on a cold winter day but that didn't stop me from trying a generous Christmas ice cream made with…
January 26, 2017
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New York
Recommended
Al Hallab: Knefeh is Now Trendy!
Abdelrahman Hallab and Sons is now "Hallab", a new logo, a younger identity and with that a selection of innovative treats which started last year with the ice cream collection. Funky Knefeh or funky…
December 24, 2016
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Tripoli
Recommended
Le Gabarit Healthy Christmas Logs
Who said enjoying a Christmas log should be fattening? This Christmas, Le Gabarit Healthy Christmas Logs will allow you to celebrate the season while staying fit.
Just over a week before…
December 15, 2016
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Breakfast & Coffee
La Baguette Lima: Tasting Traditional Peruvian Desserts
Located just a few meters from the NM hotel is a cafe called La Baguette. La Baguette is a cafe with an endless choice of indulgences... You will find display fridges where dozens of cakes and…
May 19, 2016
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Peru
Tasty Discoveries
Kaddoum Honey: A Gift from Nature
Visiting Dubai for GulFood, I was introduced to Kaddoum, a honey produced in Lebanon with such love and dedication shown in every drop of it. Kaddoum has made it in our Box of May and to my…
May 08, 2016
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Recommended
Abou Hassan Al Habash Saida: Maamoul-Mad is the Specialty!
This morning, a friend of mine from Saida, a local who has watched my shows about his beautiful city, told me that I forgot one major place and he was ready to take me there. It's called Abou Hassan,…
April 25, 2016
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Saida
Recommended
Evvivo Pandolia: The Panettone Kingdom
It's a small place with no name or sign, in a young neighborhood facing a Gelateria shop and another of street food potato place, it's where superb panettone are produced, a taste like you've never…
February 09, 2016
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Milan
Recommended
French Revolution: The Mouthwatering Eclairs of Bucharest
Two of my dream places are Un Eclair de Genie in Paris and Maitre Choux in London, places specialized in Eclairs, displayed like pieces of art. Today, in Bucharest, I found a…
February 01, 2016
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Romania
Recommended
Baked by Melissa: Famous for its Mini Cupcakes
Baked by Melissa is the only place I visited and didn't review during my last trip to New York. It's a small cupcakery that's all about mini bites, mini cupcakes, where each is baked and…
November 17, 2015
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New York
Tasty Discoveries
Cedar's Hummus: Lebanese Quality in America
Here’s a Lebanese product with American roots – Cedar’s Hummus, produced in Boston, makes traditional hummus that comes in many flavors and varieties. Showcasing the best traditions…
October 31, 2015
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Chicago
Roadster's Black Burger is Good!
American | Jbeil Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
September 30, 2015
American
Roadster's Black Burger is Good!
Nothing can be more special than visiting Roaster Diner on the last day the Black Burger is being offered? September 30th is "The Black Burger" promotion's last day.
Chocolate
Chakala: A Healthy and Tasty Vegan Chocolate Spread
And here I am again looking at what I am about to eat and wondering what it will taste like. Will it be good? Chakala was in hand today... and after tasting it, not only was it good, it was awesome.…
September 18, 2015
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Tasty Discoveries
Cookies'n'more: Mouthwatering Cookies
It's a bag, a big bag full of goodies, a bag with boxes and nylon wraps holding a large selection of cakes and bites. I've written about the famous colored maamoul of Cookies'n'more previously and…
September 14, 2015
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Beirut
Ice Cream & Gelato
Awad: Kashta Ice Cream Logs and More
The place is small, unwelcoming, and the staff doesn't smile, but they do have nice ice cream. Fruit or Kashta, the ice cream is rich, flavorful, feels natural and isn't too sweet.
September 11, 2015
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Keserwan
Chocolate
Spot Dessert Shoppe: The Chocolate Green Tea Lava Cake
A new spin on sweets: This is Spot, a dessert bar like no other that's home to a whole new world of taste. Here, traditional confections are reimagined and spiked with a healthy dose of Asian flare.…
July 25, 2015
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New York
Reviews
Frannie's Yo Art: The Frozen Yogurt Boutique
A heaven for yogurt lovers if I may say, where I found myself walking around the many possibilities for enjoyment and fun, easing every item I could add into my yogurt cup. From fruits to…
July 23, 2015
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New York
Breakfast & Coffee
Pate a Choux: Lebanon's Wondrous Croissants
During my adolescence, I remember dad taking me to a pastry shop all the way up in Broumana. Owned and run by Victor Rbeiz, Pâte à Choux cakes were special, freshly…
July 15, 2015
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Antelias
Tasty Discoveries
Pierre Herme: A World Renowned Exquisite Macaron
Heir to four generations of Alsatian bakery and pastry-making tradition, Pierre Hermé began his career at the age of 14 as an apprentice to Gaston Lenôtre.
