The Three Brothers: The First Lebanese Gin
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
July 22, 2018
| News
A rediscovery of a lost style of gin production. Juniper Phoenicia berries are macerated and infused with other 22 botanicals in a premium neutral grain spirit.
Those botanicals describe the Lebanese taste and tradition including Kharoub,…
"Jun": Lebanon's Second Gin!
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
July 14, 2018
| Popular
| Middle East
Jun is juniper – and eight other botanicals. It’s the month of June – and every other month of summer too. It’s Arabic – and English, or maybe little of both? It’s made in the Lebanese village of Rechmaya, with a…
Gin distillery opens in Rechmaya Lebanon
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
July 12, 2018
| News
Jun, a new craft gin distillery, opened its doors last June in Rechmaya, a village in Mount Lebanon. Maya Khattar, together with her husband Chady, have been working on it since last year.
The distillery is capable of producing around 3,000…
Coca-Cola Clear: A New Summer Beverage
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
June 24, 2018
| Spotted Stories
Only available in Japan, Coca-Cola Clear just launched earlier this week. It is Coca-Cola minus the deep-brown colour and calories.
The brand says that it tried over 50 recipes before the perfect one was found. Instead of caramel,…
Questions About Coffee, You are Afraid to Ask
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
April 29, 2018
| News
I love coffee: You drink coffee every day and you love coffee... but is there a question you always wondered, but you are too afraid to ask now? I am here for you to answer!
Liquiteria: The Açai Cup I Didn’t Like
Reviews
November 01, 2017
| Tasty Discoveries
| USA
Juices and fresh things is what this place is all about. Now a firm trend in New York, people want more juices and fresh drinks. With Fresh Greens, Juice Generation and Pure Green among others, the trend is still rising... such places are popping up…
Hudson Station Bar: Have a Beer, But Don't Eat!
American
October 29, 2017
| Restaurants
| USA
Very dim, very loud and smelling of dirty carpets, The Hudson Station is certainly not where I expected to be having lunch today. A few meters from my technology haven - B&H Photography - I needed a restroom stop and ended up having lunch…
Tuthilltown: New York's First Whiskey Distillers
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
October 15, 2017
| Spotted Stories
| USA
Tuthilltown Spirits Farm Distillery is New York’s first whiskey distillery since prohibition, distilling some of America’s most prized spirits in the Hudson Valley. Before Prohibition more than 1,000 farm distillers produced alcohol…
Where to Eat in Beirut: 13 great Spots for Your Weekend Trip
News
September 28, 2017
| Spotted Stories
| Middle East
Spotted an interesting and detailed article about hot spots to eat and drinks in Beirut published by Petter Bäcklund from Stockholm. Peter recommended 13 places. Check out his review.
Beirut has a vivid food scene and…
Thirsty for Caffeine in a Can? Coca-Cola Coffee is Out!
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
September 18, 2017
| News
Coca-Cola Coffee Is Officially a Thing — That Is, If You're Thirsty For Caffeine in a Can!
College students, exhausted moms, and all caffeine-obsessed humans: get ready to meet your match. Vending machines across Japan are stocked with…
Celebrate International Beer Day...
News
August 04, 2017
Drink beer, enjoy the moment... Watch out for the beer belly...
Unicorn Frappuccino Makes a Colorful Entrance
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
April 19, 2017
| Spotted Stories
The elusive unicorn from medieval legend has been making a comeback. Once only found in enchanted forests, unicorns have been popping up in social media with shimmering unicorn-themed food and drinks. Now Starbucks is taking the trend to a new level…
Magic in a Cup: For the First Time in Lebanon at Dunkin' Donuts
Breakfast & Coffee
January 17, 2017
| Coffee, Wine & Drinks
I had the chance to be one of the first to try Dunkin' Donuts' "Magic in a Cup" drinks... Innovative indeed!
Creative and sexy, the new collection of drinks will be launched round Lebanon starting January 19.
Mocha tiramisu: an iced…
Don't Drink and Drive!
