News
Meet Chef Alan Geaam at Taste of Paris on Thursday September 16
Self-taught with an extraordinary career, Alan Geaam is now at the head of several Parisian tables: the gourmet restaurant Alan Geaam, the Levantine bistro Qasti and the street-food counter…
August 14, 2021
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News
Lebanese amputee athlete breaks the Guinness World Records
Darine Barbar, an inspirational amputee athlete who just made history by breaking the Guinness World Records™ title for Longest Samson's chair/static wall sit (female) achieving a total of 2…
June 03, 2021
News
Min Baladeh: Authentic Lebanese E-Souk launches in the UAE
Min baladeh, an authentic Lebanese e-souk, was born from a longing of one Lebanese ex-pat living in the UAE. He missed the tastes, sights, and sounds of his home country and transformed that…
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Allo Beirut: Showcasing Lebanese Street Food in Dubai
Do you miss Lebanon or feel like traveling back for a day without leaving Dubai? Allo Beirut is the answer. Inspired by Beirut’s old streets and our childhood’s nostalgic…
October 26, 2020
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Dubai
News
Beautiful Doors of Lebanese Houses: A National heritage to be Preserved
Beautiful Doors of Lebanese Houses: A National heritage to be Preserved
The architecture of Lebanon embodies the historical, cultural, and religious influences that have shaped Lebanon's built…
April 24, 2020
| Travel & Tourism
News
The Lebanese House: Lebanon is the Epitome of Mediterranean Living...
The "Lebanese house" is usually a stone building with a large arch framing a vaulted ceiling on the ground floor, three arches centered over narrow baloney on the upper floor, all topped by a steep,…
Maison Noura: Extraordinary Flavors of Lebanese Cuisine in Paris
Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Paris France Europe
December 24, 2019
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Maison Noura: Extraordinary Flavors of Lebanese Cuisine in Paris
Lebanese fine-dining cuisine has a new address in the heart of the French capital. Located a few meters from the world’s most famous avenue, The Champs Elysées, is Maison…
December 24, 2019
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Paris
Reviews
A Zaatar Croissant & Zaatar Baguette in Paris
Two items that need a review! Have you ever enjoyed a zaatar baguette mixed with zaatar (wild Lebanese thyme) inside out! A crunchy French baguette topped with Lebanese zaatar, and even mixed with on…
December 21, 2019
| Tasty Discoveries
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Paris
Alan Geaam: Taking Lebanese Cuisine to Another Level for the First Time Ever
French Food | Paris France Europe
November 23, 2019
French Food
Alan Geaam: Taking Lebanese Cuisine to Another Level for the First Time Ever
Let me introduce you to my friend Alan. With one Michelin Star proudly embroidered on his chest, Alan has made it on the list of the France best 600 chefs, proudly Lebanese, and happy to talk about…
November 23, 2019
| Guide Michelin
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Paris
News
Happy Independence Day Lebanon: Let's Celebrate Change! "Together We Can"
(FIRST PUBLISHED IN 2016)
Dear Lebanon,
How beautiful is it is to finally enjoy your Independence Day after a long period of silence. How amazing it is to see our flag fly high throughout the…
Kitchen
Teta's Za'atar by L'Univert de Leah
There's a new ZAATAR in town produced by Leah. Check it out.
While many spices are delicious and be
November 10, 2019
| News
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Le2metna Btejma3na... #A7laBaladBel3alam! Long Live Lebanon!
... I will continue, a smile on my face to conquer this beautiful country, to visit each and every one of its villages, to discover its hidden gems, organize Souks to unite people around food,…
October 18, 2019
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Lebanon
Shallalat Nabeh Merched: Excellent Lebanese Food Served in Paradise! A Must Try
Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Shouf Lebanon Middle East
August 19, 2019
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Shallalat Nabeh Merched: Excellent Lebanese Food Served in Paradise! A Must Try
After the last visit to “Nabeh Merched” to film an episode, I promised to come again with my family. A little paradise on earth, in the heart of Lebanon’s greenest region, spending…
August 19, 2019
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Shouf
Em Fares: Homey Lebanese Food in Barouk
Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Shouf Lebanon Middle East
July 16, 2019
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Em Fares: Homey Lebanese Food in Barouk
Located on the slopes of the world-famous Barouk cedars reserve, “Em Fares,” a Lebanese restaurant serving homemade Lebanese food welcomes you for lunch and dinner. Touring Barouk…
July 16, 2019
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Shouf
Country Gate: A Modern Lebanese Restaurant in Deir el Qamar
Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Shouf Lebanon Middle East
July 14, 2019
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Country Gate: A Modern Lebanese Restaurant in Deir el Qamar
Shocking at first, it feels like dining in a parking lot until the waiter welcomes you, and you open the trendy menu filled with beautifully shot photos. Country Gate is Deir el Qamar’s…
July 14, 2019
| Restaurants
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Shouf
Fish & Seafood
Babel Bahr Amchit: Lebanese Seafood with a Modern Twist
Yes, an impressive lighthouse with a unique grandiose setup nestled on Amchit's seashores. It will attract your attention from several kilometers away. Reach Amchit, and then take the sea road to…
July 13, 2019
| Lebanese/Middle Eastern
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North Lebanon
Abou Joseph: Jal el Dib’s Old Restaurant is Not Good Anymore
Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
July 09, 2019
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Abou Joseph: Jal el Dib’s Old Restaurant is Not Good Anymore
Having occupied its premium location for more than three decades, Abou Joseph is the restaurant you pass by every day while going to work. Nestled in the heart of Lebanon, on our county’s…
July 09, 2019
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Metn
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
CHATEAU KSARA WINS GOLD IN CANNES AGAIN!
Sunset 2018, once again, takes the top prize at the prestigious 16th Mondial du Rosé.
Château Ksara, one of Lebanon’s leading wineries, is proud to announce that its iconic Sunset…
June 03, 2019
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Events
Lebanese Sarah Saroufim: Absolut's Global Creative Competion Winner
Absolut has announced its next creative collaboration and winning artist as part of Absolut's broadest art initiative in the history of the brand. Sarah Saroufim from Lebanon has been crowned…
May 18, 2019
| News
Desserts & Sweets
Lebanese Karim Bourgi: Creative Pastry Conquering the World
Based in Dubai since 2011, Chef Karim Bourgi is Executive Pastry Chef for the Al Mana Group, a role in which he manages the opening of La Maison du Chocolat Paris boutiques in the Middle East. He has…
"Shawarma Lab": Taking Our Traditional Sandwich to Another Level!
Recommended | Beirut Lebanon Middle East
May 15, 2019
Recommended
"Shawarma Lab": Taking Our Traditional Sandwich to Another Level!
Welcome to the lab where shawarma is served with style. White and orange are the colors, with designs reminding you of a lab. Shawarma is the star reinvented with several new recipes never seen…
May 15, 2019
| Restaurants
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Beirut
Ana Beirut: Beautiful Setup and Good Lebanese Food in Antelias
Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
May 14, 2019
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Ana Beirut: Beautiful Setup and Good Lebanese Food in Antelias
Colorful, fresh and welcoming; Ana Beirut is much more than a restaurant; it's an experience... plants, wood, big screens, mirrors, and the show oven. Welcome to Ana Beirut, a cafe inspired by the…
May 14, 2019
| Restaurants
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Antelias
Sunday in Scotland: One of the Best Chocolates, are Found in Malta
Breakfast & Coffee | Malta Europe
April 14, 2019
Breakfast & Coffee
Sunday in Scotland: One of the Best Chocolates, are Found in Malta
Sunday and every day, there’s a chocolate shop you cannot miss when visiting Malta. Sunday in Scotland, an idea by Lebanese Amer Wahoud and Gordon Campbell Gray, -the man behind Campbell Gray…
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
Chateau Kefraya Amphora Special Edition: Rediscovering Phoenician Wine’s Identity
Before the existence of the French wooden barrel, ‘‘Phoenicia’s wine’’ used to cross the Mediterranean, from Byblos’ Lebanese port.
