Appetito Trattoria Gemmayze: Italian Spaghetti and Pizza I Enjoyed

Italian Food | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

June 06, 2019

Appetito Trattoria Gemmayze: Italian Spaghetti and Pizza I Enjoyed

Driving on the highway to Beirut you can’t but notice a blue house facing Beirut seaport. Located between The Gathering and…

June 06, 2019 | Pizza | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Italian Food

Walking Gemmayze: Look Up and Enjoy The Beautiful Old Street

Mechwar Videos | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

March 22, 2019

Walking Gemmayze: Look Up and Enjoy The Beautiful Old Street

Rue Gouraud is a mixed residential and commercial street in Gemmayzeh, a neighborhood in the Rmeil district of Beiru

March 22, 2019 | Travel & Tourism | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Mechwar Videos

Yakiniku: The Gourmet Japanese Grill of Gemmayze

Asian & Chinese | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

January 20, 2019

Yakiniku: The Gourmet Japanese Grill of Gemmayze

The “YA” family has taken over Gemmayze transforming it into “Asia Town” a concept after the other,…

January 20, 2019 | Japanese & Sushi | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Asian & Chinese

Ramen-Ya: Real Flavors of Asian Noodles in Beirut

Asian & Chinese | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

December 26, 2018

Ramen-Ya: Real Flavors of Asian Noodles in Beirut

I’m a fan of Ramen, traveling the world for this bowl. After trying it in France, Dubai and New York, it was time to…

December 26, 2018 | Recommended | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Asian & Chinese

Le Petit Gris: 7 Years of Bistronomy in Beirut

French Food | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

November 29, 2018

Le Petit Gris: 7 Years of Bistronomy in Beirut

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

November 29, 2018 | Restaurants | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael French Food

The Original Em Ali: From Souk el Tayeb to Gemmayze

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

September 25, 2018

The Original Em Ali: From Souk el Tayeb to Gemmayze

“Oum Ali”, the one and only Saj Queen famous from (Souk el Tayeb) and (Souk el Akel) has opened a breakfast Parlour…

September 25, 2018 | Restaurants | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Kahwet Ma’alem Arteen: Loved the Food, Loved the Vibes, Enjoyed my Dinner

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

September 06, 2018

Kahwet Ma’alem Arteen: Loved the Food, Loved the Vibes, Enjoyed my Dinner

Three stories up, on a roof in Gemmayze, comes Ma’alem Arteen. Armenian by nature, Lebanese by heart, this particular…

September 06, 2018 | Recommended | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Restaurant Loris: The Lebanese Fusion Experience

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

November 14, 2017

Restaurant Loris: The Lebanese Fusion Experience

In the heart of Gemmayze, on Rue Pasteur, is a Lebanese-Armenian, Aleppo fusion - if my description is accurate - restaurant…

November 14, 2017 | Restaurants | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Meats & Bread: Hardcore Barbecue in Beirut...

American | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

August 22, 2017

Meats & Bread: Hardcore Barbecue in Beirut...

Very unconventional on all fronts, Meats & Bread is my kind of diner, my kind of food...I came here for the opening and am…

August 22, 2017 | Grill & BBQ | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael American

Meats & Bread: Now Open in Gemmayze

Grill & BBQ | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

August 06, 2017

Meats & Bread: Now Open in Gemmayze

After long months of waiting "Souk el Akel's" Meats & Bread has finally opened on Gemmayze street. Meats & Bread, by the…

August 06, 2017 | News | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Grill & BBQ

Caramelized Banana Fritters: A Mouthwatering Dessert

Desserts & Sweets | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

July 10, 2017

Caramelized Banana Fritters: A Mouthwatering Dessert

Visiting Urbanista I discovered by pure coincidence they've launched a new menu... after having a couple bites, the manager…

July 10, 2017 | Tasty Discoveries | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Desserts & Sweets

Bread Basket Square Becomes Taqa

Bread & Bakeries | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

June 20, 2017

Bread Basket Square Becomes Taqa

In 2015, I wrote about Soumaya, founder of Bread Basket Square, a healthy wheat-free bakery... Today, BBS starts a new…

June 20, 2017 | News | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Bread & Bakeries

Sandwich w Noss: Lebanon's Best Sellers Under One Roof

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

February 29, 2016

Sandwich w Noss: Lebanon's Best Sellers Under One Roof

Tonight I was hungry w noss... Nothing could satisfy my hunger other than sandwich w noss. It's a famous place everyone is…

February 29, 2016 | Recommended | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Lebanese/Middle Eastern

La PizzAria: From Napoli to Beirut with an Impact

Italian Food | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

February 24, 2016

La PizzAria: From Napoli to Beirut with an Impact

La PizzAria has been the talk of town for the last couple of months. A small shop in Gemmayze, recognized by its red curtain. I…

February 24, 2016 | Pizza | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Italian Food

Sandwich w Noss: A Revolutionary Sandwich Concept in Gemmayze

Popular | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

February 19, 2016

Sandwich w Noss: A Revolutionary Sandwich Concept in Gemmayze

It's a revolution for many reasons, the name is fun and its marketing campaign is exceptional... The concept grabbed my attention…

