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September 03, 2018

Breakfast at Le Vendome Beirut: Where Style, Luxury and Taste Unite (Restaurant Closed)

Calm and serenity, professionalism and style, class and luxury... it’s breakfast at Le Vendome Beirut. Arriving at…

September 03, 2018 | Coffee, Wine & Drinks | Beirut Breakfast & Coffee

L’ARTISAN DU BURGER ARRIVES IN THE MIDDLE EAST

News

September 03, 2018

L’ARTISAN DU BURGER ARRIVES IN THE MIDDLE EAST

Authentic, artisanal and unique Michelin Guide-listed concept makes its international debut with a flagship venue in the…

September 03, 2018 News

Babel Bay: Unconventional Lebanese Seafood with a Classy Twist

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

September 03, 2018

Babel Bay: Unconventional Lebanese Seafood with a Classy Twist

When I dug into my blog for a review about Babel Bay, I was shocked to discover that last time I visited was in 2015. Three…

September 03, 2018 | Recommended | Beirut Central District Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Coca-Cola Acquires U.K. Coffee Chain, Starbucks Rival Costa

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September 03, 2018

Coca-Cola Acquires U.K. Coffee Chain, Starbucks Rival Costa

Coca-Cola is acquiring a London-based coffee chain in a deal that gives the company a major retail presence in foreign markets…

September 03, 2018 News

90 Years of Mickey Mouse

News | New York USA Americas

August 25, 2018

90 Years of Mickey Mouse

Disney just announced that ‘Mickey: The True Original Exhibition,’ an interactive art exhibit, will open in New York…

August 25, 2018 | Popular | New York News

Beirut Baristas try to Revive City’s Once Vibrant Cafe Culture

Coffee, Wine & Drinks

August 25, 2018

Beirut Baristas try to Revive City’s Once Vibrant Cafe Culture

In the years before Beirut was struck by civil war, the city was known for its vibrant cafe culture that attracted intellectuals…

August 25, 2018 | News Coffee, Wine & Drinks

8 Beer Cocktails to Spice up Your Evening

Coffee, Wine & Drinks

August 25, 2018

8 Beer Cocktails to Spice up Your Evening

It’s a common predicament: you have guests coming over and want to prepare drinks, but nearly every cocktail recipe you…

August 25, 2018 | News Coffee, Wine & Drinks

OBI Sushi Delivery

Japanese & Sushi | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

August 24, 2018

OBI Sushi Delivery

Nicely filled in colorful boxes, OBI delivers to the Metn area. After several not-too-pleasant experiences more than four years…

August 24, 2018 | Reviews | Metn Japanese & Sushi

Gerge El Dayaa: Simple, Tasty and Affordable Seafood

Fish & Seafood | North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

August 24, 2018

Gerge El Dayaa: Simple, Tasty and Affordable Seafood

I love it here, more and more every time. Simple and unpretentious, the seafood place owned by Gerge and his family serves…

August 24, 2018 | Recommended | North Lebanon Fish & Seafood

Ahi Poke: Hawaiian Cuisine with a Twist

Recommended | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

August 24, 2018

Ahi Poke: Hawaiian Cuisine with a Twist

Simple food, comfort food if I may call it, AHI Poke is the perfect choice for a quick lunch at work. Delivered with…

August 24, 2018 | Restaurants | Beirut Recommended

Club Quarters Hotel New York: Stay Around Times Square

Hotels | New York USA Americas

August 24, 2018

Club Quarters Hotel New York: Stay Around Times Square

I’m not sure why one would choose a hotel that has the smallest room in New York, the tiniest bathroom, rooms without views…

August 24, 2018 | Reviews | New York Hotels

Lancaster Eden Bay Hotel Beirut: Photos of the Property

Hotels | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

August 24, 2018

Lancaster Eden Bay Hotel Beirut: Photos of the Property

On the shores of vibrant Beirut stands Lancaster Eden Bay, a five-star destination with all of its 144 guest rooms gazing over…

August 24, 2018 | Reviews | Beirut Hotels

Lancaster Eden Bay: Breakfast with a View on the Sand Beach

Breakfast & Coffee | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

August 23, 2018

Lancaster Eden Bay: Breakfast with a View on the Sand Beach

Light music playing in the background, soothing rays of sun coming from the horizon, a relaxing view of the beautiful…

