NoGarlicNoOnions: Restaurant, Food, and Travel Stories/Reviews

December 25, 2019

Kodawari Ramen: A Dream Place, Unique Decor & Good Food

Many restaurants are made with style and where the decor is breathtaking... but this one is something else! I’ve been to…

December 25, 2019 | Recommended | Paris Asian & Chinese

Doors of Malta: Colorful, Creative and Picture Worthy

Travel & Tourism | Malta Europe

Europe

April 15, 2019

Doors of Malta: Colorful, Creative and Picture Worthy

I fell in love... the more I walked, the more I wanted to take photos and continue my explorations around Malta's streets to…

April 15, 2019 | Malta Travel & Tourism

Discover "La Residence des Pins" in Details: Home of the French Ambassador to Lebanon

News | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

March 26, 2019

Discover "La Residence des Pins" in Details: Home of the French Ambassador to Lebanon

The Pine Residence (Arabic: قصر الصنوبر‎, Qasr al-snawbar, literally "the palace of the Pines"), located in the Horsh…

March 26, 2019 | Beirut News

A Web of Light: Nyx Nightclub in Shanghai

Spotted Stories

March 22, 2019

A Web of Light: Nyx Nightclub in Shanghai

It's the weekend and we're thinking about where to go hangout. Many clubs in Lebanon, but I just had to shed light (literally) on…

March 22, 2019 Spotted Stories

Apple Opens an Iconic Store on Champs-Elysées, Paris

News | Paris France Europe

February 22, 2019

Apple Opens an Iconic Store on Champs-Elysées, Paris

Housed in a Haussmann-era apartment building, the inner courtyard has been transformed into Apple’s grandest Forum,…

February 22, 2019 | Popular | Paris News

Inauguration of the New Istanbul Airport that will Host the ATC Tower Designed by Pininfarina and AECOM

Airports | Istanbul Turkey Middle East

Turkey

October 28, 2018

Inauguration of the New Istanbul Airport that will Host the ATC Tower Designed by Pininfarina and AECOM

The New Istanbul Airport (INA), designed to become the largest new airport in terms of annual passenger capacity, will be…

October 28, 2018 | News | Istanbul Airports

Assaha Village: A Luxuriously Detailed Hotel Minutes Away from Beirut Airport

Hotels | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

April 30, 2018

Assaha Village: A Luxuriously Detailed Hotel Minutes Away from Beirut Airport

More than 70 rooms, each room is different than the other but all built with great attention to design, finesse and luxury. The…

April 30, 2018 | Reviews | Beirut Hotels

The Beautiful "Khan el Askar" in Colors

News | Tripoli North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

North Lebanon

June 12, 2017

The Beautiful "Khan el Askar" in Colors

Khan al Askar, Caravanserai of Soldiers, also known as Khan al Asra, Caravanserai of Hostages and Khan al Hareer, Caravanserai of…

June 12, 2017 | Tripoli News

Roadster vs. Divvy: Same, Same But Different...

Comparative Review

June 02, 2016

Roadster vs. Divvy: Same, Same But Different...

Yesterday night, Roadster Diner revealed its new identity. A beautiful space, taking the Diner's experience to another level. No…

June 02, 2016 | News Comparative Review

Al Sultan Brahim Beirut: An Impressive Space

News | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

February 18, 2016

Al Sultan Brahim Beirut: An Impressive Space

Impressive is the least that can be said here. Al Sultan Brahim’s new location is a must see for architecture and food…

February 18, 2016 | Beirut Central District News

Moët & Chandon Cellars, a Symbol of History and Savoir-faire, Reopens

News

October 12, 2015

Moët & Chandon Cellars, a Symbol of History and Savoir-faire, Reopens

After one year renovation, Moët & Chandon tour comes back to life. The Cour d’Honneur, the historic Imperial…

October 12, 2015 News

101 Boutique Hotel Reykjavik, Iceland: Loved the Rooms

Hotels | Iceland Europe

Europe

January 21, 2015

101 Boutique Hotel Reykjavik, Iceland: Loved the Rooms

Two days were surely not enough to fully discover Iceland, but the two hotels we experienced were a taste of this amazing…

January 21, 2015 | Reviews | Iceland Hotels

The Extravagant Junkyard Has Seen the Light...

