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January 21, 2019

Villa Badaro: A Restaurant, Bar and Terrace in Beirut

French

January 21, 2019 | Restaurants | Badaro

On a rainy night, when everyone was hiding at home, I felt like going out! Villa Badaro has been on my list for so…

Chasseurs de Saveurs: The French Croissant of Zahle

Recommended | Zahle Bekaa Lebanon Middle East

Bekaa

January 13, 2019

Chasseurs de Saveurs: The French Croissant of Zahle

Best Restaurants in Lebanon: 19 French Eateries I Like

French

January 10, 2019 | Popular | Lebanon

Towards the end of 2012, French bistros started to gain popularity in Lebanon... but the big boom took place in 2013…

Le Sofitel Strasbourg: A Great Location, Pleasant Rooms and Tasty Breakfast

Breakfast & Coffee | Alsace France Europe

December 24, 2018

Le Sofitel Strasbourg: A Great Location, Pleasant Rooms and Tasty Breakfast

Breakfast & Coffee

December 24, 2018 | Hotels | Alsace

At walking distance from the heart of Strasbourg, meters away from the main place and the cathedral, the Sofitel is…

Le Grand Café Fauchon: Fine-Dining Quality Food and Service

French | Paris France Europe

December 18, 2018

Le Grand Café Fauchon: Fine-Dining Quality Food and Service

French

December 18, 2018 | Recommended | Paris

The pastry shop, the hotel, and the Grand Cafe, Fauchon is an institution in the heart of Paris promoting French…

Winstub La Dime: Homemade Alsacien Specialities in Obernai

French | Alsace France Europe

December 17, 2018

Winstub La Dime: Homemade Alsacien Specialities in Obernai

French

December 17, 2018 | Recommended | Alsace

Visiting the region of Alsace for a week during the Christmas season, I passed by the village of Obernai, traditional…

Felicie: French Eatery in the Heart of Mar Mikhael

French | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

November 29, 2018

Felicie: French Eatery in the Heart of Mar Mikhael

French

November 29, 2018 | Restaurants | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael

Much more than a French restaurant, Felicie is a beautiful piece of architecture open in the heart of Mar Mikhael.…

Le Petit Gris: 7 Years of Bistronomy in Beirut

French | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

November 29, 2018

Le Petit Gris: 7 Years of Bistronomy in Beirut

French

November 29, 2018 | Restaurants | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael

When I noticed that I last came here in 2015, it was time to visit again one of my favorite French Bistros in town.…

Chez Charles: The Ingredient is Passion

French | Dubai UAE GCC Middle East

UAE

November 23, 2018

Chez Charles: The Ingredient is Passion

French

November 23, 2018 | Recommended | Dubai

French class in the heart of Dubai... the restaurant is called Chez Charles. When a passionate entrepreneur decides to…

Bistrot de Michel: French Simplicity in the Heart of Achrafieh

French | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

November 04, 2018

Bistrot de Michel: French Simplicity in the Heart of Achrafieh

French

November 04, 2018 | Recommended | Achrafieh

How great it is to go back to the classics; Michel, a passionate restaurateur, has been operating his small bistro…

La Table de Joel Robuchon: Dine-Dining Perfection in Las Vegas

French | Las Vegas USA Americas

October 08, 2018

La Table de Joel Robuchon: Dine-Dining Perfection in Las Vegas

French

October 08, 2018 | Michelin | Las Vegas

Being a big fan of Joel Robuchon and after enjoying La Table in Paris on several occasions, it was kind of necessary to…

I Love Paris by Guy Martin: Fine Dining at The Airport in Paris

Airports | Paris France Europe

September 30, 2018

I Love Paris by Guy Martin: Fine Dining at The Airport in Paris

Airports

September 30, 2018 | French | Paris

With a low rating on google maps, it was a risky decision to have lunch at Guy Martin. A starred chef has opened his…

Stem: Casual and Upscale Dining in Beirut

French | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

September 06, 2018

Stem: Casual and Upscale Dining in Beirut

French

September 06, 2018 | Recommended | Achrafieh

The talk of the town is called Stem; from the same owners of Capitol comes a classy restaurant divided into two…

L’ARTISAN DU BURGER ARRIVES IN THE MIDDLE EAST

News

September 03, 2018

L’ARTISAN DU BURGER ARRIVES IN THE MIDDLE EAST

News

September 03, 2018

Authentic, artisanal and unique Michelin Guide-listed concept makes its international debut with a flagship venue…

Dinner at Geneva on the Lake; Upstate New York

French | New York USA Americas

August 19, 2018

Dinner at Geneva on the Lake; Upstate New York

French

August 19, 2018 | Restaurants | New York

One of the upscale destinations recommended by I❤️NY travel guide, Geneva on the lake is a historical hotel built in…

Balthazar New York: One Awesome Burger and Superb Stroganoff

French | New York USA Americas

June 17, 2018

Balthazar New York: One Awesome Burger and Superb Stroganoff

French

June 17, 2018 | Recommended | New York

Balthazar is New York’s most famous French brasserie open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, serving a traditional…

Buvette: New York’s Preferred Breakfast is on Top of the List

Breakfast & Coffee | New York USA Americas

June 12, 2018

Buvette: New York’s Preferred Breakfast is on Top of the List

Breakfast & Coffee

June 12, 2018 | French | New York

Buvette is one of my favorite breakfast places; it’s where I got the highest number of views on google maps,…

Bluespoon at Andaz Hotel Amsterdam

International Cuisine | Amsterdam Holland Europe

Holland

May 12, 2018

Bluespoon at Andaz Hotel Amsterdam

International Cuisine

May 12, 2018 | Recommended | Amsterdam

The experience starts way before you reach the restaurant while walking through the lobby of Andaz, a classy and modern…

La Petite Maison Beirut; Bravo for the Food not the Service

Contributors | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

April 10, 2018

La Petite Maison Beirut; Bravo for the Food not the Service

Contributors

April 10, 2018 | Restaurants | Beirut Central District

I was so excited to visit La Petite Maison. I’ve been to the one in Dubai which was an outstanding experience, so…

Boucherie: French Culinary Art in New York

French | New York USA Americas

April 01, 2018

Boucherie: French Culinary Art in New York

French

April 01, 2018 | Recommended | New York

Boucherie is a traditional French Brasserie an exact copy of the ones up in Montmartre transported into the fast…

The Dabney Washington, Featured at The Chefs Club New York: Live The Kitchen Vibes

French | New York USA Americas

March 31, 2018

The Dabney Washington, Featured at The Chefs Club New York: Live The Kitchen Vibes

French

March 31, 2018 | Recommended | New York

It’s where starred chef meet, a restaurant called The Chefs Club is famous for its refined offerings prepared by…

Paname: Enjoying the Finesse of Simple Things

French | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

February 12, 2018

Paname: Enjoying the Finesse of Simple Things

French

February 12, 2018 | Recommended | Beirut Central District

In the heart of Saifi, the chic quarters of Beirut, comes Paname, a French bistro or almost as they like to call…

Lily’s: Feel Beirut While Enjoying Lunch

French | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

February 11, 2018

Lily’s: Feel Beirut While Enjoying Lunch

French

February 11, 2018 | Recommended | Beirut

On a beautiful Friday, down in Beirut, sitting on the sidewalk, enjoying fresh sunny spells and a refreshing sea…

Philippe & Jean-Pierre: Unexpected Enjoyment in Paris!

French | Paris France Europe

December 20, 2017

Philippe & Jean-Pierre: Unexpected Enjoyment in Paris!

