News
Holiday Party Mistakes To Avoid This Year
Holiday parties are fun events where you can celebrate the season, but you need to be polite. Here are some holiday party mistakes to avoid this year.
The holiday season is a time of immense joy and…
October 17, 2023
News
Holiday Party Mistakes To Avoid This Year
Holiday parties are fun events where you can celebrate the season, but you need to be polite. Here are some holiday party mistakes to avoid this year.
The holiday season is a time of immense joy and…
October 16, 2023
News
Dry Brining vs. Wet Brining: What’s the Difference?
Brining is a great way to incorporate flavor and moisture into your meat, but the real question is, should you wet brine or dry brine your meat?
When we think of a traditional brine, we might think…
June 03, 2023
News
"REZ 3A DJEJ": Traditional Middle Eastern Rice with Minced Meat and Chicken, Recipe. My Favorite!
"REZ 3A DJEJ": Traditional Middle Eastern Rice with Minced Meat and Chicken, Recipe. My Favorite!
Served at every occasion and gathering, this Lebanese chicken and rice dish is a classic. Spiced…
May 13, 2020
| Tasty Discoveries
Sophie’s SOHO: Good Food, Good Mood, Positive Vibes
International Cuisine | London UK Europe
December 21, 2019
International Cuisine
Sophie’s SOHO: Good Food, Good Mood, Positive Vibes
Pass the beautiful winter garden, open the door and be prepared to be amazed! Sophie’s is your escape to the village in the heart of London. Under a high ceiling, a space feeling like a hangar,…
December 21, 2019
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London
Oscar’s Brasserie Moderne; Dinner at The Steigenberger Hotel in Frankfurt
International Cuisine | Germany Europe
October 27, 2019
International Cuisine
Oscar’s Brasserie Moderne; Dinner at The Steigenberger Hotel in Frankfurt
Arriving late in Frankfurt after a four hours trip from Munich and a long day in Stuttgart, having dinner at the hotel before going to sleep early was an obvious thing to do. Located next to the…
October 27, 2019
| Restaurants
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Germany
Asian & Chinese
Wagamama: I Love it! All Around the World
I’m a fan of the brand, I’ve been to its restaurants in Istanbul, London and now Malta; spreading happiness and inspiring casual Japanese cuisine since 1992. Ramen before it became a…
April 13, 2019
| Japanese & Sushi
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Malta
Restaurants
El Hajj Nasr: Beirut’s Iconic Sandwich Place Now Open on Sassine Square
El Hajj Nasr, the famous street food eatery of Achrafieh has expended’ now open on Sassine Square, the famous Hajj Nasr, the Lebanese street food destination of Beirut is now open all day long.…
Recommended
Boutata: Excellent, It’s Simply Excellent! The Fries and Potato Experts
Welcome to the kingdom of fries and potatoes. Yellow is the color; positivity is the mood. Boutata is the heaven of "Batata" prepared in different unconventional ways. Following the account on…
March 06, 2019
| Restaurants
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Achrafieh
Desserts & Sweets
Mr.Crepe: Crepes of My Childhood, My Personal Favorite in Feytroun
I still remember my favorite reward, as a child, was when I went to Mr. Crepe for some crepes. The famous Mr. Crepe serves delicious round preparations from a simple container. I don't think anybody…
March 03, 2019
| Recommended
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Keserwan
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
| Recommended
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael
Sandwiches
Who Has the Best Shawarma in Lebanon? Did You Try These 14 Choices?
SHAWARMA: Lebanon's best of the best list.
Thin and fresh bread, two layers of it, wrapped around a generous portion of meat or chicken alongside accompaniments. Premium quality, without any sauces…
January 10, 2019
| Street Food
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Lebanon
Le2metna Snack: Flavors of Home Prepared with Love, in Sarba
Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Keserwan Lebanon Middle East
November 25, 2018
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Le2metna Snack: Flavors of Home Prepared with Love, in Sarba
It feels like home from the minute you walk in. Fresh aromas of food, two chefs working behind the counter, a gentle lady helping with the order make sure you are treated like a king. I felt good...…
November 25, 2018
| Restaurants
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Keserwan
Asian & Chinese
Ramen Bowl: Exquisite Food, Great Service , Happy People in Paris
I love Ramens and when I discovered a Ramen place minutes from my hotel with a rating of 4,5, I ran to enjoy it. Ramen Bowl is considered to be the 137th over 15,431 restaurants in Paris. Ramen bowl…
October 15, 2018
| Japanese & Sushi
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Paris
Restaurants
Al Forno Gourmet: A Loaded Shawarma and Tasty Burger on Your Way South
Spot an impressive building on the highway driving south... Al Forno, now open for the last eight months, is that metallic building hosting a bakery, a pastry, an ice cream place and a…
July 30, 2018
| Reviews
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South Lebanon
Naya: Middle Eastern Counter and Grill with Lebanese Influences in New York
Lebanese/Middle Eastern | New York USA Americas
April 29, 2018
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Naya: Middle Eastern Counter and Grill with Lebanese Influences in New York
With the opening of its fifth location in New York, Naya comes with a new revamped and upscale decor. Brightly lit, cleaner and trendier, the casual Lebanese restaurant speaks the American language.…
American
Cluckster's: The Chicken Fast Food
What I thought was a local concept, turned out to be an American franchise brand. Cluckster's, in Kaslik (facing Downtown restaurant) offers chicken-based items and is said to be famous for…
March 03, 2017
| Sandwiches
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Jounieh
Burgers
Burger Bros: I Love it More Every Time
I love it. I really love it. Burger Bros in Jbeil serves the best burgers and not only that the owner of the place, Mazen, doesn't stop impressing me with his positive attitude and creative…
February 14, 2017
| Recommended
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Jbeil
George's New York: American Style Diner Food
Breakfast & Coffee | New York USA Americas
January 31, 2017
Breakfast & Coffee
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 American with a bakery at the entrance. Spread across two floors,…
January 31, 2017
| Restaurants
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New York
American
The Bros: The Buffalo Chicken Burger, Now in Mar Mikhael!
