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Al Jazeera Reports: Tough times for Lebanon’s biggest optimist

News

March 16, 2021

Al Jazeera Reports: Tough times for Lebanon’s biggest optimist

Lebanon’s demise has turned food blogger Anthony Rahayel into an unlikely protagonist in the fight for its future. Beirut,…

March 16, 2021 | Popular News

My Selection of 25 Tasty Eats, Restaurants and Food Discoveries in Germany

Popular | Germany Europe

Europe

October 31, 2019

My Selection of 25 Tasty Eats, Restaurants and Food Discoveries in Germany

My first visit to Germany was back in 2015, and since that day I fell in love with the country. It has become a habit to do road…

October 31, 2019 | Recommended | Germany Popular

Five Guys: I Love this Burger

American | Paris France Europe

France

January 31, 2019

Five Guys: I Love this Burger

I’ve called it my favorite fast food burger, I’ve tried it in every city I’ve visited and today am enjoying…

January 31, 2019 | Burgers | Paris American

2018: My Favorite Hotel Discoveries this Year

Hotels

January 01, 2019

2018: My Favorite Hotel Discoveries this Year

In 2018, I was lucky enough to have had the chance to travel a lot. I discovered more than 121 different cities in 16 countries…

January 01, 2019 | Top 10 List Hotels

Pierre Marcolini; My Favorite Chocolatier Has a New Logo

Chocolate | Paris France Europe

France

September 25, 2018

Pierre Marcolini; My Favorite Chocolatier Has a New Logo

It has been a tradition, a habit or probably a need to ask every friend visiting Paris for a box of chocolates from Pierre…

September 25, 2018 | News | Paris Chocolate

My Favorite Street Crepe in Paris

Recommended | Paris France Europe

France

January 15, 2018

My Favorite Street Crepe in Paris

Expect to wait around 15 minutes for your crepe at Crêperie Genia, only because there is always a crowd waiting to get…

January 15, 2018 | Reviews | Paris Recommended

Pierre Marcolini: My Favorite Chocolatier

Chocolate | Paris France Europe

France

January 14, 2018

Pierre Marcolini: My Favorite Chocolatier

Pierre Marcolini opened his first store in Brussels in 1995, the same year he was named the World Champion of Pastry. A decade…

January 14, 2018 | Recommended | Paris Chocolate

10 Favorite Spots: Lebanon's Best Hummus!

News | Lebanon Middle East

Middle East

July 01, 2017

10 Favorite Spots: Lebanon's Best Hummus!

The hummus comprises nothing more than what it should: pummeled chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, salt and olive oil.…

July 01, 2017 | Popular | Lebanon News

17 Favorite Bites to Look Out for This Summer at Souk el Akel

Popular | Lebanon Middle East

Middle East

May 02, 2017

17 Favorite Bites to Look Out for This Summer at Souk el Akel

Time has gone so fast since we first launched Lebanon's biggest street food market ‘Souk el Akel

May 02, 2017 | Recommended | Lebanon Popular

Lebanon's Street Food Market: 16 Favorite Eats!

Popular | Lebanon Middle East

Middle East

May 22, 2016

Lebanon's Street Food Market: 16 Favorite Eats!

Time passes so quickly that I almost forgot about officially launching 'Lebanon's Street Food Market' on the streets of Downtown…

May 22, 2016 | Souk el Akel | Lebanon Popular

Big Fernand: Where Burger is King!

Burgers | Paris France Europe

France

March 26, 2016

Big Fernand: Where Burger is King!

This is without any doubt the best burger place in Paris. I've been here three times already and every time I leave happy. At Big…

March 26, 2016 | Recommended | Paris Burgers

MEAT IN LEBANON: THE ULTIMATE STEAK GUIDE FOR THE CARNIVORE IN YOU

Reviews | Lebanon Middle East

Middle East

November 19, 2015

MEAT IN LEBANON: THE ULTIMATE STEAK GUIDE FOR THE CARNIVORE IN YOU

Come with me to discover my favorite meat restaurants around the country for 2015: Au Bistrot De Michel Located in a quiet…

November 19, 2015 | Top 10 List | Lebanon Reviews

2014: My Coup de Coeur Restaurants

News

February 27, 2015

2014: My Coup de Coeur Restaurants

Onno: The Best Authentic Homey Lebanese Armenian FoodOnno has b

February 27, 2015 | Top 10 List News

"L'Entrecôte" Restaurant; Famous Sauce Recipe Revealed

News

June 19, 2014

"L'Entrecôte" Restaurant; Famous Sauce Recipe Revealed

Browsing the web, I stumbled upon this French website, which claims to have found the real recipe of "Le Relais de…

June 19, 2014 | Popular News

Al Mandaloun Dbayeh: Steak Frites a la Francaise

International Cuisine | Dbayeh Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Mount Lebanon

January 26, 2014

Al Mandaloun Dbayeh: Steak Frites a la Francaise

Al Mandaloun is a place I love. I often come here for their signature ice creams or spend time with my family on Sundays or come…

January 26, 2014 | Recommended | Dbayeh International Cuisine

2013: My Coup de Coeur

A 'coup de coeur' is when you instantly fall in love with something, maybe love at first sight if you will. In my case its love…

December 24, 2013 | Top 10 List Popular

2013 Round-up: Impactful Culinary News of the Year

News

December 22, 2013

2013 Round-up: Impactful Culinary News of the Year

This year witnessed a variety of mind blowing news that have left an impact in the culinary world, locally and internationally.…

December 22, 2013 | Top 10 List News

Nestlé Number One Consumer Food Products

News

March 11, 2013

Nestlé Number One Consumer Food Products

Nestlé has been named the number one consumer food products company for the eighth year running in Fortune…

March 11, 2013 News

Is Our Favorite Drink - Coffee - Under Threat of Becoming Extinct?

News

November 13, 2012

Is Our Favorite Drink - Coffee - Under Threat of Becoming Extinct?

Imagine waking up in the morning and no coffee is found in the cabinet. That drives crazy... so what would happen if I woke up…

November 13, 2012 News

Roadster Diner: My Once Favorite Diner Going Down

Contributors | Lebanon Middle East

Middle East

August 24, 2012

Roadster Diner: My Once Favorite Diner Going Down

Roadster Diner - There was a time where if I didn't go there at least once a week, something was wrong. The same goes for my…

August 24, 2012 | Contributors | Lebanon Contributors