August 23, 2018 | Hotels | Beirut Breakfast & Coffee

The Burger Shop: New, Simple, Tasty and Innovative

Burgers | Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

August 23, 2018

The Burger Shop: New, Simple, Tasty and Innovative

When you see a big car suspended in the air on the Ajaltoun highway, know that you have reached “The Burger Shop.” An…

August 23, 2018 | Recommended | Keserwan Burgers

Sawani Falfoul: Great Food and Great Vibes for Breakfast and Beyond

Breakfast & Coffee | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

August 23, 2018

Sawani Falfoul: Great Food and Great Vibes for Breakfast and Beyond

I ate, enjoyed my time, felt transported... I wished time would stop. I had an amazing plate of foul, an awesome plate of hummus,…

August 23, 2018 | Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Beirut Breakfast & Coffee

Souk el Akel Goes South: Celebrating Summer in Sour, Tyre

Souk el Akel | South Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

August 20, 2018

Souk el Akel Goes South: Celebrating Summer in Sour, Tyre

Lebanon’s southernmost city, Tyre is one of those hidden gems that makes Lebanon a spectacular place to travel to. Though…

August 20, 2018 | South Lebanon Souk el Akel

Bob Evans: Unacceptable Food!

Breakfast & Coffee | New York USA Americas

August 19, 2018

Bob Evans: Unacceptable Food!

Family run restaurant, Bob Evans has more than 500 restaurants across the states, and it all started at a farm. Built to supply…

August 19, 2018 | Restaurants | New York Breakfast & Coffee

Dinner at Geneva on the Lake; Upstate New York

French Food | New York USA Americas

August 19, 2018

Dinner at Geneva on the Lake; Upstate New York

One of the upscale destinations recommended by I❤️NY travel guide, Geneva on the lake is a historical hotel built in nineteen ten…

August 19, 2018 | Restaurants | New York French Food

Settler’s: A Family Diner Since 1985

Breakfast & Coffee | New York USA Americas

August 19, 2018

Settler’s: A Family Diner Since 1985

Located in downtown Batavia, NY, Settler's is conveniently situated midway between Rochester and Buffalo in the center of Western…

August 19, 2018 | Recommended | New York Breakfast & Coffee

Geneva on the Lake: Not the Value for Money I Expected

Hotels | New York USA Americas

August 19, 2018

Geneva on the Lake: Not the Value for Money I Expected

Recommended by Google maps and the “I love NY” travel website, Geneva on the lake is an iconic mansion with a view on…

August 19, 2018 | Travel & Tourism | New York Hotels

Breakfast at Curly’s: A Family Restaurant in Watkins Glen

Breakfast & Coffee | New York USA Americas

August 19, 2018

Breakfast at Curly’s: A Family Restaurant in Watkins Glen

This family-owned restaurant in Watkins Glen opens at 7 am and welcomes local families for a traditional American diner. Steak…

August 19, 2018 | Restaurants | New York Breakfast & Coffee

Skylark: A Diner in Vestal New York Since 1956

American | New York USA Americas

August 19, 2018

Skylark: A Diner in Vestal New York Since 1956

Looking like any other American diner, I reached Skylark at 10 am. My first breakfast not being up to standard, I was craving…

August 19, 2018 | Breakfast & Coffee | New York American

A New Record: Rmeileh's 10 Meters Zaatar Manouche

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August 19, 2018

A New Record: Rmeileh's 10 Meters Zaatar Manouche

تميزت بلدة الرميلة في إقليم الخروب الساحلي، خلال المهرجان السياحي الذي نظمته جمعية مار انطونيوس الكبير برعاية وزارة السياحة،…

August 19, 2018 | Spotted Stories News

Al Jammal Featured on Conde Nast Traveler

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August 17, 2018

Al Jammal Featured on Conde Nast Traveler

#Repost @cntraveler・・・If you arrive to Lebanon's Al Jammal restaurant by boat, Mr. Jammal himself will send his dinghy for…

August 17, 2018 | Spotted Stories News

Bluestone Lane: Positive Vibes in the Morning

Breakfast & Coffee | New York USA Americas

August 15, 2018

Bluestone Lane: Positive Vibes in the Morning

In the heart of New York with many locations open already, Bluestone is your splash of positivity on an early morning. No…

August 15, 2018 | Restaurants | New York Breakfast & Coffee

Eleven Madison Park New York: Three Michelin Stars. The World’s Best Restaurant! A Memorable Experience

