NoGarlicNoOnions: Restaurant, Food, and Travel Stories/Reviews

February 11, 2017

Mechwar to Beit Chabeb: Village of Bells and Pottery

Beit Chabab (بيت شباب‎‎) pronounced "Beit Chabéb" is a mountain village 24 km north…

February 11, 2017 | Metn Mechwar Videos

Mechwar to The Village of Bater el Chouf

Mechwar Videos | Shouf Lebanon Middle East

February 11, 2017

Mechwar to The Village of Bater el Chouf

Famous for its church, its old 19th and early 20th century houses, and for its old water mill which was still functioning until…

February 11, 2017 | Shouf Mechwar Videos

Wine Glass Mask: A Glass with a Funtion

Food Gadgets

February 09, 2017

Wine Glass Mask: A Glass with a Funtion

Wine Glass Mask™ designed by James Piatt is a new kind of wineglass... It is part functional and part novelty and will…

February 09, 2017 Food Gadgets

How to Cut Down on Coffee Consumption

Spotted Stories

February 09, 2017

How to Cut Down on Coffee Consumption

Is one cup of coffee not enough to satisfy your cravings? Do you need to consume at least four cups of java to feel awake? If so,…

February 09, 2017 Spotted Stories

Coca Cola Plus: The Healthiest Version Out There

News

February 09, 2017

Coca Cola Plus: The Healthiest Version Out There

Introducing what is supposed to be the healthiest Coca-Cola. Called ‘Coca-Cola Plus’ is the “healthiest”…

February 09, 2017 News

Qartaba: Capital of the Mountains

Mechwar Videos | Jbeil Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

February 09, 2017

Qartaba: Capital of the Mountains

Qartaba (Arabic: قرطبا‎‎, also spelled Kartaba) is a village in the

February 09, 2017 | Travel & Tourism | Jbeil Mechwar Videos

Hasbaya: A Village with a Loaded History

Mechwar Videos

February 08, 2017

Hasbaya: A Village with a Loaded History

Hasbaya is an attractive town full of history. A good deal of this history transpired at the huge citadel that is today…

February 08, 2017 | Travel & Tourism Mechwar Videos

Chekka, Anfeh, Koura, Amioun, Kousba... Beautiful Cities After the Tunnel

Mechwar Videos | North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

February 07, 2017

Chekka, Anfeh, Koura, Amioun, Kousba... Beautiful Cities After the Tunnel

A handful of discoveries... Koura District (Arabic: الكورة‎‎, from

February 07, 2017 | Travel & Tourism | North Lebanon Mechwar Videos

A Comparative Review: Croissants for Breakfast, 5 Pastry Shops… Only 1 Winner!

Breakfast & Coffee | Lebanon Middle East

February 07, 2017

A Comparative Review: Croissants for Breakfast, 5 Pastry Shops… Only 1 Winner!

The comparative series are a set of reviews I'll be publishing from time to time. I'll be ordering the same item from three to…

February 07, 2017 | Comparative Review | Lebanon Breakfast & Coffee

La Petite Table: A Soothing and Enjoyable Breakfast (Restaurant Closed)

Breakfast & Coffee | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

February 07, 2017

La Petite Table: A Soothing and Enjoyable Breakfast (Restaurant Closed)

A ray of sunshine... a morning oozing calm and serenity... vibes of happiness and joy... a beautiful setup, light colors, a…

February 07, 2017 | Recommended | Antelias Breakfast & Coffee

Zahle: The Bride of the Bekaa

Mechwar Videos | Zahle Bekaa Lebanon Middle East

Bekaa

February 06, 2017

Zahle: The Bride of the Bekaa

A red-roofed town set among the eastern foothills of Mount Sannine, Zahlé enjoys a prime location in the Beqaa…

February 06, 2017 | Zahle Mechwar Videos

Freddy’s: The Hotdog Truck

Sandwiches | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

February 06, 2017

Freddy’s: The Hotdog Truck

Before starting NoGarlicNoOnions I was in a nightlife project called BeirutNightLife which tried - for ten long years - to prove…

February 06, 2017 | Street Food | Beirut Sandwiches

Tsunami: Bad Delivery Service... Not Recommended!