News
December 29, 2016
صــدر عن المديرية العامة لقوى الأمن الداخلي ـشعبة العلاقات العامـة
خطة ليلة رأس السنة بالتعاون والتنسيق بين قوى الأمن الداخلي ونقابة أصحاب المطاعم والملاهي ونقابة أصحاب شركات التاكسي
لمناسبة رأس السنة…
BOx: The First Smart Bottle Opener!
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
May 18, 2016
| Food Gadgets
BOx , the world’s first smart bottle opener.
A unique ergonomic design that will give a new dimension to your drinking experience. Open your bottle with a single hand and let BOx share the experience with your friends. We aim…
VESSYL Automatically Knows And Tracks Everything You Drink
Food Gadgets
September 14, 2015
Vessyl automatically knows and tracks everything you drink (calories, caffeine, fats, sugars, etc). So whether you want to lose weight, build muscle, regulate caffeine, or stay hydrated, Vessyl helps you keep track of what matters to you... all…
The Ultimate Guide to What to Drink on Holiday
News
August 25, 2015
Going on holiday gives us the chance to relax and enjoy a different culture, from the lifestyle to the local cuisine. Wherever you choose to go on holiday sampling the local delicacies should be at the top of your to-do list, and we’re not…
Batroun Festival: Beer, Wine and Seafood Night
News
August 09, 2015
Batroun | 15th of August | The Old Souk
Batroun International Festival presents the Wine, Beer and Sea Food night, a festive celebration of the city’s most valuable treasures, the breweries, Wineries and the local culinary tastes. People…
Balkoumi: Coffee, Bites and Yogurt Only Before Check-In
Airports
July 25, 2015
| Breakfast & Coffee
| Lebanon
I never expected to be writing a review about a coffee shop at an airport until last week when eating my favorite frozen yogurt in Lebanon -to date- and seeing the name Balkoumi on the napkin. Balkoumi, the same one that's at the airport? Here I was…
Contact Info:
Beirut International Airport
Phone Number: +961 1 628 000
Address: مطار بيروت رفيق الحريري الدولي [ view ]
Phone Number: +961 1 628 000
Address: مطار بيروت رفيق الحريري الدولي [ view ]
Jallab: The One and Only at Al Antabli
Tasty Discoveries
July 15, 2015
| Lebanon
I never thought that I would actually sit and write about a Jallab drink… But I couldn’t help myself with emotions while tasting the one at Al Antabli in Mar Elias.
For as long as I remember, Jellab has always been considered a…
Misk: Mastiha Liqueur, Made in Lebanon
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
May 30, 2015
| Tasty Discoveries
I think we've all heard about Skinos, the mastika "Miske" drink becoming more and more popular lately. This Greek drink is known for its digestive powers, and is usually enjoyed after dinner like Limoncello.
A local innovator, Jalal Nakad, the…
PANCH Cocktail Key - For Good Measure
Food Gadgets
May 28, 2015
An elegant cocktail measure with a unique tiered design allowing you to make perfectly balanced cocktails.
Sipping on Margaritas by the pool bar, knocking back a few Tom Collins pre-dinner or savouring a Whiskey Sour at a favourite hang-out...…
Colonel: A Microbrewery with Five Choices of Beer
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
April 29, 2015
| Spotted Stories
| North Lebanon
It's the idea that took Lebanon by storm... Colonel beer, the house down in Batroun producing a homemade beer the whole country is talking about. I've been here twice but had never tried the food; Colonel is a microbrewery as well as a…
Contact Info:
Colonel Brewery
Phone Number: +961 6 743 543
Address: Batroun, North Lebanon [ view ]
Phone Number: +961 6 743 543
Address: Batroun, North Lebanon [ view ]
The Popcorn Makes Me Want to Visit Vox Cinemas Again
Shopping Mall
April 19, 2015
| Tasty Discoveries
| Lebanon
I'm in love with the movie experience, specifically its popcorn and the huge drinks. I adore sipping liquid around large cubes of ice while traveling through an enormous screen on a relaxing chair. Lately, I became a fan of Vox, where the popcorn…
Contact Info:
VOX Cinemas
Phone Number: +961 1 285 582
Address: Beirut City Centre Mall, Hazmieh, Beirut, Lebanon [ view ]
Phone Number: +961 1 285 582
Address: Beirut City Centre Mall, Hazmieh, Beirut, Lebanon [ view ]
What Every Wine Drinker Should Know
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
April 19, 2015
| News
There's nothing better than unwinding after a long day with a tall glass of vino. But what if your white wine isn't cold enough yet, your trusty corkscrew breaks, or you slop red wine down your favorite white button up? Never fear, because Business…
S.Pellegrino New Special Edition Bottle for Vogue Italia
News
March 26, 2015
S.Pellegrino unveiled its new special edition bottle dedicated to Vogue Italia. The bottle has been created to celebrate the worldwide partnership of these two proud ambassadors of the Italian style and art of living - a fashion icon and the water…
The Innovation in Water Drinking: Carafe with a Unique Lid
Food Gadgets
March 25, 2015
Water is an elixir of life and has become a trendy drink. Top restaurants even have their own menu section for water. Whether you are having an espresso or a meal with several courses, water is the ideal accompaniment. WMF has taken up the matter…
Batman, Superman or Wonder Woman?
