The Iconic Harry’s Bar Firenze Since 1953
International Cuisine | Florence Italy Europe
June 16, 2019
International Cuisine
The Iconic Harry’s Bar Firenze Since 1953
Harry’s Bar, the world famous Harry’s Bar opened in Beirut but unfortunately couldn’t continue for long. I’ve heard endless stories about this iconic brand which started in…
June 16, 2019
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Florence
Popular
FICO Eataly World: THE WORLD’S LARGEST FOOD PARK
THE WORLD’S LARGEST FOOD PARK. COVERING AN AREA OF 100,000 SQM IN BOLOGNA, FICO EMBODIES THE WONDERS OF ITALIAN BIODIVERSITY.
FICO was born out of a passion for the heritage of Italian…
June 15, 2019
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Italy
Biasetto: Award Winning Mouthwatering Cakes in Padova, Italy
Desserts & Sweets | Italy Europe
June 14, 2019
Desserts & Sweets
Biasetto: Award Winning Mouthwatering Cakes in Padova, Italy
Excellent! World champion and the chef deserves the award. Born and raised in Belgium, chef Luigi Biasetto learned the art of chocolate and came back to his motherland. Pastry chef winner of…
June 14, 2019
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Italy
Hotels
Hotel Regency Firenze: Small Luxury Hotels of the World in Florence
Located at a ten minutes walk from Florence city center, the Regency is a luxury boutique hotel for travelers seeking calm. Old and authentic, the decor takes you on journey back memory lane making…
June 13, 2019
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Florence
Italian
Fuor D’Acqua: I Came Back After Ten Years! A Memorable Experience
I’ve been waiting for this moment for so long! Ten years since I last visited and still remember to date the superb food I had. Fuor D’Acqua, the restaurant under the stone arcades,…
June 12, 2019
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Florence
News
Frosty Palace is Back! With No Burgers Involved... VEGAN?
Frosty Palace, once serving Lebanon's greatest burgers closed in February of 2018. It was big, it was the best, it was the place who taught others the meaning of burgers;
My descriptions looked…
June 12, 2019
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Italian
Paper Moon Milano: Back After Two Years and Still Loving it; A Coup de Coeur
Two years ago, I discovered a restaurant; an Italian restaurant in the heart of Milano. A unique restaurant serving exceptional food made with love and dedication. A restaurant filled with guests,…
June 11, 2019
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Milan
Mechwar Videos
Marvelous Venice! A Video Review and 200 Photos
Epic Grandeur
Never was a thoroughfare so aptly named as the Grand Canal, reflecting the glories of centuries of Venetian architecture in the 50 palazzi and six churches lining its banks. At the end…
Italian
Tre Marchetti: Upscale Italian Trattoria Serving Local Veronese Specialities
Two forks, two knives, delicate crystal water glasses and customized wine glasses set on ironed white table cloth... that’s not the setup you’re used to at your neighborhood Trattoria.…
June 10, 2019
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Italy
Italian
Trattoria Do Forni: Pasta for the Soul, Non-Touristic in Venice
Imagine that I visited more than nine years ago and still remember how great the food was. Located in the heart of Venice a few meters from the famous Piazza San Marco, Da Forni is one of the…
June 10, 2019
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Venice
Italian
Ristorante Giallo Modena at Enzo Ferrari Museum
Located inside Enzo Ferrari’s museum in Modena, the restaurant looks more like a lunch cafeteria. Some tables set under the atrium, decorated tables and a menu up to the standard of a casual…
June 10, 2019
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Italy
Italian
A Deserved One Star Michelin at Ristorante Oseleta, Villa Cordevigo
With a traffic jam that delayed our trip for more than thirty minutes, we arrived at the restaurant at 09:36 pm. Despite the delay, we were welcomed and treated professionally. Located at the villa,…
French
Staying at Villa Cordevigo Relais & Chateaux in Cavaion, Italy
Arriving at a closed gate, the receptionist answered: “Good morning sir, welcome to Villa Cordevigo”. I drove the alley between high trees, left my car at the parking, and walked to the…
Kesrwani Seafood: I Have a New Favorite Restaurant in Antelias
Fish & Seafood | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
June 09, 2019
Fish & Seafood
Kesrwani Seafood: I Have a New Favorite Restaurant in Antelias
A few months back before the creation of Jal el Dib’s bridges, there was a fishery on the highway that used to block the road. Famous for their premium quality, fresh fish, fried or grilled,…
June 09, 2019
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Antelias
Italian
Ristorante Caruso: Lunch on the Lake in Sirmione! Delicious Pasta!
