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September 22, 2019

Konditorei Buchwald: Berlin’s Oldest Pastry Shop is Not Worth Trying

When in Berlin, visit Patisserie “Konditorei G. Buchwald”! The pastry shop was founded in Cottbus in 1852 and is now…

September 22, 2019 | Restaurants | Germany Desserts & Sweets

Cuma: Breakfast at Home in Istanbul

Breakfast & Coffee | Istanbul Turkey Middle East

Turkey

September 21, 2019

Cuma: Breakfast at Home in Istanbul

Jazz music, the light coming in from all sides, wooden tables, layback seats... it’s home away from home in the heart of…

September 21, 2019 | Recommended | Istanbul Breakfast & Coffee

Petra Roasting Company: A Coup de Coeur in Istanbul

Breakfast & Coffee | Istanbul Turkey Middle East

Turkey

September 17, 2019

Petra Roasting Company: A Coup de Coeur in Istanbul

On this beautiful Sunday morning, my first stop was at Mangerie, where I thought I'd discovered the best... I then continued to…

September 17, 2019 | Coffee, Wine & Drinks | Istanbul Breakfast & Coffee

Lebanese Karim Bourgi: Creative Pastry Conquering the World

Desserts & Sweets | Dubai UAE GCC Middle East

UAE

May 15, 2019

Lebanese Karim Bourgi: Creative Pastry Conquering the World

Based in Dubai since 2011, Chef Karim Bourgi is Executive Pastry Chef for the Al Mana Group, a role in which he manages the…

May 15, 2019 | News | Dubai Desserts & Sweets

Cortado: Your Espresso Bar and Desserts Parlor

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

April 13, 2019

Cortado: Your Espresso Bar and Desserts Parlor

I believe the first hundred meters of Gemmayze are tuning into “Asia Town” while the end from St.Nicolas stairs…

April 13, 2019 | Reviews | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Breakfast & Coffee

Pate A Choux: Mouthwatering Cakes, Upscale and Unique

Desserts & Sweets | Lebanon Middle East

March 26, 2019

Pate A Choux: Mouthwatering Cakes, Upscale and Unique

During my adolescence, I remember dad taking me to a pastry shop all the way up to Broumana. Owned and run by Victor…

March 26, 2019 | Recommended | Lebanon Desserts & Sweets

Prada's Marchesi 1824 Bakery Soon in London

News

March 19, 2019

Prada's Marchesi 1824 Bakery Soon in London

A while back I wrote about my experience at the beautiful Prada's Marchesi 1824 bakery and now the eye catching pastries will…

March 19, 2019 News

Lunch at the Sage Parlour in Mar Mikhael

International Cuisine | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

March 03, 2019

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…

March 03, 2019 | Recommended | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael International Cuisine

Welcome Home; For a Memorable Sunday Sweet Breakfast in Mar Mikhael

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

February 10, 2019

Welcome Home; For a Memorable Sunday Sweet Breakfast in Mar Mikhael

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…

February 10, 2019 | Recommended | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Breakfast & Coffee

Galette des Rois: Endless Choices to Choose From; A Video Review

Comparative Review | Lebanon Middle East

January 08, 2019

Galette des Rois: Endless Choices to Choose From; A Video Review

A king cake is a type of cake associated with a number of countries with the festival of Epiphany at the end of the Christmas…

January 08, 2019 | Desserts & Sweets | Lebanon Comparative Review

Hardware Société: Paris’ Perfect Breakfast Treat

Breakfast & Coffee | Paris France Europe

France

December 24, 2018

Hardware Société: Paris’ Perfect Breakfast Treat

A restaurant I consider to be one of the top three breakfast destinations in Paris served come amazing creations that will leave…

December 24, 2018 | International Cuisine | Paris Breakfast & Coffee

Leopold’s of London: Desserts on the Beach in Dubai

Bread & Bakeries | Dubai UAE GCC Middle East

UAE

November 24, 2018

Leopold’s of London: Desserts on the Beach in Dubai

A local creation called Leopold’s opens as of breakfast until late night and serves an all-day-long selection of creative…

November 24, 2018 | Breakfast & Coffee | Dubai Bread & Bakeries

Carette Paris: A Happy Ambiance, Amazing Food, Extravagant Desserts

Bread & Bakeries | Paris France Europe

France

December 20, 2017

Carette Paris: A Happy Ambiance, Amazing Food, Extravagant Desserts

Open since 1927, Carette has been the Meeting point for locals and travelers coming here to see and be seen. A cafe trottoir with…

December 20, 2017 | French Food | Paris Bread & Bakeries

Passionnée de Gourmandises: Mouth Watering Cakes Baked at Home

Desserts & Sweets | Lebanon Middle East

November 05, 2017

Passionnée de Gourmandises: Mouth Watering Cakes Baked at Home

Thick yellow cream and perfectly cooked soft meringue, a tart that looks like a spring flower arrived at the office on this…