Spotted Stories
March 17, 2015
Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman? Meet the Superhero Bottle Sleeves by Freaker. These sleeves will ensure that your drink remains cold throughout.
Stretchable, these sleeves can fit over any bottle. Choose your favorite superhero or check…
GamaGo: Espresso or Cup of Coffee?
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
March 09, 2015
| Food Gadgets
Whether you need a strong shot of espresso or just a leisurely cup of coffee, this cool new GamaGo Double Shot mug has you covered.
This versatile reversible vessel holds 1.5 oz on the espresso shot side and 5.5 oz on the coffee cup side and the…
Decant, Aerate and Filter Wine as you Pour
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
March 06, 2015
| Food Gadgets
Nuance Wine Finer: Elegant and highly functional pourer stopper, which decants, aerates and filters wine as you pour. Drip-free, with airtight lid.
The subtle taste nuance of a fine red wine only comes out when the wine is thoroughly…
Nuance WineFunnel: Practical Wine Funnel to Filter Lees
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
February 20, 2015
| Food Gadgets
The simplest tasks are often the hardest to get right and this is where Nuance excel. Nuance WineFunnel is a very practical stainless steel wine funnel with integrated sieve to filter lees. Including rubber-coated…
Café Coutume Paris: This is What Espresso is All About!
Tasty Discoveries
January 28, 2015
| France
I seriously thought I knew what real espresso tastes like... until today. I thought that Nespresso gives the world the real taste of a proper espresso... Cafe Coutume proved me wrong.
Cafe Coutume is not your average…
Contact Info:
Cafe Coutume
Address: 47, rue de Babylone Paris, France [ view ]
Address: 47, rue de Babylone Paris, France [ view ]
Belvedere is 007's New “Shaken, not Stirred”
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
January 03, 2015
| News
Well, I am looking forward to the latest James Bond movie... are you? For its 24th installment, Bond will drink his “shaken, not stirred” martini with Belvedere vodka in Spectre due for global release on November 6,…
Galler: The Chocolate Coffee Shop
Breakfast & Coffee
January 01, 2015
| Chocolate
| Mount Lebanon
Touring around the country's best chocolate shops, Galler was one of the places that left an impression on me. The professionalism of their staff, the taste of their chocolates, and most importantly how they handled their delicious chocolates... I…
Contact Info:
Galler
Phone Number: +961 71 677177
Address: Zalka main highway, Kouyoumji Center, Lebanon [ view ]
Phone Number: +961 71 677177
Address: Zalka main highway, Kouyoumji Center, Lebanon [ view ]
Jad's El Mediterraneo Drink Hoping to Take Over the World
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
December 21, 2014
Something people can't deny is that the Central Station's concept is avant-gardist in Lebanon. A cocktail bar proposing an outstanding selection when the finest drink in Lebanon we were used to few years back was vodka RedBull.
Today, I'm…
Absolut Andy Warhol Edition Lands in Lebanon
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
December 17, 2014
| News
I like the brand and collect all their new special edition bottles so the Andy Warhol one was definately on the list. Back in September, I wrote about the newest add-on to the family which I found at the airport in Paris until it…
Saturn Glasses: Say Goodbye to Spilling...
