NoGarlicNoOnions: Restaurant, Food, and Travel Stories/Reviews

December 04, 2016

Alcazar: A Beautiful French Restaurant Serves Excellent Food in Paris

Alcazar is a restaurant and bar on Mazarine street that stands out. With plants, a lush of greenery, big tables, spacious, high…

December 04, 2016 | Recommended | Paris French Food

La Mere Poulard: The World Famous Omelette!

Breakfast & Coffee | France Europe

December 04, 2016

La Mere Poulard: The World Famous Omelette!

Known for their expensive omelettes (up to €49 a plate) La Mere Poulard is an important stop to make when visiting Le Mont…

December 04, 2016 | French Food | France Breakfast & Coffee

Oman's Best Restaurant: Where Fine Dining and Luxury Meet!

International Cuisine | Oman GCC Middle East

GCC

December 04, 2016

Oman's Best Restaurant: Where Fine Dining and Luxury Meet!

You can't visit Muscat and not dine at "Al Angham"... "Al Angham" is the first of its kind in Oman. Inspired by Omani…

December 04, 2016 | Recommended | Oman International Cuisine

Kaldi: A Coffee Experience on Jeanne D'Arc Street

Breakfast & Coffee | Hamra & Verdun Beirut Lebanon Middle East

December 04, 2016

Kaldi: A Coffee Experience on Jeanne D'Arc Street

Probably the first coffee bar in Lebanon is now open on Jeanne D'Arc street. It's called KALDI; a speciality coffee shop down a…

December 04, 2016 | Coffee, Wine & Drinks | Hamra & Verdun Breakfast & Coffee

Souk el Akel in Tripoli: Celebrating End-Of-Year Festivities

Events | Tripoli North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

North Lebanon

December 04, 2016

Souk el Akel in Tripoli: Celebrating End-Of-Year Festivities

Christmas 2016 in Lebanon is on fire... in literally every corner of the country. Join the end of the year festivities in Tripoli…

December 04, 2016 | Souk el Akel | Tripoli Events

The Champs Élysées Christmas Market 2016: Street Food and Shopping!

News | Paris France Europe

December 02, 2016

The Champs Élysées Christmas Market 2016: Street Food and Shopping!

For the past four years, I have had the chance to enjoy the annual Christmas Market in Paris. The French capital glows in…

December 02, 2016 | Paris News

Qatayef: A Holiday Delicacy!

Tasty Discoveries

December 02, 2016

Qatayef: A Holiday Delicacy!

Qatayef or Katayef is an Arab dessert commonly served during the month of Ramadan, a sort of sweet dum

December 02, 2016 Tasty Discoveries

Le Drakkar: A Brasserie in Deauville with Average Food

French Food | France Europe

December 02, 2016

Le Drakkar: A Brasserie in Deauville with Average Food

Touring around the Normandie region, my friend Olivier from Beirut - who follows my account on Instagram - suggested I visit Le…

December 02, 2016 | Restaurants | France French Food

STAY Paris: A Brasserie by Yannick Alleno

French Food | France Europe

December 02, 2016

STAY Paris: A Brasserie by Yannick Alleno

Occupying the left side of the "Sofitel Faubourg" lobby, Yannick Alleno's STAY approaches French cuisine with simplicity. STAY is…

December 02, 2016 | Restaurants | France French Food

The Christmas Market: Start Celebrating the Festive Season!

Events | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

December 02, 2016

The Christmas Market: Start Celebrating the Festive Season!

Yes we're back and with a Christmas-filled blast... Souk el Akel's Christmas Market is coming your way early December... We …

December 02, 2016 | Souk el Akel | Antelias Events

Le Spinnaker: A Gastronomic Experience in Deauville

French Food | France Europe

December 02, 2016

Le Spinnaker: A Gastronomic Experience in Deauville

Rated as being the best restaurant in Deauville on Trip Advisor, Le Spinnaker was an obvious choice for the night. After…

December 02, 2016 | Restaurants | France French Food

SAVY: Overrated and Expensive. Not really worth it.

French Food | France Europe

December 01, 2016

SAVY: Overrated and Expensive. Not really worth it.