Japanese & Sushi | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

February 06, 2017

Tsunami: Bad Delivery Service... Not Recommended!

When you call to place a delivery order, and wait for your food to arrive... you expect to enjoy your dinner... especially when…

February 06, 2017 | Reviews | Antelias Japanese & Sushi

Lebanon's Market Space: Gathering People Around Food!

Events

February 06, 2017

Lebanon's Market Space: Gathering People Around Food!

Souk el Akel is a street food market, held every Thursday night from 5 to 11pm in the heart of Beirut. It is a…

February 06, 2017 | Souk el Akel Events

Lola: Your Address for Good Meat!

French Food | Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

February 05, 2017

Lola: Your Address for Good Meat!

I have been here several times and I am back again to enjoy what Lola has to offer: great quality meat! I left my phone behind…

February 05, 2017 | Grill & BBQ | Mount Lebanon French Food

Mechwar to the Village of Hakel el Azimeh

Mechwar Videos | North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

February 05, 2017

Mechwar to the Village of Hakel el Azimeh

Hakel el Azimeh, a village in Dinniyeh (known also as Addinniyeh, Al Dinniyeh, Al Danniyeh,

February 05, 2017 | North Lebanon Mechwar Videos

Souk el Akel: Fun, Tasty, Diverse... Street Food!

Events

February 05, 2017

Souk el Akel: Fun, Tasty, Diverse... Street Food!

Souk El Akel is a Food Celebration showcasing Lebanon’s vibrant culinary world of foods including Lebanese, Middle Eastern…

February 05, 2017 | Souk el Akel Events

A Comparative Review: Manakish for Breakfast, 5 Bakeries, 1 Winner

Breakfast & Coffee | Lebanon Middle East

February 05, 2017

A Comparative Review: Manakish for Breakfast, 5 Bakeries, 1 Winner

The comparative series are a set of reviews I'll be publishing from time to time. I'll be ordering the same item from three to…

February 05, 2017 | Comparative Review | Lebanon Breakfast & Coffee

Happy Nutella Day!

News

February 05, 2017

Happy Nutella Day!

Have you ever loved something so much you thought it deserved a holiday? An American blogger named Sara Rosso did. That’s…

February 05, 2017 News

The Periodic Table of Beer

Spotted Stories

February 05, 2017

The Periodic Table of Beer

Humans have enjoyed the fine art of brewing for thousands of years and much to the pleasure of beer drinkers everywhere, the fine…

February 05, 2017 Spotted Stories

Ramada Hotel, Muscat Oman

Hotels | Oman GCC Middle East

GCC

February 04, 2017

Ramada Hotel, Muscat Oman

Ramada Muscat an international 4 star hotel, is strategically located in the heart of Muscat's diplomatic district within a…

February 04, 2017 | Reviews | Oman Hotels

Souk El Akel: Lebanon's Street Food Market

News

February 04, 2017

Souk El Akel: Lebanon's Street Food Market

Eat, Meet, Greet and Treat yourself to the very best culinary experiences Lebanon has to offer! At Souk el Akel you'll find…

February 04, 2017 | Popular News

Mouyah: Tasty Burgers and Fresh Fries

Burgers | USA Americas

Americas

February 03, 2017

Mouyah: Tasty Burgers and Fresh Fries

Mooyah is a diner that sells burgers and hot dogs in California. A franchise across the city, Mooyah provides positive vibes,…

February 03, 2017 | USA Burgers

First time on Egypt Air

Airlines

February 03, 2017

First time on Egypt Air

We have heard stories about Egypt Air... Captain Haradi's famous audio joke about their unsafe airlines, but nevertheless Egypt…

February 03, 2017 | Travel & Tourism Airlines

Breakfast at the Kempinski Cairo

Breakfast & Coffee | Egypt Middle East

February 03, 2017

Breakfast at the Kempinski Cairo

Visiting some friends staying at the Kempinski in Cairo, I decided to join them for breakfast. For thirty dollars breakfast is…

