NoGarlicNoOnions: Restaurant, Food, and Travel Stories/Reviews

July 06, 2019

Lebanon's Sole Bell Founders can be Found in Beit Chabab: How its Made

Beit Chabab’s bell founding could date back as far as the twelfth century when the Crusaders marched through. Naffah…

July 06, 2019 | Metn News

Armani Ristorante Milano: Experience a Trendy and Fine Dining Dinner

Italian Food | Milan Italy Europe

July 06, 2019

Armani Ristorante Milano: Experience a Trendy and Fine Dining Dinner

I’m a fan! This is all that I can say. Not a fan of the clothing brand but a fan of their restaurants visiting every time I…

July 06, 2019 | Restaurants | Milan Italian Food

Wagamama at The Airport! Breakfast the Japanese Way

Airports | Milan Italy Europe

July 04, 2019

Wagamama at The Airport! Breakfast the Japanese Way

I’m a fan of the brand! Arriving at the airport in Milan, I was happily surprised to discover that Wagamama is not in…

July 04, 2019 | Breakfast & Coffee | Milan Airports

Breakfast in Beirut: My Morning at The Kempinski I Love it!

Breakfast & Coffee | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

July 04, 2019

Breakfast in Beirut: My Morning at The Kempinski I Love it!

Breakfast... if you follow me and read my reviews you would know by now that I love breakfasts! I’ve been traveling for…

July 04, 2019 | International Cuisine | Beirut Breakfast & Coffee

A Unique Coffee Experience: Starbucks Reserve Roastery Milano: It's Breathtaking

Breakfast & Coffee | Milan Italy Europe

July 03, 2019

A Unique Coffee Experience: Starbucks Reserve Roastery Milano: It's Breathtaking

Starbucks celebrates the opening of its first store in Italy and the most beautiful Starbucks in the world: the Starbucks Reserve…

July 03, 2019 | Coffee, Wine & Drinks | Milan Breakfast & Coffee

The Armani Hotel Milano: Technology and Style with a Touch of Finesse

Hotels | Milan Italy Europe

July 02, 2019

The Armani Hotel Milano: Technology and Style with a Touch of Finesse

I’m a fan of the brand, -not the clothing brand but- their restaurants and now added hotels to the list. Upscale, modern,…

July 02, 2019 | Recommended | Milan Hotels

Casino Mhanna: Preserving Lebanese Culinary Traditions in Zahle, Berdawni

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Zahle Bekaa Lebanon Middle East

Bekaa

July 01, 2019

Casino Mhanna: Preserving Lebanese Culinary Traditions in Zahle, Berdawni

When you want to indulge in premium Lebanese food, there are a few good restaurants that come to mind. Mhanna is one of them.

July 01, 2019 | Recommended | Zahle Lebanese/Middle Eastern

25 Vegan Protein Sources to Add to Your Diet

News

June 28, 2019

25 Vegan Protein Sources to Add to Your Diet

Protein is a vital part of any lifestyle and is present in a variety of natural sources including beans, vegetables, grains,…

June 28, 2019 News

Ksarak from Château Ksara wins gold in the US

Coffee, Wine & Drinks

June 28, 2019

Ksarak from Château Ksara wins gold in the US

Château Ksara, Lebanon’s leading winery, once again demonstrated its pedigree, and high standards of craftsmanship,…

June 28, 2019 | News Coffee, Wine & Drinks

The Iconic Harry’s Bar Firenze Since 1953

International Cuisine | Florence Italy Europe

June 16, 2019

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.…

June 16, 2019 | Restaurants | Florence International Cuisine

FICO Eataly World: THE WORLD’S LARGEST FOOD PARK

Popular | Italy Europe

June 15, 2019

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…

June 15, 2019 | Recommended | Italy Popular

Biasetto: Award Winning Mouthwatering Cakes in Padova, Italy

Desserts & Sweets | Italy Europe

June 14, 2019

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…

June 14, 2019 | Recommended | Italy Desserts & Sweets

Hotel Regency Firenze: Small Luxury Hotels of the World in Florence

Hotels | Florence Italy Europe

June 13, 2019

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…

June 13, 2019 | Recommended | Florence Hotels

Fuor D’Acqua Florence: I Came Back After Ten Years! A Memorable Experience

Italian Food | Florence Italy Europe

June 12, 2019

Fuor D’Acqua Florence: 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…

June 12, 2019 | Recommended | Florence Italian Food

Frosty Palace is Back! With No Burgers Involved... VEGAN? (Restaurant Closed)

News

June 12, 2019

Frosty Palace is Back! With No Burgers Involved... VEGAN? (Restaurant Closed)

Frosty Palace, once serving Lebanon's greatest burgers closed in February of 2018. It was big, it was the best, it was the…