Facing the RTL studios building is SAVY, a typical French brasserie. When we arrived, a dozen people were smoking outside on the…

December 01, 2016 | Restaurants | France French Food

114 Faubourg: An Orgasmic Experience!

French Food | Paris France Europe

December 01, 2016

114 Faubourg: An Orgasmic Experience!

Nestled in one of Paris' most prestigious hotels "Le Bristol" is a restaurant presided over by Chef Jean-Charles Cauquil, under…

December 01, 2016 | Guide Michelin | Paris French Food

Serena, Lebanese Street Eatery in Cairo: I Left Without Being Served

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Egypt Middle East

Middle East

December 01, 2016

Serena, Lebanese Street Eatery in Cairo: I Left Without Being Served

Open at Platform, the restaurant complex of the Nile, Serena is a "Lebanese Street Eatery" serving a large selection of Lebanese…

December 01, 2016 | Restaurants | Egypt Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Crêperie La Blanche Hermine, Langeais

French Food | Loiret France Europe

December 01, 2016

Crêperie La Blanche Hermine, Langeais

Thirty meters from the castle's entrance, La Blanche Hermine is a crêperie, a restaurant and a grill all at the same time.…

December 01, 2016 | Restaurants | Loiret French Food

Quick Fish: Jbeil's Fish Sandwich Place (Restaurant Closed)

Fish & Seafood | Jbeil Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

December 01, 2016

Quick Fish: Jbeil's Fish Sandwich Place (Restaurant Closed)

I am back in Byblos, the world's oldest and surely most authentic of cities. Known for its fresh fish, there's a shop I like…

December 01, 2016 | Restaurant Closed | Jbeil Fish & Seafood

Ritter Sport Goes Mythical

Chocolate

November 29, 2016

Ritter Sport Goes Mythical

Ritter Sport launched their limited-edition unicorn chocolate bar. Only 50 of these sparkly treats were made... but by all…

November 29, 2016 | Spotted Stories Chocolate

Godiva Unveils New Collection in Celebration of the Festive Season

Chocolate

November 29, 2016

Godiva Unveils New Collection in Celebration of the Festive Season

Luxury Belgian Chocolatier, GODIVA, has launched its latest bespoke assortment of premium chocolates across all boutiques and…

November 29, 2016 | News Chocolate

Lunch at Cocteau: A Beautiful Restaurant Serving Good Food!

French Food | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

November 29, 2016

Lunch at Cocteau: A Beautiful Restaurant Serving Good Food!

One of Beirut's most popular restaurants is still going strong. My last experience there, almost 4 years ago, was shockingly bad,…

November 29, 2016 | Recommended | Beirut Central District French Food

Le Mido: Enjoy Traditional Japanese Food in Paris

Asian & Chinese | Paris France Europe

November 29, 2016

Le Mido: Enjoy Traditional Japanese Food in Paris

We came across Le Mido by mistake. Specializing in Japanese and Chinese cuisine, Le Mido is a very casual restaurant which serves…

November 29, 2016 | Japanese & Sushi | Paris Asian & Chinese

A Dinner Prepared by Jean-Christophe Lebascle at Hotel Albergo

French Food | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

November 29, 2016

A Dinner Prepared by Jean-Christophe Lebascle at Hotel Albergo

On the 1st of November Jean-Christophe Lebascle, from La Manufacture, Issy-les-Moulineaux, arrived in Beirut alongside five other…

November 29, 2016 | Relais & Chateaux | Achrafieh French Food

Creams & Dreams: The Nitrogen Ice Cream

Ice Cream & Gelato | California USA Americas

November 28, 2016

Creams & Dreams: The Nitrogen Ice Cream

Creams&Dreams is a creamery known for their nitrogen ice cream and trust me they do it amazingly well. They pour the…

November 28, 2016 | Tasty Discoveries | California Ice Cream & Gelato

Breakfast with a View at Hotel Le Vendôme Beirut (Restaurant Closed)

Breakfast & Coffee | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

November 28, 2016

Breakfast with a View at Hotel Le Vendôme Beirut (Restaurant Closed)

Sit on a relaxing chair, enjoy a finely set table, a beautiful view of the Mediterranean Sea and some soothing music... Breakfast…

November 28, 2016 | Hotels | Beirut Breakfast & Coffee

Barbizon: A New Experience Opens in Achrafieh (Restaurant Closed)

French Food | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

November 27, 2016

Barbizon: A New Experience Opens in Achrafieh (Restaurant Closed)

Beirut has a new fine dining address: Barbizon. The name is inspired by a group of French painters of the mid-19th century whose…

November 27, 2016 | Restaurant Closed | Achrafieh French Food

Quality Street New Flavor: Honeycomb Crunch

Chocolate

November 27, 2016

Quality Street New Flavor: Honeycomb Crunch

Quality Street has added a new flavour to it’s range – Honeycomb Crunch – a mix of praline and…

November 27, 2016 | News Chocolate

How To Grow Food In One Container All Year Round

News

November 27, 2016

How To Grow Food In One Container All Year Round

Growing your own fruit and veg is a pursuit that is packed with advantages. Before you even eat the things, the action of…

November 27, 2016 News

Al Mandaloun Beach Club: Good Food but in a Smoky and Smelly Environment!

