Lebanon's "M de Noir" Makes the News Once Again
Chocolate
November 12, 2018
| News
After the 2014 award at the Salon du Chocolat in Paris, a first in the Middle East chocolate arena, Maya Maalouf Kanaan…
The World’s Best Cookie is Found in New York
Breakfast & Coffee
April 10, 2018
| Desserts & Sweets
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New York
Third time at Levain, still impressed as if it was the first. What a place, what a cookie... The world's best cookies…
Chapon: The Mouthwatering Mousse au Chocolat
Chocolate
September 24, 2017
| Desserts & Sweets
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Paris
What do you get if you cross Patrice Chapon’s talents as an ice cream maker with his love of chocolate? The…
Celebrate Chocolate Today! and Probably Everyday...
Chocolate
July 07, 2017
| News
World Chocolate Day, sometimes referred to as International Chocolate Day, is an observance that occurs globally…
Tasali Ramadan: Chocolate Specials by Patchi
Chocolate
June 15, 2017
| Desserts & Sweets
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Beirut
Every year I pay a sweet visit to Patchi, our Lebanese chocolate ambassador to the world. Even one piece of delicious…
Crepico Zalka: Dessert Madness!
Desserts & Sweets | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
February 14, 2017
Crepico Zalka: Dessert Madness!
Desserts & Sweets
February 14, 2017
| French
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Metn
When I heard Crepico is moving from its famous location on Zalka's highway, I didn't understand how they could…
Boost Your Productivity at Work with these Snacks
News
January 09, 2017
It's hard enough going back to work after the holidays, especially in this cold rainy weather... We need something to…
Patrick Roger: The Master Chocolate Creator!
Chocolate
April 19, 2016
| Recommended
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Paris
To date I had one Coup de Coeur, in my opinion the best chocolatier the world has ever seen, Pierre Marcolini, the king…
Dark Terre Easter Egg - Limited Edition
Spotted Stories
March 15, 2016
This dark terre egg by Benjamin Chocolatier is inspired by mother nature and uses a single origin fairer than fair…
M de Noir is Full of Tasty Discoveries
Recommended
February 19, 2016
| Tasty Discoveries
Ok so now you know my love for this chocolate shop called “M de Noir” full of surprises and discoveries.…
Kinder Bueno Dark is Back
News
February 19, 2016
Following a successful appearance last year, Kinder Bueno Dark is returning to shelves this spring. The product…
Rue Chocolat: A Mouthwatering Chocolate
Chocolate
February 17, 2016
| Tasty Discoveries
It's a box, that's your first impression before laying your eyes on the content. A carton-like box, it opens like a…
Chocolat Bucharest: A Smokey Space for Desserts
Breakfast & Coffee | Romania Europe
February 05, 2016
Chocolat Bucharest: A Smokey Space for Desserts
Breakfast & Coffee
February 05, 2016
| Desserts & Sweets
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Romania
It's called Chocolat and apparently serves everything in between from breakfast to dinner. One of the popular…
Dark Sugars Cocoa House: It's About One Unique Chocolate Shop
Chocolate
February 04, 2016
| Desserts & Sweets
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London
It's the music that grabs you in, the hundreds of flavors and the dozens of bowls, the generosity and unique feel of…
Pairing Different Types Of Chocolate With Food
Chocolate
December 24, 2015
| News
Swissotel.com shows you how to pair chocolate with food. Sounds good?
