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The Lebanese Colorful Mezze Table: Sharing, Generosity and Smiles, One of the Greatest Food Gatherings on Earth
The Lebanese Colorful Mezze Table: Sharing, Generosity, and Smiles, One of the Greatest Food-Gatherings on Earth
One of the world’s most fabulous tables is probably underrated: it’s time…
News
Kebbeh: National Heritage, Perfected in Zgharta
It’s 6 am on a beautiful Sunday morning, and Suzanne is up and full of energy. She’s excited to start cooking for the family who will be joining her for lunch, as they do every Sunday.…
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Youmna’s Homemade Kebbeh: Our Family Love it!
Thick and well condensed, juicy with a soft hard envelop... loaded with oil, pleasantly moist and strongly textured; taking me on a trip to Zgharta and back, I felt a smile is drawn on my face... I…
November 22, 2019
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Metn
Al Ferdaws Ehden: Kebbeh b Chahme and Jebneh Darfiyeh
Restaurants | North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
August 05, 2018
Restaurants
Al Ferdaws Ehden: Kebbeh b Chahme and Jebneh Darfiyeh
The restaurant of my childhood, the famous Al Ferdaws, is “the restaurant” to visit in Ehden for great “Kebbeh b Sha7me”, “Jebneh Darfiyyeh” and beyond. With a…
August 05, 2018
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North Lebanon
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Kubeh: Middle Eastern Inspired Food in New York
Inspired by the cuisines of the east, since they are comfort-foods... Bundled in freshness and as beautiful and as tasty as they look, a woman decided to open a restaurant called Kubeh; after meeting…
April 30, 2018
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New York
Al Ferdaws: Ehden's Renowned Lebanese Restaurant, I Recommend It
Lebanese/Middle Eastern | North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
June 25, 2017
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Al Ferdaws: Ehden's Renowned Lebanese Restaurant, I Recommend It
During my childhood, I remember visiting Ehden with my parents every other weekend, a village my family loved for its people, scenery, calm and positive vibes. The famous El Ferdaws was our favorite…
June 25, 2017
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North Lebanon
Bab Sharki: When Fame Unduly Goes to Your Head
Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East
April 29, 2015
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Bab Sharki: When Fame Unduly Goes to Your Head
Bab Sharki is a restaurant down in Achrafieh. It is a small place that serves Lebanese-Syrian food. I tried it back in July of last year and enjoyed it. I placed it in my list of…
April 29, 2015
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Achrafieh
Al Nawrage: Really Good Lebanese Food in Bazoun
Lebanese/Middle Eastern | North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
February 24, 2015
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Al Nawrage: Really Good Lebanese Food in Bazoun
On the road leading from Hasroun to Bcharre a small town called Bazoun hosts a local restaurant where we stopped by after visiting Bekaa Kafra. Al Nawrage offers local cuisine from the village,…
February 24, 2015
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North Lebanon
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
NoGarlicNoOnions at Tawlet: A Venture Where Love for Food and Lebanon Unite
With the collaboration of Tawlet’s main man, Kamal Mouzawak, I was able to experience something many only dream of in Lebanon. An early Christmas I call it, when Kamal generously gathered…
January 06, 2015
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael
Hotel Al Boustan: Sunday Buffet with a Beautiful View
International Cuisine | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
July 19, 2014
International Cuisine
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 underestimate the place or anything, but for some reason, I haven't…
July 19, 2014
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Metn
Al Karaz at Cherry Blossom Boutique Hotel: A Promising Future
Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
July 03, 2014
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Al Karaz at Cherry Blossom Boutique Hotel: A Promising Future
News has been circulating over the Internet about the opening of a new boutique hotel up in the hills of Bhamdoun. Cherry Blossom, with its attractive logo and beautiful colors made me want to go and…
July 03, 2014
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Mount Lebanon
Spotted Stories
A Visit to Tanmia's Chicken Factory
I love visiting factories, something I used to organize on a monthly basis for my scouts. I used to love introducing them to how things were produced, showing them how hard and sophisticated the…
June 25, 2014
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Bekaa
Contributors
Kebbe Bel Sayniyye with White Cheese Stuffing: "Lebanese Italian Kebbe"
I was taking a break from work the other day, and watching my Basil plant on the balcony. Suddenly I remembered a friend’s post few days earlier (Aline Bourgi), where she pictured her Kebbe Bel…
June 06, 2014
Restaurant Chebli: Enjoy a Hearty Lunch with the Family
Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
November 07, 2013
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Restaurant Chebli: Enjoy a Hearty Lunch with the Family
By now surely you're all aware of my infatuation towards Chebli and its tasty food. I've been there several times already and every time I enjoy the place more and more. I'm always amazed by the…
November 07, 2013
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Mount Lebanon
Tasty Discoveries
Ghattas: Four Kinds of Kebbe, Each with a Different Story
Yes, Ghattas again. I went there sooner than I had expected. After reviewing the box of Fatayer I received, I decided to visit the place fo
August 27, 2013
Abou Jihad: Serving Premium Lebanese Meat & Mezze Since 1962
Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
August 19, 2013
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Abou Jihad: Serving Premium Lebanese Meat & Mezze Since 1962
For half a century Abou Jihad still stands strong in Jaledib. Just saying half a century alone makes you realize how authentically professional Abou Jihad is...otherwise it would have collapsed…
August 19, 2013
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Metn
Tasty Discoveries
Ghattas Achrafieh: Probably the Best Spinach Fatayer in Lebanon
During my search for the best Man2oushe in Beirut, the name Ghattas kept popping out. Many have asked me if the Ghattas of Gemmayze is the same as the one t
August 13, 2013
Chez Sofia, A Lebanese Restaurant in Paris
Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Paris France Europe
July 30, 2013
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Chez Sofia, A Lebanese Restaurant in Paris
While in Paris, I must admit that I had so many burgers - enough I think, especially that I better watch my cholesterol level. On a sunny Sunday, I gathered six of my French friends and took them to…
July 30, 2013
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Paris
Mhanna Antelias: Serving Premium Lebanese Food
Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
April 22, 2013
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
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. Preserving local traditions that transcends from one generation to…
April 22, 2013
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Antelias
Delicious Lebanese Creations in Tunis: Afandi Restaurant
Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Tunisia Africa
November 16, 2012
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
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 Lebanese specialty dishes, which we often crave for when away from home.…
November 16, 2012
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Tunisia
Kabab-ji : An Enjoyable Lebanese Diner in Amman
Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Amman Jordan Middle East
November 10, 2012
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
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. Decorated in rich traditional colors and regional…
November 10, 2012
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Amman
ENAB, A Typical Lebanese Cuisine In a Modern Setup
Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East
March 21, 2012
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
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 strip, just a couple of meters away from one of my favorite restaurants…
March 21, 2012
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Babel Restaurant, Dbayeh Lebanon
Special food, special decoration Away from the hustle and bustle of Beirut, Babel is an authentic Lebanese cuisine house that everyone should try.
I often passed by Babel
February 26, 2012
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Mount Lebanon
Al Ferdaws Restaurant, Ehden
Lebanese/Middle Eastern | North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
February 25, 2012
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Al Ferdaws Restaurant, Ehden
Think big. When you enter this authentic Lebanese restaurant house, you’ll realize size does matter.
February 25, 2012
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North Lebanon