NoGarlicNoOnions: Restaurant, Food, and Travel Stories/Reviews

BagelFest West Rolls into Los Angeles Following Viral New York Success

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April 08, 2026

BagelFest West Rolls into Los Angeles Following Viral New York Success

Following sold-out success in New York, BagelFest, presented by King Arthur Baking Company, is expanding to the West Coast with…

April 08, 2026 News

Avatara Dubai Continues Its MICHELIN-Starred Experience

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March 22, 2026

Avatara Dubai Continues Its MICHELIN-Starred Experience

At a time when many are seeking comfort in familiarity and meaningful moments, Avatara, Dubai’s one MICHELIN-starred…

March 22, 2026 News

Designing Virtual Tour Avatars with AI

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March 16, 2026

Designing Virtual Tour Avatars with AI

Travel experiences have changed a lot from the printed brochures and videos that were a norm for the past. Travelers…

March 16, 2026 News

Top Cosplay Outfits: Why the Queen of Hearts Costume and Organization 13 Coat Are Fan Favorites

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October 17, 2025

Top Cosplay Outfits: Why the Queen of Hearts Costume and Organization 13 Coat Are Fan Favorites

Cosplay has moved beyond comic conventions and even themed parties; it has now become the most and best aspect of a way of life.…

October 17, 2025 News

Lebanese Sarah Saroufim: Absolut's Global Creative Competion Winner

Events

May 18, 2019

Lebanese Sarah Saroufim: Absolut's Global Creative Competion Winner

Absolut has announced its next creative collaboration and winning artist as part of Absolut's broadest art initiative in the…

May 18, 2019 | News Events

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

Barr: Delicious Food and Unique Beers at this Casual Fine Dining in Copenhagen

International Cuisine | Copenhagen Europe

Europe

February 24, 2019

Barr: Delicious Food and Unique Beers at this Casual Fine Dining in Copenhagen

Dine where Noma used to be! A sublime space made of wood with a view on the sailing ship and canal. After enjoying a memorable…

February 24, 2019 | Recommended | Copenhagen International Cuisine

Fruits And Vegetables Have Never Looked So Neat

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July 20, 2017

Fruits And Vegetables Have Never Looked So Neat

The ‘Cuttemporary Art’ project, by Turkish photographer Sakir Gokcebag, will satisfy your need for neatness and…

July 20, 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

A Chocolate Bar That's too Good to Eat

Chocolate

February 03, 2017

A Chocolate Bar That's too Good to Eat

Designing is a passion and Adam Gill feels it... He jumped at the challenge when asked by his friends Bo and Thomas to design…

February 03, 2017 | News Chocolate

The Lemonade Factory: Remembering Your Childhood

Food Gadgets

January 14, 2017

The Lemonade Factory: Remembering Your Childhood

Children look at the world with an incredible sense of curiosity and wonder. Yet, this is the first to go when we grow up. With…

January 14, 2017 Food Gadgets

Sushi Restaurants: The Ugly Green Cheap Plastic Leaves are a Big NO!

Popular | Lebanon Middle East

Middle East

January 13, 2017

Sushi Restaurants: The Ugly Green Cheap Plastic Leaves are a Big NO!

I really don't know how many Japanese restaurants are open today in Lebanon, do you? More than 15 years ago, a couple of…

January 13, 2017 | Spotted Stories | Lebanon Popular

A Creative Cocktail Glass

Food Gadgets

November 26, 2015

A Creative Cocktail Glass

Glasses seem to get a new look every time... a creative one. Now that the festive season is right around the corner, entertaining…

November 26, 2015 Food Gadgets

Problem Solver: Drink Yourself to Your Creative Limit

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January 08, 2015

Problem Solver: Drink Yourself to Your Creative Limit

The advertising agency CP+B Copenhagen wants to show that creative thinking can help solve any problem. So it brewed a beer that…

January 08, 2015 News

A Sweet Tart to Savory Burger

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June 01, 2014

A Sweet Tart to Savory Burger

Here's something new to think about- a tart that is made to taste like a hamburger. Yum what I would do to get a hold of this…

June 01, 2014 Spotted Stories

The Vittel Water Bottle Will Remind You to Drink Every Hour

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May 29, 2014

The Vittel Water Bottle Will Remind You to Drink Every Hour

Ogilvy Parishas Created a Fun Packaging for a Water Brand Drinking enough water -- experts recommend eight glasses a day --…

May 29, 2014 Spotted Stories

Seally Cap - Saving Time & Money One Cap At a Time!

Food Gadgets

May 22, 2014

Seally Cap - Saving Time & Money One Cap At a Time!

A versatile kitchen utensil that allows you to reseal things like canned goods, glasses, canned beverages, fruits, veggies &…

May 22, 2014 Food Gadgets

BiteLabs: Eat Celebrity Meat... Shocking!

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March 25, 2014

BiteLabs: Eat Celebrity Meat... Shocking!