March 27, 2019
| News
Breakfast & Coffee
Abou Chady: Foul, Hummus, Fatteh and Quail Eggs in Jal El Dib
If you follow my stories on Instagram, you should know by now that I fell in love with this guy; Abou Chady, 32 years of experience in the field, prepares a magical breakfast. Great food, made with…
Tallet Nasr: My Choice for a Lebanese Mezze Experience in Naas. “Delicious Homey Food”
Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
March 23, 2019
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Tallet Nasr: My Choice for a Lebanese Mezze Experience in Naas. “Delicious Homey Food”
I was expecting a casual Lebanese restaurant like all the rest around the villages until the waiter opened the door. I was here six years ago -time flies- and remember to have enjoyed my…
March 23, 2019
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Metn
Restaurant Shams Anjar: A Restaurant I Recommend Serves Delicious Lebanese Food
Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Bekaa Lebanon Middle East
March 14, 2019
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Restaurant Shams Anjar: A Restaurant I Recommend Serves Delicious Lebanese Food
What a place! You hear about it until you discover it by yourself! Chams is Anjar’s famous restaurant and one of the country’s biggest. With a bowling arena, 9D cinema, chocolate brand,…
March 14, 2019
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Bekaa
Bistr’eau: Happiness Guaranteed. Seafood Cuisine in Batroun!
Fish & Seafood | Batroun North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
March 06, 2019
Fish & Seafood
Bistr’eau: Happiness Guaranteed. Seafood Cuisine in Batroun!
On my last episode to Batroun, one restaurant caught my attention; “Bistr’eau”. Bistr’eau, a restaurant on Batroun’s waterfront promises a fine culinary experience with…
March 06, 2019
| Lebanese/Middle Eastern
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Batroun
Zaroub Lebnen: Lebanese Street Food in Adonis
Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Keserwan Lebanon Middle East
February 25, 2019
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Zaroub Lebnen: Lebanese Street Food in Adonis
There’s a new kid on the block, a Lebanese street food eatery, now open on Adonîs-Zouk road facing the highway. Zaroob for (Tiny little street), a common word used to describe small…
February 25, 2019
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Keserwan
French Food
In the Kitchen with Lebanese Chef Fadi Frem at Verde Paris
When famous establishments and multinational hotels in Beirut make it a point to have an “international” chef in their kitchen, you don’t understand why not get a Lebanese one. We…
February 22, 2019
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Paris
News
In the Kitchen with Simon Manoukian at Ecole Ritz Escoffier Paris
I had the honor and pleasure to spend a long afternoon at the Ritz Escoffier cooking school in Paris with Lebanese chef Simon Manoukian. Three hours of learning and endless fun. Simon…
February 18, 2019
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Paris
Breakfast & Coffee
Abou Daoud Bakery, Jdeideh: One of the Best Manakish Ever!
It's definitely the welcoming, the happiness and positive vibes... followed by a bite, one single bite and you will fall in love. Abou Daoud is a homey and traditional Lebanese bakery…
In the Kitchen with Alan Geaam: Lebanon’s Michelin Starred Chef of the Year
French Food | Paris France Europe
February 18, 2019
French Food
In the Kitchen with Alan Geaam: Lebanon’s Michelin Starred Chef of the Year
I’ve seen a man on Instagram, a sportsman, smiley from time to time, calm and serious... I’ve heard stories about his past, about his childhood, about Tripoli of north Lebanon. I was…
February 18, 2019
| Lebanese/Middle Eastern
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Paris
News
‘Drawing Lines’ art book launches in Dubai, reveals Lebanese identity through street art
‘Drawing Lines’, an art book that depicts the diversity and undaunted spiritof Lebanese identity, launches in the UAE, at Cities Dubai in Galleria Mall on 27thand 28thFebruary 2019. With…
February 18, 2019
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Lebanon
Kahwet el Mandaloun: Lebanese Style, Sunday Lunch with the Kids
Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Dbayeh Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
February 07, 2019
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Kahwet el Mandaloun: Lebanese Style, Sunday Lunch with the Kids
Welcome to the village marketplace. Under the trees, relax to the sounds of chirping birds and Fayrouz tunes. Old Lebanese tiles, yellow sandstones, wooden doors and brick tiles with an open kitchen…
February 07, 2019
| Restaurants
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Dbayeh
Gerge el Dayaa: A Memorable Seafood Experience in Anfeh. A Must Try!
Fish & Seafood | North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
February 06, 2019
Fish & Seafood
Gerge el Dayaa: A Memorable Seafood Experience in Anfeh. A Must Try!
