NoGarlicNoOnions: Restaurant, Food, and Travel Stories/Reviews

July 22, 2018

Souk el Akel: Lebanon's Street Food Market Kicks Its Summer Season

Events

July 22, 2018 | Popular | Middle East

Eat, Meet, Greet and Treat yourself to the very best culinary experiences Lebanon has to offer! At Souk el Akel you'll find edible delights to suit all tastes and desires! "Souk el Akel" an event by NoGarlicNoOnions is a weekly food…

The Three Brothers: The First Lebanese Gin

Coffee, Wine & Drinks

July 22, 2018

The Three Brothers: The First Lebanese Gin

Coffee, Wine & Drinks

July 22, 2018 | News

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 Lebanese taste and tradition including Kharoub,…

Beirut; Monaco of the East

Popular | Lebanon

July 14, 2018

Beirut; Monaco of the East

"Jun": Lebanon's Second Gin!

Coffee, Wine & Drinks

July 14, 2018 | Popular | Middle East

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 made in the Lebanese village of Rechmaya, with a…

VATICAN TO REINTRODUCE LEBANON TO LIST OF PILGRIMAGE DESTINATIONS

News

July 14, 2018

VATICAN TO REINTRODUCE LEBANON TO LIST OF PILGRIMAGE DESTINATIONS

News

July 14, 2018

More tourists, more visitors... a better economy! The Lebanese Charge d'Affaires in the Vatican City, Ambassador Khalil Karam, relayed to Lebanese officials the Vatican’s decision to place Lebanon back on the list of pilgrimage destinations…

National Geographic Best Summer Trips of 2018: Lebanon is on the List!

News | Middle East

June 23, 2018

National Geographic Best Summer Trips of 2018: Lebanon is on the List!

News

June 23, 2018 | Popular | Middle East

Best Summer Trips 2018 LEBANON The Spaniards argue that crème brûlée is just a French version of crema catalana. Welsh historians claim Arthur Guinness smuggled his famous stout recipe from a Welsh tavern to Dublin. And…

Celebrate Fete de La Musique at ESA with Souk el Akel

Events

June 20, 2018

Celebrate Fete de La Musique at ESA with Souk el Akel

Events

June 20, 2018 | Souk el Akel

ESA Business School welcomes the 18th edition of the Fête de la musique au Liban! Time: From 5:00pm till 12:00am Place: ESA gardens - ESA Campus, 289 Clemenceau Free entrance LINE-UP: Alain Hanna, Mélissa Chaaya,…

Hammana Cherry Day 2018

Events

June 07, 2018

Hammana Cherry Day 2018

Events

June 07, 2018

The village of Hammana is known for its cherry blossom and has been celebrating Cherry Day every year for more than fifty years. This year, in partnership with Hammana Municipality, Hammana Artist House is also celebrating Cherry Day and you are all…

Matto: The Spaghetti Carbonara and Bottarga Linguini

Italian | Mount Lebanon

June 03, 2018

Matto: The Spaghetti Carbonara and Bottarga Linguini

Italian

June 03, 2018 | Recommended | Mount Lebanon

I was back to enjoy the Matto vibes, professional service, and tasty food. I was happy to be served by Roland, a professional waiter working hard to satisfy all customers. My kids enjoyed the carousel and outdoor activities, and I savored unique…

Contact Info: Matto Beirut

Phone Number: +961 71 444 335

Address: Jal el Dib seaside, Aishti Home building, Naccache, Met, Lebanon [ view ]

Phone Number: +961 71 444 335

Address: Jal el Dib seaside, Aishti Home building, Naccache, Met, Lebanon [ view ]

Lebanon Celebrates Donut Day à la Dunkin’

News | Middle East

June 01, 2018

Lebanon Celebrates Donut Day à la Dunkin’

News

June 01, 2018 | Popular | Middle East

In line with its ongoing 20thanniversary celebrations and accompanying #SpreadingHappiness motto, Dunkin Donuts Lebanon celebrated National Donut Day on June 1 with plenty of action! With over 6,000 free donuts distributed and more than 150…

Legends of Lebanon: Mr. Jamil Mansour, Founder of Crown Mills

News

May 27, 2018

Legends of Lebanon: Mr. Jamil Mansour, Founder of Crown Mills

News

May 27, 2018

What began in 1952 as a modest mill capable of milling 40 tons of wheat per day is now one of the most modern and competitive mills in the Middle East with a capacity of more than 15,000 tons of wheat per month. We started out with the…