Fish & Seafood | Dbayeh Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

November 27, 2016

Al Mandaloun Beach Club: Good Food but in a Smoky and Smelly Environment!

I am back at Al Mandaloun Beach Club, less than a month since I was here before, to enjoy some of their tasty dishes again. But I…

November 27, 2016 | Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Dbayeh Fish & Seafood

Lemonade: Your Stop at LAX Terminal 5

Airports | California USA Americas

November 26, 2016

Lemonade: Your Stop at LAX Terminal 5

Lemonade is a catchy restaurant at LAX airport in Los Angeles. Hidden behind its sign in Terminal 5, Lemonade serves salads,…

November 26, 2016 | Restaurants | California Airports

Breakfast at the Raphaël Hotel, Paris

Breakfast & Coffee | Paris France Europe

November 26, 2016

Breakfast at the Raphaël Hotel, Paris

Wake up at Le Raphaël for breakfast served every morning between 7am and 10:30am on the ground floor. Rays of…

November 26, 2016 | Hotels | Paris Breakfast & Coffee

Le Raphaël: A Luxurious Hotel in Paris

Hotels | Paris France Europe

November 25, 2016

Le Raphaël: A Luxurious Hotel in Paris

In the heart of Paris is a fine hotel, a five star hotel oozing with class and style. One of the capital's best has been the…

November 25, 2016 | Recommended | Paris Hotels

Umami Burger: Not as Good as I Thought

Burgers | California USA Americas

November 25, 2016

Umami Burger: Not as Good as I Thought

I came across the name Umami Burger in New York so thought why not give it a try at one of their branches in Los Angeles.…

November 25, 2016 | Restaurants | California Burgers

The Flatiron Hotel New York: Stay in the Heart of the Action

Hotels | New York USA Americas

November 25, 2016

The Flatiron Hotel New York: Stay in the Heart of the Action

Located in the heart of Manhattan, the Flatiron Hotel is a sophisticated, exciting way to experience New York. With modern,…

November 25, 2016 | Reviews | New York Hotels

La Fleur de Sel: A Recommended Fine Dining Experience in Honfleur, France

French Food | France Europe

November 24, 2016

La Fleur de Sel: A Recommended Fine Dining Experience in Honfleur, France

Through an extensive search on the internet, I came across La Fleur de Sel in Honfleur. Recommended by Le Guide Michelin as well…

November 24, 2016 | Recommended | France French Food

Food Engineers: Tasty Food and Less Guilt…

Tasty Discoveries | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

November 23, 2016

Food Engineers: Tasty Food and Less Guilt…

A green pizza box and a bag of goodies... I was ready for an interesting tasting session this morning. D

November 23, 2016 | Antelias Tasty Discoveries

Souk el Akel: Celebrating Lebanon's Independence

Events | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

November 23, 2016

Souk el Akel: Celebrating Lebanon's Independence

How beautiful it is to finally enjoy your Independence Day after a long period of silence. How amazing it is to see our flag fly…

November 23, 2016 | Souk el Akel | Beirut Central District Events

Dunkin Donuts Celebrates Independence Day with Lebanese Apples

News

November 22, 2016

Dunkin Donuts Celebrates Independence Day with Lebanese Apples

With continuous efforts by private sectors towards helping Lebanese farmers, Dunkin Donuts will be distributing 10,000 apples…

November 22, 2016 News

La Vallée Village: I Love it Here

Travel & Tourism | Paris France Europe

November 21, 2016

La Vallée Village: I Love it Here

When I come here, I always feel mesmerized... Although I have been here several times, but every time feels like the first. The…

November 21, 2016 | Paris Travel & Tourism

Middle East Airlines vs. Air France: A Detailed Comparative Review... 1 Winner!

Airlines

November 21, 2016

Middle East Airlines vs. Air France: A Detailed Comparative Review... 1 Winner!

It started back in 2013 when my first ever review comparing Air France to Middle East was published, two carriers connecting…

November 21, 2016 | Comparative Review Airlines

Sun Dried Tomatoes: Panini and Bruschetta in Achrafieh (Restaurant Closed)

Italian Food | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East