November 05, 2017 | Recommended | Lebanon Desserts & Sweets

Arnaud Lahrer: Picture Perfect Pastries in Paris

Desserts & Sweets | Paris France Europe

France

September 27, 2017

Arnaud Lahrer: Picture Perfect Pastries in Paris

Tonight I was invited to have dinner at my friend's in Paris and planned to take a cake with me… Considered one of the…

September 27, 2017 | Tasty Discoveries | Paris Desserts & Sweets

Game of Thrones Cake Creates Buzz in Dubai

News

July 14, 2017

Game of Thrones Cake Creates Buzz in Dubai

As a Game of Thrones fan, you'll be interested in this piece of news... Or should we say piece of cake. In time for the show's…

July 14, 2017 News

Architecturally Inspired Pastries: Just Watch!

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July 10, 2017

Architecturally Inspired Pastries: Just Watch!

Pastries designed by pastry chef Dinara Kasko look so good to actually eat. Kasko, from Ukranian, creates geometric, modern…

July 10, 2017 Spotted Stories

Dominique Ansel Crowned World's Best Pastry Chef of 2017

Desserts & Sweets | New York USA Americas

USA

May 03, 2017

Dominique Ansel Crowned World's Best Pastry Chef of 2017

Today the winners of Best Restaurant and Best Pastry Chef of 2017 have been revealed, and it is Dominique Abdel who is crowned…

May 03, 2017 | Reviews | New York Desserts & Sweets

The UK According to Cakes and Biscuits

News

May 02, 2017

The UK According to Cakes and Biscuits

In the UK they’re lovers of something sweet — whether that be a mid-afternoon snack, an accompaniment to tea or…

May 02, 2017 News

OH Bakehouse: Lactose Free, Gluten Free, Guilt Free

Reviews | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

March 19, 2017

OH Bakehouse: Lactose Free, Gluten Free, Guilt Free

Gluten-free, lactose-free and definitely more healthy, OH Bakehouse is now open on Monot street. I've heard many positive reviews…

March 19, 2017 | Tasty Discoveries | Achrafieh Reviews

Start Your Day on a Happy Note at Al Mandaloun Dbayeh

Breakfast & Coffee | Dbayeh Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

March 10, 2017

Start Your Day on a Happy Note at Al Mandaloun Dbayeh

I come here so often that it feels like my second home – a place where I relax, enjoy good vibes and soothing music.…

March 10, 2017 | International Cuisine | Dbayeh Breakfast & Coffee

Casper&Gambini's: The Cruffin Now in Lebanon

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November 03, 2016

Casper&Gambini's: The Cruffin Now in Lebanon

After the "Cronut" craze in NYC in 2013, Casper&Gambini's launched their Cronut. Following the world's trends in innovative…

November 03, 2016 Spotted Stories

Mr. Holmes: The Famous Chocolate Cruffin!

Chocolate | San Francisco California USA Americas

California

October 17, 2016

Mr. Holmes: The Famous Chocolate Cruffin!

When there’s a line of thirty people waiting to eat some sweet, you'll know that the place is worth trying. On a calm…

October 17, 2016 | Popular | San Francisco Chocolate

The “Spook-tacular” Range from McVitie’s

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October 14, 2016

The “Spook-tacular” Range from McVitie’s

McVitie’s has unveiled their latest limited edition cake range for Halloween. This year the brand has launched an…

October 14, 2016 Spotted Stories

Little Cupcake Bakeshop: The Dark Chocolate Cake!

Chocolate | New York USA Americas

USA

August 02, 2016

Little Cupcake Bakeshop: The Dark Chocolate Cake!

When Food&Wine magazine highlights the best chocolate cakes in America and you happen to be in the state of one of them…

August 02, 2016 | Desserts & Sweets | New York Chocolate

Equia: Healthy Treats Made in Lebanon

Tasty Discoveries

May 10, 2016

Equia: Healthy Treats Made in Lebanon

I just received a breathtaking package of more than a dozen items. The brand is called Equia. The products look neat, packaging…

May 10, 2016 Tasty Discoveries

Write On - An Icing Piper Like No Other

Food Gadgets

March 13, 2016

Write On - An Icing Piper Like No Other

Nothing is cuter than kitchen gadgets with a twist. We're loving this over-sized pencil that's a playful interpretation of an…

March 13, 2016 Food Gadgets

The First Dessert Only Cafe in Central London

Desserts & Sweets

February 27, 2016

The First Dessert Only Cafe in Central London

Do you sometimes wonder why the dessert menu is almost always smaller than the savoury menu in a cafe/restaurant... well, it…

February 27, 2016 | News Desserts & Sweets

Barcomi's: A Cup of Culture in Berlin

Breakfast & Coffee | Germany Europe

December 27, 2015

Barcomi's: A Cup of Culture in Berlin

Her name is Cynthia Barcomi and she has already published five books. Known to have some of the finest cakes in Berlin, the deli…