Gerge el Dayaa is a seafood restaurant up by the shore in Anfeh. The old blue house with its glass facade is located by the salt factory, next to Marina del Sol on the seaside road. Georges, his wife…
February 06, 2019
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North Lebanon
Breakfast & Coffee
Sarrouf Zalka: Saj and Poems for Breakfast
I’ve been here in 2015 and now back to this amazing hole in the wall hidden bakery. I forgot about the bizarre decor making you feel in a gallery and the happy man baking Saj manakish begins…
Abou Jihad: Simple and Traditional Lebanese Food in Jal el Dib
Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
January 23, 2019
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Abou Jihad: Simple and Traditional Lebanese Food in Jal el Dib
Abou Jihad; is it the food, the vibes or the passion behind every plate? Is it my love for their food, the simplicity or the “Nafass”? I enjoy this restaurant and what they offer and have…
January 23, 2019
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Metn
Burj al Hamam Antelias: New Decor, Nothing Else... an Ironic Experience!
Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
January 20, 2019
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Burj al Hamam Antelias: New Decor, Nothing Else... an Ironic Experience!
The iconic Burj al Hamam restaurant, open in Antelias for as long as I remember, has encountered a complete renovation making its ceiling higher and its walls brighter. Covered with bright…
January 20, 2019
| Restaurants
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Antelias
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Where to Enjoy a Generously Loaded and Tasty "Lebanese Mezze Table": 28 Restaurants to Check
Renowned all around the world, our Lebanese cuisine has won several awards for its fine taste, colorful plates, and superb taste. It's all about love poured in every plate spread on that long…
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Allo Beirut; Now Open in Dubai
Experience the fresh and vibrant flavors of Beirut’s diversified food scene. Located in the bustling locale of Al Barsha, Dubai - Allo Beirut takes you to the streets of Lebanon and…
December 31, 2018
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Dubai
Lebanon’s Babel: Lebanese Hospitality at La Mer Dubai
Fish & Seafood | Dubai UAE GCC Middle East
November 24, 2018
Fish & Seafood
Lebanon’s Babel: Lebanese Hospitality at La Mer Dubai
At the end of La Mer, a big house stands out; it’s Babel. “Babel Sur Mer," the fish restaurant of Babel Lebanon is now open in Dubai, at La Mer. Surrounded by water and greenery,…
November 24, 2018
| Lebanese/Middle Eastern
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Dubai
State 88: Food with Emotions in Dubai
International Cuisine | Dubai UAE GCC Middle East
November 24, 2018
International Cuisine
State 88: Food with Emotions in Dubai
Owned by a Lebanese group, State 88 is an international restaurant serving cuisine from all over the world. American, Italian and European, at State 88 happiness is guaranteed. Chicken, beef and…
November 24, 2018
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Dubai
Al Sultan Brahim: Lebanese Seafood Mezze in Jounieh
Fish & Seafood | Jounieh Keserwan Lebanon Middle East
November 18, 2018
Fish & Seafood
Al Sultan Brahim: Lebanese Seafood Mezze in Jounieh
Considered to be one of the high-end Lebanese restaurants in Lebanon and winner of the best restaurant in the Middle East, Al Sultan Brahim has been preserving the taste of our local heritage for…
November 18, 2018
| Lebanese/Middle Eastern
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Jounieh
Desserts & Sweets
ÔMisk: Lebanese Ice Cream Flavors of Paris
Booza bar est une société fondée par de jeunes libanais venant d’horizons différents et qui partagent leur passion pour la glace et pour leur pays . En créant…
November 17, 2018
| Ice Cream & Gelato
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Paris
Bread & Bakeries
Manakish, Tasty Wraps and Great Heroes on World Manouche Day: The Addresses and Video!
Manouche google maps coordinates:
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
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 on Gemmayze street. A traditional eatery serving the same yellow dough…
September 25, 2018
| Restaurants
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael
Ummi: A Breakthrough in Lebanese Culinary Expertise
Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East
September 16, 2018
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Ummi: A Breakthrough in Lebanese Culinary Expertise
Let yourself travel into another dimension, surrender to the soothing tunes of classic oriental music, open your eyes and enjoy the beautiful decor. Ummi is a Lebanese restaurant, but not like any…
September 16, 2018
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Beirut Central District
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Zuruni: Tasty Lebanese Food with a Touch of Style. Try the Desserts
Second time at Zuruni, the Lebanese restaurant open next to Aishti on the seaside. I loved Zuruni’s food the first time, and here I come again to experience what this beautiful place has to…
September 08, 2018
| Restaurants
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Metn
Kahwet Ma’alem Arteen: Loved the Food, Loved the Vibes, Enjoyed my Dinner
Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East
September 06, 2018
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
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 restaurant welcomes you, to enjoy fresh vibes inspired by the old Lebanese…
September 06, 2018
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael