NoGarlicNoOnions: Restaurant, Food, and Travel Stories/Reviews

March 16, 2019

Bartartine: Breakfast Made me Smile! Food Filled with Passion.

Let’s go straight to the point... I was impressed by the food quality! Bar Tartine has always been a favorite but y

March 16, 2019 | International Cuisine | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Breakfast & Coffee

Breakfast at Relais & Chateaux, Hotel Bülow Palais in Dresden: Perfection in the Details

Breakfast & Coffee | Germany Europe

Europe

January 20, 2019

Breakfast at Relais & Chateaux, Hotel Bülow Palais in Dresden: Perfection in the Details

When you’re dining in a starred restaurant enchanted by soothing music when luxury is the moto and style is the general…

January 20, 2019 | Recommended | Germany Breakfast & Coffee

Chasseurs de Saveurs: The French Croissant of Zahle

Recommended | Zahle Bekaa Lebanon Middle East

Bekaa

January 13, 2019

Chasseurs de Saveurs: The French Croissant of Zahle

(L'Orient Le Jour) La famille Tannouri a déménagé en France, à Lyon exactement, quand…

January 13, 2019 | Tasty Discoveries | Zahle Recommended

My Favorite Croissants in Lebanon: 14 Tasty Discoveries!

Bread & Bakeries | Lebanon Middle East

January 11, 2019

My Favorite Croissants in Lebanon: 14 Tasty Discoveries!

A croissant is a buttery, flaky, viennoiserie pastry of Austrian origin, named for its historical crescent shape. Croissants and…

January 11, 2019 | Popular | Lebanon Bread & Bakeries

Breakfast at Lily’s Beirut: A New Chef is Needed!

Breakfast & Coffee | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

November 25, 2018

Breakfast at Lily’s Beirut: A New Chef is Needed!

How great it is to wake up on an early Sunday morning and have breakfast in Beirut, I’ve been getting my kids used to…

November 25, 2018 | French Food | Beirut Central District Breakfast & Coffee

Cannelle's Croissants

Bread & Bakeries | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

November 01, 2018

Cannelle's Croissants

Open in 1992, Cannelle was one of the first French pastry shops proposing a high-end selection of gourmet delights. Today,…

November 01, 2018 | Desserts & Sweets | Beirut Bread & Bakeries

Roxanne Cafe: American Breakfast in San Francisco

Breakfast & Coffee | San Francisco California USA Americas

California

October 24, 2018

Roxanne Cafe: American Breakfast in San Francisco

On the corner of Bush and Powell, few meters from my hotel, Roxanne serves breakfast until 2 pm. Eggs, French toast, pancakes,…

October 24, 2018 | Restaurants | San Francisco Breakfast & Coffee

Eight AM: Pretty Good Food for Breakfast in San Francisco

Breakfast & Coffee | San Francisco California USA Americas

California

October 22, 2018

Eight AM: Pretty Good Food for Breakfast in San Francisco

Amazing food, great colored and loaded with flavors, breakfast at Eight Am was memorable. I loved the waffles with whipped cream…

October 22, 2018 | Recommended | San Francisco Breakfast & Coffee

Deli.Co Beirut: Breakfast in Europe Without Taking a Plane

Breakfast & Coffee | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

October 22, 2018

Deli.Co Beirut: Breakfast in Europe Without Taking a Plane

Inspired by the deli places of New York, Deli.Co is your occidental experience in Lebanon. Travel to the business capitals of the…

October 22, 2018 | Recommended | Beirut Central District Breakfast & Coffee

Home Sweet Home: Enjoy Breakfast in Mar Mikhael

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

September 25, 2018

Home Sweet Home: Enjoy Breakfast in Mar Mikhael

Celebrating one year this October, Home Sweet Home is your home away from home in the heart of Mar Mikhael. It feels like home…

September 25, 2018 | Recommended | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Breakfast & Coffee

The Sage Parlour: Breakfast Extravaganza in Beirut

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

September 23, 2018

The Sage Parlour: Breakfast Extravaganza in Beirut

I’ve had such good food in San Francisco, in New York in Paris and Rome... I’ve had amazing food around the world and…

September 23, 2018 | Recommended | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Breakfast & Coffee

Robert's Coffee: Your Morning Breakfast on Marmaris Marina

Breakfast & Coffee | Turkey Middle East

July 14, 2018

Robert's Coffee: Your Morning Breakfast on Marmaris Marina

Robert’s Coffee, Gourmet Coffee Brand of Finland, continues to grow its chain with coffee shops in Turkey. Rob

