NoGarlicNoOnions: Restaurant, Food, and Travel Stories/Reviews

May 03, 2017

Dominique Ansel Crowned World's Best Pastry Chef of 2017

Today the winners of Best Restaurant and Best Pastry Chef of 2017 have been revealed, and it is Dominique Abdel who is crowned…

May 03, 2017 | Reviews | New York Desserts & Sweets

Zalfa Guesthouse: A House in Batroun

Hotels | Batroun North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

May 03, 2017

Zalfa Guesthouse: A House in Batroun

Located in Batroun, occupying the 3rd floor of an old building next to the Red Cross is a normal apartment called Zalfa…

May 03, 2017 | Reviews | Batroun Hotels

Gelato World Tour Lebanon: 11 Participants, 1 Verdict

Ice Cream & Gelato

May 03, 2017

Gelato World Tour Lebanon: 11 Participants, 1 Verdict

Part of the Gelato World Tour, Carpigiani International organized a Gelato competition for the first time in Lebanon.…

May 03, 2017 | News Ice Cream & Gelato

Popcity: Ice Pops Like No Other!

Ice Cream & Gelato | Lebanon Middle East

May 03, 2017

Popcity: Ice Pops Like No Other!

Popcity are not your regular ice pops. Popcity are not like any ice pops you find at your local grocery store, not the usual…

May 03, 2017 | Recommended | Lebanon Ice Cream & Gelato

Spending the Weekend at Le Gray Beirut: A Memorable Experience

Hotels | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

May 02, 2017

Spending the Weekend at Le Gray Beirut: A Memorable Experience

Nestled in the heart of Beirut and facing Martyrs Square is an hotel which has been known for the past years to be one of the…

May 02, 2017 | Recommended | Beirut Central District Hotels

Sunday Brunch at Le Gray: Perfection in the Details

International Cuisine | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

May 02, 2017

Sunday Brunch at Le Gray: Perfection in the Details

Spending the weekend at Le Gray Beirut I planned to have lunch up at Indigo. Enchanted with soothing music, this place is managed…

May 02, 2017 | Recommended | Beirut Central District International Cuisine

Upscale Knefeh: Drizzle Some Fruit Coulis on Top...

Breakfast & Coffee

May 02, 2017

Upscale Knefeh: Drizzle Some Fruit Coulis on Top...

Who said Knefeh can only be enjoyed with sugar syrup? Having breakfast at Le Gray in Beirut, I ordered two plates of Knefeh and…

May 02, 2017 | Desserts & Sweets Breakfast & Coffee

The UK According to Cakes and Biscuits

News

May 02, 2017

The UK According to Cakes and Biscuits

In the UK they’re lovers of something sweet — whether that be a mid-afternoon snack, an accompaniment to tea or…

May 02, 2017 News

17 Favorite Bites to Look Out for This Summer at Souk el Akel

Popular | Lebanon Middle East

May 02, 2017

17 Favorite Bites to Look Out for This Summer at Souk el Akel

Time has gone so fast since we first launched Lebanon's biggest street food market ‘Souk el Akel

May 02, 2017 | Recommended | Lebanon Popular

10 Favorite Spots: Where to Enjoy a Mouthwatering Ice Cream in Lebanon!

Ice Cream & Gelato | Lebanon Middle East

May 01, 2017

10 Favorite Spots: Where to Enjoy a Mouthwatering Ice Cream in Lebanon!

Here comes summer along with its intense heat, a beautiful season eagerly awaited in our fresh country. Beaches, mountain trails,…

May 01, 2017 | News | Lebanon Ice Cream & Gelato

10 Favorite Spots: Where to Enjoy Good Italian Pasta in Lebanon!

Italian Food | Lebanon Middle East

April 30, 2017

10 Favorite Spots: Where to Enjoy Good Italian Pasta in Lebanon!

Pasta is one of the world's most favourite foods! Spaghetti, lasagna, rotini, tortellini - there are over 600 known pasta…

April 30, 2017 | News | Lebanon Italian Food

I Had a Mouthwatering Cronut in Beirut! (Restaurant Closed)

Desserts & Sweets | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

April 29, 2017

I Had a Mouthwatering Cronut in Beirut! (Restaurant Closed)

Cronuts have made it to Beirut! And they're awesome! Created by Dominique Ansel in New York, they can now be found in Beirut…

April 29, 2017 | Recommended | Beirut Desserts & Sweets

Founding Farmers: A Trendy Restaurant in Washington

Breakfast & Coffee | Washington DC USA Americas

April 29, 2017

Founding Farmers: A Trendy Restaurant in Washington

When you arrive at a restaurant packed with people at 9am, wait in line for fifteen minutes and then are informed that there is a…

