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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

Brunch at The Movenpick Beirut is a Great Family Choice

Hotels | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

January 18, 2018

Brunch at The Movenpick Beirut is a Great Family Choice

Every Sunday, head to the Movenpick Beirut and indulge in one of the country’s richest lunch buffets. Divided into nine…

January 18, 2018 | Restaurants | Beirut Hotels

Brunch at Sud... A Vibrant Sunday with the Family

Breakfast & Coffee | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

November 05, 2017

Brunch at Sud... A Vibrant Sunday with the Family

Sunny side up, music, lively vibes, a sizzling mood... this Sunday, angels were passing by at SUD down in Mar Mikhael...…

November 05, 2017 | Recommended | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Breakfast & Coffee

Friedman’s: Saturday Brunch in New York

Breakfast & Coffee | New York USA Americas

November 04, 2017

Friedman’s: Saturday Brunch in New York

It's fun, it’s fresh, it’s simple happiness... I felt so good the minute I walked in! Two restaurants in one,…

November 04, 2017 | Restaurants | New York Breakfast & Coffee

A Pleasant Time... Brunch at Batchig

Armenian Food | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

September 25, 2017

A Pleasant Time... Brunch at Batchig

It's been more than a year since I last visited Batchig... Invited for a private event, a brunch setup was prepared. Had a great…

September 25, 2017 | Restaurants | Antelias Armenian Food

The Brunch: The Prozac of Technology

Appliances

July 20, 2017

The Brunch: The Prozac of Technology

The Brunch is a series of consumer products that celebrate the mundane. Sometimes it's ok to appreciate things the simple way…

July 20, 2017 Appliances

Blue Daisy: Breakfast & Brunch in Santa Monica

Breakfast & Coffee | California USA Americas

February 01, 2017

Blue Daisy: Breakfast & Brunch in Santa Monica

Blue Daisy, located on the street that takes you to Santa Monica's famous pier, offers a selection of innovative food items…

February 01, 2017 | Restaurants | California Breakfast & Coffee

George's New York: American Style Diner Food

Breakfast & Coffee | New York USA Americas

January 31, 2017

George's New York: American Style Diner Food

Whilst researching online for a place to have a good breakfast, I found George's. Down in the Financial District it's typically…

January 31, 2017 | Restaurants | New York Breakfast & Coffee

Souk el Akel: The Brunch Edition at Zouk Mikael!

Events

April 15, 2016

Souk el Akel: The Brunch Edition at Zouk Mikael!

We don't need an reason to meet up with friends and family to have a good time. But when we do it's always a plus... especially…

April 15, 2016 | Souk el Akel Events

An Oriental Brunch Every Weekend at Batchig

Breakfast & Coffee | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

April 24, 2015

An Oriental Brunch Every Weekend at Batchig

Calm Lebanese music from the Sixties, Fayrouz softly singing through the greenery of this beautiful terrace nestled in the heart…

April 24, 2015 | Restaurants | Antelias Breakfast & Coffee

Sunday Brunch at Casablanca: Indulge in Some Heavenly French Toast

Breakfast & Coffee | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

May 21, 2014

Sunday Brunch at Casablanca: Indulge in Some Heavenly French Toast

Way before becoming a trend around the country, Casablanca was known for its brunch every Sunday. Opening at 11am you are…

May 21, 2014 | Restaurants | Beirut Breakfast & Coffee

Laduree: Eggs Benedict with a French Touch

Breakfast & Coffee | Paris France Europe

France

March 05, 2014

Laduree: Eggs Benedict with a French Touch

It was 8am and we were meeting my wife's cousin Michel for breakfast. We decided to meet at Laduree, a place we've been meaning…

March 05, 2014 | French Food | Paris Breakfast & Coffee

2013: Restaurants and Cafes I Totally Enjoy Every Now and Then

Restaurants | Lebanon Middle East

Middle East

December 31, 2013

2013: Restaurants and Cafes I Totally Enjoy Every Now and Then

Some places are just special. Going to them every once in a while put a smile on my face, be it an original local concept, a…

December 31, 2013 | Top 10 List | Lebanon Restaurants

2013: A Tasty Breakfast in Lebanon

Breakfast & Coffee | Lebanon Middle East

Middle East

December 13, 2013

2013: A Tasty Breakfast in Lebanon

This year witnessed the boom of the breakfast/brunch saga. Everyone wants to enter this journey: Offering breakfast, whether…

December 13, 2013 | Restaurants | Lebanon Breakfast & Coffee

Chef Pasqualino Barbasso's Pizza Acrobatic Show at Caffe Mondo

Spotted Stories | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

November 26, 2013

Chef Pasqualino Barbasso's Pizza Acrobatic Show at Caffe Mondo

Two times Pizza Acrobatics World Champion Chef Pasqualino Barbasso returns to Lebanon for the fourth time to entertain…

November 26, 2013 | Beirut Spotted Stories

I Just Found it: The Worst Burger I've Ever Had!

American | Paris France Europe

France

November 24, 2013

I Just Found it: The Worst Burger I've Ever Had!

Yes, indeed, I just found it: The worst burger I have had to date. Where? At the Publicis Drugstore, Champs Elysees, Paris. This…

November 24, 2013 | Burgers | Paris American

Sunday Brunch at CFlow, Jbeil

International Cuisine | Jbeil Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

August 01, 2013

Sunday Brunch at CFlow, Jbeil

The morning after... here we are, following a long night of dancing, celebrating my best friend's wedding. The festivities were…

August 01, 2013 | Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Jbeil International Cuisine

The Sage Tea Maker: Michelin-starred Chef Designs Tea Maker

Food Gadgets

June 24, 2013

The Sage Tea Maker: Michelin-starred Chef Designs Tea Maker

Michelin-starred chef Heston Blumenthal, presents the world with the Sage Tea Maker. All a tea-drinker needs to do is fill the…

June 24, 2013 Food Gadgets

La Mie Dorée: When Catering Becomes an Art

International Cuisine | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

May 26, 2013

La Mie Dorée: When Catering Becomes an Art

A couple of weeks ago, while attending an event with my friend Amy, she asks me: "Who is in your opinion the best catering…

May 26, 2013 | Recommended | Achrafieh International Cuisine

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

A Continental Breakfast at Al Mandaloun Dbayeh

Breakfast & Coffee | Dbayeh Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East