NoGarlicNoOnions: Restaurant, Food, and Travel Stories/Reviews

March 27, 2020

Top Fresh: Natural Fruit Cocktails, Delicious Crepes and the Best Avocado Juice in Lebanon

I loved it! It is probably one of the best avocado cocktails I've ever had in my entire life! Prepared with love, the crepes,…

March 27, 2020 | Reviews | Keserwan Desserts & Sweets

Konditorei Buchwald: Berlin’s Oldest Pastry Shop is Not Worth Trying

Desserts & Sweets | Germany Europe

September 22, 2019

Konditorei Buchwald: Berlin’s Oldest Pastry Shop is Not Worth Trying

When in Berlin, visit Patisserie “Konditorei G. Buchwald”! The pastry shop was founded in Cottbus in 1852 and is now…

September 22, 2019 | Restaurants | Germany Desserts & Sweets

Chocolate Hummus: Who Can Resist this Healthy Dessert

Spotted Stories

May 18, 2019

Chocolate Hummus: Who Can Resist this Healthy Dessert

Did you know that you can make a sweet hummus with chickpeas? The latest food trend to hit the scene is dessert hummus, and this…

May 18, 2019 Spotted Stories

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

Maamoul Comparison Video: 12 Different Choices to Choose From

Comparative Review | Lebanon Middle East

April 17, 2019

Maamoul Comparison Video: 12 Different Choices to Choose From

It’s the season of “Ma3mouleté atyab Maamoul”, so why not try some of them and check the differences. On…

April 17, 2019 | Popular | Lebanon Comparative Review

Quartier Chic: There's a New French Brasserie in Beirut

French Food | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

March 19, 2019

Quartier Chic: There's a New French Brasserie in Beirut

Occupying the location of Ladurée on Wadi Abou Jamil in Beirut, Quartier Chic the latest Brasserie to open, owned and…

March 19, 2019 | Restaurants | Beirut Central District French Food

The Union Kitchen: My Best Lunch Experience In Copenhagen

International Cuisine | Copenhagen Europe

February 24, 2019

The Union Kitchen: My Best Lunch Experience In Copenhagen

A professional social media presence on Instagram with beautiful photos make you want to visit The Union Kitchen. Walk into…

February 24, 2019 | Recommended | Copenhagen International Cuisine

Sweet Lebanon: 44 of the Best Mouthwatering Desserts and Cravings

Desserts & Sweets | Lebanon Middle East

January 06, 2019

Sweet Lebanon: 44 of the Best Mouthwatering Desserts and Cravings

Who doesn’t love desserts? Perfect pieces of mouthwatering indulgences… But where can you find the best of what…

January 06, 2019 | Popular | Lebanon Desserts & Sweets

New York's Greatest Sweet Cravings of 2018: The Must-Try List

News | New York USA Americas

USA

January 01, 2019

New York's Greatest Sweet Cravings of 2018: The Must-Try List

I can't get enough of New York... I have been there probably eight or nine times already in less than a year, and…

January 01, 2019 | Popular | New York News

Fou de Patisserie: Best of French Pastry Under One Roof

Desserts & Sweets | Paris France Europe

November 18, 2018

Fou de Patisserie: Best of French Pastry Under One Roof

Fou de Patisserie: Best of French Pastry Under One Roof. "Fou de Patisserie" Crazy pastry is a shop created by a team of…

November 18, 2018 | Restaurants | Paris Desserts & Sweets

Decadente Madrid: Everything is Unique, I Fell in Love

International Cuisine | Madrid Spain Europe

Spain

September 19, 2018

Decadente Madrid: Everything is Unique, I Fell in Love

With a review of 4,5/5 on google maps, and decor as beautiful as the one I discovered, I was so excited to browse the menu and…

September 19, 2018 | Recommended | Madrid International Cuisine

Nassab Saida: My Favorite Maacroun, Ouwaymat and Mchabbak!

Desserts & Sweets | Saida South Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

South Lebanon

September 17, 2017

Nassab Saida: My Favorite Maacroun, Ouwaymat and Mchabbak!