Spotted Stories | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

August 22, 2014

The Extravagant Junkyard Has Seen the Light...

I've been waiting for so long... So long for this unidentified project to see the light. More than six months ago, I had the…

August 22, 2014 | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Spotted Stories

Make Tea in an Architectural Piece of Art

Food Gadgets

July 24, 2014

Make Tea in an Architectural Piece of Art

Sorapot is a simple, modern teapot made from stainless steel and glass. Designed to brew loose-leaf teas, Sorapot’s…

July 24, 2014 Food Gadgets

Scylax: A Futuristic Beach Escape in the South of Lebanon

Scylax Escape is expected to be one the Lebanon's most fascinating beach resorts in the southern shores of Lebanon. Created…

July 17, 2014 | Travel & Tourism Popular

Turning a Normal Bowl Into an Architectural Piece

Food Gadgets

April 27, 2014

Turning a Normal Bowl Into an Architectural Piece

By taking simple everyday objects such as bowls and serving trays the design reinterprets them in a more contemporary form by…

April 27, 2014 Food Gadgets

The World Will Soon Have A New "Biggest" Terminal

Travel & Tourism

April 22, 2014

The World Will Soon Have A New "Biggest" Terminal

Soon enough there will be a new "world's biggest terminal". Today, Dubai holds this title with Grand Terminal 3 but not for long.…

April 22, 2014 | Airports Travel & Tourism

Cinemacity Beirut Souks, Now Open

News

February 21, 2014

Cinemacity Beirut Souks, Now Open

Solidere is proud to have accomplished the cinema complex, Beirut Souks Cinemacity, which will play a major role in the…

February 21, 2014 | Popular News

Boubouffe: Brasserie Libanaise... I Loved the French Fries

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

December 17, 2013

Boubouffe: Brasserie Libanaise... I Loved the French Fries

Before writing this review, I was trying to find some history about Boubouffe on the net, with not much luck. I found a few…

December 17, 2013 | Restaurants | Achrafieh Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Jamie’s Italian Restaurant, Angel, UK

Spotted Stories

October 23, 2013

Jamie’s Italian Restaurant, Angel, UK

This is a place to visit on my next trip to London. Situated in the recently redeveloped Angel building (shortlisted for a RIBA…

October 23, 2013 Spotted Stories

Mykonos's Cocoon Suits

Spotted Stories

October 17, 2013

Mykonos's Cocoon Suits

Mykonos is one of most famous Greek islands with a population of 10000 people that rises to 50000 people during summertime.…

October 17, 2013 Spotted Stories

SHED 5 Restaurant, Australia

Spotted Stories

August 28, 2013

SHED 5 Restaurant, Australia

SHED 5 is a new industrial a

August 28, 2013 Spotted Stories

The Pulitzer Hotel: A Place I'll Recommend to all my Friends

Hotels | Paris France Europe

July 27, 2013

The Pulitzer Hotel: A Place I'll Recommend to all my Friends

Planning my trip to the French capital, I was looking for a hotel in the 9th district. I need a place close to my where my…

July 27, 2013 | Recommended | Paris Hotels

Batchig: Sealed with a Kiss of Flavours and Colours

Armenian Food | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Mount Lebanon

July 10, 2013

Batchig: Sealed with a Kiss of Flavours and Colours

Batchig means a kiss in the Armenian language – a kiss which at this new restaurant comes with a thousand colors, flavors…

July 10, 2013 | Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Antelias Armenian Food

Let's Head South... SUD, Mar Mikhael

French Food | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

June 27, 2013

Let's Head South... SUD, Mar Mikhael

You've been reading my reviews about La Cour Saint Michel, an idea I have found to be extraordinary on so many levels. One…

June 27, 2013 | Pizza | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael French Food