Visit Lebanon

Travel

May 17, 2018

Visit Lebanon

Travel

May 17, 2018

Visit Lebanon is the first international B2B forum organized in Lebanon to promote its leisure tourism and Meetings & Incentive Industry. It is carried out by the Lebanese Ministry of Tourism. 150 Tour operators, incentive and event…

Dunkin’ Donuts Lebanon Wraps up Successful Streetball Challenge

Events | Middle East

May 13, 2018

Dunkin’ Donuts Lebanon Wraps up Successful Streetball Challenge

Events

May 13, 2018 | News | Middle East

Over the past weekend, Lebanon witnessed one of its biggest ever Streetball events, The Dunkin’ Happiness Street Ball Challenge 2018, in line with Dunkin’ Donuts Lebanon’s ongoing 20th-anniversary celebrations. The…

InaBox: Bringing Home Cooking back in Style!

News | Middle East

May 13, 2018

InaBox: Bringing Home Cooking back in Style!

News

May 13, 2018 | Popular | Middle East

InaBox: Cook mouthwatering step by step recipes with pre-measured ingredients delivered right to your doorstep! Order what you fancy to cook from our community chefs weekly 10 recipe menu. Receive Washed, Chopped & Prepped Ingredients…

Becoming a Successful Blogger: Food and Beyond with NoGarlicNoOnions

Events

April 29, 2018

Becoming a Successful Blogger: Food and Beyond with NoGarlicNoOnions

Events

April 29, 2018 | News

Let's blog together. MUBS University, Saturday May 19th 09AM-04PM "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." - Nelson Mandela -

Rediscover Lebanon: Subscribe to our Youtube Channel

Mechwar Videos

April 10, 2018

Rediscover Lebanon: Subscribe to our Youtube Channel

Mechwar Videos

April 10, 2018 | News

Be sure not to miss a single episode of Mechwar and our mouthwatering discoveries around Lebanon; Subscribe to our YouTube channel today. https://www.youtube.com/user/rahayel

Jancis Robinson: Lebanon's Oldest Winery, Domaine des Tourelles

Coffee, Wine & Drinks

March 31, 2018

Jancis Robinson: Lebanon's Oldest Winery, Domaine des Tourelles

Coffee, Wine & Drinks

March 31, 2018 | News

Written by Jancis Robinson 29 Mar 2018 Lebanon's oldest winery Domaine des Tourelles is Lebanon's oldest commercial winery and is currently celebrating its 150th anniversary – noisily, thanks to the current co-owner and winemaker,…

Superjumbo A380 Lands for the First Time in Beirut: Photos from Inside the Plane

Airlines | Lebanon

March 30, 2018

Superjumbo A380 Lands for the First Time in Beirut: Photos from Inside the Plane

Airlines

March 30, 2018 | Popular | Lebanon

Edition 100, of The world's largest plane, Airbus A380, landed at Rafik Hariri International airport on Thursday arriving from Dubai. The one-off Emirates Airbus A380 flight from Dubai was an acknowledgment of the substantial passenger traffic…

The Chapel of Saint Charbel Occupies an Important Spot Inside St. Patrick's Cathedral New York

News | USA

USA

March 21, 2018

The Chapel of Saint Charbel Occupies an Important Spot Inside St. Patrick's Cathedral New York

News

March 21, 2018 | Popular | USA

From Lebanon to New York, in the heart of St. Patrick's Cathedral, the city's most famous church, Lebanon has an important spot dedicated for Mar Charbel. The Chapel of Saint Sharbel is situated along the northeastern corridor of the cathedral,…

Celebrate Earth Hour 2018 with Souk el Akel

Events

March 20, 2018

Celebrate Earth Hour 2018 with Souk el Akel

Events

March 20, 2018 | News

Come and enjoy a green day of fun at Beirut waterfront; the biggest green event in Lebanon. Games and competitions for all ages, free entertainment, crafts, special Souk al Akel edition, the green exhibition and SDG mega structures to decorate. This…

Ghabat el Ozor, Akkar: One of Lebanon's Most Beautiful Places

Travel | Lebanon

March 17, 2018

Ghabat el Ozor, Akkar: One of Lebanon's Most Beautiful Places

Travel

March 17, 2018 | Lebanon

(Lebanon Untravelled) The largest of Lebanon forest, Kamouha forest stretches from Fnaideq to Akkar el Atika in the caza of Akkar . Kamouaa is considered as the largest forest in the middle east. The surrounding heights rise to 2,454 meters of…

Lily’s: Feel Beirut While Enjoying Lunch

French | Lebanon

February 11, 2018

Lily’s: Feel Beirut While Enjoying Lunch

French

February 11, 2018 | Recommended | Lebanon

On a beautiful Friday, down in Beirut, sitting on the sidewalk, enjoying fresh sunny spells and a refreshing sea breathe, I felt transported into another dimension, like if I traveled to the St. Germain Street in Paris and back. A busy city, people…

