News
Cedrus Libani: Lebanon's World Famous and Unique Tree Variety
Cedrus libani, commonly known as the cedar of Lebanon or Lebanon cedar, is a species of cedar native to the mountains of the Eastern Mediterranean basin. It is an evergreen conifer that can reach…
July 14, 2019
| Spotted Stories
American
Raising Cane's: Excellent Chicken, Delicious Fries, Tasty Sauce in Beirut
Visiting for the third time, I can't but express my admiration for this chicken concept. I love their food, the ambiance, the quality of the soft drink, sauces and unique fries. Let's…
July 14, 2019
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Beirut
News
Cherrylane Opens in Hammana
Cherrylane forms part of the palatial estate where Alphonse de Lamartine, the eminent French poet, sojourned on his travels to Lebanon in 1832.
Enthralled by the magic of Hammana, its…
July 11, 2019
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Mount Lebanon
Onno: Amazing Armenian Food I Love!
Armenian | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
July 10, 2019
Armenian
Onno: Amazing Armenian Food I Love!
Typical Armenian cuisine, the kind of food you’d have at the home of an Armenian friend, from a small tiny little restaurant in Bourj Hammoud to a bigger scale, several restaurants in Lebanon…
July 10, 2019
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Antelias
Ice Cream & Gelato
Al Fata Ice Cream Beit Chabab: One of Lebanon's Best Ice Cream and Merry Cream
Found in Beit Chabab, Al Fata ice cream is one of Lebanon's best. It's fresh, it's healthy and it's natural. Other than the dozen flavors they produce, Al Fata makes a unique Merry Cream I…
July 06, 2019
| Tasty Discoveries
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Metn
Breakfast & Coffee
Breakfast in Beirut: My Morning at The Kempinski I Love it!
Breakfast... if you follow me and read my reviews you would know by now that I love breakfasts! I’ve been traveling for breakfast, reviewing and visiting hotel breakfasts in Lebanon and finding…
July 04, 2019
| International Cuisine
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Beirut
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
Ksarak from Château Ksara wins gold in the US
Château Ksara, Lebanon’s leading winery, once again demonstrated its pedigree, and high standards of craftsmanship, when Ksarak, the winery’s arak, took the Gold Medal in the…
June 28, 2019
| News
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,…
June 08, 2019
| Mechwar Videos
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Lebanon
DIVVY ABC Achrafieh: Good Food, Great Vibes... A Pleasant Experience
International Cuisine | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East
June 08, 2019
International Cuisine
DIVVY ABC Achrafieh: Good Food, Great Vibes... A Pleasant Experience
Lunch with my mum, I chose DIVVY; there’s something for her, something for me in a calm and upscale setup that’s not childish, fresh, and positively vibrant. After my last experience at…
June 08, 2019
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Achrafieh
Swiss Butter: The Trendy Restaurant and its Signature Sauce
French | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
June 07, 2019
French
Swiss Butter: The Trendy Restaurant and its Signature Sauce
It took me some time, I know! I have finally visited Swiss Butter, Lebanon’s trendiest restaurant for the last year or so. Busy and always booked, Swiss Butter has opened its second branch on…
June 07, 2019
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Metn
A7la Balad Bel 3alam
One Hand Cannot Clap... Together We Can! Thank You for the Endless Support
As a teenager growing up in Lebanon, I never thought I would able to walk against the current, against what people say Lebanon is, against looking at things in a negative way... and unfortunately, it…
June 03, 2019
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Breakfast at Le Royal Beirut: Third Time... Nothing Changed! Mankouche with a View
Breakfast & Coffee | Dbayeh Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
May 20, 2019
Breakfast & Coffee
Breakfast at Le Royal Beirut: Third Time... Nothing Changed! Mankouche with a View
Supporting and visiting hotels in Lebanon has been one of my main priorities since I started the blog in 2012. People needed to know, -mainly locals- that you can have breakfast at a hotel without…
Spotted Stories
Chocolate Hummus: Who Can Resist this Healthy Dessert
Did you know that you can make a sweet hummus with chickpeas? The latest food trend to hit the scene is dessert hummus, and this feels right. This certainly isn’t your typical hummus:…
May 18, 2019
Slate: Excellent Meats and a Pleasant Ambiance in Mar Milkhael
Grill&BBQ | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East
May 15, 2019
Grill&BBQ
Slate: Excellent Meats and a Pleasant Ambiance in Mar Milkhael
I was invited to Slate and enjoyed a sumptuous meal. The tomato salad, the burger, the pastrami sandwich, beef tartare, meat and desserts were all phenomenal.
Le Commerce du Levant: Located…
May 15, 2019
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael
Fish & Seafood
MotherShucker: Oysters and Delectable Seafood
A handful of mouthwatering photos... enjoy the gallery below while I plan another visit to Mothershucker for a detailed review. Enjoy meanwhile!
(Le Commerce du Levant) In Lebanon, it's…
May 15, 2019
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael
Rossini Caffe and Osteria Opens at The Phoenicia Beirut
Italian | Beirut Lebanon Middle East
May 15, 2019
Italian
Rossini Caffe and Osteria Opens at The Phoenicia Beirut
After decades of success, “Cafe Mondo” leaves its legacy to “Rossini Osteria and Caffe.” Upscale and renovated to cope with the century’s new decor trends, you will dine…
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
Popular
Beirut Hop-On Hop-Off Tours Are On! Visit Lebanon this Summer
3 must-see hop-off attractions
Arabs? Romans? Greeks? Crusaders? Beirut, one of the world’s oldest cities, has been home to them all and more. There’s no better way to discover the best…
News
Khalife Blown Glass Atelier; Handcraft Workshop in Sarafand, South Lebanon
Khalifa blown glass in Sarafand (located at 14km from Sidon) manufactures a clear transparent glass that is free from air bubbles. Craftsmen from Sarafand also offer a new range of colors and shapes…
April 25, 2019
| Travel
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South Lebanon
News
Remember... Always Remember... Believe in Lebanon! Together we Can...
...Someone wrote
رزق الله
هيدا البيت طابخ ملوخية .. وهيدا البيت عميقلي باتينجان . وريحة الخيار يعني سلطة . والسمك شارح حالو لحالو .. ودبح البطيخة فضيحة بتوصل ريحتها لآخر الدني…
April 23, 2019
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News
Big Chains Are Destroying Small Businesses in Villages and Towns!
I was brought up in a village on the hills of Metn called Mazraat Yachouh. It is located on the main Metn highway that connects Antelias and Bickfaya. I loved it here. I was proudly growing up in a…
Comparative Review
Maamoul Comparison Video 2019: 8 Different Choices to Choose From: One Winner!
It’s the season of “Ma3mouleté atyab Maamoul”, so why not try some of them and check the differences. On a quest to find the best Maamoul in town, I spent a long day driving…
April 19, 2019
| Mechwar Videos
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Lebanon
News
Take A Step: Together We Can: The Lebanon We Want!
Each one of us has an important role to play in our community and a responsibility to counter daily challenges. Every single step that we take, no matter how small it is, can make a big…
April 16, 2019
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News
Sohat Designs a New Water Bottle
Sohat, one of Lebanon's leading water suppliers launches a new plastic bottle. Check out the first avant-premiere photos and let's wait for the bottle to land on the market.
Check below the…
April 13, 2019
Events
HORECA 2019: A Video Review
“For a better industry” is HORECA LEBANON’s theme for this year, which defines the objective of the event: to be a regional business meeting place where the future of the…
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
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Events
HORECA Show 2019: Lebanon's Annual Hospitality and Foodservice Meeting
Hospitality Services founded HORECA Lebanon in 1994 on the back of decades of experience in the industry. The annual trade fair has become an essential business meeting place for the hospitality,…
March 26, 2019
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Events
Panel: Can Lebanese Agro-Food Processors Meet the Innovation Demands of Horeca
REGISTER: The HoReCa sector is always in demand for new products and ingredients. This sector needs to serve the interest of their clientele and diet needs by the creation of new concepts and…
March 26, 2019
| News
Mechwar Videos
Lebanon as Not Seen on TV: Land of Beauty and Discoveries
This is the Lebanon locals want to share with the world...
You've seen the international news reports. You've heard the talk. But Lebanon is much more than that. From exciting Beirut nights to…
Mechwar Videos
Historical Villages up the Mountains of Metn: Zabbougha, Zaraaya, Kfaraab, Wadi el Karm, Ain el Qabou
Take the road from Baskinta to Ain el Qabu or the other road from Abou Mizan to Zabbougha and reach a little paradise away from the city's hustle and bustle. Check out the video and beautiful…
March 26, 2019
| Travel
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Mount Lebanon
P.F.Chang’s at the Bay: Good Food, Attentive Service
Asian/Chinese | Beirut Lebanon Middle East
March 26, 2019
Asian/Chinese
P.F.Chang’s at the Bay: Good Food, Attentive Service
I haven’t been to Zaitounay bay for such a long time especially for lunch. Walking down and searching for a place to eat, I stopped at P.F.Chang’s, a brand I like. Being an accustomed…
March 26, 2019
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Beirut
News
Discover "La Residence des Pins" in Details: Home of the French Ambassador to Lebanon
The Pine Residence (Arabic: قصر الصنوبر, Qasr al-snawbar, literally "the palace of the Pines"), located in the Horsh district of Beirut, is the official residence of the French ambassador…
March 26, 2019
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Beirut
Desserts & Sweets
Nell Cooks' Cinnamon Rolls: Homemade and Filled with Love
When Nell bakes cinnamon rolls, the result will draw a smile on your face. Made with love and baked with passion, the rolls are like nothing you've had before. Probably inspired by the American…
March 26, 2019
| Tasty Discoveries
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Lebanon
Mechwar Videos
Visit Batroun: Watch our Exciting Mechwar Episode!
Batroun is a major tourist destination in North Lebanon. The town boasts historic Roman Catholic and Greek Orthodox churches. The town is also a major beach resort with a vibrant nightlife that…
Mechwar Videos
Mechwar to The Cedars of God: Winter Adventure and Discoveries
The Cedars of God (Arabic: أرز الربّ Arz ar-Rabb "Cedars of the Lord") is one of the last vestiges of the extensive forests of the Lebanon cedar, that once thrived across Mount Lebanon in…
March 24, 2019
| Travel
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North Lebanon
Mechwar Videos
Walking Batroun With the Girl Scouts
A coastal Lebanese city, located 50 km north of the capital Beirut, and 29 km south of Tripoli, Batroun is the official center of its caza with a population of around 20,000. Due to its distinguished…
Mechwar Videos
Walking Jounieh: Discovering an Old City and Amazing Old Houses
The luscious Keserwan Mountains slope downwards to the picture perfect crescent bay of Jounieh. Around 16 kilometers north of Beirut on the highway, Jounieh is the first city that you’ll arrive…
Quartier Chic: There's a New French Brasserie in Beirut
French | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East
March 19, 2019
French
Quartier Chic: There's a New French Brasserie in Beirut
Occupying the location of Ladurée on Wadi Abou Jamil in Beirut, Quartier Chic the latest Brasserie to open, owned and managed by Maroun Batal. Mr.Batal used to manage Cocteau for the last…
March 19, 2019
| Restaurants
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Beirut Central District
News
Beirut Walking Tour
Interested in exploring layered history by foot? WalkBeirut offers the only extensive, in-depth walking tour of our capital. The tour narrates Beirut's rich and often troublesome…
March 15, 2019
News
"TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE TOURISM" Conference
The Economic & Social Council In partnership with the Ministry of Tourism & the Tourism Syndicates and in cooperation with the European Union-funded program "Promotion of Social Dialogue"…
March 15, 2019
Back to Baron: Food is Good!
International Cuisine | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East
March 14, 2019
International Cuisine
Back to Baron: Food is Good!
Back to this magical restaurant called Baron. I’ve been here not so long ago, leaving amazed and astonished by the food and ambiance. Casual, uncomplicated, simple yet gourmet and upscale;…
March 14, 2019
| Restaurants
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael
Merou Seafood is Back! Stronger and Bigger in Mar Mikhael
Fish & Seafood | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East
March 13, 2019
Fish & Seafood
Merou Seafood is Back! Stronger and Bigger in Mar Mikhael
Le Merou has been my favorite seafood address in Achrafieh on Sassine Square until they closed. After weeks of preparation, they moved to their new location in Mar Mikhael for a more significant and…
March 13, 2019
| Lebanese/Middle Eastern
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael
Travel
Nabu Museum, El Heri
Situated on the coast of the Mediterranean, at the village of El-Heri, in Ras Al Shaqa’, in the North of Lebanon stands the Nabu Museum. Named after the Mesopotamian patron god of literacy, the…
March 13, 2019
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North Lebanon
News
Khan el Saboun: An Eco Village in Koura
The Eco-village includes large areas dedicated to organic plantations of various types of medicinal plants such as rosemary, lavender, and lemongrass used in the production of oils and soaps. A…
March 06, 2019
| Travel
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North Lebanon
Al Hindi: Delicious Indian Cuisine in Beirut
Asian/Chinese | Beirut Lebanon Middle East
March 03, 2019
Asian/Chinese
Al Hindi: Delicious Indian Cuisine in Beirut
Light food, very spicy and garlic free! I enjoyed my dinner.
Colorful chairs, red table napkins, colorful lanterns coming down from the ceiling and a bar; Al Hindi is one of Lebanon’s only…
March 03, 2019
| Restaurants
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Beirut
News
Interview: NoGarlicNoOnions, Savoring Lebanon One Bite at a Time
Anthony Rahayel is a fulltime dentist, husband, father of three and the man behind famous food blog No Garlic No Onions. HOME For Summer sat down to share a meal with the legendary blogger to…
March 03, 2019
| Popular
Le Cedrus Hotel: An Enjoyable Stay and Good Food up in the Cedars
Hotels | North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
February 25, 2019
Hotels
Le Cedrus Hotel: An Enjoyable Stay and Good Food up in the Cedars
It’s my second time at Le Cedrus, enjoying it more and more every visit. After visiting in August during the summer season, I’m back to discover the Cedars during wintertime. Up in…
February 25, 2019
| Reviews
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North Lebanon
Sandwiched: Is This Food for Real?! Amazing to Say the Least
American | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
February 22, 2019
American
Sandwiched: Is This Food for Real?! Amazing to Say the Least
Fourth visit and my mouth still waters every time I think of coming here! Sandwiched located on Jal el Dib’s internal road, Gemmayze and Jounieh’s old souk serves one of the…
News
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SKIING IN LEBANON
Independent.co.uk: No offense, but you’re probably wrong about Lebanon. This is a country that upends visitors’ preconceived notions like no other.
Think it’s dangerous?…
February 09, 2019
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News
Fabrice Ducry Appointed as General Manager of Kempinski Summerland Hotel & Resort, Lebanon
Kempinski Summerland Hotel & Resort’s management is pleased to welcome Fabrice Ducry, Swiss national, as its hotel’s general manager.
Ducry comes with over 20 years of experience,…
January 23, 2019
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