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
December 13, 2014
| Food Gadgets
Saturn Glasses may just mean that the end of wine spills and stains are near... Saturn Glasses are spacey glasses made with traditional Italian glassblowing technique, which the designers Super Duper Studio created to prevent messy spills and…
Coca-Cola Lebanon Makes a Comeback
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
November 26, 2014
| News
A leader all around the world, Coca-Cola giants have been struggling in Lebanon, holding a market share of less than 7%, as opposed to Pepsi who have not left the playground for any competitors. This year, with "Share a Coke" campaign, Coca-Cola is…
Finally, a Drink That Burns Fat Without Cardio
News
November 24, 2014
Scientists at Nestlé think they have found the nutrition world's Holy Grail.
The same people who brought the world Kit Kat bars are now working on developing a drinkable, cardio workout in a can. According to Bloomberg,…
9 Incredible Benefits of Coffee
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
November 20, 2014
Coffee is such a staple in the American diet. From their a.m. wake-up call to their cup of decaf with dessert after dinner, Americans are drinking the stuff all day long. And while this miracle brew has been besmirched with old wives' tales…
An Official Wine Glass for Obeideh Grapes
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
November 10, 2014
| News
This is a special review, one that's unique of its kind, one that combines three big entities. One would be Lebanon and its famous Obeidy wine. The second would be Riedel, the wine glass giant, and the third is Wardy, a famous local wine producer…
Juice Up: Freshly Squeezed and Happily Enjoyed
Tasty Discoveries
November 09, 2014
| Beirut
Everybody has noticed this new shop on the corner of Sodeco and maybe after this review, you might make sure to stop there for a boost. JuiceUp offers a large selection of juices, smoothies and signature drinks as well as crepes, croissants and…
Enjoy Your Favorite Malt on the Rocks
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
November 08, 2014
| Food Gadgets
Grasp in the advantages of “on the rocks” without watering down your favorite spirits on this Whiskey Wedge by Corkcicle. The set includes one Double-Old Fashioned Whiskey Glass and one silicone mold which when paired together gives your…
Is Mate the Next Trendy Drink?
Spotted Stories
October 29, 2014
I've been hearing about Mate a lot lately while special news reports on European televisions mention this drink that's taking the continent by storm. With rumors about Taurine's side effects and those energy drinks filled with sugar, Mate, the…
ViniFest, Beirut 2014: A Video and Photo Review
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
October 28, 2014
| Events
| Lebanon
Each year, in the heart of Beirut, those who love wine and culture are invited to share moments of jubilation and conviviality at the Hippodrome Du Parc de Beyrouth.
The Lebanese wine festival, « Vinifest », takes place every year…
Wine Grapes Harvest Season in Lebanon: Bekaa and Batroun
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
October 18, 2014
| Mechwar Videos
So much to discover and appreciate in our beautiful country...I wake up sometimes wanting to discover what's happening behind the mountains and valleys.. I am always ready to pack my camera and head down somewhere to satisfy my curiosity... Let's…
Lebanese Wine To Embark on World Tour
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
October 17, 2014
| News
A group of Lebanese producers will take to the road next year for a series of almost 30 tutored tastings in 24 cities around the world.
Lebanese wine writer and journalist Michael Karam will host the events, which will target press, trade and…
Absolut Extends Flavors Range with Absolut Cherrys
Spotted Stories
October 06, 2014
Absolut plans to expand growth the flavoured vodka category with the introduction of a new addition to the portfolio, Absolut Cherrys. Launching on October 9th, the cherry flavoured vodka will be available across all channels and features a…
Wine to Go! Foldable Wine Bottles
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
October 05, 2014
| Food Gadgets
Enjoy the last few days of sun... hit the beach... go camping or on a picnic...Anywhere you can't bring a glass bottle, just transfer your wind to this simple and incredibly useful foldable wine bottle.
Wine2Go is a reusable, flexible, foldable…
128 Years of Coca Cola in Two Minutes
Spotted Stories
October 04, 2014
Fast Company just launched a video series called Brand Evolution. The series debutes with a look at the life of an American icon, Coca-Cola.
"We spend a lot of time digging into the minutiae of modern marketing on Fast Company and…