Contact Info: Lily's

Phone Number: +961 3 786 858

Address: François Al Hajj Street, Minet El Hosn, Beirut District, Lebanon [ view ]

Phone Number: +961 3 786 858

Address: François Al Hajj Street, Minet El Hosn, Beirut District, Lebanon [ view ]

Create a Slogan for Lebanon

News

February 07, 2018

Create a Slogan for Lebanon

News

February 07, 2018 | Popular

Create a slogan that reflects the essence and competitive advantage of Lebanon such as food, fashion, nightlife, hospitality… Submit your slogan, help Lebanon and win! Rethinking Lebanon (Lebanon2025) is in the process of launching a…

LE GRAY, BEIRUT AMONG TOP 25 LUXURY HOTELS IN THE MIDDLE EAST

Hotels | Lebanon

February 03, 2018

LE GRAY, BEIRUT AMONG TOP 25 LUXURY HOTELS IN THE MIDDLE EAST

Hotels

February 03, 2018 | News | Lebanon

Le Gray, Beirut has made it to the 25 top luxury hotels in the Middle East to win TripAdvisor’s 2018 Travellers’ Choice Award. The Travellers' Choice award is the result of millions of reviews and opinions collected during the year from…

Getting Special Food Delivered to Work: I’m Using Toters!

News | Lebanon

January 18, 2018

Getting Special Food Delivered to Work: I’m Using Toters!

News

January 18, 2018 | Reviews | Lebanon

Craving a crepe, Mathieu was the obvious choice so why not get one to work. I’ve got introduced to Mathieu this summer while walking through the alleys of The Restaurant Festival and here comes a kiosk, like any other kiosk, pretending to…

Breakfast at Paul in Downtown Beirut: Good Food, Bad Service

French | Beirut

Beirut

January 14, 2018

Breakfast at Paul in Downtown Beirut: Good Food, Bad Service

French

January 14, 2018 | Restaurants | Beirut

Probably the worst service ever; slow waiters running all over the place, dirty tables and an unprofessional attitude not up to the standard of a French brand. Come for breakfast; Ask for the order while the waiter continues his walk, receive an old…

Abul3ezz: A Shawarma I Adore; Chicken and Beef

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Mount Lebanon

January 14, 2018

Abul3ezz: A Shawarma I Adore; Chicken and Beef

Lebanese/Middle Eastern

January 14, 2018 | Recommended | Mount Lebanon

Still is one of the best Shawarma joints in town, Abul3ezz serves an amazing sandwich loaded with flavors and love, served with such a generosity like no one else does it. I love the bread, the way it's soaked in fat and grilled, the juiciness…

Contact Info: Abul3ezz Street Food

Phone Number: +961 70 833 877

Address: Slaf El Bawshriyeh road, Near Sibon, Dekwaneh, Metn, Lebanon [ view ]

Phone Number: +961 70 833 877

Address: Slaf El Bawshriyeh road, Near Sibon, Dekwaneh, Metn, Lebanon [ view ]

Downtown: A Neighborhood Restaurant Since 1986

International Cuisine | Lebanon

January 10, 2018

Downtown: A Neighborhood Restaurant Since 1986

International Cuisine

January 10, 2018 | Restaurants | Lebanon

Celebrating decades of the same food and the same waiters, Downtown is your neighborhood restaurant where tradition is respected the old-fashioned way. I’ve been brought here by my parents since 1986, and today still visit whenever I feel like…

Contact Info: Downtown, kaslik

Phone Number: +961-9-211272

Address: Zaidan bldg, Espace 2000 street, Kaslik, Keserwan, Lebanon [ view ]

Phone Number: +961-9-211272

Address: Zaidan bldg, Espace 2000 street, Kaslik, Keserwan, Lebanon [ view ]

Mapping the Planet, Spreading Happiness... From Lebanon to the World (Drone Views and Beauties)

Travel

January 07, 2018

Mapping the Planet, Spreading Happiness... From Lebanon to the World (Drone Views and Beauties)

Travel

January 07, 2018

This is the Lebanon... As Not Seen on Television!

On the Busiest Highway in Lebanon: Zalka-Jal el Dib

A7la Balad Bel 3alam | Mount Lebanon

January 07, 2018

On the Busiest Highway in Lebanon: Zalka-Jal el Dib

A7la Balad Bel 3alam

January 07, 2018 | Mount Lebanon

Flying over the busiest highway in Lebanon where more than 400,000 cars pass every day. Check out the photos.