French Food | New York USA Americas

August 15, 2018

Eleven Madison Park New York: Three Michelin Stars. The World’s Best Restaurant! A Memorable Experience

Eleven Madison Park is not a dining experience; it’s a state of mind, a journey that activates all your senses from the…

August 15, 2018 | Guide Michelin | New York French Food

Le Merou: Excellent Food, Great Value for Money! (Restaurant Closed)

Fish & Seafood | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

August 15, 2018

Le Merou: Excellent Food, Great Value for Money! (Restaurant Closed)

One of the tastiest seafood and fish experiences I've had in Lebanon is located in the heart of Achrafieh! Great value for money,…

August 15, 2018 | Recommended | Achrafieh Fish & Seafood

Baalbake Express: Sfi7a Now Serving in Jal el Dib

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

August 15, 2018

Baalbake Express: Sfi7a Now Serving in Jal el Dib

Bringing the flavors of traditional Sfi7a from Baalbeck to Sarba, Baalbake has taken the challenge further with the opening of…

August 15, 2018 | Manakish | Metn Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Khan Jbeil: Oh the Food... Is So good!

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Jbeil Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

August 15, 2018

Khan Jbeil: Oh the Food... Is So good!

Oh, the food... awesome food! Hummus cooked to perfection, so tender and so creamy, mixed with lemon, olive oil and balanced with…

August 15, 2018 | Recommended | Jbeil Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Souk el Akel: Beit Chabeb, Village of Pottery and Bells

Events | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

August 15, 2018

Souk el Akel: Beit Chabeb, Village of Pottery and Bells

Souk el Akel in collaboration with the Scouts of Beit Chabeb will be celebrating summer in the village of poetry and…

August 15, 2018 | Souk el Akel | Metn Events

Forbes Middle East Celebrates Top Lebanese Business Leaders

News | Lebanon Middle East

Middle East

August 14, 2018

Forbes Middle East Celebrates Top Lebanese Business Leaders

Forbes Middle East holds a first-of-its-kind event to applaud the country’s top minds and most successful business…

August 14, 2018 | Spotted Stories | Lebanon News

6 Cedar Forests To Visit in Lebanon

Travel & Tourism | Lebanon Middle East

Middle East

August 12, 2018

6 Cedar Forests To Visit in Lebanon

Lebanon Untravelled: Of the immense forests of history, only isolated patches of cedars are found in Lebanon today. Growing at…

August 12, 2018 | Lebanon Travel & Tourism

Aurora Inn: Classy, Luxurious and Relaxing in Upstate New York

Hotels | New York USA Americas

August 12, 2018

Aurora Inn: Classy, Luxurious and Relaxing in Upstate New York

Classy and upscale, Aurora Inn welcomes a posh clientele coming from all around New York City and beyond. It’s about the…

August 12, 2018 | Reviews | New York Hotels

Brunch at The Aurora Inn, Upstate New York

American | New York USA Americas

August 12, 2018

Brunch at The Aurora Inn, Upstate New York

Every Sunday, brunch is served until 2 pm at this iconic mansion located on the Cayuga Lake. Soothing music, beautiful weather,…

August 12, 2018 | French Food | New York American

Ithaca Marriott Hotel, Downtown on the Commons, Upstate New York

Hotels | New York USA Americas

August 12, 2018

Ithaca Marriott Hotel, Downtown on the Commons, Upstate New York

No matter the season, explore the beauty of the outdoors in Ithaca. Spend a sunny day touring one of the many waterfalls and…

August 12, 2018 | Reviews | New York Hotels

Dinner at Aurora Inn: Jazz Music and an Inspirational View

French Food | New York USA Americas

August 12, 2018

Dinner at Aurora Inn: Jazz Music and an Inspirational View

After enjoying a memorable brunch, I was ready to come back for dinner at Aurora. Enjoying soothing jazz music and a beautiful…

August 12, 2018 | Recommended | New York French Food

Breakfast at Aurora Inn: The Food is Exceptional, the Experience is Memorable

Breakfast & Coffee | New York USA Americas

August 12, 2018

Breakfast at Aurora Inn: The Food is Exceptional, the Experience is Memorable

I thought to write a review about the hotel and add to it the breakfast part until I had my first bite. Juicy spinach and fresh…

August 12, 2018 | Recommended | New York Breakfast & Coffee

Deerhead Lakeside on the Cayuga: American Diner in Upstate New York

American | New York USA Americas