Located on the lake in one of Italy’s famous touristic villages, Caruso offers a wide selection of Italian specialties with a view. On the terrace under the sun or inside, both experiences are…
June 08, 2019
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Italy
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Le2metna Btejma3na... Long Live Lebanon!
... I will continue, a smile on my face to conquer this beautiful country, to visit each and every one of its villages, to discover its hidden gems, organize Souks to unite people around food,…
June 08, 2019
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Lebanon
DIVVY ABC Achrafieh: Good Food, Great Vibes... A Pleasant Experience
International Cuisine | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East
June 08, 2019
International Cuisine
DIVVY ABC Achrafieh: Good Food, Great Vibes... A Pleasant Experience
Lunch with my mum, I chose DIVVY; there’s something for her, something for me in a calm and upscale setup that’s not childish, fresh, and positively vibrant. After my last experience at…
June 08, 2019
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Achrafieh
Hotels
Best Western Hotel, Le Mondial Hôtel, Cannes
Spending the night in Cannes, I chose a casual hotel called Le Mondial. Part of the Best Western brand, the hotel, located in the heart of Cannes’ market was a perfect choice. Shopping, dining,…
Enoteca Pinchiorri: Best of the Best! A Lifetime Dining Experience at a Three Starred Michelin
Coffee, Wine & Drinks | Florence Italy Europe
June 07, 2019
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
Enoteca Pinchiorri: Best of the Best! A Lifetime Dining Experience at a Three Starred Michelin
I invite you to watch the video, enjoy dinner with me, and try to feel what I felt; dinner at Enoteca Pinchiorri is unmatched, a memorable experience I will never forget...
When you find a table…
Swiss Butter: The Trendy Restaurant and its Signature Sauce
French | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
June 07, 2019
French
Swiss Butter: The Trendy Restaurant and its Signature Sauce
It took me some time, I know! I have finally visited Swiss Butter, Lebanon’s trendiest restaurant for the last year or so. Busy and always booked, Swiss Butter has opened its second branch on…
June 07, 2019
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Metn
Burgers
Big Fernand: one of My Favorite Burgers!
Ask for the Big Fernand burger, upgrade it with a double patty, cooked medium, and enjoy. Two thick pure beef patties, pink in the inside, juicy and enjoyable inside out. Embraced by a tender French…
June 06, 2019
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France
Blackcoffee: Good Food, Good Coffee and a Pleasant Ambiance in Antelias
Breakfast & Coffee | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
June 06, 2019
Breakfast & Coffee
Blackcoffee: Good Food, Good Coffee and a Pleasant Ambiance in Antelias
On the early hours of the morning, surrounded by green gardens, sitting next to the fountain, enjoying the music of chirping birds and grabbing a coffee has become a dream come true, for the Metn…
June 06, 2019
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Antelias
Appetito Trattoria Gemmayze: Italian Spaghetti and Pizza I Enjoyed
Italian | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East
June 06, 2019
Italian
Appetito Trattoria Gemmayze: Italian Spaghetti and Pizza I Enjoyed
Driving on the highway to Beirut you can’t but notice a blue house facing Beirut seaport. Located between The Gathering and Mayrig on Gemmayze Pasteur street, Appetito Trattoria has opened its…
June 06, 2019
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
CHATEAU KSARA WINS GOLD IN CANNES AGAIN!
Sunset 2018, once again, takes the top prize at the prestigious 16th Mondial du Rosé.
