NoGarlicNoOnions: Restaurant, Food, and Travel Stories/Reviews

April 05, 2015

Fouad: My All-Time Coup de Coeur

With thousands of restaurants out there and my extensive visits to the latest openers and trendy concepts, I always feel like…

April 05, 2015 | Recommended | Keserwan Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Hotel Al Boustan: Sunday Buffet with a Beautiful View

International Cuisine | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

July 19, 2014

Hotel Al Boustan: Sunday Buffet with a Beautiful View

I never thought I would actually say this, but I seriously enjoyed the Sunday buffet lunch at Hotel Al Bustan. It's not that I…

July 19, 2014 | Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Metn International Cuisine

Babel: Where Every Detail is Mastered to Perfection

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Dbayeh Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

July 07, 2014

Babel: Where Every Detail is Mastered to Perfection

Babel, located on the Dbayeh highway, is a restaurant you won’t be able to miss while driving along the road. A huge yellow…

July 07, 2014 | Recommended | Dbayeh Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Dar... Books, Food and Positive Vibes

International Cuisine | Hamra & Verdun Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

June 09, 2014

Dar... Books, Food and Positive Vibes

Positive vibes is what Dar Bistro is all about. A few words I can use to describe this place include fresh, soothing,…

June 09, 2014 | Restaurants | Hamra & Verdun International Cuisine

Buffet Dinner at Radisson Blu, Tala Bay - Al Aqaba

International Cuisine | Jordan Middle East

June 03, 2014

Buffet Dinner at Radisson Blu, Tala Bay - Al Aqaba

I've always been a fan of buffets at hotels. It helps in rating the stay from its culinary side, which I think is the most…

June 03, 2014 | Restaurants | Jordan International Cuisine

Haret Jdoudna: A Culinary Landmark in Madaba, Jordan

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Jordan Middle East

May 28, 2014

Haret Jdoudna: A Culinary Landmark in Madaba, Jordan

I was so excited to taste some Lebanese/Middle Eastern food in Jordan... We entered an old house that was fully booked with a…

May 28, 2014 | Recommended | Jordan Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Georges Massaad Zahle: Foul, Hommos, Balila and Fried Eggs

Breakfast & Coffee | Zahle Bekaa Lebanon Middle East

Bekaa

May 21, 2014

Georges Massaad Zahle: Foul, Hommos, Balila and Fried Eggs

I know, I should have been working on a Monday morning instead of touring around... Driven by passion, on this beautiful Monday…

May 21, 2014 | Street Food | Zahle Breakfast & Coffee

Varouj: Not Bad... But Not Great

Armenian Food | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

May 09, 2014

Varouj: Not Bad... But Not Great

Varouj's fame is second to none and visiting it was crucial to understanding the hype behind it. To tell you the truth, I was…

May 09, 2014 | Restaurants | Beirut Armenian Food

Onno: Traditional Armenian Cuisine. "Speechless is the Verdict!" (Restaurant Moved)

Armenian Food | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

May 06, 2014

Onno: Traditional Armenian Cuisine. "Speechless is the Verdict!" (Restaurant Moved)

What more can I say about Onno, this small modest Armenian restaurant in Bourj Hammoud. I can easily repost the same review…

May 06, 2014 | Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Beirut Armenian Food

2013: Best Lebanese Cuisine Restaurants in Lebanon

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Lebanon Middle East

January 03, 2014

2013: Best Lebanese Cuisine Restaurants in Lebanon

Lebanese food is always a favorite. The country boasts a huge number of restaurants and each one has something special to offer -…

January 03, 2014 | Restaurants | Lebanon Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Fattouch: Enjoy Our Lebanese Signature Salad in a Drink

Tasty Discoveries

October 28, 2013

Fattouch: Enjoy Our Lebanese Signature Salad in a Drink

Let’s meet a chef and a bartender today… Just one man walks in. Yes a two in one combo. Jad Ballout, Lebanon's Diageo Worldclass…