July 14, 2018 | Restaurants | Turkey Breakfast & Coffee

Supermoon Bakehouse: Iconic, Unique, Innovative and Shockingly Tasty

Bread & Bakeries | New York USA Americas

June 17, 2018

Supermoon Bakehouse: Iconic, Unique, Innovative and Shockingly Tasty

Let me tell you about a place where art is the driver. A big space where only a few stools are available with six stone tables. A…

June 17, 2018 | Breakfast & Coffee | New York Bread & Bakeries

Covina: Bar, Restaurant, Breakfast and Positive Vibes in New York

Breakfast & Coffee | New York USA Americas

June 12, 2018

Covina: Bar, Restaurant, Breakfast and Positive Vibes in New York

A bar at the entrance takes you to a vast restaurant facing an open kitchen. Metal and industrial materials, wood, cupboards and…

June 12, 2018 | Recommended | New York Breakfast & Coffee

Studio: A Happy and Creative Breakfast in New York

Breakfast & Coffee | New York USA Americas

June 12, 2018

Studio: A Happy and Creative Breakfast in New York

I was here three months ago and still remember the warm hummus with beans, the avocado toast, and the positive vibes. Middle…

June 12, 2018 | Recommended | New York Breakfast & Coffee

Croissant Al Sheikh; Good Value For Money

Bread & Bakeries | Hamra & Verdun Beirut Lebanon Middle East

June 04, 2018

Croissant Al Sheikh; Good Value For Money

Famous for its low priced croissants, Al-Sheikh serves a good quality while speaking the local language. Buttery and fluffy at…

June 04, 2018 | Hamra & Verdun Bread & Bakeries

Angela: A Mouthwatering Croissant Worth Visiting Zgharta For

Bread & Bakeries | North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

June 03, 2018

Angela: A Mouthwatering Croissant Worth Visiting Zgharta For

In Zgharta "The French Croissant" has one address: Angela... And when you taste it you'll be coming all the way from the four…

June 03, 2018 | Recommended | North Lebanon Bread & Bakeries

Breakfast at De L’Europe hotel Amsterdam

Breakfast & Coffee | Amsterdam Holland Europe

Holland

May 13, 2018

Breakfast at De L’Europe hotel Amsterdam

Starting my day on the canal in Amsterdam, seated by the window and enjoying a luxurious breakfast, I wished time stopped. Fresh…

May 13, 2018 | Hotels | Amsterdam Breakfast & Coffee

My New Favorite Breakfast Experience: Hotel Kempinski Beirut

Breakfast & Coffee | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

April 30, 2018

My New Favorite Breakfast Experience: Hotel Kempinski Beirut

Breakfast at The Kempinski is served at Candelabra, a restaurant with a high ceiling and many glass facades which leave enough…

April 30, 2018 | Hotels | Beirut Breakfast & Coffee

La Maison du Croissant, Zahle: French Croissants with Lebanese Influences!

Bread & Bakeries | Zahle Bekaa Lebanon Middle East

Bekaa

April 27, 2018

La Maison du Croissant, Zahle: French Croissants with Lebanese Influences!

Located on Zahle’s famous boulevard, La Maison Du Croissant prepares a wide selection of flaky French rolls prepared a la…

April 27, 2018 | Breakfast & Coffee | Zahle Bread & Bakeries

Union Fare New York: The World Sexiest Croissants

Breakfast & Coffee | New York USA Americas

March 21, 2018

Union Fare New York: The World Sexiest Croissants

On my last trip to New York, I discovered a croissant, a loaded one, colorful on the outside and richly filled in the inside. It…

March 21, 2018 | Recommended | New York Breakfast & Coffee

At The Airport: Lebanon’s First Red Velvet Cream Cheese Croissant

Airports | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

December 30, 2017

At The Airport: Lebanon’s First Red Velvet Cream Cheese Croissant

Discovering a one-of-a-kind red velvet croissant in New York, I asked chef Charles Azar, one of the country’s finest pastry…

December 30, 2017 | Breakfast & Coffee | Beirut Airports

Joseph Leonard: It’s Breakfast at Home in New York City

Breakfast & Coffee | New York USA Americas

November 16, 2017

Joseph Leonard: It’s Breakfast at Home in New York City

It’s the name that tempts you at first then you discover the place and fall in love! It was only eight when I pushed the…

November 16, 2017 | Recommended | New York Breakfast & Coffee

Union Fare: New York's Unbelievable Croissants, A Magical Place!

