The Comeback of Casual Dining & Why Simple Food Takes Center Stage

News

April 01, 2026

The Comeback of Casual Dining & Why Simple Food Takes Center Stage

For years, dining out was often associated with occasion. White tablecloths, curated tasting menus, and carefully plated dishes…

April 01, 2026 News

How Late-Night Food Shapes Social Life After Moving to Chicago

News

February 12, 2026

How Late-Night Food Shapes Social Life After Moving to Chicago

  Moving to Chicago changes your schedule fast. Days feel busy. Nights feel alive. You quickly notice how late dinners turn…

February 12, 2026 News

AO Izakaya; Top of the Line Japanese Fine Dining in Paris

Japanese & Sushi | Paris France Europe

France

November 24, 2019

AO Izakaya; Top of the Line Japanese Fine Dining in Paris

Found on the Michelin guide and described as being one of the best fine-dining Japanese restaurants of the capital, AO Isakaya…

November 24, 2019 | Recommended | Paris Japanese & Sushi

Café Beau-Rivage Lausanne: Very Expensive and Deceiving Food but Exceptional Desserts!

French Food | Switzerland Europe

Europe

November 22, 2019

Café Beau-Rivage Lausanne: Very Expensive and Deceiving Food but Exceptional Desserts!

Open for the last thirty years or so, café Beau-Rivage is one of the city's and hotel’s iconic restaurants on the…

November 22, 2019 | Restaurants | Switzerland French Food

Swiss Butter: The Trendy Restaurant and its Signature Sauce

French Food | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Mount Lebanon

June 07, 2019

Swiss Butter: The Trendy Restaurant and its Signature Sauce

It took me some time, I know! I have finally visited Swiss Butter, Lebanon’s trendiest restaurant for the last year or so.…

June 07, 2019 | Recommended | Metn French Food

Lunch at the Sage Parlour in Mar Mikhael

International Cuisine | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

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

The Union Kitchen: My Best Lunch Experience In Copenhagen

International Cuisine | Copenhagen Europe

Europe

February 24, 2019

The Union Kitchen: My Best Lunch Experience In Copenhagen

A professional social media presence on Instagram with beautiful photos make you want to visit The Union Kitchen. Walk into…

February 24, 2019 | Recommended | Copenhagen International Cuisine

Salata Eatery: Enjoy a Huge Bowl of Gourmet Salad in Beirut

International Cuisine | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

February 22, 2019

Salata Eatery: Enjoy a Huge Bowl of Gourmet Salad in Beirut

A quick fast-casual eatery for the healthy eaters, Salata sells only salads. One of Beirut’s newest and friendliest…

February 22, 2019 | Recommended | Beirut Central District International Cuisine

Visconti Madeleine: Casual Homey Italian Pasta in Paris

Italian Food | Paris France Europe

France

February 22, 2019

Visconti Madeleine: Casual Homey Italian Pasta in Paris

An Italian trattoria just behind the Madeleine was my choice for a quick Italian dinner in Paris. An Italian waiter welcomes…

February 22, 2019 | Restaurants | Paris Italian Food

East Village: Drinks of Love, Food of Happiness!

Burgers | Badaro Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

January 13, 2019

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…

January 13, 2019 | International Cuisine | Badaro Burgers

East Village Badaro: Where Food is Outstanding, A Memorable Experience

American | Badaro Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

December 11, 2018

East Village Badaro: Where Food is Outstanding, A Memorable Experience

For a late lunch or let’s say an early dinner in Beirut I chose East Village who turned out to open from noon to midnight.…

December 11, 2018 | International Cuisine | Badaro American

Le Petit Gris: 7 Years of Bistronomy in Beirut

French Food | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

November 29, 2018

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…

November 29, 2018 | Restaurants | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael French Food

Craft: Incredible Food! A Lovely Dinner in New York

French Food | New York USA Americas

USA

June 17, 2018

Craft: Incredible Food! A Lovely Dinner in New York

It’s big; it’s cozy, it’s beautifully decorated and professionally managed, Craft is one of New York’s…

June 17, 2018 | International Cuisine | New York French Food

Micelli’s: An Excellent Homey Pizza You Have to Try

Italian Food | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Mount Lebanon

February 18, 2018

Micelli’s: An Excellent Homey Pizza You Have to Try

The homemade pizza place or more of the family affair, Micelli’s is the story of a family who decided one day to open a…

