Reviews
A Zaatar Croissant & Zaatar Baguette in Paris
Two items that need a review! Have you ever enjoyed a zaatar baguette mixed with zaatar (wild Lebanese thyme) inside out! A crunchy French baguette topped with Lebanese zaatar, and even mixed with on…
December 21, 2019
| Tasty Discoveries
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Paris
Bread & Bakeries
Boulangerie Nicolas Flamel: Zaatar Croissant and Zaatar Baguette in Paris
Craving a zaatar croissant in Paris, head to Boulangerie Nicolas Flamel. Named after Paris’ oldest auberge built around the year 1400, the bakery is owned by no other than Lebanon’s…
November 25, 2019
| Breakfast & Coffee
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Paris
Bartartine: Breakfast Made me Smile! Food Filled with Passion.
Breakfast & Coffee | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East
March 16, 2019
Breakfast & Coffee
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
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael
Breakfast at Relais & Chateaux, Hotel Bülow Palais in Dresden: Perfection in the Details
Breakfast & Coffee | Germany Europe
January 20, 2019
Breakfast & Coffee
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 vibe, you can’t but be amazed. I was amazed by this breakfast…
January 20, 2019
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Germany
Recommended
Chasseurs de Saveurs: The French Croissant of Zahle
(L'Orient Le Jour) La famille Tannouri a déménagé en France, à Lyon exactement, quand Clément était enfant. Marc est né treize ans plus tard au b
January 13, 2019
| Tasty Discoveries
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Zahle
Bread & Bakeries
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 other viennoiserie are made of layered yeast-leavened dough. The dough…
Breakfast at Lily’s Beirut: A New Chef is Needed!
Breakfast & Coffee | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East
November 25, 2018
Breakfast & Coffee
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 waking up at 6 am every Sunday for a hefty breakfast around town or a sexy…
November 25, 2018
| French Food
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Beirut Central District
Bread & Bakeries
Cannelle's Croissants
Open in 1992, Cannelle was one of the first French pastry shops proposing a high-end selection of gourmet delights. Today, considered by many to be one of the country's Top10 pastry shops, and…
November 01, 2018
| Desserts & Sweets
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Beirut
Roxanne Cafe: American Breakfast in San Francisco
Breakfast & Coffee | San Francisco California USA Americas
October 24, 2018
Breakfast & Coffee
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, and waffles alongside omelets and sandwiches. An American diner with its…
October 24, 2018
| Restaurants
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San Francisco
Breakfast & Coffee
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 and red fruits. The bagel texture, the salmon quality, the cream…
October 22, 2018
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San Francisco
Deli.Co Beirut: Breakfast in Europe Without Taking a Plane
Breakfast & Coffee | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East
October 22, 2018
Breakfast & Coffee
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 world while staying in town; sandwiches, cakes, meat, eggs and much…
October 22, 2018
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Beirut Central District
Home Sweet Home: Enjoy Breakfast in Mar Mikhael
Breakfast & Coffee | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East
September 25, 2018
Breakfast & Coffee
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 from the minute you walk in: “welcome home shouts the manager out…
September 25, 2018
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael
The Sage Parlour: Breakfast Extravaganza in Beirut
Breakfast & Coffee | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East
September 23, 2018
Breakfast & Coffee
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 wished I could experience the same feeling in Beirut! Arriving at the…
September 23, 2018
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael
Breakfast & Coffee
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
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Turkey
Supermoon Bakehouse: Iconic, Unique, Innovative and Shockingly Tasty
Bread & Bakeries | New York USA Americas
June 17, 2018
Bread & Bakeries
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 square box with light coming from the ceiling to shine on a table,…
June 17, 2018
| Breakfast & Coffee
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New York
Covina: Bar, Restaurant, Breakfast and Positive Vibes in New York
Breakfast & Coffee | New York USA Americas
June 12, 2018
Breakfast & Coffee
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 kitchen utensils blending together into a marriage of colors. Touches…
June 12, 2018
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New York
Studio: A Happy and Creative Breakfast in New York
Breakfast & Coffee | New York USA Americas
June 12, 2018
Breakfast & Coffee
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 Eastern with touches of class inspired by the cuisines of the world,…
June 12, 2018
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New York
Bread & Bakeries
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 the same time, the croissants have become Beirut's reference when…
June 04, 2018
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Hamra & Verdun
Bread & Bakeries
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 corners of Lebanon for it. Every morning the bakery opens at 5 am selling…
June 03, 2018
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North Lebanon
Breakfast & Coffee
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 bread, French cheese, hot coffee and amazing eggs Benedict, the…
My New Favorite Breakfast Experience: Hotel Kempinski Beirut
Breakfast & Coffee | Beirut Lebanon Middle East
April 30, 2018
Breakfast & Coffee
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 light travel around the space. Breakfast with a view of the pool, fresh…
Bread & Bakeries
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 minute in the back kitchen. Chocolate, chocolate extra, chocolate and…
April 27, 2018
| Breakfast & Coffee
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Zahle
Breakfast & Coffee
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 was love at first sight, a heavy-loaded Croissant like I’ve…
March 21, 2018
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New York
Airports
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 chefs to try and replicate it in his own way; today, I was invited at…
December 30, 2017
| Breakfast & Coffee
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Beirut
Joseph Leonard: It’s Breakfast at Home in New York City
Breakfast & Coffee | New York USA Americas
November 16, 2017
Breakfast & Coffee
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 door open of Joseph Leonard’s little heaven. Occupying the corner…
November 16, 2017
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New York
Union Fare: New York's Unbelievable Croissants, A Magical Place!