CAN YOU IMAGINE SOMETHING LIKE THAT? BiteLabs grows meat from celebrity t

March 25, 2014 Spotted Stories

Pret a Manger: Now in Paris... And I Simply Love it

International Cuisine | Paris France Europe

France

February 25, 2014

Pret a Manger: Now in Paris... And I Simply Love it

What a lovely concept - I love Pret a Manger. I first came across Pret last year during a visit to London. In my opinion, this…

February 25, 2014 | Recommended | Paris International Cuisine

Absolut Oz: The First Limited Edition Bottle in Australia

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February 16, 2014

Absolut Oz: The First Limited Edition Bottle in Australia

For the firts time Absolut spreads its creativity into Australia. The new bottle bottle created in collaboration with famous film…

February 16, 2014 Spotted Stories

NoGarlicNoOnions Supports You Jackie #StripForJackie

In an unexpected twist, Lebanon’s online community has taken to social media platforms including Twitter, Facebook and Instagram…

February 12, 2014 | Spotted Stories Popular

Cronuts Are So Last Year, Welcome the "Cragel"

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January 19, 2014

Cronuts Are So Last Year, Welcome the "Cragel"

And here we go again... a new year, a new product and a new roller coaster into the world of innovative foods. Apparently Cronuts…

January 19, 2014 News

Coca-Cola Special Edition Mini-Bottles For The 2014 World Cup

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January 15, 2014

Coca-Cola Special Edition Mini-Bottles For The 2014 World Cup

Coca-Cola unveils 18 special edition mini-bottles in Brazil to commemorate the country’s hosting of the 2014 FIFA World Cup in…

January 15, 2014 News

2013 Round-up: My Favorite Gadgets This Year

Food Gadgets

December 22, 2013

2013 Round-up: My Favorite Gadgets This Year

This year has seen a boom in the launch of kitchen gadgets which reflects today's lifestyle. Fast, innovative, essential and…

December 22, 2013 | Top 10 List Food Gadgets

Steak Point at Lafayette Gourmet, Paris

Burgers | Paris France Europe

France

November 27, 2013

Steak Point at Lafayette Gourmet, Paris

We just reached Paris and my wife and I had a long week ahead filled with food discoveries. It all started at Paris's food haven:…

November 27, 2013 | Grill & BBQ | Paris Burgers

Fashionable Finger Food

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October 10, 2013

Fashionable Finger Food

Food and art go hand in hand and there are creative people out there using their passion for food in what they do... SouZou…

October 10, 2013 Spotted Stories

A Tea Masterpiece

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October 09, 2013

A Tea Masterpiece

Whatever you do don't sneeze. Drawing with tea, did you ever imagine that?

October 09, 2013 News

Sushi Art: Too Good to Eat!

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September 30, 2013

Sushi Art: Too Good to Eat!

Japanese illustrator-chef Takayo Chiyota, aka “Tama-chan,” uses sushi as a canvas to create pieces of art.

September 30, 2013 Spotted Stories

Beautiful Pieces of Edible Art: Unconventional Burgers

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September 25, 2013

Beautiful Pieces of Edible Art: Unconventional Burgers

Everybody loves a burger but it would seem that some love them more than most. Two such super-fans are French graphic designers,…

September 25, 2013 Spotted Stories

Interesting: Most Innovative and Creative Burgers

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September 24, 2013

Interesting: Most Innovative and Creative Burgers

This year I have expressed my passion for burgers... I came across French graphic designers Thomas and Quentin who have put their…

September 24, 2013 Spotted Stories

Piamo: Espresso in a Microwave

Food Gadgets

September 21, 2013

Piamo: Espresso in a Microwave

Love a good cup of Espresso but can’t afford the price of a fancy Espresso machine? Piamo is the easiest way to make a cup of…

September 21, 2013 Food Gadgets

Avoid the Mess: Walkthrough to Cupcake Etiquette Eating

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August 20, 2013

Avoid the Mess: Walkthrough to Cupcake Etiquette Eating

Well! Having a cupcake dessert in fine dining venue is kind of rare, or up until now this popular dessert worldwide has not found…

August 20, 2013 | Popular News

Food Meets Art: Cheese Burger Wrapping Paper

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July 16, 2013

Food Meets Art: Cheese Burger Wrapping Paper

These wrapping papers are to die for... Hungry? You can eat a whole ha

July 16, 2013 Spotted Stories

Hedgehog Toothpick Holder

Food Gadgets

March 01, 2013

Hedgehog Toothpick Holder

Have you seen anything cuter than this Hedgehog-shaped toothpick holder?

March 01, 2013 Food Gadgets

Latest Trend: Water Bottles With Built In Straws

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February 22, 2013

Latest Trend: Water Bottles With Built In Straws

How cool is that. Water bottles with built in straws. Stylish and classy... Nothing less expected especially during Fashion…

February 22, 2013 News

Bottle Stop With a Digit Combination Code

Food Gadgets

February 22, 2013

Bottle Stop With a Digit Combination Code

Are you worried someone's been sipping on your favorite bottle of wine? A bottle stop with a simple to set four digit combination…

February 22, 2013 Food Gadgets

Food Meets Art 119: The Bread Experience

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February 22, 2013

Food Meets Art 119: The Bread Experience

Made out of old baguette loaves, this table is of art which was created to express how food that would have been thrown away…

February 22, 2013 | Spotted Stories Food Gadgets

Eat Me Crunchy Bowl

Food Gadgets

February 15, 2013

Eat Me Crunchy Bowl

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, they say... It is for me - especially my morning bowl of cornflakes. Most of the…

February 15, 2013 Food Gadgets

To Eat vs. To Taste

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November 21, 2012

To Eat vs. To Taste

To Eat vs. To Taste. The two concepts have never been so distant and opposed: ‘to eat is to live, to taste is to…

November 21, 2012 Spotted Stories

Ingenious Little Food Tips, Tricks and Ideas

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September 23, 2012

Ingenious Little Food Tips, Tricks and Ideas

14 clever ideas to make life easier: Win friends at breakfast with this heart-shaped egg tutorial:

September 23, 2012 News

February 30: One Of The Funkiest Pubs In Hamra

International Cuisine | Hamra & Verdun Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

April 14, 2012

February 30: One Of The Funkiest Pubs In Hamra

April 14, 2012 | Restaurants | Hamra & Verdun International Cuisine

Where's My Beer?

Food Gadgets

February 23, 2012

Where's My Beer?

I found these funny to share... Summer is near and BBQ with friends is inevitable. I

February 23, 2012 | Spotted Stories Food Gadgets