It's the story of three brothers with a big passion for food. Known as the "hats" brothers, the boys started at Souk el Akel more than eighteen months ago, attracting thousands of clients to their…
January 27, 2017
| Burgers
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael
American
Clinton St. Bakery New York: My Heaven, My Place!
After the big disappointment of Financier, I had to have a good breakfast! They say Clinton St. Bakery is one of the best. The place was opened in 2001 by owners who had the dream of creating the…
January 27, 2017
| Breakfast & Coffee
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New York
Recommended
Abul3ezz: An Amazing Shawarma
I love it! It's beautifully wrapped, fresh, juicy, loaded with flavors, generous and most importantly it comes without garlic!
January 16, 2017
| Sandwiches
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Metn
Restaurants
Jour: Your Fresh Eatery in Paris
"Jour", or 'Day' in English, is a healthy eatery inspired from the United States "Chop't". Grab a ready made salad, a sandwich or walk to the bar and watch your salad being prepared a la minute out…
Spotted Stories
6 things you'll be eating in 2017
Originally published on CNBC: It seems clothes and haircuts aren't the only things that go out of style. The year was filled with food trends that will start to simme
January 01, 2017
Comparative Review
A Comparative Review: Grilled Chicken for Lunch: 4 Places, 1 Winner
The comparative series are a set of reviews I'll be publishing from now on. When I feel like having an enjoyable meal, I'll be ordering the same item from three to four different places for a…
November 13, 2016
| Grill & BBQ
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Lebanon
Asian & Chinese
Andong Jjimdak (안동찜닭): Korean Chicken Stew
Fully booked at 4pm, it was clear that this restaurant was a good recommendation: They say come here for the chicken stew mixed with potatoes. In the heart of downtown, in the middle of a famous…
May 09, 2016
| Restaurants
Spotted Stories
There's a Reason Why Nail Polish is Featured Here...
KFC has taken the concept of "finger lickin' good" to a whole new level. How? The company just launched an edible collection of nail polish with Original and Hot & Spicy flavors. Yes you heard…
May 06, 2016
International Cuisine
Madfry Chicken: Seoul's Famous Fried Chicken
At midnight few places were still open to serve dinner. Walking around the hotel on the night we arrived we spotted a busy street with one shop loaded with youngsters. Madfry Chicken seems to be…
April 25, 2016
| Recommended
Sandwiches
Abo Jad Aley: Sandwiches Worth Trying!
Last year while visiting Aley for a Mechwar episode, we passed by Abo Jad. The man behind the famous "Ya Wayli" and "Ma Terham" sandwiches. Meat, chicken, fatayel and a special shawarma once a week.…
April 09, 2016
| Street Food
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Mount Lebanon
Reviews
Abo Jad: The Sandwich Poet
He is indeed special, special on all fronts, he is a man with principles, a man who refuses to sell French fries, who believes in freshness and good taste, a chef who creates amazing…
September 13, 2015
| Sandwiches
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Mount Lebanon
Recommended
Shawarma Al Safa: Surely One of the Best in Lebanon
I think it's time to publish a "Best Shawarma in Lebanon" post, especially after this craze that happened around Shawarma over the last few years. Shawarmanji started and others followed until the…
September 11, 2015
| Street Food
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Mount Lebanon
Deek'Matic: Chicken and More, Good for Dine-in
American | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
August 20, 2015
American
Deek'Matic: Chicken and More, Good for Dine-in
Deek Matic is a restaurant, a fast food eatery on the
News
Buckets of Chicken Taking Over Zalka
Two huge buckets of Chicken have taken Zalka highway by storm... A new interesting initiative by KFC which you can't but notice. Even though I didn't eat KFC in years, this…
August 15, 2015
Farrouj el Achkar: Broumana's Popular Chicken Sandwich
Sandwiches | Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
July 28, 2015
Sandwiches
Farrouj el Achkar: Broumana's Popular Chicken Sandwich
Many tell you can't visit Broumana and not pass by that ‘chicken place’ and the place they are referring to is Farrouj el Achkar. Located on Broumana's external road is a famous…
July 28, 2015
| Street Food
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Mount Lebanon
Spotted Stories
Start Grilling... 7 Easy Rub Recipes for Perfect Taste
It's Sunday... Let's have a BBQ... Here are some ideas to get some amazing taste results...