Luxurious and Upscale: Breakfast Perfection at the Kempinski Beirut

Breakfast & Coffee | Lebanon

January 07, 2018

Luxurious and Upscale: Breakfast Perfection at the Kempinski Beirut

Breakfast & Coffee

January 07, 2018 | Hotels | Lebanon

One of Lebanon’s most elegant, upscale and elite hotels, managed professionally and operated in style, The Kempinski Beirut never seized to amaze me with its luxury feel and finesse. I’ve been here several times already, and grabbing my…

Contact Info: Kempinski Summerland

Phone Number: +961 1 858 000

Address: Al Akhtal al Saghir، Jnah, Beirut, Lebanon [ view ]

Phone Number: +961 1 858 000

Address: Al Akhtal al Saghir، Jnah, Beirut, Lebanon [ view ]

Raising Cane’s: Finally a Real Fried Chicken Experience in Lebanon!

American | Lebanon

January 07, 2018

Raising Cane’s: Finally a Real Fried Chicken Experience in Lebanon!

American

January 07, 2018 | Recommended | Lebanon

I don’t know the brand, but all I can tell you that it feels like the only real American fast food experience in Lebanon! “Raising Cane’s” takes you on a trip to the United States and back, a typical fast food diner...…

Tiger’s: A Lebanese Diner for All Ages

American | Lebanon

December 30, 2017

Tiger’s: A Lebanese Diner for All Ages

American

December 30, 2017 | Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Lebanon

Two visits in less than a week and be sure I’ll visit again sooner than you think. I loved it here from the minute I walked in, discovered the vibes, the simplicity of architecture, the choice of plates, the generosity of portions and…

Contact Info: Tiger's Diner

Phone Number: +961 1 290 190

Address: Hazmieh, Chevrolet Road before Beirut City Center, Beirut, Lebanon [ view ]

Phone Number: +961 1 290 190

Address: Hazmieh, Chevrolet Road before Beirut City Center, Beirut, Lebanon [ view ]

This is Akkar!

Mechwar Videos | Lebanon

December 24, 2017

This is Akkar!

Mechwar Videos

December 24, 2017 | Travel | Lebanon

Akkar Governorate (Arabic: محافظة عكار‎) is the northernmost governorate of Lebanon. It comprises the single district of Akkar, which in turn is subdivided into 121 municipalities. The capital is at Halba. It covers an area of…

Visit Akkar; The Most Beautiful Sceneries in Lebanon

Mechwar Videos | Lebanon

December 24, 2017

Visit Akkar; The Most Beautiful Sceneries in Lebanon

Mechwar Videos

December 24, 2017 | Popular | Lebanon

Akkar District (Arabic: محافظة عكار‎) is the only district in Akkar Governorate, Lebanon. It is coextensive with the governorate and covers an area of 788 km2. The UNHCR estimated the population of the district to be 389,899 in…

Lebanon Breaks Guinness Record with World’s Biggest Interactive Ceiling Roulette

News

December 21, 2017

Lebanon Breaks Guinness Record with World’s Biggest Interactive Ceiling Roulette

News

December 21, 2017 | Popular

Visitors to the Casino du Liban will now be able to contemplate and interact with the record-breaking game, located on the ceiling and reflecting the players' luck. Lebanon has already broken records as far as the entertainment industry is…

MECHWAR: Lebanon Through the Eyes of a Curious Foodie!

Mechwar Videos | Middle East

December 21, 2017

MECHWAR: Lebanon Through the Eyes of a Curious Foodie!

Mechwar Videos

December 21, 2017 | Popular | Middle East

Lebanon through the eyes of a passionate and curious foodie! Mechwar: A popular television segment on MTV Lebanon, Mechwar takes the form of a 20-minute show that takes viewers across Lebanon. The audience delves into hidden gems, unknown…

Dbate.de: My Beirut, City of Contrast

News

December 15, 2017

Dbate.de: My Beirut, City of Contrast

News

December 15, 2017 | Popular

Translated from German: "Paris of the Middle East" - so Beirut is often called the capital of Lebanon. And rightly so: Beirut is one of the most modern cities in the Middle East. And yet the city looks back on a hard past. Despite the civil war,…

Souk el Akel's Christmas Market: Naccache 2017

News | Middle East

December 14, 2017

Souk el Akel's Christmas Market: Naccache 2017

News

December 14, 2017 | Popular | Middle East

Thank You For An Amazing Christmas Market In Naccache! Set around the beautiful fountain in Antelias, the first of many Christmas markets organized this year by Souk el Akel was a great success; it was visited by over 30,000 people. Thanks…

Pampered at Phoenicia for a Night: Relaxation, Spa and Great Food!