Château Ksara, one of Lebanon’s leading wineries, is proud to announce that its iconic Sunset…
June 03, 2019
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A7la Balad Bel 3alam
One Hand Cannot Clap... Together We Can! Thank You for the Endless Support
As a teenager growing up in Lebanon, I never thought I would able to walk against the current, against what people say Lebanon is, against looking at things in a negative way... and unfortunately, it…
June 03, 2019
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News
The first edition of World Bloggers Awards has been a tremendous success
(Press Release) More than 110 million people have been following the first ever World Blogger Awards dedicated to naming the best influencers in the world. Nominees came from the United States,…
May 27, 2019
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Furn w Fekhar: Breakfast in Achrafieh
Breakfast & Coffee | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East
May 20, 2019
Breakfast & Coffee
Furn w Fekhar: Breakfast in Achrafieh
Located in the heart of Achrafieh facing Pate a Choux on Sodeco street, “Furn w Fekhar” is the latest bakery to open proposing a selection of manakish, wraps, sandwiches, and food…
May 20, 2019
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Achrafieh
Armenian
Sunday Lunch at Batchig Antelias
It felt so good to visit Batchig after two long years! I’ve been here, done that, enjoyed all the menu and still visit with a smile on my face. Batchig is a “kiss hello,” a casual…
May 20, 2019
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Antelias
American
The Draft House; Draft Beer and Good Food at the Airport in Dubai
Last year on my way back to Lebanon, I stopped by "The Draft House" for a beer. I loved the food, the vibes, and selection of draft beers and remember to have been amazed by the restaurant that…
May 20, 2019
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Dubai
The.CO’s: Excellent Food from Around the World Now in Antelias
Burgers | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
May 20, 2019
Burgers
The.CO’s: Excellent Food from Around the World Now in Antelias
CO’s is for “Brgr.Co”, “Pzza.Co” and “Deli.Co” combined. Enjoy the best of all worlds under one roof now in Antelias. It’s not a secret anymore…
Breakfast at Le Royal Beirut: Third Time... Nothing Changed! Mankouche with a View
Breakfast & Coffee | Dbayeh Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
May 20, 2019
Breakfast & Coffee
Breakfast at Le Royal Beirut: Third Time... Nothing Changed! Mankouche with a View
Supporting and visiting hotels in Lebanon has been one of my main priorities since I started the blog in 2012. People needed to know, -mainly locals- that you can have breakfast at a hotel without…
Events
Lebanese Sarah Saroufim: Absolut's Global Creative Competion Winner
Absolut has announced its next creative collaboration and winning artist as part of Absolut's broadest art initiative in the history of the brand. Sarah Saroufim from Lebanon has been crowned…
May 18, 2019
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Spotted Stories
Chocolate Hummus: Who Can Resist this Healthy Dessert
Did you know that you can make a sweet hummus with chickpeas? The latest food trend to hit the scene is dessert hummus, and this feels right. This certainly isn’t your typical hummus:…
May 18, 2019
News
First Time in 125 Years, Hershey's Changes its Look
For the first time in its 125-year history, Hershey’s is switching up the way its iconic milk chocolate bars look. Instead of Hershey’s, the little squares will all sport an emoji --…
May 17, 2019
News
Ease the Heat with Ben & Jerry's New Flavors
Ben & Jerry’s has been busy preparing for summer, because the ice cream brand just released new flavors for the warm months ahead. Available only in Scoop Shops flavors include: Toffee…
May 17, 2019
News
Oreo Is Rolling Out New Flavors for Summer 2019
Oreo has a sweet treat — or five — for consumers this summer.The cookie maker is dropping five new flavors this summer, with plans to release one every month.
The first one to hit…
May 17, 2019
Desserts & Sweets
Lebanese Karim Bourgi: Creative Pastry Conquering the World
Based in Dubai since 2011, Chef Karim Bourgi is Executive Pastry Chef for the Al Mana Group, a role in which he manages the opening of La Maison du Chocolat Paris boutiques in the Middle East. He has…
Fish & Seafood
San Stephano Del Mar Restaurant: Gourmet Seafood in Batroun
Nestled on Batroun’s seashore, San Stephano beach resort is known locally for its private, sandy beach, outdoor wedding venue and its fish restaurant, which offers a wide selection of freshly…
May 15, 2019
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Batroun
"Shawarma Lab": Taking Our Traditional Sandwich to Another Level!
Recommended | Beirut Lebanon Middle East
May 15, 2019
Recommended
"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
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Beirut
Mechwar Videos
Walking in Saida: The City of a Million Stories. (Enjoy Hundreds of Photos)
Set amid thick citrus and banana groves, the port town of Saida, also called Sidon, was once a rich and flourishing Phoenician city, with tight trade links to ancient Egypt and a…
French
Green Junkie: Your Different Kind of Food Delivery in Beirut
(Beirutista) For Angela Sawan, a nutrition and dietetics graduate from the American University of Beirut, healthy eating might seem second nature. But the 30-something food science expert, who…
May 15, 2019
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael
Slate: Excellent Meats in Mar Milhael
Grill&BBQ | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East
May 15, 2019
Grill&BBQ
Slate: Excellent Meats in Mar Milhael
I was invited to Slate and enjoyed a sumptuous meal. The tomato salad, the burger, the pastrami sandwich, beef tartare, meat and desserts were all phenomenal.
Le Commerce du Levant: Located…
May 15, 2019
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael
