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Different Citrus Varieties Found in Lebanon

News

January 04, 2021

Different Citrus Varieties Found in Lebanon

The taste of citrus fruits is a varying combination of sweet and sour flavors that refresh, delight, and invigorate your taste…

January 04, 2021 News

Ahoi: A Playful Juicer

Food Gadgets

November 01, 2020

Ahoi: A Playful Juicer

The AHOI is a citrus juicer origami-style edgy design comes in a wonderful set of colors, reminiscent of the colorful paper we…

November 01, 2020 Food Gadgets

A Surprise from Dunkin Donuts Lebanon

News | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Mount Lebanon

September 30, 2017

A Surprise from Dunkin Donuts Lebanon

19 year’s ago, Dunkin Donuts introduced The American Coffee in a carton cup to Lebanon bringing with it the Doughnuts craze…

September 30, 2017 | Metn News

Meet Bruce the Juicer

Food Gadgets

March 14, 2016

Meet Bruce the Juicer

Made out of a single piece of wood, ‘Bruce’ the juicer comes with its own personality and looks, adding to the…

March 14, 2016 Food Gadgets

A New Look for the Golden Arches

News

January 08, 2016

A New Look for the Golden Arches

The last time McDonald's redesigned its global packaging was in 2013 featuring a collage of QR codes, slogans, illustrations, and…

January 08, 2016 News

Fitness Bar Juices: An Exotic Journey of Wellness

Tasty Discoveries

November 29, 2015

Fitness Bar Juices: An Exotic Journey of Wellness

It was 10am, a man came into my office with a bag, a paper bag filled with bottles, a dozen of them, colorful and inviting.…

November 29, 2015 Tasty Discoveries

Juices and Smoothies Go Raw: A Sample from Around Town

News

March 01, 2015

Juices and Smoothies Go Raw: A Sample from Around Town

Taste & Flavors Magazine (February/March 2015) Juice is having an adult moment right now in Lebanon. No longer considered a…

March 01, 2015 | Press News

Dulce n' Banana: Orgasmic Chocolate Truffles

Chocolate | Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

December 19, 2014

Dulce n' Banana: Orgasmic Chocolate Truffles

The same feeling comes along every time I receive something new to taste: What should I expect? Will it be good? How would I…

December 19, 2014 | Tasty Discoveries | Mount Lebanon Chocolate

Heat is On! Spicy Gummy Peppers

Spotted Stories

August 08, 2014

Heat is On! Spicy Gummy Peppers

Interesting treats! Spicy Gummy Peppers are original candy confection that look and taste like three different spicy peppers.

August 08, 2014 Spotted Stories

Sent Home With Love... A New Gourmet Line of Chocolate

Chocolate

July 28, 2014

Sent Home With Love... A New Gourmet Line of Chocolate

Designed to look like a postcard, discover a new range of gourmet chocolate from Lapp & Fao, sent home with love.

July 28, 2014 | Spotted Stories Chocolate

Orange Juice: Which One will You Choose for Your Kids?

I always wonder what's best for my kids. Being a dentist and a foodie and a father, I have become more alert to what's good and…

June 24, 2014 | Spotted Stories Popular

An Orange + Olive Oil= Oil Lamp

Spotted Stories

May 23, 2014

An Orange + Olive Oil= Oil Lamp

Who would have thought... an orange and some olive oil will help you make your own oil lamp at home? Watch the video and see…

May 23, 2014 Spotted Stories

What's the Difference Between Brown and White Eggs?

Spotted Stories

May 15, 2014

What's the Difference Between Brown and White Eggs?

Do you know the difference between white and brown eggs? Here's a unique video created by the Buzzfeed team will help explain the…

May 15, 2014 Spotted Stories

Limited Edition KitKat Chunky Orange

Spotted Stories

May 14, 2014

Limited Edition KitKat Chunky Orange

Nestlé Confectionery’s flagship brand KitKat is launching a new treat for consumers this summer – KitKat Chunky Orange. Starting…

May 14, 2014 Spotted Stories

Vegetable-Flavored Ice Cream from Häagen-Dazs

Ice Cream & Gelato

April 24, 2014

Vegetable-Flavored Ice Cream from Häagen-Dazs

A new surprise from Häagen-Dazs: 'Tomato Cherry’ and ‘Carrot Orange’ flavors. Starting 12 May, the two new…

April 24, 2014 | News Ice Cream & Gelato

A Piece of Cake... And Not Just Any Cake... Ritz-Carlton Signature Cake

News

March 08, 2014

A Piece of Cake... And Not Just Any Cake... Ritz-Carlton Signature Cake

The Ritz-Carlton hotel has created a signature dessert that will become the edible symbol of the brand around the world. 22…

March 08, 2014 News

Pret a Manger: Now in Paris... And I Simply Love it

International Cuisine | Paris France Europe

France

February 25, 2014

Pret a Manger: Now in Paris... And I Simply Love it

What a lovely concept - I love Pret a Manger. I first came across Pret last year during a visit to London. In my opinion, this…

February 25, 2014 | Recommended | Paris International Cuisine

Batchig: I Still Love this Place...