April 29, 2017 | International Cuisine | Washington DC Breakfast & Coffee

Farmers & Distillers: Homey Food Straight from the Farm

Breakfast & Coffee | Washington DC USA Americas

April 29, 2017

Farmers & Distillers: Homey Food Straight from the Farm

When I didn't find a place at Founding Farmers, I headed down to another concept owned by the same group called Farmers &…

April 29, 2017 | International Cuisine | Washington DC Breakfast & Coffee

BEC: Bacon, Eggs and Cheese for Breakfast

Breakfast & Coffee | New York USA Americas

April 28, 2017

BEC: Bacon, Eggs and Cheese for Breakfast

BEC is a simple kitchen that sells sandwiches. People love it here. You will find ten marble tables, a floor covered with…

April 28, 2017 | Reviews | New York Breakfast & Coffee

Breads Bakery: New York's Best Bread and Extravagant Croissant

Bread & Bakeries | New York USA Americas

April 28, 2017

Breads Bakery: New York's Best Bread and Extravagant Croissant

Your journey starts before you even walk in. Stop at Breads Bakery window and gaze at a tray of rolled chocolate croissants.…

April 28, 2017 | Breakfast & Coffee | New York Bread & Bakeries

La Pecora Bianca: A Fresh Escape in New York

Breakfast & Coffee | New York USA Americas

April 28, 2017

La Pecora Bianca: A Fresh Escape in New York

I felt good the minute I walked into La Pecora Bianca. This Italian restaurant serves breakfast so I thought why not try what…

April 28, 2017 | Restaurants | New York Breakfast & Coffee

Souk el Akel: The Heritage Trail in Amchit

Events

April 28, 2017

Souk el Akel: The Heritage Trail in Amchit

Amsheet (عمشيت, ʿAmšīt; also spelled Amchit) is a seaside town and municipality in the Jbeil Districtof

April 28, 2017 | Souk el Akel Events

Nathalie Masaad's “Ciocc’arancio Joins World Finals of Gelato World Tour

Ice Cream & Gelato

April 28, 2017

Nathalie Masaad's “Ciocc’arancio Joins World Finals of Gelato World Tour

“Ciocc’arancio” of Nathalie Masaad from Caprices Du Palais (Keserwen) has been selected to represent LEBANON in…

April 28, 2017 | News Ice Cream & Gelato

Wooden Bakery: The Newly Opened Flagship Store

News | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Mount Lebanon

April 28, 2017

Wooden Bakery: The Newly Opened Flagship Store

Wooden Bakery, Lebanon's famous bakery on Zalka highway, has reopened after undergoing a serious uplift. Check out the…

April 28, 2017 | Metn News

Souk el Akel, Lebanon's Street Food Market Turns 2

Events

April 27, 2017

Souk el Akel, Lebanon's Street Food Market Turns 2

This week we celebrate food and the unity it creates among people, we celebrate passion for full flavor and quality ingredients:…

April 27, 2017 | Popular Events

The Kennedy Waffle Shop: A Tourist Trap, Disgusting Food!

Breakfast & Coffee | New York USA Americas

April 26, 2017

The Kennedy Waffle Shop: A Tourist Trap, Disgusting Food!

The Kennedy Waffle Shop is by far not the finest of restaurants you would want to visit... I came here because, according to my…

April 26, 2017 | Restaurants | New York Breakfast & Coffee

Sugarfish: An Outstanding Sushi Experience

Asian & Chinese | New York USA Americas

April 26, 2017

Sugarfish: An Outstanding Sushi Experience

After a memorable experience at Sugarfish in California, I couldn't help but try the one in New York, during my last visit.…

April 26, 2017 | Japanese & Sushi | New York Asian & Chinese

Breakfast on Weekends at Colonel Batroun

Breakfast & Coffee | Batroun North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

April 26, 2017

Breakfast on Weekends at Colonel Batroun

Who today is not familiar with Colonel - a brand that's so much more than just beer. There's a brewery, a garden, yoga classes,…

April 26, 2017 | Restaurants | Batroun Breakfast & Coffee

The Beirut International Jazz Day 2017

News

April 26, 2017

The Beirut International Jazz Day 2017

For the fifth consecutive year, Beirut joins other cities around the globe in celebrating International Jazz Day under the…

April 26, 2017 | Souk el Akel News

ربيع البترون: من يقنع الصغار بالعودة إلى المنازل؟

Press

April 26, 2017

ربيع البترون: من يقنع الصغار بالعودة إلى المنازل؟

April 26, 2017 | Souk el Akel Press

Join Souk el Akel with International Jazz Festival 2017

Events

April 25, 2017

Join Souk el Akel with International Jazz Festival 2017

Join us to celebrate our second year with International Jazz Festival 2017, a time when Beirut joins other cities around the…