Bread & Bakeries | New York USA Americas
October 30, 2017
Bread & Bakeries
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 two hands and pulled... Oh My God! I just discovered one of the most…
October 30, 2017
| Breakfast & Coffee
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New York
Desserts & Sweets
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 of new bakeries and patisseries opening around town every month,…
Breakfast & Coffee
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 at Seasons, the hotel's restaurant. With a splendid view over the…
May 16, 2017
| Hotels
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North Lebanon
Breads Bakery: New York's Best Bread and Extravagant Croissant
Bread & Bakeries | New York USA Americas
April 28, 2017
Bread & Bakeries
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. Inside is a big bakery, not a fancy one, but a bread specialist where…
April 28, 2017
| Breakfast & Coffee
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New York
Breakfast & Coffee
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... I honestly didn't expect to have such a good breakfast ... seriously…
February 16, 2017
| Hotels
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Mount Lebanon
Breakfast & Coffee
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 are changing their operating hours to serve breakfast. Not…
Breakfast & Coffee
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 five different places for a constructive comparison... Let's enjoy…
February 07, 2017
| Comparative Review
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Lebanon
Breakfast & Coffee
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 more of a lunch. Served with a certain class and finesse, the palace…
Maialino New York: The Best Pancakes I've Ever Had!
Breakfast & Coffee | New York USA Americas
January 27, 2017
Breakfast & Coffee
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 rectangular space decorated with wooden shapes, a bar at the entrance, wood…
January 27, 2017
| Italian Food
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New York
The Park South Hotel New York: An Enjoyable Stay and Awesome Breakfast!
Breakfast & Coffee | New York USA Americas
January 17, 2017
Breakfast & Coffee
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 and a delicious breakfast. The Park South Hotel has it all... I…
Recommended
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 awesome and seems to be the new trend making waves.
October 17, 2016
| Tasty Discoveries
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San Francisco
Breakfast at Paul in Dubai; An Enjoyable Start of Day
Breakfast & Coffee | Dubai UAE GCC Middle East
September 10, 2016
Breakfast & Coffee
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 all around the world with a menu that speaks the local language.…
September 10, 2016
| French Food
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Dubai
Breakfast & Coffee
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 experience. Nothing is left on display. Order and wait to be served…
July 11, 2016
| Tasty Discoveries
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Bekaa
Bread & Bakeries
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 Bekaa, Clément has sent me their croissants to enjoy. And their…
June 21, 2016
| Tasty Discoveries
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Lebanon
Breakfast & Coffee
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 corners of Lebanon for it.
May 03, 2016
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North Lebanon
Breakfast & Coffee
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 spots. Come join me for a hefty breakfast.
April 25, 2016
| Top 10 List
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Beirut
Breakfast & Coffee
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 Rbeiz, Pâte à Choux cakes were special, freshly…
July 15, 2015
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Antelias
Desserts & Sweets
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 couldn’t believe that I was actually at his bakery. I have been following…
June 27, 2015
| Tasty Discoveries
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New York
Breakfast at Casper&Gambini's ABC Achrafieh
Breakfast & Coffee | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East
April 06, 2015
Breakfast & Coffee
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 my Top 33 sandwiches in Lebanon, as well as a tasty fresh sal
April 06, 2015
| Restaurants
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Achrafieh
Monte Cassino Hotel: A Generous Breakfast with a View
Breakfast & Coffee | Jounieh Keserwan Lebanon Middle East
March 14, 2015
Breakfast & Coffee
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 about last summer. I couldn't come here earlier, but here I am and my…
March 14, 2015
| International Cuisine
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Jounieh
Roadster: Breakfast at the Newly Decorated Bliss Diner
Breakfast & Coffee | Beirut Lebanon Middle East
February 12, 2015
Breakfast & Coffee
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 finesse and taste. It's the new Roadster, a unique approach to the…
February 12, 2015
| Restaurants
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Beirut
Breakfast at Swissotel, Dresden - A New Experience Everyday
Breakfast & Coffee | Germany Europe
October 25, 2014
Breakfast & Coffee
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... This was the first time I visit an area without Googling it or arrive…
October 25, 2014
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Germany
Breakfast at the SmallVille Hotel in Beirut
Breakfast & Coffee | Badaro Beirut Lebanon Middle East
October 04, 2014
Breakfast & Coffee
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, SmallVille, that have been enjoying some buzz for being one of…
October 04, 2014
| Restaurants
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Badaro
Chocolate
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 to get in on that trend, Nick Chipman brainstormed what else could be…
July 09, 2014
| Desserts & Sweets
Spotted Stories
The French Bakery: A Compilation of Rich Aromas and Flavors
Twenty-one years ago, only three years after the Lebanese Civil War ended, a woman had an idea... There was a need in Lebanon for some high-end quality French bread, when Mrs. Rita Hoayek went…
July 08, 2014
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Lebanon