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July 27, 2013

The Pulitzer Hotel: A Place I'll Recommend to all my Friends

Planning my trip to the French capital, I was looking for a hotel in the 9th district. I need a place close to my where my…

July 27, 2013 | Recommended | Paris Hotels

A Five Stars Breakfast at Le Mas Candille Hotel, Mougins

Breakfast & Coffee | France Europe

Europe

June 29, 2013

A Five Stars Breakfast at Le Mas Candille Hotel, Mougins

It's 9am on a beautiful morning, here in Mougins where a sumptuous buffet awaits me. Sitting on the terrace of this five stars…

June 29, 2013 | Recommended | France Breakfast & Coffee

Just Imagine: Honey, Salt, Almonds, Chocolate, Milk and Nougat!

Chocolate

June 04, 2013

Just Imagine: Honey, Salt, Almonds, Chocolate, Milk and Nougat!

Be sure that this is not an advertisement but the need to share with you my secret love. While traveling across Europe, I…

June 04, 2013 | Popular Chocolate

The Address Hotel, Downtown, Dubai

Hotels | Dubai UAE GCC Middle East

UAE

May 13, 2013

The Address Hotel, Downtown, Dubai

The Address, yes it's definitely "the address to be" while in Dubai. The Address is a very luxurious hotel handled by a very…

May 13, 2013 | Recommended | Dubai Hotels

W Hotel Istanbul - A Colorful Welcome

Hotels | Istanbul Turkey Middle East

Turkey

April 05, 2013

W Hotel Istanbul - A Colorful Welcome

I have heard a lot about the W Hotel long before I had the chance to try it. The W is a new concept of Hotels, part of the SPG…

April 05, 2013 | Reviews | Istanbul Hotels

The Lotte Hotel: One of the Very Few 6 Stars in Moscow

Hotels | Moscow Russia

Russia

March 25, 2013

The Lotte Hotel: One of the Very Few 6 Stars in Moscow

Some reviews over the internet give the Lotte a six stars rating while others give it five stars plus, I will have to agree with…

March 25, 2013 | Recommended | Moscow Hotels

La Mie Dorée, One of My Favorite Pastry Shops in Town

Breakfast & Coffee | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

March 05, 2013

La Mie Dorée, One of My Favorite Pastry Shops in Town

Before starting this review, I want to point out something 'sweetly' important. I would like to remind people that we have a…

March 05, 2013 | Chocolate | Achrafieh Breakfast & Coffee

2012: Best Lebanese Restaurants in Lebanon

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Lebanon Middle East

February 17, 2013

2012: Best Lebanese Restaurants in Lebanon

February 17, 2013 | Popular | Lebanon Lebanese/Middle Eastern

2012: Best French Restaurants in Lebanon

French Food | Lebanon Middle East

February 17, 2013

2012: Best French Restaurants in Lebanon

February 17, 2013 | Popular | Lebanon French Food

2012: Best Italian Restaurants in Lebanon

Italian Food | Lebanon Middle East

February 17, 2013

2012: Best Italian Restaurants in Lebanon

February 17, 2013 | Popular | Lebanon Italian Food

2012: Best Burger in Lebanon

Burgers | Lebanon Middle East

February 17, 2013

2012: Best Burger in Lebanon

February 17, 2013 | Popular | Lebanon Burgers

2012: Best Japanese Restaurants in Lebanon

Japanese & Sushi | Lebanon Middle East

February 17, 2013

2012: Best Japanese Restaurants in Lebanon

February 17, 2013 | Popular | Lebanon Japanese & Sushi

Crepaway: Craving Diner Food?

American | Dbayeh Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Mount Lebanon

January 25, 2013

Crepaway: Craving Diner Food?

Sometimes you just crave diner food - think burgers, fries, mozzarella sticks... Crepaway is one of those places that's easy to…

January 25, 2013 | Burgers | Dbayeh American

Ristorante Napoletano: One of Paris most Renowned Italian Restaurants

Italian Food | Paris France Europe

December 19, 2012

Ristorante Napoletano: One of Paris most Renowned Italian Restaurants

Napoletano Italian restaurant, nested in the heart of Franklin Roosevelt street at a walking distance from the most famous avenue…

December 19, 2012 | Pizza | Paris Italian Food

With Love and Care: Akiki's Fruits and Vegetables

Contributors | Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

December 08, 2012

With Love and Care: Akiki's Fruits and Vegetables

Some people know what they are doing. Akiki Fruits and Vegetables is one place I feel the need to write about and express my…

December 08, 2012 | Popular | Mount Lebanon Contributors

A New Kind of Dining Experience: Wagamama London

Japanese & Sushi | London UK Europe

UK

September 29, 2012

A New Kind of Dining Experience: Wagamama London

I love it. I simply love it. After trying wagamama in Istanbul and falling in love with it, I decided to visit all wagamama(s) in…