April 25, 2017 | Souk el Akel Events

Em Georges: Flavors of Home Delivered for Your Ultimate Pleasure (Restaurant Closed)

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Lebanon Middle East

April 25, 2017

Em Georges: Flavors of Home Delivered for Your Ultimate Pleasure (Restaurant Closed)

The door rang and a man with a smile on his face, carrying a big black bag walked in. In a professional outfit and with a polite…

April 25, 2017 | Recommended | Lebanon Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Souk el Akel: Balamand Spring Festival

Events | Tripoli North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

April 24, 2017

Souk el Akel: Balamand Spring Festival

This year's SPRING FESTIVAL is taking place on Tuesday, April 25th at Al Kurah Campus (Kelhat). We promise you a day full of…

April 24, 2017 | Souk el Akel | Tripoli Events

Fig & Olive: Tasty Italian Food Served in New York

French Food | New York USA Americas

April 24, 2017

Fig & Olive: Tasty Italian Food Served in New York

Fig & Olive is a French restaurant inspired by the cuisine of the French Riviera. With ingredients carefully selected for…

April 24, 2017 | International Cuisine | New York French Food

Breakfast at The Smith New York

Breakfast & Coffee | New York USA Americas

April 24, 2017

Breakfast at The Smith New York

I like it here, I like their food, the mood, the vibes, the smooth decor and loud music. I've been here for dinner and now am…

April 24, 2017 | Recommended | New York Breakfast & Coffee

Kaak b Semsom: A New Favorite Kaak Spot in Zahle

Bread & Bakeries | Zahle Bekaa Lebanon Middle East

Bekaa

April 24, 2017

Kaak b Semsom: A New Favorite Kaak Spot in Zahle

Spending the day in Zahlé, a rich breakfast was needed so I thought why not enjoy a traditional kaak at "Kaak b Semsom".…

April 24, 2017 | Breakfast & Coffee | Zahle Bread & Bakeries

Insomnia Cookies New York City

Desserts & Sweets | New York USA Americas

April 23, 2017

Insomnia Cookies New York City

Known to have some of New York's best cookies, Insomnia was surely on my list. The place is small. A hole in the wall,…

April 23, 2017 | New York Desserts & Sweets

Carmine's: American Style Italian Diner

Italian Food | Washington DC USA Americas

April 23, 2017

Carmine's: American Style Italian Diner

Carmine's is another "Cheesecake Factory" style diner. It's Washington's local legendary Italian restaurant with American roots.…

April 23, 2017 | Restaurants | Washington DC Italian Food

There's One Address for Kashta Desserts: Tripoli

Desserts & Sweets | Tripoli North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

April 23, 2017

There's One Address for Kashta Desserts: Tripoli

Ashta has one address and that is Tripoli. One of my favorite places is Abdul Rahman Hallab. Despite the fact it's opening shops…

April 23, 2017 | Ice Cream & Gelato | Tripoli Desserts & Sweets

La Pêche du Jour: Fresh Vibes, Positive Mood, Beautiful Views and Good Food

Fish & Seafood | Jbeil Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Mount Lebanon

April 23, 2017

La Pêche du Jour: Fresh Vibes, Positive Mood, Beautiful Views and Good Food

Eddé Sands is much more than a beach resort, the popular summer spot is also known for its famous Lebanese and seafood…

April 23, 2017 | International Cuisine | Jbeil Fish & Seafood

10 Favorite Spots: Where to Enjoy a Hefty Breakfast in Lebanon!

Breakfast & Coffee | Lebanon Middle East

April 23, 2017

10 Favorite Spots: Where to Enjoy a Hefty Breakfast in Lebanon!

"Breakfast", the latest trend to take our country by storm. New breakfast spots are opening every month and many restaurants…

April 23, 2017 | News | Lebanon Breakfast & Coffee

Healthy Food that Help You Sleep Better

Spotted Stories

April 22, 2017

Healthy Food that Help You Sleep Better

Sometimes we toss and turn around before being able to fall asleep... Drink a cup of warm milk some say... don't drink caffeine…

April 22, 2017 Spotted Stories

Souk el Akel's Frooza Shines on Insider Food

Ice Cream & Gelato

April 20, 2017

Souk el Akel's Frooza Shines on Insider Food

This ice cream shop rolls your favorite desserts into ice cream.

April 20, 2017 | News Ice Cream & Gelato

Batroun: Celebrating Flowers this Sunday from Noon

Events | Batroun North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East