Hotel Saint George, El Djazair: A Vivid Idea of Algeria's History

Hotels | Algeria Africa

Africa

May 26, 2013

Hotel Saint George, El Djazair: A Vivid Idea of Algeria's History

Opened in 1889, the Saint George hotel gives you a vivid impression of the history of Algeria, its culture and art. built on a…

May 26, 2013 | Reviews | Algeria Hotels

Zaatar W Zeit: Nice But Not Cheap

Breakfast & Coffee | Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

April 02, 2013

Zaatar W Zeit: Nice But Not Cheap

No, this is not part of my venture to find the best man'oushe. It's Easter Monday and I wanted to grab a quick brunch with a…

April 02, 2013 | International Cuisine | Mount Lebanon Breakfast & Coffee

The World of Designers Hotels: The ME Hotel, London

Spotted Stories

March 05, 2013

The World of Designers Hotels: The ME Hotel, London

The ME Hotel – the first flagship hotel in which everything, from the shell of the building to the bathroom fittings has…

March 05, 2013 Spotted Stories

Restaurant Meets Design: Paris NewYork, Paris

Spotted Stories

March 03, 2013

Restaurant Meets Design: Paris NewYork, Paris

Designed by CUT architectures, Paris New York is the latest establishment in Paris’s flourishing hamburger…

March 03, 2013 Spotted Stories

Restaurant Meets Design: Chembur Gymkhana, Mumbai

Spotted Stories

December 11, 2012

Restaurant Meets Design: Chembur Gymkhana, Mumbai

This multi-cuisine restaurant is in Chembur, Mumbai and is part of The Chembur Gymkhana. It spreads over 2 floors with an overall…

December 11, 2012 Spotted Stories

Paris Charles de Gaulle, Terminal 2E, Hall L, Business Lounge

Airports | Paris France Europe

November 15, 2012

Paris Charles de Gaulle, Terminal 2E, Hall L, Business Lounge

I often research about the lounge I will be stopping at before getting there. It's always good to have an idea of what to expect…

November 15, 2012 | Contributors | Paris Airports

A Culinary Journey Around Europe’s Greatest Cities: London 2012: Day3

Travel & Tourism

October 07, 2012

A Culinary Journey Around Europe’s Greatest Cities: London 2012: Day3

It's 07:30am on a fresh sunny Saturday morning on a calm and serene street, as my wife and I grabbed a cab to visit The…

October 07, 2012 Travel & Tourism

The Luxurious Sofitel St.James Hotel, London

Hotels | London UK Europe

UK

September 29, 2012

The Luxurious Sofitel St.James Hotel, London

In the heart of the capital, and just a few blocks away from all major touristic attractions, is this trip's wonderful choice:…

September 29, 2012 | Recommended | London Hotels

Lebanon's Cocteau Wins Best Design Award: Go Lebanon!

News

September 11, 2012

Lebanon's Cocteau Wins Best Design Award: Go Lebanon!

A while ago, I mentioned in a post about Lebanon's Cocteau Restaurant entering the UK and International Restaurant & Bar…

September 11, 2012 News

Centrale: Dinner and Drinks in a 1930's Building

French Food | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

August 12, 2012

Centrale: Dinner and Drinks in a 1930's Building

Centrale has been offering a unique experience to its loyal customers for years. It was and is still a unique architectural…

August 12, 2012 | Recommended | Beirut French Food

Le Ciel de Paris Restaurant

Spotted Stories

July 14, 2012

Le Ciel de Paris Restaurant

This stylish modern restaurant, Le Ciel de Paris, is located on the 56th floor of the Montparnasse Tower in Paris. Noe…

July 14, 2012 Spotted Stories

Airbus A380-Themed Restaurant in China

Spotted Stories

June 30, 2012

Airbus A380-Themed Restaurant in China

Many restaurants today are beautifully designed . Owners are going the extra mile to give it's customers an overall journey that…

June 30, 2012 Spotted Stories

February 30: One Of The Funkiest Pubs In Hamra

International Cuisine | Hamra & Verdun Beirut Lebanon Middle East