February 03, 2017 | Hotels | Egypt Breakfast & Coffee

The Gabriel Boutique Hotel, Cairo

Hotels | Egypt Middle East

February 03, 2017

The Gabriel Boutique Hotel, Cairo

Tonight we sleep at the Gabriel Cairo. At first I thought it was the same Gabriel we have in Beirut. But it wasn't. Although it…

February 03, 2017 | Reviews | Egypt Hotels

A Chocolate Bar That's too Good to Eat

Chocolate

February 03, 2017

A Chocolate Bar That's too Good to Eat

Designing is a passion and Adam Gill feels it... He jumped at the challenge when asked by his friends Bo and Thomas to design…

February 03, 2017 | News Chocolate

Pronouncing Some Food Names the Right Way

News

February 03, 2017

Pronouncing Some Food Names the Right Way

Some words are hard to pronounce and you may avoid mentioning them out loud to avoid embarrassment... Here how we pronounce some…

February 03, 2017 News

Cross Grain Brewhouse: Oklahoma Airport

Airports | USA Americas

Americas

February 03, 2017

Cross Grain Brewhouse: Oklahoma Airport

How awesome it is to enjoy a nice fully fledged restaurant at a reasonable price, before taking off. Cross Grain Brewhouse is a…

February 03, 2017 | American | USA Airports

Mazarine Coffee: The Tartines of San Francisco

Breakfast & Coffee | San Francisco California USA Americas

California

February 02, 2017

Mazarine Coffee: The Tartines of San Francisco

Walking down the streets of San Francisco, a coffee shop grabbed my attention. Mazarine Coffee looks fresh with a…

February 02, 2017 | Recommended | San Francisco Breakfast & Coffee

Ocean View Hotel, Santa Monica

Hotels | California USA Americas

February 02, 2017

Ocean View Hotel, Santa Monica

Ocean View Hotel is beautiful hotel located on Santa Monica's beach and known for its great location and superb view. Blue…

February 02, 2017 | Travel & Tourism | California Hotels

Sushi Kitkat Anyone?

Spotted Stories

February 02, 2017

Sushi Kitkat Anyone?

Kit Kat, the chocolate-coated wafer bar with a distinct crunch, will be available in the form of sushi. Three varieties are being…

February 02, 2017 Spotted Stories

JW Marriott Downtown Los Angeles

Hotels | California USA Americas

February 02, 2017

JW Marriott Downtown Los Angeles

Located on the 16th floor is my room at JW Marriott in Downtown Los Angeles . A large room with a sofa, a working desk, a king…

February 02, 2017 | Travel & Tourism | California Hotels

Hudson Common: A Bar by Philippe Starck

American | New York USA Americas

February 01, 2017

Hudson Common: A Bar by Philippe Starck

A small entrance to a hotel, which you can't even see, is hidden behind a concrete wall. A rectangular space with two escalators…

February 01, 2017 | Restaurants | New York American

Couqley: Always a Good Idea

French Food | Dbayeh Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

February 01, 2017

Couqley: Always a Good Idea

When you feel like having a decent piece of meat on a Wednesday night; just pick up the phone and reserve at Couqley. It's been a…

February 01, 2017 | Restaurants | Dbayeh French Food

Blue Daisy: Breakfast & Brunch in Santa Monica

Breakfast & Coffee | California USA Americas

February 01, 2017

Blue Daisy: Breakfast & Brunch in Santa Monica

Blue Daisy, located on the street that takes you to Santa Monica's famous pier, offers a selection of innovative food items…

February 01, 2017 | Restaurants | California Breakfast & Coffee

Breakfast at the Holiday Inn City Stars, Cairo

Breakfast & Coffee | Egypt Middle East

February 01, 2017

Breakfast at the Holiday Inn City Stars, Cairo

The next morning we woke up and went straight down to breakfast. The manager was playing with his phone and were told to choose a…

February 01, 2017 | Hotels | Egypt Breakfast & Coffee

Soft Swerve: The Ice Cream Craze!

Ice Cream & Gelato | New York USA Americas