February 19, 2016 | Sandwiches | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Popular

Beirut's First Christmas Food Market: Mar Mikhael, December 2nd 2015

Events

November 20, 2015

Beirut's First Christmas Food Market: Mar Mikhael, December 2nd 2015

For the first time in Lebanon Beirut will enjoy a Christmas Food Market! All over the world Christmas food markets are a great…

November 20, 2015 | News Events

Mitsu-Ya: A Recommended Sushi Bar and Izakaya

Japanese & Sushi | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

April 24, 2015

Mitsu-Ya: A Recommended Sushi Bar and Izakaya

A new place has opened on Gemmayze and it's called Mitsu-Ya. After Tabkha, facing Massaad, a one-door shop welcomes you for lunch…

April 24, 2015 | Recommended | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Japanese & Sushi

Le Petit Gris: Known for its Joyful Ambiance and Good Food

French Food | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

March 14, 2015

Le Petit Gris: Known for its Joyful Ambiance and Good Food

When people ask me about my favorite French bistro in Lebanon, one of the Top three choices always on my mind is Le Petit Gris.…

March 14, 2015 | Recommended | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael French Food

Divvy: Flavors of Food and Fun

International Cuisine | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

October 16, 2014

Divvy: Flavors of Food and Fun

I went to a preopening dinner at Divvy, a new place that just officially opened on Mar Michael. The experience was lovely,…

October 16, 2014 | Recommended | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael International Cuisine

Lebanon's 65cm Record Breaking Burger

Spotted Stories | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

October 16, 2014

Lebanon's 65cm Record Breaking Burger

Celebrating their second year anniversary, Rod’s, a small burger joint in Gemmayze, planned to break a record by creating…

October 16, 2014 | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Spotted Stories

Ginette: The Eatery, The Fashion Boutique, The Art Gallery

International Cuisine | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

March 20, 2014

Ginette: The Eatery, The Fashion Boutique, The Art Gallery

Ginette,  located in the heart of Gemmayze, has been the talk of town for sometime now. This funky and trendy concept…

March 20, 2014 | Restaurants | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael International Cuisine

Mario e Mario: Homemade, the Italian Way

Italian Food | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

February 23, 2014

Mario e Mario: Homemade, the Italian Way

There are two people in town that create a buzz whenever their names are involved- Mario Haddad Senior and Mario Haddad Junior.…

February 23, 2014 | Recommended | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Italian Food

Rod's Burgers: Homemade with Style and Perfection

Street Food | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

February 11, 2014

Rod's Burgers: Homemade with Style and Perfection

I'm going to start this review by welcoming the first entry to my TOP10 burgers list of 2014... Yes, already... Rod's Burgers are…

February 11, 2014 | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Street Food

2013: Best Italian Restaurants in Lebanon

Italian Food | Lebanon Middle East

Middle East

December 20, 2013

2013: Best Italian Restaurants in Lebanon

Any dish served in Italian restaurant is simply. Pizzas, pastas and risottos, Italian cuisine is great. Voted for many years as…

December 20, 2013 | Restaurants | Lebanon Italian Food

2013: Best Italian Pizza in Lebanon

Italian Food | Lebanon Middle East

Middle East

December 15, 2013

2013: Best Italian Pizza in Lebanon

Italian food has always been a favorite in Lebanon. 2013 witnessed a boom of new Italian restaurants, where pizza-making has…

December 15, 2013 | Pizza | Lebanon Italian Food

Meet Abou el Abed: Gemmayze's Famous Kaak and Picon Seller

Street Food | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

November 29, 2013

Meet Abou el Abed: Gemmayze's Famous Kaak and Picon Seller

There are moments in life you just feel you want to let go, pull your sleeves up high and plunge into someone else's job, life,…

November 29, 2013 | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Street Food

Le Petit Gris: A Rich Selection of Fine Dining Creations

French Food | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

October 31, 2013

Le Petit Gris: A Rich Selection of Fine Dining Creations

It has been a year already since my last visit to Le Petit Gris. One of the first restaurants to start the French Bistros trend…

October 31, 2013 | Recommended | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael French Food

Tavolina: Back for the Pizza and More

Italian Food | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

October 17, 2013

Tavolina: Back for the Pizza and More

I was recently welcomed as a new member of the Academia Italiana Della Cucina with a lunch at

October 17, 2013 | Recommended | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Italian Food

KitchenLab: Cook and Eat in a Pleasant Ambiance

Recommended | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

October 14, 2013

KitchenLab: Cook and Eat in a Pleasant Ambiance

Dedicated to food and cooking, Kitchenlab is a new and unique concept that will change the way you view food, cooking,…

October 14, 2013 | Spotted Stories | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Recommended

Let's Head South... SUD, Mar Mikhael

French Food | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

June 27, 2013

Let's Head South... SUD, Mar Mikhael

You've been reading my reviews about La Cour Saint Michel, an idea I have found to be extraordinary on so many levels. One…

June 27, 2013 | Pizza | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael French Food

Bar Tartine: Majestic Food in a Charming Atmosphere

French Food | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

May 18, 2013

Bar Tartine: Majestic Food in a Charming Atmosphere

A couple of weeks ago, visiting La Cour Saint Michel, I discovered Bar Tartine by pure coincidence. A new place which was still…

May 18, 2013 | Pizza | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael French Food

CNN: 10 Best Bars in Beirut

News

April 11, 2013

CNN: 10 Best Bars in Beirut

As reported on CNN, here's the top 10 Bars in Beirut, what's your favorite place or suggested choice...? Summer is around the…

April 11, 2013 | Popular News

Prepare Yourselves for The Junkyard 2013

News

April 01, 2013

Prepare Yourselves for The Junkyard 2013

Following the huge success of The Junkyard last summer, the same people behind this unique concept  are cooking up something…

April 01, 2013 News

Visiting BlackRock Restaurant and Lounge Again: Improvement and Professionalism Respected

Grill & BBQ | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

January 23, 2013

Visiting BlackRock Restaurant and Lounge Again: Improvement and Professionalism Respected

BlackRock Restaurant; located in the Soho-esque Mar Mikael area of Beirut; is the first of its kind not only locally but…

January 23, 2013 | Restaurants | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Grill & BBQ

Urbanista's Positive Beirut City Vibes

International Cuisine | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

January 05, 2013

Urbanista's Positive Beirut City Vibes

The smell of fresh brewed coffee in the morning. Heavenly. I came to Urbanista on Gemmayze street at 9.30am on Friday…

January 05, 2013 | Recommended | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael International Cuisine

Tavolina: The Latest Italian to Open on Mar Mikhael

Italian Food | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

August 16, 2012

Tavolina: The Latest Italian to Open on Mar Mikhael

Tavolina is an unpretentious trattoria, serving traditional Italian food including wood oven pizzas, pasta, risotto as well as…

August 16, 2012 | Restaurants | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Italian Food

Lebanon's Restaurants Hubs 103: Gemmayze

News

July 12, 2012

Lebanon's Restaurants Hubs 103: Gemmayze

Gemayze has been know to be the best nightlife area in Beirut and even in Lebanon. Now it is transforming to a restaurant hub at…

July 12, 2012 News

Urbanista: Modern, Refreshing and Tasty

Breakfast & Coffee | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

July 09, 2012

Urbanista: Modern, Refreshing and Tasty

Just when you think that Gemmayze can't be host to another outlet, a new place pops up. I recently discovered Urbanista restaur

July 09, 2012 | International Cuisine | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Breakfast & Coffee

Ginette: Home of the Unusual Mix of Artisans

International Cuisine | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

July 09, 2012

Ginette: Home of the Unusual Mix of Artisans

The Gemmayze district, full of narrow streets and graceful historic buildings from the French era, is a fitting backdrop for this…

July 09, 2012 | Restaurants | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael International Cuisine

Le Petit Gris, French Bistro, Gemmayze

French Food | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

June 28, 2012

Le Petit Gris, French Bistro, Gemmayze

Tucked in the heart of busy Gemmayze, Le Petit Gris, a small French bistro owned by

June 28, 2012 | Recommended | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael French Food

Alcazar:Drink & Dine on the Stairs, in a Luxury Interior (Restaurant Closed)

International Cuisine | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

April 28, 2012

Alcazar:Drink & Dine on the Stairs, in a Luxury Interior (Restaurant Closed)

More than a nightlife spot, Alcazar is a fine dining place that deserves visiting...

April 28, 2012 | Restaurants | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael International Cuisine

Couqley Restaurant at The AlleyWay, Beirut

French Food | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

March 30, 2012

Couqley Restaurant at The AlleyWay, Beirut

Named after Chef Alexis Couquelet...

March 30, 2012 | Recommended | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael French Food

Al Mandaloun Club, Mar Mikhael, Achrafieh

French Food | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

March 21, 2012

Al Mandaloun Club, Mar Mikhael, Achrafieh

The name Al-Mandaloun reminds of various outlets like the Al Mandaloun club in Mar Mikhael, Al Mandaloun Grill (which has…

March 21, 2012 | Fusion Cuisine | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael French Food

ENAB, A Typical Lebanese Cuisine In a Modern Setup

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

March 21, 2012

ENAB, A Typical Lebanese Cuisine In a Modern Setup

Enab, which means grapes, is the newest Lebanese restaurant in Beirut has recently opened its doors on the famous Mar Mikhael…

March 21, 2012 | Restaurants | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Couqley French Restaurant, Gemmayze Beirut

French Food | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

February 26, 2012

Couqley French Restaurant, Gemmayze Beirut

This is a place that screams ‘lovely,’ from the setup to the cuisine. A unique French brasserie in Gemmayze, Couqley…

February 26, 2012 | Recommended | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael French Food

Marinella Trattoria, Beirut

Italian Food | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

February 20, 2012

Marinella Trattoria, Beirut

I visited Marinella with my wife and friends to experience what we heard about to be one of the best trattorias in town.

February 20, 2012 | Restaurants | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Italian Food

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