Produced by Swissotel Hotels & Resorts
Levain Bakery: The World's Finest Cookies in New York
Recommended
November 10, 2015
| Reviews
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New York
I woke up early on a beautiful cold day and headed straight to Levain, the most popular bakery in New York, a place…
Swap One Food to Another - Will Help You Shed Some Weight
News
November 08, 2015
If you're looking to lose some weight before Christmas follow this infographic by Get Slimmer Guide which will show you…
London Brick... Tom Dixon and Chocolatier Maison Pierre Marcolini
Chocolate
August 27, 2015
| News
Tom Dixon has teamed up with chocolatier Maison Pierre Marcolini to create an exclusive set of “London…
Premium Chocolates from Magnum to Launch Soon
Chocolate
August 03, 2015
| News
Unilever UK has teamed up with Kinnerton Confectionery to introduce a new range of premium Magnum chocolate. The…
Max Brenner: A Chocolate Shop on Broadway
Breakfast & Coffee
July 08, 2015
| Chocolate
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New York
From the outside, it looks like a normal chocolate shop, but open the door and be amazed, enter Willy Wonka's secret…
Let's Play With Chocolate
Chocolate
May 29, 2015
| Spotted Stories
I think it would be hard to find anyone out there who dislikes chocolate.... And I believe that games and puzzle is…
Easter Eggs from M de Noir: An Orgasm with Every Bite
Tasty Discoveries
April 05, 2015
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Metn
Why do I always write about the same chocolate store again and again? You may be thinking that I know the owner or…
The Making of Chocolate Easter Eggs
Chocolate
April 02, 2015
| News
I met Pierre Abi Haila while visiting Sydney's last year, a young chef with a passion for the world of pastry and…
Typographic Chocolate Celebrates Letterforms
Chocolate
March 09, 2015
| Spotted Stories
Check out these intricately designed chocolate bars featuring edible typography designed by students from the…
Depla Bruges: Rice Crispy Dark Chocolate Cakes, Nothing Else
Chocolate
February 19, 2015
| Tasty Discoveries
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Belgium
Continuing the search for some good chocolate in Bruges, we stopped at Depla. Depla is the classiest of all in the…
Bite-sized Decadence: The Most Expensive Chocolate Truffle Out There
Chocolate
February 17, 2015
| News
Valentine's may be over, but let's ponder over this for a second... La Madeline au Truffle – the world's…
The Chocolate Line Brugge by Dominique Persoone
Chocolate
February 17, 2015
| Tasty Discoveries
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Belgium
After a bad impression at Dumon, I went searching for the Chocolate Line which I found a few meters from the first…
Maison Pierre Marcolini: Haute Chocolaterie and Pure Indulgence
Chocolate
February 16, 2015
| Recommended
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Belgium
I didn't enjoy the chocolates back in Brugges, the first thing I intended to do when we arrived to Brussles was to…
Grab the ‘World’s Most Beautiful’ Chocolates
Chocolate
January 22, 2015
| News
Recently awarded “Designer of the Year" of Maison & Objet 2015, Japanese design firm, Nendo, always surprise…
M de Noir: The Chocolate Master Hits Again
Chocolate
January 08, 2015
| Recommended
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Mount Lebanon
The chocolate master hits again and this time with something new and unique which promises to amaze the market.…
Patchi's 40th Anniversary Limited Edition: All Proceeds will be Donated to Nawaya
News
January 07, 2015
Double the Celebration: Patchi launches limited edition 40th anniversary chocolate box while giving back to the…
Gourmet Chocolate Chili Pizza
Chocolate
January 04, 2015
| Spotted Stories
The Chilli Chocolate Pizza might not look like your normal pizza but it tastes just as good, if not better.
This…
Galler: The Chocolate Coffee Shop
Breakfast & Coffee | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
January 01, 2015
Galler: The Chocolate Coffee Shop
Breakfast & Coffee
January 01, 2015
| Chocolate
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Antelias
Touring around the country's best chocolate shops, Galler was one of the places that left an impression on me. The…
Chocolate: A Universal Indulgence… Chocolate Artisans in Lebanon
Chocolate
December 30, 2014
| Desserts & Sweets
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Lebanon
We are Lebanon, we represent innovation, we are where the alphabet started and with it the technology that made…
Don Baker: A Dark Chocolate Crepe with Hints of Perfection (Discontinued)
Chocolate
December 22, 2014
| Tasty Discoveries
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Badaro
Remember the fine crepe I discovered in July?