December 27, 2015 | Restaurants | Germany Breakfast & Coffee

Cafe Luitpold: A So Called Famous Spot in Munich

Breakfast & Coffee | Germany Europe

December 26, 2015

Cafe Luitpold: A So Called Famous Spot in Munich

After doing some research online, I was led to Cafe Luitpold. Cafe Luitpold is described as one of the most best places to enjoy…

December 26, 2015 | Restaurants | Germany Breakfast & Coffee

Slice Chocolate is Now a Thing

Chocolate

December 15, 2015

Slice Chocolate is Now a Thing

Did you know that Slice Chocolate is now a thing... Bourbon, a Japan-based company, has started to sell chocolate slices packaged…

December 15, 2015 | News Chocolate

Levain Bakery: The World's Finest Cookies in New York

Recommended | New York USA Americas

USA

November 10, 2015

Levain Bakery: The World's Finest Cookies in New York

I woke up early on a beautiful cold day and headed straight to Levain, the most popular bakery in New York, a place everybody…

November 10, 2015 | Reviews | New York Recommended

Mrs.M: The Taste of Happiness

Recommended | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

August 13, 2015

Mrs.M: The Taste of Happiness

A beautiful pink bag with a box inside made it to my clinic. It's heavy... and looks like a gift for kids... I was so excited to…

August 13, 2015 | Tasty Discoveries | Metn Recommended

Mars Cake Bar: Enjoy Same Flavor but in a Cake

News

May 02, 2015

Mars Cake Bar: Enjoy Same Flavor but in a Cake

Mars Chocolate Drinks and Treats (MCD&T) has extended its celebration cake range, with the introduction of the new Mars Bar…

May 02, 2015 News

Blu: A New Pastry Shop in Mtayleb

Tasty Discoveries | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

April 09, 2015

Blu: A New Pastry Shop in Mtayleb

Blu, a pastry shop close to my home has recently opened on the Mtayleb highway. Located in Palm Plaza Centre, Blu has a catchy…

April 09, 2015 | Metn Tasty Discoveries

Cakes&Cookies Maamoul: "La Recette de ma Mere"

Tasty Discoveries | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

April 02, 2015

Cakes&Cookies Maamoul: "La Recette de ma Mere"

I always wondered how hard it was to produce mammoul, how much time and dedication it needed... This Easter season, I made it a…

April 02, 2015 | Metn Tasty Discoveries

The 60 Seconds Recipe: Miniature Guinness Cakes

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April 01, 2015

The 60 Seconds Recipe: Miniature Guinness Cakes

Here’s the recipe:I NEVER bake cakes so you know it's a special occasion (and

April 01, 2015 Spotted Stories

The Breakfast Buffet at Al Mandaloun Dbayeh

Breakfast & Coffee | Dbayeh Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

March 23, 2015

The Breakfast Buffet at Al Mandaloun Dbayeh

How amazing it is to start your day on positive notes. Fresh vibes with some jazz music playing in the background will guarantee…

March 23, 2015 | Recommended | Dbayeh Breakfast & Coffee

Online Delivery: Not in Town? Surprise Someone with that Special Cake

Spotted Stories

February 19, 2015

Online Delivery: Not in Town? Surprise Someone with that Special Cake

It's that special someone's birthday and you're not in town to celebrate it with them. Today ordering a gift online to be…

February 19, 2015 Spotted Stories

An English House in the Heart of Iceland's Wild

Spotted Stories | Iceland Europe

January 21, 2015

An English House in the Heart of Iceland's Wild

You won’t expect that something like this exists in the middle of nowhere in Iceland. What am I talking about? Ensku…

January 21, 2015 | Iceland Spotted Stories

Hocus Pocus Bake Sale for a Great Cause

News

December 14, 2014

Hocus Pocus Bake Sale for a Great Cause

It's time to make some magic this Christmas... A bake sale for a great cause is taking place at Beirut Souks on December…

December 14, 2014 News

A Fashionable Christmas Cake by Karl Lagerfeld

Spotted Stories

November 22, 2014

A Fashionable Christmas Cake by Karl Lagerfeld

Karl Lagerfeld recently designed a Christmas cake, better known as Buche to most of us, to celebrate the 10th anniversary of…

November 22, 2014 Spotted Stories

The World's Most Expensive Cupcake Costs $900

News

August 21, 2014

The World's Most Expensive Cupcake Costs $900

Let's take a look at the most expensive cupcake out there today. Lisa Sanguedolce, owner of Toronto’s Le Dolci Bakery was…

August 21, 2014 News

Sweet Lebanon: 33 of the Finest Mouthwatering Desserts!

Desserts & Sweets | Lebanon Middle East

July 17, 2014

Sweet Lebanon: 33 of the Finest Mouthwatering Desserts!

Who doesn’t love desserts? Perfect pieces of mouthwatering indulgence… But where can you find the best of what…

July 17, 2014 | Popular | Lebanon Desserts & Sweets

Now I Know Why People are In love with Bread Repulic

Bread & Bakeries | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East