Hotels | Lebanon

December 04, 2017

Pampered at Phoenicia for a Night: Relaxation, Spa and Great Food!

Hotels

December 04, 2017 | Travel | Lebanon

Sitting on the sofa after an hour of intense Indian massage, enjoying the sunset from my room up on the 12th floor, I laid back cherishing the moment, to share with you a long yet beautiful day of enjoyment at The Phoenicia Intercontinental Beirut.…

Contact Info: Hotel Phoenicia Beirut

Phone Number: +961 1 369 100

Address: Waterfront Downtown, Zaitunay Bay, Minet El Hosn, Beirut, Lebanon [ view ]

Phone Number: +961 1 369 100

Address: Waterfront Downtown, Zaitunay Bay, Minet El Hosn, Beirut, Lebanon [ view ]

Lebanon Untold: A Beautiful Land

Travel | Middle East

December 03, 2017

Lebanon Untold: A Beautiful Land

Travel

December 03, 2017 | Middle East

Enter the country of Cedars: Lebanon is essentially made of people, good food, and stunning landscapes. These three things, blended with traditional culture, make Lebanon a unique place in the Middle East.

Dinner at La Table Fine: Tagliatelle and Chocolate Ball

French | Keserwan

Keserwan

November 15, 2017

Dinner at La Table Fine: Tagliatelle and Chocolate Ball

French

November 15, 2017 | Restaurants | Keserwan

Fine dining in the heart of Jounieh, but sad staff, one waiter that doesn’t feel like working, very dim lights but the pleasant sounds of an active sea preparing for winter. The same menu for as long as I remember, fish, refreshing salads,…

Contact Info: Table Fine, U Bay

Phone Number: +961 9 919666

Address: El Mina Street, Ubay Club, Jounieh old souk, Keserwan, Lebanon [ view ]

Phone Number: +961 9 919666

Address: El Mina Street, Ubay Club, Jounieh old souk, Keserwan, Lebanon [ view ]

What Makes it Special... The Same Lebanon of 1960, A Poem by Gaston Chikhani

News

November 12, 2017

What Makes it Special... The Same Lebanon of 1960, A Poem by Gaston Chikhani

News

November 12, 2017 | Popular

I am, like many, proudly Lebanese! The charm of a land called Lebanon... Un Poème de Gaston Chikhani Récité au Théâtre de 10 h en 1960 a Beyrouth Il est toujours vrai et d’actualité pour les…

Lebanon: The Greatest Food And Wine Country You've Never Visited

News | Lebanon

November 12, 2017

Lebanon: The Greatest Food And Wine Country You've Never Visited

News

November 12, 2017 | Popular | Lebanon

FORBES.com The last nine days in Lebanon had been strange, but in an unfamiliar and surprising way. Sure, it’s a messy place. The burden of a violent past has contributed to the current contentious, and by most accounts, gridlocked,…

Passionnée de Gourmandises: Mouth Watering Cakes Baked at Home

Desserts & Sweets | Middle East

November 05, 2017

Passionnée de Gourmandises: Mouth Watering Cakes Baked at Home

Desserts & Sweets

November 05, 2017 | Recommended | Middle East

Thick yellow cream and perfectly cooked soft meringue, a tart that looks like a spring flower arrived at the office on this beautiful Monday morning. A colored box with gold engraved letters, a classy menu and another transparent box hosting two…

Contact Info: Passionnee de Gourmandises

Phone Number: +961 3 502 064

Address: Secteur 2, Rue 55 Dbayeh, Mont-Liban, Lebanon [ view ]

Phone Number: +961 3 502 064

Address: Secteur 2, Rue 55 Dbayeh, Mont-Liban, Lebanon [ view ]

Arcenciel: With and for Every Person in Difficulty

News | Middle East

November 05, 2017

Arcenciel: With and for Every Person in Difficulty

News

November 05, 2017 | Popular | Middle East

arcenciel serves people ‘at risk’ and enables them to become productive and independent members of society, who in turn help others ‘at risk’. This model allows arcenciel’s investment in each marginalized person to…

“There is a Beautiful Story in This Book, a Story of People who Loved a City …” BEIRUT

News | Lebanon

October 30, 2017

“There is a Beautiful Story in This Book, a Story of People who Loved a City …” BEIRUT

News

October 30, 2017 | Travel | Lebanon

“There is a Beautiful Story in This Book, a Story of People who Loved a City …” BEIRUT, Paris of the Middle East... "Swissra el Share2"

Krikor: The Famous Kawarma, Cheese, Butter and Ghee Manouche

Bread & Bakeries | Mount Lebanon