French

December 20, 2017 | Recommended | Paris

Fine dining without having a Michelin Star, classy and upscale with all the attention a guest deserves, Philippe &…

Marius et Jeanette: An Upscale Seafood Restaurant in Paris

Fish & Seafood | Paris France Europe

December 20, 2017

Marius et Jeanette: An Upscale Seafood Restaurant in Paris

Fish & Seafood

December 20, 2017 | French | Paris

Walls covered with wood, fish displayed in boxes, fishing ornaments, and many other nautical decorative items. Marius…

Le Relais Bocador Paris: Simple, Homey and Memorable

French | Paris France Europe

December 04, 2017

Le Relais Bocador Paris: Simple, Homey and Memorable

French

December 04, 2017 | Italian | Paris

Open the door to a claustrophobic small box with walls covered in wood and three mirrors making the place look bigger;…

Restaurant Le Train Bleu Paris: Living History in a Breathtaking Decor

French | Paris France Europe

November 13, 2017

Restaurant Le Train Bleu Paris: Living History in a Breathtaking Decor

French

November 13, 2017 | Recommended | Paris

Le Train Bleu is a restaurant located in the hall of the Gare de Lyon railway station in Paris, France. It was…

A Table Chez Eric Leautey in Thoiry

French | France Europe

September 27, 2017

A Table Chez Eric Leautey in Thoiry

French

September 27, 2017 | Recommended | France

In the heart of Thoiry where the famous safari zoo is located, a small restaurant welcomes you for a…

10 Favorite Spots: French Brasseries and Bistros in Lebanon

News | Lebanon Middle East

Middle East

June 28, 2017

10 Favorite Spots: French Brasseries and Bistros in Lebanon

News

June 28, 2017 | Popular | Lebanon

Towards the end of 2012, French bistros started to gain popularity in Lebanon... but the big boom took place in 2013…

Zeralda: Eat While Inhaling Others' Smoke

French | Jounieh Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

Keserwan

June 22, 2017

Zeralda: Eat While Inhaling Others' Smoke

French

June 22, 2017 | Restaurants | Jounieh

"Bistronomie Francaise" is its tag line - Zeralda is a bistro serving upscale French cuisine. It is nestled in the…

Seasons Restaurant: Worth a Trip to Ehden for the Experience

French | North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

May 07, 2017

Seasons Restaurant: Worth a Trip to Ehden for the Experience

French

May 07, 2017 | International Cuisine | North Lebanon

Seasons in Ehden's Mist Hotel boasts classy decor. Little details like Degrenne wine glasses, two forks and two…

Le Clipper: All Day Dining in Bloie

French | Loiret France Europe

March 01, 2017

Le Clipper: All Day Dining in Bloie

French

March 01, 2017 | Restaurants | Loiret

A restaurant for tourists welcomes you all day few meters from the castle's entrance. In Bloie, a major stop when…

Jean Georges: A Three Stars, Six Course Menu... Is It?

French | New York USA Americas

February 01, 2017

Jean Georges: A Three Stars, Six Course Menu... Is It?

French

February 01, 2017 | Michelin | New York

Am not sure how to start this review... wrote a sentence, deleted it: started again until I had the first sip of wine.…

Alcazar: A Beautiful French Restaurant Serves Excellent Food!

French | Paris France Europe

December 04, 2016

Alcazar: A Beautiful French Restaurant Serves Excellent Food!

French

December 04, 2016 | Recommended | Paris

Alcazar is a restaurant and bar on Mazarine street that stands out. With plants, a lush of greenery, big tables,…

La Mere Poulard: The World Famous Omelette!

Breakfast & Coffee | France Europe

December 04, 2016

La Mere Poulard: The World Famous Omelette!