Searching for the best Maacroun, Mchabbak and Ouwaymat in town? There's only one address! Visit Nassab Sweets in Saida.…

September 17, 2017 | Recommended | Saida Desserts & Sweets

There's One Address for Kashta Desserts: Tripoli

Desserts & Sweets | Tripoli North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

North Lebanon

April 23, 2017

There's One Address for Kashta Desserts: Tripoli

Ashta has one address and that is Tripoli. One of my favorite places is Abdul Rahman Hallab. Despite the fact it's opening shops…

April 23, 2017 | Ice Cream & Gelato | Tripoli Desserts & Sweets

The Best Dessert in 24 Countries Around the World

Desserts & Sweets

January 14, 2017

The Best Dessert in 24 Countries Around the World

A meal isn't complete without dessert. While that's true around the world, desserts differ from country to country.

January 14, 2017 | Spotted Stories Desserts & Sweets

Candelabra: Lunch at The Kempinski Beirut

International Cuisine | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

January 12, 2017

Candelabra: Lunch at The Kempinski Beirut

So Kempinski, one of the world's most prestigious hotel brands has opened its latest resort in Beirut. After visiting the hotel's…

January 12, 2017 | Recommended | Beirut International Cuisine

66 Diner: A Typical American Diner!

Burgers | USA Americas

Americas

August 20, 2016

66 Diner: A Typical American Diner!

A diner with a soul. 66 Diner is a place where all the details make all the difference.

August 20, 2016 | Restaurants | USA Burgers

Salt Gourmet: A Culinary Experience at Beirut's Airport

Airports | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

February 28, 2016

Salt Gourmet: A Culinary Experience at Beirut's Airport

How many times have you passed this restaurant what hour giving it any particular attention. How many times have we criticized…

February 28, 2016 | International Cuisine | Beirut Airports

The First Dessert Only Cafe in Central London

Desserts & Sweets

February 27, 2016

The First Dessert Only Cafe in Central London

Do you sometimes wonder why the dessert menu is almost always smaller than the savoury menu in a cafe/restaurant... well, it…

February 27, 2016 | News Desserts & Sweets

Which Coffee Goes Best with Your Favorite Dessert?

Coffee, Wine & Drinks

April 02, 2015

Which Coffee Goes Best with Your Favorite Dessert?

Sipping on a cup of coffee while enjoying some dessert is something we all dream of... but do you know which desert goes well…

April 02, 2015 | Desserts & Sweets Coffee, Wine & Drinks

2014: Finest Desserts in Lebanon

Desserts & Sweets

January 10, 2015

2014: Finest Desserts in Lebanon

The Meringue Mountain at VILLA CLARA What made a superb last impress

January 10, 2015 | News Desserts & Sweets

Now I Know Why People are In love with Bread Repulic

Bread & Bakeries | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

July 06, 2014

Now I Know Why People are In love with Bread Repulic

Bread Republic, this popular bakery is indeed a place to visit and discover... So here I am on a mission to find the best bread…

July 06, 2014 | Desserts & Sweets | Achrafieh Bread & Bakeries

Floka Fish Restaurant: Al Aqaba, Jordan

Reviews | Jordan Middle East

June 01, 2014

Floka Fish Restaurant: Al Aqaba, Jordan

Known for its rich variety of seafood, Floka, situated in the heart of the Al Aqaba was our choice for to enjoy our meal, we…

June 01, 2014 | Restaurants | Jordan Reviews

Breakfast at Evason, Ma'in Hot Springs - Jordan

Reviews | Jordan Middle East

May 30, 2014

Breakfast at Evason, Ma'in Hot Springs - Jordan

I was honestly worried about having breakfast here, especially after enduring a "not so pleasant" experience the night before,…

May 30, 2014 | Restaurants | Jordan Reviews

Lisbon 2014: A New Journey of Culinary Discoveries

Travel & Tourism | Lisbon Portugal Europe

Portugal

April 25, 2014

Lisbon 2014: A New Journey of Culinary Discoveries

It was 3am in Beirut as I sipped on a double espresso in MEA’s lounge. I was waiting for a plane to Lisbon, Portugal. My mind was…

April 25, 2014 | Lisbon Travel & Tourism

Ma3moul: An Easy Recipe, Detailed in Pictures

Spotted Stories

April 12, 2014

Ma3moul: An Easy Recipe, Detailed in Pictures

Ma’amoul – Middle Eastern Cookies Stuffed with Pistachios, Dates & Walnuts Ma’amoul are small shortbread pastries filled…

April 12, 2014 Spotted Stories

Nasma's Awesome Lebanese Innovations

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

April 08, 2014

Nasma's Awesome Lebanese Innovations

The Terrace at Beirut City Centre is truly a site to see. A number of restaurants, some of which are familiar, while others are…

April 08, 2014 | Restaurants | Beirut Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Buffet Lunch and Dinner at The Movenpick Dead Sea Resort

Reviews | Dead Sea Jordan Middle East

Jordan

April 08, 2014

Buffet Lunch and Dinner at The Movenpick Dead Sea Resort

I had to eat here four consecutive times during my trip to latest Jordan: Two lunches and two dinners... and believe me, it was…

April 08, 2014 | Restaurants | Dead Sea Reviews

Discover the Origins of Cookies

Food Gadgets

April 06, 2014

Discover the Origins of Cookies

In the United States and Canada a cookie is a small, flat, baked treat, usually containing flour, eggs, sugar, and…

April 06, 2014 Food Gadgets

Miyou by Guy Martin: Michelin Style Sandwiches

Airports | Paris France Europe

March 22, 2014

Miyou by Guy Martin: Michelin Style Sandwiches

Miyou by Guy Martin is a place I have been meaning to try for some time now. Checking-in Terminal E-K of the French capital,…

March 22, 2014 | French Food | Paris Airports

Lina's Rabieh: The Region Needed it Badly

Spotted Stories | Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

February 06, 2014

Lina's Rabieh: The Region Needed it Badly

We, residents of the upper Metn region have been waiting for a coffee place to open in our area. With such a booming economy in…

February 06, 2014 | Mount Lebanon Spotted Stories

Batchig: I Still Love this Place...

Armenian Food | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Mount Lebanon

February 04, 2014

Batchig: I Still Love this Place...

The last time I tried Batchig was just a few weeks ago, and since then I have been counting the minutes to come back to this…

February 04, 2014 | Recommended | Antelias Armenian Food

Safsouf's Maamoul Madd bi Ashta: Back to Authenticity...

Tasty Discoveries | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

February 02, 2014

Safsouf's Maamoul Madd bi Ashta: Back to Authenticity...

Every Saturday morning, my father-in-law and his friends gather around for hefty breakfast, or what can better be described as…

February 02, 2014 | Beirut Tasty Discoveries

Gourmet Burger Kitchen, Dublin: Not Good

Reviews | Ireland Europe

October 15, 2013

Gourmet Burger Kitchen, Dublin: Not Good

Walking along Dublin's famous Grafton street, Google Maps led me to a restaurant with an appealing name: Gourmet Burger Kitchen…

October 15, 2013 | Restaurants | Ireland Reviews

SUD... A Must Visit: La Cour Saint Michel Will Put a Smile on Your Face

French Food | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

September 23, 2013

SUD... A Must Visit: La Cour Saint Michel Will Put a Smile on Your Face

It was truly love at first sight, the minute I laid eyes on SUD. A restaurant that's really special in so many ways is the same…

September 23, 2013 | Recommended | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael French Food

La Bastide Saint Antoine: Famous Starred Chef Jacques Chibois

French Food | France Europe

July 24, 2013

La Bastide Saint Antoine: Famous Starred Chef Jacques Chibois

"You cannot come to the Cote D'Azur without trying Chef Jacques Chibois "unique cuisine", says my father-in-law... And he is…

July 24, 2013 | Guide Michelin | France French Food

Le Formale, La Cave Henri IV, Aix En Provence

French Food | Provence France Europe

July 22, 2013

Le Formale, La Cave Henri IV, Aix En Provence

Passing through Aix En Provence for a couple hours, we wanted to try one of their best restaurants. Searching on TripAdvisor, Le…

July 22, 2013 | Recommended | Provence French Food

Schwartz's Deli Paris: People Wait 30 Minutes to Eat this?