June 12, 2019 | Popular News

Paper Moon Milano: Back After Two Years and Still Loving it; A Coup de Coeur

Italian Food | Milan Italy Europe

June 11, 2019

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…

June 11, 2019 | Recommended | Milan Italian Food

Marvelous Venice! A Video Review and 200 Photos

Mechwar Videos | Venice Italy Europe

June 11, 2019

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…

June 11, 2019 | Popular | Venice Mechwar Videos

Tre Marchetti: Upscale Italian Trattoria Serving Local Veronese Specialities

Italian Food | Italy Europe

June 10, 2019

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…

June 10, 2019 | Restaurants | Italy Italian Food

Trattoria Do Forni: Pasta for the Soul, Non-Touristic in Venice

Italian Food | Venice Italy Europe

June 10, 2019

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…

June 10, 2019 | Recommended | Venice Italian Food

Ristorante Giallo Modena at Enzo Ferrari Museum

Italian Food | Italy Europe

June 10, 2019

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…

June 10, 2019 | Restaurants | Italy Italian Food

A Deserved One Star Michelin at Ristorante Oseleta, Villa Cordevigo

Italian Food | Italy Europe

June 09, 2019

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…

June 09, 2019 | Guide Michelin | Italy Italian Food

Staying at Villa Cordevigo Relais & Chateaux in Cavaion, Italy

French Food | Italy Europe

June 09, 2019

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…

June 09, 2019 | Hotels | Italy French Food

Kesrwani Seafood: I Have a New Favorite Restaurant in Antelias

Fish & Seafood | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

June 09, 2019

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…

June 09, 2019 | Recommended | Antelias Fish & Seafood

Ristorante Caruso: Lunch on the Lake in Sirmione! Delicious Pasta!

Italian Food | Italy Europe

June 08, 2019

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…

June 08, 2019 | Restaurants | Italy Italian Food

DIVVY ABC Achrafieh: Good Food, Great Vibes... A Pleasant Experience

International Cuisine | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

June 08, 2019

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…

June 08, 2019 | Recommended | Achrafieh International Cuisine

Best Western Hotel, Le Mondial Hôtel, Cannes

Hotels | France Europe

June 07, 2019

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…

June 07, 2019 | Reviews | France Hotels

Enoteca Pinchiorri: Best of the Best! A Lifetime Dining Experience at a Three Starred Michelin

Coffee, Wine & Drinks | Florence Italy Europe

June 07, 2019

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…

June 07, 2019 | French Food | Florence Coffee, Wine & Drinks

Swiss Butter: The Trendy Restaurant and its Signature Sauce

French Food | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

June 07, 2019

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.…

June 07, 2019 | Recommended | Metn French Food

Big Fernand: one of My Favorite Burgers in France

Burgers | France Europe

June 06, 2019

Big Fernand: one of My Favorite Burgers in France

Ask for the Big Fernand burger, upgrade it with a double patty, cooked medium, and enjoy. Two thick pure beef patties, pink in…

June 06, 2019 | Recommended | France Burgers

Blackcoffee: Good Food, Good Coffee and a Pleasant Ambiance in Antelias

Breakfast & Coffee | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

June 06, 2019

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…

June 06, 2019 | Restaurants | Antelias Breakfast & Coffee

Appetito Trattoria Gemmayze: Italian Spaghetti and Pizza I Enjoyed

Italian Food | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

June 06, 2019

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…

June 06, 2019 | Pizza | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Italian Food

CHATEAU KSARA WINS GOLD IN CANNES AGAIN!

Coffee, Wine & Drinks

June 03, 2019

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…

June 03, 2019 | News Coffee, Wine & Drinks

One Hand Cannot Clap... Together We Can! Thank You for the Endless Support

A7la Balad Bel 3alam

June 03, 2019

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…

June 03, 2019 | News A7la Balad Bel 3alam

Spinneys Signature Opens at Beirut Souks

News | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

June 01, 2019

Spinneys Signature Opens at Beirut Souks

Spinneys Signature offers a top, special and gourmet experience at its SIGNATURE store in Beirut Souks. Check out the first…

June 01, 2019 | Beirut Central District News

The first edition of World Bloggers Awards has been a tremendous success

News

May 27, 2019

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…

May 27, 2019 | Popular News

Furn w Fekhar: Breakfast in Achrafieh (Restaurant Closed)

Breakfast & Coffee | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

May 20, 2019

Furn w Fekhar: Breakfast in Achrafieh (Restaurant Closed)

Located in the heart of Achrafieh facing Pate a Choux on Sodeco street, “Furn w Fekhar” is the latest bakery to…

May 20, 2019 | Restaurant Closed | Achrafieh Breakfast & Coffee

Sunday Lunch at Batchig Antelias

Armenian Food | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

May 20, 2019

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…

May 20, 2019 | Restaurants | Antelias Armenian Food

The Draft House; Draft Beer and Good Food at the Airport in Dubai

American | Dubai UAE GCC Middle East

UAE

May 20, 2019

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…

May 20, 2019 | Recommended | Dubai American

The.CO’s: Excellent Food from Around the World Now in Antelias (Restaurant Closed)

Burgers | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

May 20, 2019

The.CO’s: Excellent Food from Around the World Now in Antelias (Restaurant Closed)

CO’s is for “Brgr.Co”, “Pzza.Co” and “Deli.Co” combined. Enjoy the best of all worlds…

May 20, 2019 | Italian Food | Antelias Burgers

Breakfast at Le Royal Beirut: Third Time... Nothing Changed! Mankouche with a View

Breakfast & Coffee | Dbayeh Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East