February 18, 2018 | Pizza | Metn Italian Food

Crepaway's New Menu: Casual, Exotic and Urban

International Cuisine | Jounieh Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

Keserwan

November 01, 2017

Crepaway's New Menu: Casual, Exotic and Urban

Lebanon’s Crepaway has a new menu... after big changes last year the casual eatery - which I had considered to be more an…

November 01, 2017 | Restaurants | Jounieh International Cuisine

La Cantine Libanaise: A Casual Lebanese Eatery in Paris

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Paris France Europe

France

September 28, 2017

La Cantine Libanaise: A Casual Lebanese Eatery in Paris

With two branches in Paris, one at La Défense and another at Val D’Europe, La Cantine Libanaise is a proud…

September 28, 2017 | Restaurants | Paris Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Inday: Good Karma... The Indian Bowls of New York

Asian & Chinese | New York USA Americas

USA

April 11, 2017

Inday: Good Karma... The Indian Bowls of New York

Inday has blended the Chipotle bowl concept with Indian cuisine. Instead of choosing Mexican food, you have a choice of Indian…

April 11, 2017 | Restaurants | New York Asian & Chinese

Cojean: The Trendy Eatery of Paris

International Cuisine | Paris France Europe

France

January 14, 2017

Cojean: The Trendy Eatery of Paris

When an idea is successful, every one wants to do the the same. Copycats think that all they have to do is copy to succeed, but…

January 14, 2017 | Restaurants | Paris International Cuisine

Ichiban Express Delivery: Professional Packaging, Good Food

Japanese & Sushi | Lebanon Middle East

Middle East

January 06, 2017

Ichiban Express Delivery: Professional Packaging, Good Food

Ichiban Express is a popular casual sushi restaurant with more than a dozen locations across Lebanon. I've been ordering a lot…

January 06, 2017 | Restaurants | Lebanon Japanese & Sushi

Cafe Trocadero: Touristic But Good

French Food | Paris France Europe

France

April 04, 2016

Cafe Trocadero: Touristic But Good

Located in the heart of the Trocadero and facing the Eiffel Tower is a touristic cafe called Trocadero. Out of the five cafes on…

April 04, 2016 | Restaurants | Paris French Food

ART People Restaurant: Memorable Food Beautifully Presented

French Food | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Mount Lebanon

March 19, 2016

ART People Restaurant: Memorable Food Beautifully Presented

ART People is the restaurant by Aishti. Located on the ground floor of the Aishti Foundation is a beautiful space that feels like…

March 19, 2016 | International Cuisine | Metn French Food

Au Bistrot de Michel: Leaving Happy is Always Guaranteed

French Food | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

March 18, 2016

Au Bistrot de Michel: Leaving Happy is Always Guaranteed

This is one place where enjoyment is always guaranteed, the kind of restaurant where surprises are not part of the deal. I always…

March 18, 2016 | Recommended | Achrafieh French Food

Al Chalouf: My Favorite Restaurant in Jezzine

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | South Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

May 04, 2015

Al Chalouf: My Favorite Restaurant in Jezzine

My wife being from Jezzine, we regularly visit this beautiful village up south which the locals call a city. Surrounded by…

May 04, 2015 | Restaurants | South Lebanon Lebanese/Middle Eastern

2014: Best Eateries and Cafes

News

February 27, 2015

2014: Best Eateries and Cafes

  Gilt: Some Passionate Food is Served HereDo you remember why

February 27, 2015 | Top 10 List News

Cour St Georges Gent: A Typical Flemish Experience

International Cuisine | Belgium Europe

Europe

February 19, 2015

Cour St Georges Gent: A Typical Flemish Experience

It was already 2pm, cold as hell and many restaurants were already closed for the afternoon, so we landed in front of Cour St.…

February 19, 2015 | Recommended | Belgium International Cuisine

Chic and Casual: Welcome to the World of Ralph Lauren!

American | Paris France Europe

France

November 26, 2013

Chic and Casual: Welcome to the World of Ralph Lauren!

Coming back from Dublin, my wife and I discovered an interesting restaurant while skipping through the pages of Air France…

November 26, 2013 | Burgers | Paris American

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