Armenian Food | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Mount Lebanon

February 04, 2014

Batchig: I Still Love this Place...

The last time I tried Batchig was just a few weeks ago, and since then I have been counting the minutes to come back to this…

February 04, 2014 | Recommended | Antelias Armenian Food

Ladurée Macarons Christmas Tree

Spotted Stories

December 26, 2013

Ladurée Macarons Christmas Tree

The world’s largest Christmas tree made of Ladurée macarons can now be found at Paris’ InterContinental. The brightly colored…

December 26, 2013 Spotted Stories

2013 Round-up: My Favorite Gadgets This Year

Food Gadgets

December 22, 2013

2013 Round-up: My Favorite Gadgets This Year

This year has seen a boom in the launch of kitchen gadgets which reflects today's lifestyle. Fast, innovative, essential and…

December 22, 2013 | Top 10 List Food Gadgets

Starbucks: Celebrate the Holidays with a Special Blend

Spotted Stories | Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

December 08, 2013

Starbucks: Celebrate the Holidays with a Special Blend

A barista for a day? Sure, why not? I reached Starbucks new branch in Kaslik, put on the red apron and stood behind the counter.…

December 08, 2013 | Keserwan Spotted Stories

Starting Your Day with Roadster Diner's Breakfast

Breakfast & Coffee | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Mount Lebanon

November 12, 2013

Starting Your Day with Roadster Diner's Breakfast

I have been meaning to stop by Roadster Diner for breakfast, especially after trying several places in town already. It was a…

November 12, 2013 | Restaurants | Metn Breakfast & Coffee

What's Greater than Lebanon...

"Lebnan ya Ot3it Sama" I love my country, as much as I travel and experience the world's beauty and wonders, I crave coming…

July 06, 2013 | Travel & Tourism Popular

The Funkiest Orange Peeler

Food Gadgets

June 21, 2013

The Funkiest Orange Peeler

Oranges are delicious and good for you, with a bittersweet fragrance that’s simply divine! And now Emma P. puts an end…

June 21, 2013 Food Gadgets

Diageo's World Class: Lebanon's Grand Finale

News

June 14, 2013

Diageo's World Class: Lebanon's Grand Finale

For the third year now, Lebanon has been part of Diageo's World Class, one of the most prestigious bartending competitions around…

June 14, 2013 | Spotted Stories News

Breakfast at The Saint George Hotel, Algeria: Bad

Breakfast & Coffee | Algeria Africa

Africa

May 26, 2013

Breakfast at The Saint George Hotel, Algeria: Bad

Two days have already passed where I learned endless things about Algeria's wonders and traditions. Unfortunately good food is…

May 26, 2013 | Restaurants | Algeria Breakfast & Coffee

Gelato Show: A Very Dark Chocolate Ice Cream

Ice Cream & Gelato | Jounieh Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

Keserwan

May 12, 2013

Gelato Show: A Very Dark Chocolate Ice Cream

I've always been a big fan of chocolate ice cream but never found the one I've been dreaming of in Lebanon. The reason is simple:…

May 12, 2013 | Recommended | Jounieh Ice Cream & Gelato

Fruit Peeler Can Come in Handy

Food Gadgets

February 27, 2013

Fruit Peeler Can Come in Handy

If you love fresh oranges but find it too much of a pain to get through the tough skin, then you need the Fruit Peeler.

February 27, 2013 Food Gadgets

Ichiban: Sushi on the Zalka Highway

Japanese & Sushi | Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

October 22, 2012

Ichiban: Sushi on the Zalka Highway

Ichiban has been around for many years now and I always showed my appreciation for this place. They really have one of the best…

October 22, 2012 | Restaurants | Mount Lebanon Japanese & Sushi

Squeeze Directly into the Bottle

Food Gadgets

August 01, 2012

Squeeze Directly into the Bottle

Simple things are always th

August 01, 2012 | Spotted Stories Food Gadgets

Food and White Teeth 104: Oranges

News

July 29, 2012

Food and White Teeth 104: Oranges

Your smile is one of the first things people notice about you – a great smile can make all the difference to your…

July 29, 2012 News

The Bowl That Always Takes The Size You Need

Food Gadgets

July 11, 2012

The Bowl That Always Takes The Size You Need

The Bowl That Always Takes The Size You Need.

July 11, 2012 | Spotted Stories Food Gadgets

Cocoa&Co: Definitlely a Place to See and Experience

Restaurants | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

April 20, 2012

Cocoa&Co: Definitlely a Place to See and Experience

A colorful haven for c

April 20, 2012 | Reviews | Achrafieh Restaurants

Trattoria Garga, Florence

Italian Food | Florence Italy Europe

Italy

February 14, 2012

Trattoria Garga, Florence

I’ve been here before, and I’m very happy to say that not much has changed. Trattoria Garga is not just a feast for…

February 14, 2012 | Recommended | Florence Italian Food