Today he creates
June 08, 2015
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Paris
Tasty Discoveries
Chichakli Zghorta: Unique Fatayer with a Zesty Character
It doesn't look like or feel like a normal fatira, but this is something you have to try. A golden-colored originally shaped dough which resembles a piece of oriental sweet. The dough is extremely…
May 12, 2015
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North Lebanon
Tasty Discoveries
Santiveri: Healthy … and Full of Taste
I was introduced to Santiveri a very long time ago, in the days when I was still living with my parents. My mom had a weakness for their products, and I remember their rice cake, specifically. I…
April 29, 2015
Tasty Discoveries
Halsa: Addictive Healthy, Crunchy Thyme Fingers
It was supposed to be a regular meeting down in Beirut at my friend Myrna's office until a special delivery came in - a bag of Kaak.
Myrna has been enjoying the
April 29, 2015
Recommended
Tahinov Hats: Armenian Wonders from Ichkhanian Bakery
I remember trying a dessert at Batchig last year, something called Tahinov Hats - baked bread mixed with tahina (sesame paste), cinnamon and sugar. I didn't like it back then and considered it to be…
April 03, 2015
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Beirut
Burgers
The Lebanese Burger at Lamb House
My friends say it's their favorite burger and I might just be agreeing on that. Sometimes, simplicity is just what the doctor orders… Let’s go to Lamb House, a restaurant, a…
March 29, 2015
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Beirut
Desserts & Sweets
Faysalieh from Al Shareq Sweets: An Ultimate Pleasure
It is indeed a piece of wonder, a mouthwatering novelty, a sweet bite… it is a creation, which once you’ve tried, will make you drive all the way down to Nabatieh to have some. What am I…
March 22, 2015
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South Lebanon
Tasty Discoveries
Adon & Myrrh: Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Bdadoun
Let's start with a small introduction, one that's very important before moving forward. What is extra virgin olive oil?
Extra virgin olive oil is rare in Lebanon and believe me, not every producer…
March 06, 2015
Tasty Discoveries
Warm Cake, Caramel and Crunchy Walnuts… A Must Share Experience!
The Pain Perdu at Gordon's Café is heavenly. It is just as good as the first time I tried it. A round piece of bread, carefully and lightly slacked in milk, warm and fluffy and…
February 02, 2015
Tasty Discoveries
My Latest Discovery: Taqa Endurance Snack Bars
In this review, I didn't just try the Taqa Bars but plunged into the details of their production, and believe me when I tell you how everything is clean, clear, healthy, natural and handmade.
February 02, 2015
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Lebanon
Tasty Discoveries
A Tasty Discovery: The Zero Calorie Miracle Noodles
There's a reason shirataki noodles are branded as "Miracle Noodles." These translucent, gelatinous Japanese noodles, which are made from the&nb
January 22, 2015
Shopping Mall
The Cheesecake Factory Cakes now in Lebanon
The Cheesecake Factory cakes are now sold at VOX Gold cinemas VIP Lounge. Yes you heard me, the long awaited Cheesecake Factory may be taking its ‘sweet’ time to open, but you can still…
January 10, 2015
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Beirut
News
2014: Tasty Discoveries on Must Try in Lebanon
Salon des Famille' Extravagant Milk CookiesWhen I think Zahle, the first
January 06, 2015
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Lebanon
Tasty Discoveries
"Salon des Familles" Extravagant Milk Cookies are Made in Zahle
When I think Zahle, the first thing that comes to mind is “Kaak bi 7alib”… I love those cookies so much that I always ask my friends to get me some whenever they’re going up…
January 03, 2015
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Bekaa
Reviews
Lobster Rolls: A Trend to Look Out for in 2015 - Now in Lebanon
Voila, why wait for the New Year’s 2015 predictions while December loundly broadcasts some of the food trends for the year ahead. One such trend to keep an eye on is the lobster roll.
January 03, 2015
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Beirut