September 29, 2012 | Recommended | London Japanese & Sushi

The Luxurious Sofitel St.James Hotel, London

Hotels | London UK Europe

UK

September 29, 2012

The Luxurious Sofitel St.James Hotel, London

In the heart of the capital, and just a few blocks away from all major touristic attractions, is this trip's wonderful choice:…

September 29, 2012 | Recommended | London Hotels

Les Menus Restaurant: A Fine Dining Experience by Pierre Gagnaire at the Lotte Moscow

French Food | Moscow Russia

Russia

September 15, 2012

Les Menus Restaurant: A Fine Dining Experience by Pierre Gagnaire at the Lotte Moscow

Les Menus: "Listen to what you eat" Les Menus, in Moscow, presents the bold and experimental cuisine of Michelin three-star chef…

September 15, 2012 | Guide Michelin | Moscow French Food

Chez Sophie: The Only Restaurant Eligible for a Michelin Star in Beirut (Restaurant Closed)

French Food | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

September 15, 2012

Chez Sophie: The Only Restaurant Eligible for a Michelin Star in Beirut (Restaurant Closed)

I love Chez Sophie to an extent that my heart dropped when I passed-by a few times and saw that it was closed... I asked around…

September 15, 2012 | Italian Food | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael French Food

Halim's Best Charcoal Grilled Birds

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

August 27, 2012

Halim's Best Charcoal Grilled Birds

There are treasures in our country that we don't know off. There are restaurants that have been running for more than half a…

August 27, 2012 | Recommended | Mount Lebanon Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Fouad: Authentic Lebanese Food from the Village

Fusion Cuisine | Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

July 11, 2012

Fouad: Authentic Lebanese Food from the Village

If you didn't try Fouad yet, you are really missing out on a lot in your life.

July 11, 2012 | Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Keserwan Fusion Cuisine

NGNO’s Top 10 List: 2011's Best Restaurants in Lebanon

June 30, 2012 | Top 10 List Popular

2011: Best Diners in Lebanon

News | Lebanon Middle East

June 24, 2012

2011: Best Diners in Lebanon

June 24, 2012 | Restaurants | Lebanon News

Al Mandaloun Cafe's New Location in Dbayeh

International Cuisine | Dbayeh Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Mount Lebanon

May 31, 2012

Al Mandaloun Cafe's New Location in Dbayeh

Al Mandaloun Cafe is more than just a simple cafe, it is a restaurant, a pastry shop, a bakery and a trendy boutique selling a…

May 31, 2012 | Italian Food | Dbayeh International Cuisine

Wagamama, The International Japanese Cantine

Japanese & Sushi | Istanbul Turkey Middle East

Turkey

May 21, 2012

Wagamama, The International Japanese Cantine

I have been introduced to Wagamama from my new friends who love this contemporary Japanese cantina. As I like to try the Armani's…

May 21, 2012 | Restaurants | Istanbul Japanese & Sushi

Al-Najdiyah Village Restaurant, Riyadh

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Riyadh KSA GCC Middle East

KSA

March 22, 2012

Al-Najdiyah Village Restaurant, Riyadh

On my last day in Riyadh, my friends proposed to take me to a very special place; an authentic one. To be honest, I refused at…

March 22, 2012 | Restaurants | Riyadh Lebanese/Middle Eastern

La Petite Maison, French Restaurant, Dubai

French Food | UAE GCC Middle East

GCC

March 01, 2012

La Petite Maison, French Restaurant, Dubai

The home of Cuisine Nicoise, whose origins lie in old Genoese cooking, is the old town of Nice where French Mediterranean cuisine…

March 01, 2012 | Recommended | UAE French Food

Lopesan Costa Meloneras Resort, Spa & Casino, Gran Canaria Island

Hotels | Canary Islands Spain Europe

Spain

March 01, 2012

Lopesan Costa Meloneras Resort, Spa & Casino, Gran Canaria Island

The Lopesan Costa Meloneras Resort, Spa & Casino, a 4 star superior category hotel, is located on the sea front and just a…

March 01, 2012 | Recommended | Canary Islands Hotels

Hotel Raphael, Paris

Hotels | Paris France Europe

February 29, 2012

Hotel Raphael, Paris

An experience I hope will be repeated soon as I really enjoyed my stay at this Parisian hotel. The Hotel Raphael, a legend and a…

February 29, 2012 | Recommended | Paris Hotels

Couqley French Restaurant, Gemmayze Beirut

French Food | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

February 26, 2012

Couqley French Restaurant, Gemmayze Beirut

This is a place that screams ‘lovely,’ from the setup to the cuisine. A unique French brasserie in Gemmayze, Couqley…

February 26, 2012 | Recommended | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael French Food

Pepe Nero Ristorante, Prague

Italian Food | Prague Czech Republic Europe

Czech Republic

February 25, 2012

Pepe Nero Ristorante, Prague

Nice location, great food. Another Italian restaurant, Pepe Nero gives you exactly what you expect when you feel like going red,…

February 25, 2012 | Recommended | Prague Italian Food

Papa Giovanni Ristorante, Czech Republic

Italian Food | Prague Czech Republic Europe

Czech Republic

February 25, 2012

Papa Giovanni Ristorante, Czech Republic

The best Italian and pizza in Prague. Papa Giovanni is one of the top pizza parlors I’ve ever been to. It’s a cozy,…

February 25, 2012 | Recommended | Prague Italian Food

La Bodeguita del Medio Restaurant, Prague

International Cuisine | Prague Czech Republic Europe

Czech Republic

February 25, 2012

La Bodeguita del Medio Restaurant, Prague

Simply excellent. This Cuban restaurant offers one of the best restaurant experience I have ever had. From the ambiance, to the…

February 25, 2012 | Recommended | Prague International Cuisine

Melia Athens Hotel: The Perfect View on the Acropolis

Hotels | Athens Greece Europe

Greece

February 25, 2012

Melia Athens Hotel: The Perfect View on the Acropolis

The roof is on fire at Melia Athens. If you’re on a romantic date, Melia Athens is a great choice as the roof top…

February 25, 2012 | Recommended | Athens Hotels

Met Restaurant, Venice

French Food | Venice Italy Europe

February 25, 2012

Met Restaurant, Venice

Two Michelin stars well deserved! This Italian restaurant deserves a positive review. The food is tasty and the atmosphere is…

February 25, 2012 | Recommended | Venice French Food

Austria Trend Hotel Savoyen, Vienna

Hotels | Vienna Austria Europe

Austria

February 25, 2012

Austria Trend Hotel Savoyen, Vienna

It really bodes well for a hotel when the staff is professional and the accommodation is pleasant. We really enjoyed…

February 25, 2012 | Recommended | Vienna Hotels

Kempinski Hotel Dukes' Palace Bruges, Belgium

Hotels | Bruges Belgium Europe

Belgium

February 25, 2012

Kempinski Hotel Dukes' Palace Bruges, Belgium

The name says it all. It’s a hotel that offers great amenities and is even good enough for an actual duke, or any…

February 25, 2012 | Recommended | Bruges Hotels

L'Atelier de Joel Robuchon, Paris

French Food | Paris France Europe

February 25, 2012

L'Atelier de Joel Robuchon, Paris

L'Atelier de Joel Robuchon takes you on a wonderful culinary experience, this French restaurant won’t disappoint; it was a…

February 25, 2012 | Guide Michelin | Paris French Food

Hiramatsu Starred Restaurant, Paris 16e

French Food | Paris France Europe

February 25, 2012

Hiramatsu Starred Restaurant, Paris 16e

"Congratulations for the first Michelin Star" Restaurant Hiramatsu Paris opened in Saint-Louis en L'ile in October 2001. Only…

February 25, 2012 | Guide Michelin | Paris French Food

The Exceptional Hotel Danieli, Venice

Hotels | Venice Italy Europe

February 25, 2012

The Exceptional Hotel Danieli, Venice

A typical European hotel, Hotel Danieli offers you warm accommodation that remains luxurious.

February 25, 2012 | Recommended | Venice Hotels

Sufra Restaurant, Amman

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Amman Jordan Middle East

Jordan

February 20, 2012

Sufra Restaurant, Amman

Sufra is the latest creation in Amman providing you with the best food from the Jordanian table. The menu is very wide divided…

February 20, 2012 | Recommended | Amman Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Armani Caffe, Dubai

Italian Food | Dubai UAE GCC Middle East

UAE

February 20, 2012

Armani Caffe, Dubai

I discovered lately that there are two Armani concepts in the world and Dubai has the two of them; "the Emporio Armani…

February 20, 2012 | Recommended | Dubai Italian Food

Emporio Armani Caffe, Paris

International Cuisine | Paris France Europe

February 20, 2012

Emporio Armani Caffe, Paris

After trying the Milan and Dubai restaurants, I wanted to see if the experience is the same worldwide. Milan is the hometown of…

February 20, 2012 | Italian Food | Paris International Cuisine

Oliviero Ristorante, Florence

French Food | Florence Italy Europe

February 14, 2012

Oliviero Ristorante, Florence

Oliviero is an Italian restaurant that knows how to provide delicious choices ranging from local or contemporary…

February 14, 2012 | Italian Food | Florence French Food

The Westin Excelsior Hotel, Florence

Hotels | Florence Italy Europe

February 14, 2012

The Westin Excelsior Hotel, Florence

Amazing palace but overheated in winter, The Westin Excelsior Florence is a hotel that has great amenities and accommodation, if…

February 14, 2012 | Recommended | Florence Hotels

Fuor D'Acqua Ristorante, Florence

Fish & Seafood | Florence Italy Europe