October 28, 2013 Tasty Discoveries

Hotel Central: Homemade Sunday Buffet to Enjoy with the Family

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

October 10, 2013

Hotel Central: Homemade Sunday Buffet to Enjoy with the Family

Up in the mountains of Metn is a small hotel known to offer a rich homemade buffet every Sunday for lunch during the summer…

October 10, 2013 | Restaurants | Metn Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Jad Ballout's Fattoush Cup: Garcia's Cantina y Cocteleria, Beirut

News

October 07, 2013

Jad Ballout's Fattoush Cup: Garcia's Cantina y Cocteleria, Beirut

Jad Ballout represented Lebanon at the World Class Bartender of the Year final, 2013

October 07, 2013 News

Back to Babel, the Sea Fortress of Amchit

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

October 03, 2013

Back to Babel, the Sea Fortress of Amchit

One month later and I am back at Babel Bahr, the new lighthouse illuminating Amchit. After my first positive experience at this…

October 03, 2013 | Restaurants | North Lebanon Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Babel Bahr: A New Lighthouse Illuminates Amchit

Fusion Cuisine | North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

August 15, 2013

Babel Bahr: A New Lighthouse Illuminates Amchit

Babel Bahr, a new name added to the family of Babel restaurants across Lebanon. I think by now many of you have already…

August 15, 2013 | Lebanese/Middle Eastern | North Lebanon Fusion Cuisine

Batchig: A Sunday Family Gathering we all Enjoyed

Armenian Food | Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

August 10, 2013

Batchig: A Sunday Family Gathering we all Enjoyed

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

August 10, 2013 | Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Mount Lebanon Armenian Food

Homemade with Love and Passion: Maguy's Fresh Daily Catch

Fish & Seafood | Batroun North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

North Lebanon

May 16, 2013

Homemade with Love and Passion: Maguy's Fresh Daily Catch

In Lebanon, there are a handful of gems found in different parts of the country. I recently stumbled upon one, just 45 minutes…

May 16, 2013 | Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Batroun Fish & Seafood

Mhanna Antelias: Serving Premium Lebanese Food

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

April 22, 2013

Mhanna Antelias: Serving Premium Lebanese Food

When you want to indulge in premium Lebanese food, there are a few good restaurants that come to mind. Mhanna is one of them.…

April 22, 2013 | Recommended | Antelias Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Al Halabi: A Revamped Look... Same Old Taste

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

April 05, 2013

Al Halabi: A Revamped Look... Same Old Taste

For the past decade or so, Al Halabi restaurant in Antelias has maintained its reputation for being one of the top…

April 05, 2013 | Restaurants | Antelias Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Magnolia Urban Café: Too many Mistakes for One Visit!

Contributors | Lebanon Middle East

April 02, 2013

Magnolia Urban Café: Too many Mistakes for One Visit!

I'm writing this review because I feel that it's unusual for a restaurant that is part of a renowned group such as Boubess to…

April 02, 2013 | Contributors | Lebanon Contributors

Leila ABC Achrafieh: Bad Everything

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

March 12, 2013

Leila ABC Achrafieh: Bad Everything

When you decide to have lunch at one of Beirut's renowned restaurants, you would expect everything to be just perfect. Leila, in…

March 12, 2013 | Restaurants | Achrafieh Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Delicious Lebanese Creations in Tunis: Afandi Restaurant

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Tunisia Africa

Africa

November 16, 2012

Delicious Lebanese Creations in Tunis: Afandi Restaurant

Located on the first floor of the Golden Tulip Hotel, Afandi is a restaurant that serves a wide selection of the tastiest…

November 16, 2012 | Recommended | Tunisia Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Kabab-ji : An Enjoyable Lebanese Diner in Amman

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Amman Jordan Middle East

Jordan

November 10, 2012

Kabab-ji : An Enjoyable Lebanese Diner in Amman

Located on Mecca street, Kabab-ji Grill features authentic, healthy, and flavorful Lebanese cuisine in a casual environment.…

November 10, 2012 | Restaurants | Amman Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Chez Melhem Khalil, Lebanese Traditions Preserved

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Keserwan Lebanon Middle East