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
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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
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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
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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.
A success and notoriety…
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
| Restaurants
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Keserwan
French
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…
French
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
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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
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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
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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:
Al Mustakbal Bakery فرن المستقبل
Beirut
01 866 022
https://goo.gl/maps/U93kM7ndF2k
Al Boulangi
Uruguay, Bayrut
81 225…
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
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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
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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
Sawani Falfoul: Great Food and Great Vibes for Breakfast and Beyond
Breakfast & Coffee | Beirut Lebanon Middle East
August 23, 2018
Breakfast & Coffee
Sawani Falfoul: Great Food and Great Vibes for Breakfast and Beyond
I ate, enjoyed my time, felt transported... I wished time would stop. I had an amazing plate of foul, an awesome plate of hummus, an outstanding bite of Sfi7a and the story goes on and on... have…
August 23, 2018
| Lebanese/Middle Eastern
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Beirut
Khan Jbeil: Oh the Food... Is So good!
Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Jbeil Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
August 15, 2018
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Khan Jbeil: Oh the Food... Is So good!
Oh, the food... awesome food! Hummus cooked to perfection, so tender and so creamy, mixed with lemon, olive oil and balanced with spices; half mashed, half plain, the hummus has an interesting…
August 15, 2018
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Jbeil
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Le2metna Btejma3na... 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,…
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
Zuruni: Fresh, Tasty and Colorful Lebanese Food on the Highway
Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
July 29, 2018
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Zuruni: Fresh, Tasty and Colorful Lebanese Food on the Highway
On the shores of the Mediterranean, located at Aishti by the sea, Zuruni is the Lebanese restaurant occupying the space where “black box restaurant” used to be a long time ago. Zuruni is…
July 29, 2018
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Metn
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Khan Jbeil: Live Back History in Byblos’ Old Souk
Walking the old souk of Jbeil, enjoying the beautiful weather of this amazing city, I stopped in front of a stone arcade; an old house, where music transports, where decor enchants, where positive…
July 29, 2018
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Jbeil
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
The Three Brothers: The First Lebanese Gin
A rediscovery of a lost style of gin production. Juniper Phoenicia berries are macerated and infused with other 22 botanicals in a premium neutral grain spirit.
Those botanicals describe the…
July 22, 2018
| News
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Mezza: Flavors of Lebanon on the Island of Rhodes
It's the story of Micha and Tony, two lovely persons who decided to leave everything and live the rest of their lives on the island of Rhodes in Greece. Preparing authentic Lebanese food, the happy…
July 15, 2018
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Greece
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
"Jun": Lebanon's Second Gin!
Jun is juniper – and eight other botanicals. It’s the month of June – and every other month of summer too. It’s Arabic – and English, or maybe little of both? It’s…
Mounir: The Place, The View, The Fresh Air and Tasty Food
Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
July 14, 2018
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Mounir: The Place, The View, The Fresh Air and Tasty Food
I always considered Mounir as the first stop for any tourist arriving in Lebanon. Up on the hills of Broumana overlooking Beirut is a restaurant I believe every Lebanese knows about. At the entrance…
July 14, 2018
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Mount Lebanon
Beit Maryam: Homey Middle eastern specialities in JLT Dubai
Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Dubai UAE GCC Middle East
July 13, 2018
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Beit Maryam: Homey Middle eastern specialities in JLT Dubai
"I grew up in a house where food was essential, a major part of our daily life. A house in the village, open for everyone to come in and share with us that meal prepared by my mum, Maryam who I…
July 13, 2018
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Dubai
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
Gin distillery opens in Rechmaya Lebanon
Jun, a new craft gin distillery, opened its doors last June in Rechmaya, a village in Mount Lebanon. Maya Khattar, together with her husband Chady, have been working on it since last year.
The…
July 12, 2018
| News
News
9 Ridiculously Good Lebanese Dishes You Need to Try
Heading to Beirut or want to bring a little piece of Lebanon, into your kitchen? Here are 9 delicious Lebanese dishes you need to taste and try. If your kitchen needs a bit of Beirut or you want to…
July 12, 2018
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Fish & Seafood
Ibn AlBahr: A Taste of Lebanon in Dubai
A meal at Ibn AlBahr truly transports you back to the shores of Lebanon.
The view of the beach, a table full of exceptional mezzes and grilled fish along with the company of Family…
June 03, 2018
| Lebanese/Middle Eastern
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Dubai
Fouad: Where Food is Much More Than an Experience, A Journey
Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Keserwan Lebanon Middle East
June 03, 2018
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Fouad: Where Food is Much More Than an Experience, A Journey
With thousands of restaurants out there and my extensive explorations of the newest food destinations and trendy concepts, I always feel like coming back to the roots, to the basics, to a restaurant…
June 03, 2018
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Keserwan
Ayamna: The Palm Lebanese Restaurant, Dubai
Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Dubai UAE GCC Middle East
June 03, 2018
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Ayamna: The Palm Lebanese Restaurant, Dubai
So many of us still yearn for flavors that are deeply rooted in our childhood, ones that are connected to treasured memories delicately built with family and loved ones, amidst settings that are…
June 03, 2018
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Dubai
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Zaroob: Fast Casual Bites from the Levant in Dubai
ZAROOB, literally translates to “small alley”. It is a concept inspired by the traditional street food vendors found around the Levant region. ZAROOB captures the best and most authentic…
May 27, 2018
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Dubai
Naya: Middle Eastern Counter and Grill with Lebanese Influences in New York
Lebanese/Middle Eastern | New York USA Americas
April 29, 2018
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Naya: Middle Eastern Counter and Grill with Lebanese Influences in New York
With the opening of its fifth location in New York, Naya comes with a new revamped and upscale decor. Brightly lit, cleaner and trendier, the casual Lebanese restaurant speaks the American language.…
