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Bar Tartine: Majestic Food in a Charming Atmosphere

A couple of weeks ago, visiting La Cour Saint Michel, I discovered Bar Tartine by pure coincidence. A new place which was still closed at that time. I couldn’t but stand in awe in front of this unique concept that has quickly become a point for many in just a little time. Tartine Bakery gave »more…

Posted in Beirut, French, Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael, Lebanon, Pizza, Popular, Recommended By NGNO, Restaurants, Reviews | Tagged Bar Tartine, Beirut, Burger, Cour Saint Michel, Delicious, Gemmayze, Labneh, Mar Mikhael, pizza, Popular, Tartine Bakery, Tasty, Tuna, Zaatar w Zeit | Leave a response

Homemade with Love and Passion: Maguy’s Fresh Daily Catch

In Lebanon, there are a handful of gems found in different parts of the country. I recently stumbled upon one, just 45 minutes away from Beirut heading North. Get into the car, drive towards Batroun and you’ll discover a beautiful restaurant with a dreamy view of the Mediterranean sea. It’s colorful, humble, comfortable, homey and »more…

Posted in Lebanese/Middle Eastern, Lebanon, North Lebanon, Popular, Recommended By NGNO, Restaurants, Reviews, Seafood | Tagged batroun, Chez Magy, Eggplant, Farfoura, Fattouch, French fries, Homemade, Maguy, Maguy Al Mouhawas, North Lebanon, Octopus, Raheb, Raw Fish, Restaurant, Salad, Scallops, Seafood, Shrimp, Shrimps, squid, Turtle | 1 Response

Chenbao: Beirut’s Best Chinese Restaurant is a Must Try

Last September, on a hot summer evening, my wife and I decided to try Chenbao Chinese Restaurant in Downtown Beirut, a place which markets itself as a fine dining Chinese. Indeed it was. I remember that it only needed to fine tune a few small things… Eight months later, visiting Chenbao again, I forgot all »more…

Posted in Beirut, Chinese, Lebanon, Recommended By NGNO, Restaurants, Reviews | Tagged Appetizers, Asian, Beirut, Chef Eddie Chua, Chenbao, China, Chinese, Cuisine, Desserts, Dinner, Duck, Eddie Chua, Fine Dining, Food, Franchise, International, Lebanon, Meat, Noodles, poultry, Premium, Review, Rice, rice&noodles, Saifi, Seafood, soups, Vegetables | 1 Response

La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Dinner at The Grill Room

Four times a year, members of La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Association meet up at one of Beirut’s finest restaurants to discover and rate their food and service. This time, we chose The Grill Room located at the Four Season’s Hotel. Before the appreciation dinner starts and discover what the chosen establishment has to offer, members meet »more…

Posted in Beirut, Grill, Lebanon, Recommended By NGNO, Restaurants, Reviews | Tagged Australian Wagyu and Black Angus, Dinner, Four Seasons, French Charolais, Gala, Hotel, La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, lamb entrecôte, Restaurant, The Grill Room, USDA beef | Leave a response

The Address Hotel, Downtown, Dubai

The Address, yes it’s definitely “the address to be” while in Dubai. The Address is a very luxurious hotel handled by a very professional staff who obviously work hard to help you escape the stress of the outside world and make you feel pampered. My wife and I celebrated our third year anniversary there. It »more…

Posted in Dubai, Hotels, Recommended By NGNO, Reviews, UAE | Tagged Address, Downtown Dubai, Dubai, Dubai mall, Fountain, Hotel, Hotels, Mall, My favorites, Stars, The Address, UAE, View | 3 Responses

Babel Bay: Your Reason to Visit the Zaitunay Waterfront

In 2011 when Zaitunay Bay first launched they said we would “embark on a journey of tastes that take you into a savory world of temptations, embracing culture and flavor.” They described all the restaurants and I remember, Babel’s blurb said, “Babel’s offering at Zaitunay Bay is an innovative and unique approach to Mediterranean Lebanese »more…

Posted in Beirut, Fusion, Lebanese/Middle Eastern, Lebanon, Recommended By NGNO, Reviews, Seafood | Tagged Ashta B Ashta, Babel, Babel Bay, Babel Sur Mer, Baklawah Bahri, Bay, Borma Bahri, Calamari Provenciale, Chili Potato, Delicious, Exotic, Fattit Shrimp, Fattouch, Fish, Fusion, Harra Beyrouthieh, Hommos, Lebanese, mafroukit tajen, Menu, Perfect, Photos, Pickled Tuna, Pictures, Restaurant, Review, Seafood, Seafood salad, zaitunay | 1 Response

Tartine Bakery: New Aromas Take Over Mar Mikhael Street

Walking along Mar Mikhael street, you can’t but magically be driven towards the rich aromas coming out of a new modern bakery, Tartine Bakery. Hidden behind a tree, a huge window display is decorated with deliciously looking pieces of bread in many shapes and forms. The freshly painted walls in coral color frame the large »more…

Posted in Beirut, Breakfast & Coffee, French, Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael, Lebanon, Recommended By NGNO, Restaurants, Reviews | Tagged Baguette, Bakery, Bar Tartine, Bread, Cake, Cour Saint Michel, dessert, Mar Mikhael, Mille Feuille, Reviews, Studio 43, Sud, Tart, Tartine, Tartine Bakery, Zaatar w Zeit | 5 Responses

The Hangout: Food and Wine to the Tunes of Chirping Birds

Local hotspot The Hangout, located in the heart of Gemmayze, mixes the old with the new, the traditional with the modern - all in a beautifully colorful and hip interior . The Hangout offers over 100 different Lebanese wines to be enjoyed with special authentic edibles like mouneh and other cultural delicacies as well as »more…

Posted in Beirut, French, Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael, Lebanon, Recommended By NGNO, Restaurants, Reviews | Tagged Beirut, Bistro, Black Chocolate, Burger, Cheese rolls, Cigar, Fondant, French Bistro, Gemmayze, Goat cheese, Gourmet Burger, Hamburger, Lebanon, Mdardra, Pain Perdu, Restaurant, Review, Risotto, Salads, Salmon, Strogonoff, Tartare, The Hangout, Wine | 2 Responses

Pizza Nonna: Wood Baked, Crunchy and Rich

Celebrating NGNO’s winning at the Social Media Awards, my friends I decided to have a fine dinner somewhere in Beirut. I’ve had enough of burgers lately so I thought why not have a tasty and crunchy Italian pizza. I have been hearing a lot about Pizza Nonna, the “a la mode place” of the moment… »more…

Posted in Achrafieh, Beirut, Italian, Lebanon, Pizza, Recommended By NGNO, Restaurants, Reviews | Tagged Achrafieh, Al Tartufo, Anti-Pizza, balsamic reduction, Basil, bresaola, Bufala, Cherry Tomatoes, Figue, Goat cheese mix, Monot, moutarde a l'ancienne, Mozzarella, Mushroom, Nonna, olive mash, oregano, Parma, Parmesan, pizza, rocca, Tomato sauce, Tosco, truffle oil | 5 Responses

HD&B’s “Beyond” Part Reviewed: A Drastic Change

This is my third visit to HD&B. My first and second burger trials at HD&B were not the best of experiences, but as the saying goes, third time is a charm, and after trying their burger tonight, I was left amazed. This unique brand has been trying to position itself in the tough Lebanese market. »more…

Posted in American, Beirut, Burgers, Hamra & Verdun, Lebanon, Recommended By NGNO, Restaurants, Reviews | Tagged American Burger, BBQ Burger, Beirut, Burger, Cheese Burger, Chicken Burger, Diner, Fish Burger, Food, Hamra, HD&B, HD&B burger, Hotdog, Hotdog & Beyond, Lebanon, Mexican Fajita Burger, Mozzarella Burger, Review, Spicy Burger, Swiss Mushroom Burger | 1 Response

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Maria I personally think that another Lebanese restaurant is opening. People do not go out anymore if there in no Arguile. Few look after a good...
jimmy Regardless who opens at zaitouni, food there in general is horrible, incomptent staff all over, very very expensive for noting
Ramsey Abu Ghazaly Roadster is opening @zeitouni
George tayyar I totally agree. I experienced their arrogance. I reserved once a table at momos and it was the last time that i do
jimmy Before that have seated you they should have told you that you have have to leave the table at that specific time. As for well...
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Bar Tartine: Majestic Food in a Charming Atmosphere

Homemade with Love and Passion: Maguy’s Fresh Daily Catch

Chenbao: Beirut’s Best Chinese Restaurant is a Must Try

La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Dinner at The Grill Room

The Address Hotel, Downtown, Dubai

Babel Bay: Your Reason to Visit the Zaitunay Waterfront

Tartine Bakery: New Aromas Take Over Mar Mikhael Street

The Hangout: Food and Wine to the Tunes of Chirping Birds

Pizza Nonna: Wood Baked, Crunchy and Rich

HD&B’s “Beyond” Part Reviewed: A Drastic Change

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