A good basic rub recipe is a necessity for grilling. A homemade rub allows you to create a custom mix to…
May 31, 2015
Al Chalouf: My Favorite Restaurant in Jezzine
Lebanese/Middle Eastern | South Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
May 04, 2015
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
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 mountains of green trees, the lady of the south is indeed a gem nestled over…
May 04, 2015
| Restaurants
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South Lebanon
Al Amir Antelias: What's the Specialty Here?
Street Food | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
March 16, 2015
Street Food
Al Amir Antelias: What's the Specialty Here?
Located on the Antelias internal road is Mashawi Al Amir, a place they say, serves tasty sandwiches. Let's see.
March 16, 2015
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Antelias
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
Scoffee: KFC Edible Coffee Cups
KFC partnered with food scientists at The Robin Collective in the UK to develop a completely novel concept that could impact coffee consumers and chicken bucket enthusiasts everywhere:…
February 26, 2015
| News
Spotted Stories
Fifty Shades of Yummy Things
Fifty Shades of Grey, the movie, is everywhere... It is what every one is talking about these days, here and across the globe with the movie debut on Valentine's... Of course, some products were…
February 13, 2015
American
Burger King's New Chicken Wraps are Out
The last time I stepped into Burger Kind was a decade ago... Now, with the launch of their new chicken wraps, I headed down to Burger King Zalka for an update on their offerings.
February 02, 2015
| Restaurants
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Beirut
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Zahle: The Famous Tabliyet Chicken Tawouk
If you’re from Zahle or know someone living in Zahle, they will tell you about Massaad, the famous sandwich restaurant in Zahle. “Tabliyet Massaad!” It’s what the locals tell…
January 03, 2015
| Restaurants
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Zahle
Street Food
Kalaa Chicken, Fransisco, and Chicken Shawarma
During our street food tour around Beirut, my friend Hasan suggested we visit Kalaa Chicken. I wasn’t sure if I wanted to have some chicken that day, since almost all chicken in the country is…
November 10, 2014
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Beirut
Ferdinand: A Gastropub and Tasty Food
Burgers | Hamra & Verdun Beirut Lebanon Middle East
November 09, 2014
Burgers
Ferdinand: A Gastropub and Tasty Food
The experience started with a smile and hopefully will end with one. We were welcomed by the manager who ran to show us around with a big huge smile on his face. He even went to get us a San…
November 09, 2014
| International Cuisine
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Hamra & Verdun
Mechwar Videos
A Bite of Beirut...The Video That Will Make You Drool
Sometimes the best things in life, and in this case, delicious bites, are closer to us than we think... I don't agree with the saying that goes, "kneese il areebe mab teshfe..." there's a lot to see,…
October 19, 2014
| Street Food
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Beirut
Reviews
Boul Mich: Remembering the Taste of Simplicity
Imagine a huge chicken submarine sandwhich filled with rich ingredients… served toasted with melting cheese spilling out... I still remember the taste of this sandwich since I last tried…
September 23, 2014
| Street Food
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Metn
El Molino: Travel to Mexico for a Night
Mexican Food | Jbeil Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
August 05, 2014
Mexican Food
El Molino: Travel to Mexico for a Night
I still remember the symphony, experienced that night... The tacos crumbling under my teeth like tam-tams, the guacamole caressing my palate like horse tail on a violin, the vibes pumping in my ears…
August 05, 2014
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Jbeil
Street Food
Subway: Why Lebanon Hasn’t Taken to Subway... I Like It
I'm not sure why our country hasn’t taken to Subway. The restaurant’s food is fresh, fulfilling and relatively healthy, surely healthier then all other fast food ideas.
July 20, 2014
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Achrafieh
Hotel Al Boustan: Sunday Buffet with a Beautiful View
International Cuisine | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
July 19, 2014
International Cuisine
Hotel Al Boustan: Sunday Buffet with a Beautiful View
I never thought I would actually say this, but I seriously enjoyed the Sunday buffet lunch at Hotel Al Bustan. It's not that I underestimate the place or anything, but for some reason, I haven't…
July 19, 2014
| Lebanese/Middle Eastern
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Metn
Spotted Stories
Eat the World's Most Expensive Foods in One Day
Check out this infographic that features the most expensive foods in the world... expensive because the chef sprinkled some diamonds, luxury pearls, or gold on some to create some buzz... wh
July 18, 2014
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Massaad Barbecue Zahle: Tales of Taouk
If you’re from Zahle or know someone living in Zahle, Massaad barbecue is a popular place there. “Tabliyet Massaad!” It’s what the locals tell you when you ask where…
July 08, 2014
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Zahle