American | Paris France Europe

July 02, 2013

Schwartz's Deli Paris: People Wait 30 Minutes to Eat this?

Schwartz Deli, located in the heart of the French capital has been the talk of town for the past two years, saying that it's the…

July 02, 2013 | Burgers | Paris American

La Petite Maison: Nothing Compares with the Original, Nice, France

French Food | France Europe

June 26, 2013

La Petite Maison: Nothing Compares with the Original, Nice, France

La Petite Maison! Ahh...The buzz around this name has excelled in the Middle East with the recent opening of

June 26, 2013 | Recommended | France French Food

NoGarlicNoOnions Rating Criteria is Clear

News

March 11, 2013

NoGarlicNoOnions Rating Criteria is Clear

This month marks the first anniversary of NoGarlicNoOnions and after receiving so many emails inquiring about how…

March 11, 2013 | Popular News

Bergerac French Bistro: Indulge Yourself in Fine South-West Specialities

French Food | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

March 03, 2013

Bergerac French Bistro: Indulge Yourself in Fine South-West Specialities

I wanted to share my culinary experience as soon as I got home today, but thanks to the intelligent and over confident waiter, I…

March 03, 2013 | Recommended | Achrafieh French Food

Jack Daniel's Bar & Grill, Dubai Terminal 3

Airports | Dubai UAE GCC Middle East

UAE

February 13, 2013

Jack Daniel's Bar & Grill, Dubai Terminal 3

An awesome architecture unconsciously attracts you into its hidden secrets: Welcome to the Jack Daniel's bar and Grill in…

February 13, 2013 | American | Dubai Airports

T-Marbouta in Hamra: More Than An Arabic Letter

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Hamra & Verdun Beirut Lebanon Middle East

January 10, 2013

T-Marbouta in Hamra: More Than An Arabic Letter

T-Marbouta is an original place, or at least it was for me the second I walked into the place where everyone seemed to feel right…

January 10, 2013 | Restaurants | Hamra & Verdun Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Ristorante Napoletano: One of Paris most Renowned Italian Restaurants

Italian Food | Paris France Europe

December 19, 2012

Ristorante Napoletano: One of Paris most Renowned Italian Restaurants

Napoletano Italian restaurant, nested in the heart of Franklin Roosevelt street at a walking distance from the most famous avenue…

December 19, 2012 | Pizza | Paris Italian Food

Leaf: A Sensual Spoon for Eating Desserts

Desserts & Sweets

November 22, 2012

Leaf: A Sensual Spoon for Eating Desserts

Inspired by the ancient Asian tradition of using nature’s leaves as eating utensils, Leaf, designed by British cutlery…

November 22, 2012 | Food Gadgets Desserts & Sweets

Luigi's: The Movenpick Dead Sea Italian Corner

Italian Food | Dead Sea Jordan Middle East

Jordan

October 22, 2012

Luigi's: The Movenpick Dead Sea Italian Corner

Part of the Movenpick Dead Sea resort, Luigi's is the Italian eatery serving a wide variety of delicious Italian food. The…

October 22, 2012 | Restaurants | Dead Sea Italian Food

Fortnum & Mason: Delicatessen at its Best in the Heart of London

Spotted Stories | London UK Europe

UK

October 09, 2012

Fortnum & Mason: Delicatessen at its Best in the Heart of London

Fortnum & Mason often shortened to just "Fortnum's", is a department store situated in

October 09, 2012 | London Spotted Stories

Osaka Sushi Restaurant & Lounge

Japanese & Sushi | Hamra & Verdun Beirut Lebanon Middle East