Lebanese/Middle Eastern
One of the Best Falafel in Town; Tabbara Beirut!
Pure fava beans, no chickpeas, a little tiny addition of garlic you won't even feel: that's what makes Tabbara's falafel so special. Open since 1914, the shop produces unique sandwiches all the…
July 24, 2019
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Hamra & Verdun
Breakfast & Coffee
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 breakfast, reviewing and visiting hotel breakfasts in Lebanon and finding…
July 04, 2019
| International Cuisine
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Beirut
DIVVY ABC Achrafieh: Good Food, Great Vibes... A Pleasant Experience
International Cuisine | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East
June 08, 2019
International Cuisine
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 childish, fresh, and positively vibrant. After my last experience at…
June 08, 2019
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Achrafieh
Slate: Excellent Meats and a Pleasant Ambiance in Mar Milkhael
Grill&BBQ | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East
May 15, 2019
Grill&BBQ
Slate: Excellent Meats and a Pleasant Ambiance in Mar Milkhael
I was invited to Slate and enjoyed a sumptuous meal. The tomato salad, the burger, the pastrami sandwich, beef tartare, meat and desserts were all phenomenal.
Le Commerce du Levant: Located…
May 15, 2019
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael
Fish & Seafood
MotherShucker: Oysters and Delectable Seafood
A handful of mouthwatering photos... enjoy the gallery below while I plan another visit to Mothershucker for a detailed review. Enjoy meanwhile!
(Le Commerce du Levant) In Lebanon, it's…
May 15, 2019
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael
Rossini Caffe and Osteria Opens at The Phoenicia Beirut
Italian | Beirut Lebanon Middle East
May 15, 2019
Italian
Rossini Caffe and Osteria Opens at The Phoenicia Beirut
After decades of success, “Cafe Mondo” leaves its legacy to “Rossini Osteria and Caffe.” Upscale and renovated to cope with the century’s new decor trends, you will dine…
May 15, 2019
| Restaurants
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Beirut
Ana Beirut: Beautiful Setup and Good Lebanese Food in Antelias
Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
May 14, 2019
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Ana Beirut: Beautiful Setup and Good Lebanese Food in Antelias
Colorful, fresh and welcoming; Ana Beirut is much more than a restaurant; it's an experience... plants, wood, big screens, mirrors, and the show oven. Welcome to Ana Beirut, a cafe inspired by the…
May 14, 2019
| Restaurants
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Antelias
French
Chef Michael from Washington Cooks at Bergerac Beirut
Invited for a charity dinner prepared by chef Micheal Lee Rafidi who came all the way from Washington, Bergerac has been transformed tonight into a group gathering where everyone was happy and…
May 08, 2019
| Restaurants
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Achrafieh
The Gathering: Transported... in the Heart of Beirut!
International Cuisine | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East
May 08, 2019
International Cuisine
The Gathering: Transported... in the Heart of Beirut!
On a beautiful Monday morning, in the heart of Beirut, accompanied by my kids and lovely wife, we sat to enjoy the weather and soothing vibes. The Gathering, one of the “Downtown” group…
May 08, 2019
| Italian
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael
Popular
Beirut Hop-On Hop-Off Tours Are On! Visit Lebanon this Summer
3 must-see hop-off attractions
Arabs? Romans? Greeks? Crusaders? Beirut, one of the world’s oldest cities, has been home to them all and more. There’s no better way to discover the best…
News
The Cheesecake Factory Closes in Beirut: Goodbye to Another Franchise
I keep on repeating one sentence: “Lebanon is not a franchise country”. From the days' franchises started opening in Lebanon, I remember saying that they won’t work. Actually, they…
April 30, 2019
| Popular
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Hamra & Verdun
News
City Sightseeing Is Finally Debuting in Beirut: Lebanon's Tourism Sector is Flourishing!
It has been a habit for me to start my travel discoveries by taking a city tour in one of these red buses. World famous City-Sightseeing tour buses have always satisfied my curiosity and…
April 25, 2019
| Travel
Hanson Doughnuts: Handcrafted American Breakfast in Achrafieh
Desserts & Sweets | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East
April 20, 2019
Desserts & Sweets
Hanson Doughnuts: Handcrafted American Breakfast in Achrafieh
Big sized, beautifully decorated, fluffy and airy... there’s a place in Achrafieh that handcrafts Gourmet doughnuts created one at a time with four new flavors introduced every morning.…
April 20, 2019
| Restaurants
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Achrafieh
Events
HORECA Show 2019: Lebanon's Annual Hospitality and Foodservice Meeting
Hospitality Services founded HORECA Lebanon in 1994 on the back of decades of experience in the industry. The annual trade fair has become an essential business meeting place for the hospitality,…
March 26, 2019
| News
Events
Panel: Can Lebanese Agro-Food Processors Meet the Innovation Demands of Horeca
REGISTER: The HoReCa sector is always in demand for new products and ingredients. This sector needs to serve the interest of their clientele and diet needs by the creation of new concepts and…
March 26, 2019
| News
Little China: Travel to China and Live the True Chinese Experience
Asian/Chinese | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East
March 26, 2019
Asian/Chinese
Little China: Travel to China and Live the True Chinese Experience
Oh My God! I’ve been writing reviews for the last seven years, discovered thousands of restaurants in Lebanon but never imagined that we have an authentic Chinese restaurant in Beirut. Little…
March 26, 2019
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Achrafieh
P.F.Chang’s at the Bay: Good Food, Attentive Service
Asian/Chinese | Beirut Lebanon Middle East
March 26, 2019
Asian/Chinese
P.F.Chang’s at the Bay: Good Food, Attentive Service
I haven’t been to Zaitounay bay for such a long time especially for lunch. Walking down and searching for a place to eat, I stopped at P.F.Chang’s, a brand I like. Being an accustomed…
March 26, 2019
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Beirut
News
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 district of Beirut, is the official residence of the French ambassador…
March 26, 2019
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Beirut
Mechwar Videos
Walking Gemmayze: Look Up and Enjoy The Beautiful Old Street
Rue Gouraud is a mixed residential and commercial street in Gemmayzeh, a neighborhood in the Rmeil district of Beirut in Lebanon. It is named after French General Henri Gouraud. Gemmayze, and…
March 22, 2019
| Travel
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael
Quartier Chic: There's a New French Brasserie in Beirut
French | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East
March 19, 2019
French
Quartier Chic: There's a New French Brasserie in Beirut
Occupying the location of Ladurée on Wadi Abou Jamil in Beirut, Quartier Chic the latest Brasserie to open, owned and managed by Maroun Batal. Mr.Batal used to manage Cocteau for the last…
March 19, 2019
| Restaurants
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Beirut Central District
News
Beirut Walking Tour
Interested in exploring layered history by foot? WalkBeirut offers the only extensive, in-depth walking tour of our capital. The tour narrates Beirut's rich and often troublesome…
March 15, 2019
Back to Baron: Food is Good!
International Cuisine | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East
March 14, 2019
International Cuisine
Back to Baron: Food is Good!
Back to this magical restaurant called Baron. I’ve been here not so long ago, leaving amazed and astonished by the food and ambiance. Casual, uncomplicated, simple yet gourmet and upscale;…
March 14, 2019
| Restaurants
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael
Merou Seafood is Back! Stronger and Bigger in Mar Mikhael
Fish & Seafood | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East
March 13, 2019
Fish & Seafood
Merou Seafood is Back! Stronger and Bigger in Mar Mikhael
Le Merou has been my favorite seafood address in Achrafieh on Sassine Square until they closed. After weeks of preparation, they moved to their new location in Mar Mikhael for a more significant and…
March 13, 2019
| Lebanese/Middle Eastern
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael
Al Hindi: Delicious Indian Cuisine in Beirut
Asian/Chinese | Beirut Lebanon Middle East
March 03, 2019
Asian/Chinese
Al Hindi: Delicious Indian Cuisine in Beirut
Light food, very spicy and garlic free! I enjoyed my dinner.
Colorful chairs, red table napkins, colorful lanterns coming down from the ceiling and a bar; Al Hindi is one of Lebanon’s only…
March 03, 2019
| Restaurants
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Beirut
Lunch at the Sage Parlour in Mar Mikhael
International Cuisine | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East
March 03, 2019
International Cuisine
Lunch at the Sage Parlour in Mar Mikhael
Inspired by broad North American, European, and Mediterranean influences, the parlor lives up to the quirky wisdom of its namesake with a flavourful menu that infuses morning cuisine with a…
March 03, 2019
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael
Dinner at Centrale Beirut: Good Food, Pleasant Ambiance, Nice View on the Roof
International Cuisine | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East
March 03, 2019
International Cuisine
Dinner at Centrale Beirut: Good Food, Pleasant Ambiance, Nice View on the Roof
Centrale Restaurant-Bar, opened in August 2001 in an early 20th-century traditional house, after two years of renovation. The restaurant is located on the ground floor with an impressive wine…
March 03, 2019
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Achrafieh
News
Liza Beirut: Part of CN Traveller World's Most Beautiful Restaurants
THE MOST BEAUTIFUL RESTAURANTS IN THE WORLD
We reveal the 26 most beautiful restaurants in the world – from a candlelit courtyard in Ibiza to a kitchen lost in the woods of Maine – which…
March 03, 2019
| Spotted Stories
Sunday Brunch on the Roof: Good Food, Positive Vibes and Happiness at Indigo
Hotels | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East
February 25, 2019
Hotels
Sunday Brunch on the Roof: Good Food, Positive Vibes and Happiness at Indigo
Hello Sunday! When you wake up not knowing where to go and what to eat, head down to Le Gray in Beirut. I heard about their Sunday brunch but was not expecting it to be so generous and diversified!…
February 25, 2019
| International Cuisine
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Beirut Central District
Welcome Home; For a Memorable Sunday Sweet Breakfast
Breakfast & Coffee | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East
February 10, 2019
Breakfast & Coffee
Welcome Home; For a Memorable Sunday Sweet Breakfast
It’s home away from home, and it’s located in the heart of Mar Mikhael. Open the door to where the heart is, let yourself go to the soothing music and fresh aromas of food and coffee. A…
February 10, 2019
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael
News
Fabrice Ducry Appointed as General Manager of Kempinski Summerland Hotel & Resort, Lebanon
Kempinski Summerland Hotel & Resort’s management is pleased to welcome Fabrice Ducry, Swiss national, as its hotel’s general manager.
Ducry comes with over 20 years of experience,…
January 23, 2019
| Spotted Stories
Asian/Chinese
Delivering Poke Bowls to Work: Aloha Poke
Apparently, there’s a food district in Hamra called “The Food District” hosting Aloha Poke, Soul Food, Taco Diablos and City Wok. Craving a poke bowl, I ordered from Aloha…
January 20, 2019
| Restaurants
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Hamra & Verdun
Yakiniku: The Gourmet Japanese Grill of Gemmayze
Asian/Chinese | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East
January 20, 2019
Asian/Chinese
Yakiniku: The Gourmet Japanese Grill of Gemmayze
The “YA” family has taken over Gemmayze transforming it into “Asia Town” a concept after the other, and they are all awesome!!!! Mitsu-Ya has one of the best Sushi in…
January 20, 2019
| Japanese & Sushi
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael
Baron Beirut: It’s Magical, Simply Magical...
International Cuisine | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East
January 20, 2019
International Cuisine
Baron Beirut: It’s Magical, Simply Magical...
I feel sad that it didn’t happen to visit Baron before; confident to be good, Baron has no signboard and it’s hidden in the tiny streets of Mar Mikhael. Being the talk of the town for the…
January 20, 2019
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael
Salt: A Gourmet Japanese Dinner at the Airport in Beirut
Airports | Beirut Lebanon Middle East
January 17, 2019
Airports
Salt: A Gourmet Japanese Dinner at the Airport in Beirut
Unfortunately Salt is too expensive, that’s why having a meal here every time I travel is close to impossible; paying high rents, this upscale restaurant located after check-in, was obliged to…
January 17, 2019
| International Cuisine
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Beirut
Burgers
East Village: Drinks of Love, Food of Happiness!
I’ve been here the first time when I discovered the burger... came back to enjoy it again with one of the sexiest risottos I’ve ever tasted... and today, accompanied by my friends, we…
January 13, 2019
| International Cuisine
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Badaro
Fish & Seafood
Delivery From "Meat the Fish": Gourmet, Healthy and Tasty
When you have a bit of extra money to spare and want to enjoy gourmet food delivered to your doorstep; order from Meat the Fish. "Meat the Fish" is Lebanon’s supplier of fresh fish and meat,…
January 13, 2019
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Beirut
Ahi Poke: A Quick Healthy Lunch in Mar Mikhael
Asian/Chinese | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East
January 13, 2019
Asian/Chinese
Ahi Poke: A Quick Healthy Lunch in Mar Mikhael
You know by now that I’m a fan of Poke! I love it how the rice is topped with fresh ingredients, ready to be mixed like a salad, or enjoyed the way you want them individually. On Mar Mikhael…
January 13, 2019
| Japanese & Sushi
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael
French
Best Restaurants in Lebanon: 19 French Eateries I Like
Towards the end of 2012, French bistros started to gain popularity in Lebanon... but the big boom took place in 2013 when two restaurants on average were opening every month. The trend now…
News
National Geographic Top 10 New Year’s Eve celebrations From Around the World: Lebanon Makes it on the List!
Chime in the New Year with festivities both large and small around the world on this intercontinental journey.
Beirut, Lebanon
Each New Year brings a promise of peace in the capital of…
January 01, 2019
| Spotted Stories
Ramen-Ya: Real Flavors of Asian Noodles in Beirut
Asian/Chinese | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East
December 26, 2018
Asian/Chinese
Ramen-Ya: Real Flavors of Asian Noodles in Beirut
I’m a fan of Ramen, traveling the world for this bowl. After trying it in France, Dubai and New York, it was time to indulge in a hefty ramen bowl in Beirut. Let me tell you the story as it…
December 26, 2018
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael
News
Choco-Story: The Chocolate Museum Opens in Beirut
Choco-Story, the middle east's first chocolate museum opens its doors in Beirut. Choco-Story, the chocolate museum, tells the story of the transformation of cocoa into chocolate and to promote…
December 24, 2018
| Travel
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Hamra & Verdun
The .Co Family of Amazing Restaurants: Ummi, Deli.co, Brgr.co and Pzza.co
Burgers | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East
December 24, 2018
Burgers
The .Co Family of Amazing Restaurants: Ummi, Deli.co, Brgr.co and Pzza.co
I've been here a dozen times or more and left satisfied and happy every single time. Back for the great food, the service, the generous plates, the colorful offerings and the guarantee of enjoying a…
December 24, 2018
| Lebanese/Middle Eastern
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Beirut Central District
Breakfast at the Movenpick Hotel Beirut
Breakfast & Coffee | Beirut Lebanon Middle East
December 15, 2018
Breakfast & Coffee
Breakfast at the Movenpick Hotel Beirut
Serving breakfast “with a view,” The Mövenpick Beirut is one of the country’s five-star hotels located on the beautiful blue Mediterranean. Come early and grab one of the three…
Ahlein LAT Lounge at Beirut International Airport: The First Pictures
Airports | Beirut Lebanon Middle East
December 15, 2018
Airports
Ahlein LAT Lounge at Beirut International Airport: The First Pictures
We have been used to having one big lounge in Beirut: "The Cedar Lounge" until two new lounges have opened. The Qatar Airways lounge and the state of the art, Ahlein LAT lounge. Check out the photos…
Awesome Deli.Co: An Exceptional Breakfast in Beirut!
Breakfast & Coffee | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East
December 12, 2018
Breakfast & Coffee
Awesome Deli.Co: An Exceptional Breakfast in Beirut!
After “not enjoying” breakfast at the neighbors on a beautiful Sunday morning, I walked to Deli.Co and I smiled from the minute I walked in. Music, fresh vibes, a positive ambiance and a…
December 12, 2018
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Beirut Central District
Le Petit Gris: 7 Years of Bistronomy in Beirut
French | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East
November 29, 2018
French
Le Petit Gris: 7 Years of Bistronomy in Beirut
When I noticed that I last came here in 2015, it was time to visit again one of my favorite French Bistros in town. Guaranteed satisfaction for as long as I remember, Le Petit Gris is one of the few…
November 29, 2018
| Restaurants
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael
Breakfast at Lily’s Beirut: A New Chef is Needed!
Breakfast & Coffee | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East
November 25, 2018
Breakfast & Coffee
Breakfast at Lily’s Beirut: A New Chef is Needed!
How great it is to wake up on an early Sunday morning and have breakfast in Beirut, I’ve been getting my kids used to waking up at 6 am every Sunday for a hefty breakfast around town or a sexy…
November 25, 2018
| French
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Beirut Central District
American
Chili’s Diner Beirut: I Love it Here! The Vibes, The Service and The Food
I’m a fan or is it the nostalgia, Chili’s makes me happy... open for as long as I remember, Chili’s is today the only American diner of the kind available in Lebanon after the…
News
Hocus Pocus; Bake Sale 2018, for "Step Together Association"
It's time to make some magic this Christmas... A bake sale for a great cause is taking place at Beirut Souks on December 8th and 9th. All proceeds will go to Step Together Association.
A…
November 23, 2018
Fish & Seafood
Qatch: Sushi in Qoraitem
A new “Sushiry” and “Fishery” is now open in Quoraitem. Other than the wide selection of sushi choices, you can walk to the fish display and choose your craving. Smelling…
November 23, 2018
| Japanese & Sushi
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Beirut