Bread & Bakeries | New York USA Americas

October 30, 2017

Union Fare: New York's Unbelievable Croissants, A Magical Place!

Come on, I said to myself, no lights and a black entrance on a Sunday morning! Is this place even open? I grabbed the door with…

October 30, 2017 | Breakfast & Coffee | New York Bread & Bakeries

Emotions: A New Pastry Shop Opens in Achrafieh with Mouthwatering Creations

Desserts & Sweets | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

June 28, 2017

Emotions: A New Pastry Shop Opens in Achrafieh with Mouthwatering Creations

I've heard good reviews about a new pastry shop in Beirut called Emotions so I thought why not try their cakes. With dozens…

June 28, 2017 | Reviews | Achrafieh Desserts & Sweets

Breakfast at Mist Hotel Ehden

Breakfast & Coffee | North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

May 16, 2017

Breakfast at Mist Hotel Ehden

Waking up early at Mist Hotel in Ehden began beautifully calmly as I headed straight down to discover their breakfast served…

May 16, 2017 | Hotels | North Lebanon Breakfast & Coffee

Breads Bakery: New York's Best Bread and Extravagant Croissant

Bread & Bakeries | New York USA Americas

April 28, 2017

Breads Bakery: New York's Best Bread and Extravagant Croissant

Your journey starts before you even walk in. Stop at Breads Bakery window and gaze at a tray of rolled chocolate croissants.…

April 28, 2017 | Breakfast & Coffee | New York Bread & Bakeries

Hotel Colibri Baabdat: A Great Breakfast!

Breakfast & Coffee | Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

February 16, 2017

Hotel Colibri Baabdat: A Great Breakfast!

I spent the night at Hotel Colibri in Baabdat... I woke up hungry and was ready to kick start my day with a proper breakfast...…

February 16, 2017 | Hotels | Mount Lebanon Breakfast & Coffee

Breakfast in Lebanon: Where to Go, What to Eat!

Breakfast & Coffee | Lebanon Middle East

February 14, 2017

Breakfast in Lebanon: Where to Go, What to Eat!

"Breakfast", the latest trend to take our country by storm. New breakfast spots are opening every month and many restaurants…

February 14, 2017 | Reviews | Lebanon Breakfast & Coffee

A Comparative Review: Croissants for Breakfast, 5 Pastry Shops… Only 1 Winner!

Breakfast & Coffee | Lebanon Middle East

February 07, 2017

A Comparative Review: Croissants for Breakfast, 5 Pastry Shops… Only 1 Winner!

The comparative series are a set of reviews I'll be publishing from time to time. I'll be ordering the same item from three to…

February 07, 2017 | Comparative Review | Lebanon Breakfast & Coffee

Breakfast at the Kempinski Cairo

Breakfast & Coffee | Egypt Middle East

February 03, 2017

Breakfast at the Kempinski Cairo

Visiting some friends staying at the Kempinski in Cairo, I decided to join them for breakfast. For thirty dollars breakfast is…

February 03, 2017 | Hotels | Egypt Breakfast & Coffee

Maialino New York: The Best Pancakes I've Ever Had!

Breakfast & Coffee | New York USA Americas

January 27, 2017

Maialino New York: The Best Pancakes I've Ever Had!

Although I have had breakfast in several places during my trip to New York, Maialino is definitely different. It is a long…

January 27, 2017 | Italian Food | New York Breakfast & Coffee

The Park South Hotel New York: An Enjoyable Stay and Awesome Breakfast!

Breakfast & Coffee | New York USA Americas

January 17, 2017

The Park South Hotel New York: An Enjoyable Stay and Awesome Breakfast!

What do you expect from a four star hotel? Nothing less than professionalism, a warm welcome, a relaxing stay, a comfortable bed…

January 17, 2017 | Hotels | New York Breakfast & Coffee

An Exceptional Sushi Croissant is Called "California Croissant"

Recommended | San Francisco California USA Americas

California

October 17, 2016

An Exceptional Sushi Croissant is Called "California Croissant"

Mr. Holmes Bakehouse in San Francisco has introduced the "California Croissant" a croissant stuffed with sushi. it's…

October 17, 2016 | Tasty Discoveries | San Francisco Recommended

Breakfast at Paul in Dubai; An Enjoyable Start of Day

Breakfast & Coffee | Dubai UAE GCC Middle East

UAE

September 10, 2016

Breakfast at Paul in Dubai; An Enjoyable Start of Day

Having breakfast this morning we headed down to Paul at the Burjuman Mall. Paul usually offers the same quality and service…

September 10, 2016 | French Food | Dubai Breakfast & Coffee

Maison Du Croissant: Baked a la Minute for Your Pleasure

Breakfast & Coffee | Bekaa Lebanon Middle East

July 11, 2016

Maison Du Croissant: Baked a la Minute for Your Pleasure

Open on Zahle's boulevard, Maison du Croissant is where you should go to and enjoy the French croissant with a Lebanese touch…

July 11, 2016 | Tasty Discoveries | Bekaa Breakfast & Coffee

Clément: The Croissant!