Breakfast & Coffee

December 04, 2016 | French | France

Known for their expensive omelettes (up to €49 a plate) La Mere Poulard is an important stop to make when visiting…

Le Drakkar: A Brasserie in Deauville with Average Food

French | France Europe

December 02, 2016

Le Drakkar: A Brasserie in Deauville with Average Food

French

December 02, 2016 | Restaurants | France

Touring around the Normandie region, my friend Olivier from Beirut - who follows my account on Instagram - suggested I…

STAY Paris: A Brasserie by Yannick Alleno

French | France Europe

December 02, 2016

STAY Paris: A Brasserie by Yannick Alleno

French

December 02, 2016 | Restaurants | France

Occupying the left side of the "Sofitel Faubourg" lobby, Yannick Alleno's STAY approaches French cuisine with…

Le Spinnaker: A Gastronomic Experience in Deauville

French | France Europe

December 02, 2016

Le Spinnaker: A Gastronomic Experience in Deauville

French

December 02, 2016 | Restaurants | France

Rated as being the best restaurant in Deauville on Trip Advisor, Le Spinnaker was an obvious choice for the night.…

SAVY: Overrated and Expensive. Not really worth it.

French | France Europe

December 01, 2016

SAVY: Overrated and Expensive. Not really worth it.

French

December 01, 2016 | Restaurants | France

Facing the RTL studios building is SAVY, a typical French brasserie. When we arrived, a dozen people were smoking…

La Fleur de Sel: A Recommended Fine Dining Experience in Honfleur

French | France Europe

November 24, 2016

La Fleur de Sel: A Recommended Fine Dining Experience in Honfleur

French

November 24, 2016 | Recommended | France

Through an extensive search on the internet, I came across La Fleur de Sel in Honfleur. Recommended by Le Guide…

La Petite Maison Beirut and Beyond...

French | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

October 23, 2016

La Petite Maison Beirut and Beyond...

French

October 23, 2016 | Recommended | Beirut Central District

La Petite Maison Beirut and Beyond That! When I come here, it always feels like it's the first time I am enjoying the…

L’Avenue du Parc: One of Beirut's Favorite French Restaurants

French | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

September 30, 2016

L’Avenue du Parc: One of Beirut's Favorite French Restaurants

French

September 30, 2016 | Recommended | Beirut Central District

Some of the country's famous French restaurants are located in the heart of downtown Beirut where people come to see…

Les Malins: A French Brasserie in Hazmieh's Backyard

French | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

September 30, 2016

Les Malins: A French Brasserie in Hazmieh's Backyard

French

September 30, 2016 | Restaurants | Beirut

I haven't been here since the opening, The Backyard in Hazmieh hosts a dozen eateries and pubs set on an alley around…

Brasserie St.Regis: Perfection in the Details

French | Istanbul Turkey Middle East

Turkey

September 24, 2016

Brasserie St.Regis: Perfection in the Details

French

September 24, 2016 | Recommended | Istanbul

Located at the St.Regis, one of Istanbul's most luxurious hotels is The Brasserie. A brassiere with a real French…

People by Aishti: A Recommended Place for Lunch

French | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

September 16, 2016

People by Aishti: A Recommended Place for Lunch

French

September 16, 2016 | International Cuisine | Beirut Central District

This is my second time at People for lunch this month, that's how much I enjoyed the food and experience. During…

La Petite Maison Istanbul: A Dream Dinner!

French | Istanbul Turkey Middle East

Turkey

September 09, 2016

La Petite Maison Istanbul: A Dream Dinner!

French

September 09, 2016 | Recommended | Istanbul

Oh what a restaurant! "Tous Celebres Ici" is the motto to which I'll add "You're Never Disappointed". Dubai, nice,…

Balthazar: French Vibes in New York

Breakfast & Coffee | New York USA Americas

August 06, 2016

Balthazar: French Vibes in New York

Breakfast & Coffee

August 06, 2016 | French | New York

One of my favorite French restaurants today is definitely Balthazar. I first tried their French finesse in London and…

Cinq étapes gourmandes. Visiter le Liban par le goût!

News | Lebanon Middle East

Middle East

July 20, 2016

Cinq étapes gourmandes. Visiter le Liban par le goût!

News

July 20, 2016 | Popular | Lebanon

Magazine a rencontré Anthony Rahayel, le plus gourmand des Libanais et auteur du blog No garlic No…

La Table de Noirieux: Dinner at a Relais et Châteaux in Anger

French | Loiret France Europe