This dark chocolate crepe (Chocorange), a blend of 100% Callebaut…
Dulce n' Banana: Orgasmic Chocolate Truffles
Chocolate
December 19, 2014
| Tasty Discoveries
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Mount Lebanon
The same feeling comes along every time I receive something new to taste: What should I expect? Will it be good? How…
M de Noir: A Local Chocolate with High, International Standards
Chocolate
December 11, 2014
| Tasty Discoveries
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Lebanon
I remember receiving a box from M de Noir last year and I’ve often remembered that wonderful gift. My family and…
Desir Noir: Specialists in Dark Chocolate
Chocolate
December 10, 2014
| Tasty Discoveries
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Beirut
Walking the isles of Salon du Chocolat 2014, I discovered Desir Noir...
There are two special things about Desir Noir:…
Patchi: Tasting a Lebanese Chocolate Sold All Over the World
Chocolate
December 08, 2014
| Tasty Discoveries
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Beirut
After last year’s chocolate tasting I was invited to sample Patchi’s latest offerings. I am a big fan…
Espresso Served in Mini Dark Chocolate-Dipped Waffle Cone
Chocolate
September 17, 2014
| Coffee, Wine & Drinks
Lately we have seen a number of some food mash-ups, inlcuding the likes of cronuts and cookie-and-milk shooters, but…
Dubai's Luxury Chocolates Delice Opens Now in Harrods
Chocolate
July 20, 2014
| News
Dubai based luxury chocolate and confectionery brand Delice, just launched at the most exclusive Chocolate Room in the…
Enchanted Chocolate Wonderland for Easter at The Waldorf Astoria, Ras Al Khaimah
Chocolate
April 17, 2014
| News
The Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah has created an Enchanted Chocolate Wonderland for Easter with green rolling hills,…
Maison Du Chocolat Bunny 'Easter Atelier' Costs $1200
News
April 13, 2014
To celebrate Easter 2014, Nicolas Cloiseau, Master Chef of La Maison du Chocolat has crafted a magical chocolate…
A Piece of Cake... And Not Just Any Cake... Ritz-Carlton Signature Cake
News
March 08, 2014
The Ritz-Carlton hotel has created a signature dessert that will become the edible symbol of the brand around the…
Dunkin' Donuts Celebrates Valentines the Chocolate Way
Chocolate
February 11, 2014
| Tasty Discoveries
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Lebanon
For Valentines, Dunkin' Donuts introduced a few new items into their menu to celebrate the love season. "The Chocolate…
Cioccorosso: Dark Chocolate Espresso with Red Fruit Notes
Tasty Discoveries
November 25, 2013
Nespresso has launched a new flavor, the Cioccorosso, that's a mix of dark chocolate and red fruits in a capsule.…
Who, What, Why: Does the Shape of Chocolate Change its Taste?
News
September 30, 2013
Cadbury Dairy Milk recently changed the shape of it's favorite chocolate bar... and all hell rose by the chocolate…
25 Ridiculously Healthy Foods: Pile your Plate with these Nutrition Superstars
Spotted Stories
August 23, 2013
The following healthy power foods can claim big bragging rights: They can fend off serious diseases like diabetes,…
Lunch at the Famous Cafe De Paris, Monte Carlo
French
July 08, 2013
| International Cuisine
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France
You cannot come to Monaco without stopping by the legendary Cafe de Paris. The Brasserie at the Café de Paris…
Crêperie Genia: A Little Piece of Heaven on St. Michel, Paris
Recommended | Paris France Europe
June 12, 2013
Crêperie Genia: A Little Piece of Heaven on St. Michel, Paris
Recommended
June 12, 2013
| Street Food
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Paris
In 2009, I came to Paris to continue my education, where I spent more than two weeks in the area of St. Michel,…