Bread & Bakeries | Lebanon Middle East

June 21, 2016

Clément: The Croissant!

This morning I received two classy white boxes with a unique logo and my name printed on it. It was a special delivery from the…

June 21, 2016 | Tasty Discoveries | Lebanon Bread & Bakeries

Angela: It's More than Croissant!

Breakfast & Coffee | North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

May 03, 2016

Angela: It's More than Croissant!

In Zgharta "The French Croissant" has one address: Angela... And when you taste it you'll be coming all the way from the four…

May 03, 2016 | Recommended | North Lebanon Breakfast & Coffee

A List of Breakfast Spots Around Beirut

Breakfast & Coffee | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

April 25, 2016

A List of Breakfast Spots Around Beirut

Scouting the country from North to South, from Beirut to the Metn area and beyond, I have enjoyed dozens of breakfast…

April 25, 2016 | Top 10 List | Beirut Breakfast & Coffee

Pate a Choux: Lebanon's Wondrous Croissants

Breakfast & Coffee | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Mount Lebanon

July 15, 2015

Pate a Choux: Lebanon's Wondrous Croissants

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

July 15, 2015 | Recommended | Antelias Breakfast & Coffee

Dominique Ansel: I Have Waited So Long... I Finally Tried the Original Cronut!

Desserts & Sweets | New York USA Americas

June 27, 2015

Dominique Ansel: I Have Waited So Long... I Finally Tried the Original Cronut!

It is indeed magical, a bakery with a whole different approach towards pastry making - Dominique Ansel in New York. I…

June 27, 2015 | Tasty Discoveries | New York Desserts & Sweets

Breakfast at Casper&Gambini's ABC Achrafieh

Breakfast & Coffee | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

April 06, 2015

Breakfast at Casper&Gambini's ABC Achrafieh

My last visit to Casper&Gambini's (C&G) ABC Dbayeh was a great one. I remember enjoying a sandwich that made it into…

April 06, 2015 | Restaurants | Achrafieh Breakfast & Coffee

Monte Cassino Hotel: A Generous Breakfast with a View

Breakfast & Coffee | Jounieh Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

Keserwan

March 14, 2015

Monte Cassino Hotel: A Generous Breakfast with a View

The Monte Cassino Hotel, nestled on a beautiful hill in Tabarja overlooking Jounieh bay, is a place everyone has been talking…

March 14, 2015 | International Cuisine | Jounieh Breakfast & Coffee

Roadster: Breakfast at the Newly Decorated Bliss Diner

Breakfast & Coffee | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

February 12, 2015

Roadster: Breakfast at the Newly Decorated Bliss Diner

Down on Bliss, a new restaurant has opened its doors. It's not just any restaurant, but a beautiful art gallery created with…

February 12, 2015 | Restaurants | Beirut Breakfast & Coffee

Breakfast at Swissotel, Dresden - A New Experience Everyday

Breakfast & Coffee | Germany Europe

Europe

October 25, 2014

Breakfast at Swissotel, Dresden - A New Experience Everyday

I fell in love with the city of Dresden as well as the hotel I checked into, Swissotel, from the very first minute I arrived...…

October 25, 2014 | Recommended | Germany Breakfast & Coffee

Breakfast at the SmallVille Hotel in Beirut

Breakfast & Coffee | Badaro Beirut Lebanon Middle East

October 04, 2014

Breakfast at the SmallVille Hotel in Beirut

I've been to almost all the high-end hotels to tryout their breakfast. It was time to try out one of the more local hotels,…

October 04, 2014 | Restaurants | Badaro Breakfast & Coffee

Crupcakes: When Croissant and Cupcake Meet

Chocolate

July 09, 2014

Crupcakes: When Croissant and Cupcake Meet

Doughnuts, muffins, bagels and more have all been cross-bred with the croissant to create insanely popular Franken-foods. Trying…

July 09, 2014 | Desserts & Sweets Chocolate

The French Bakery: A Compilation of Rich Aromas and Flavors

Spotted Stories | Lebanon Middle East