NoGarlicNoOnions: Restaurant, Food, and Travel Stories/Reviews

December 29, 2019

Rivié; A Vibrant Space in Paris

I just landed in Paris and felt like having a hefty breakfast. Would I find the restaurant that will detrone "Hardware…

December 29, 2019 | French Food | Paris Breakfast & Coffee

IHOP Doha: Excellent Food, Tasty and Rich Flavors

Breakfast & Coffee | Qatar GCC Middle East

GCC

October 18, 2019

IHOP Doha: Excellent Food, Tasty and Rich Flavors

New York, Chicago, Beirut, and now Doha... I liked the IHOP comeback and rebranding, making it my favorite fast-food American…

October 18, 2019 | Restaurants | Qatar Breakfast & Coffee

Journey Lounge: Buckwheat Pancakes and Soy Milk Granola in Istanbul

Breakfast & Coffee | Istanbul Turkey Middle East

Turkey

September 21, 2019

Journey Lounge: Buckwheat Pancakes and Soy Milk Granola in Istanbul

Walking the streets of Beyoğlu, up on the hills overviewing Istanbul, I decided to have Journey lounge as my next stop. Trees,…

September 21, 2019 | Restaurants | Istanbul Breakfast & Coffee

Petra Roasting Company: A Coup de Coeur in Istanbul

Breakfast & Coffee | Istanbul Turkey Middle East

Turkey

September 17, 2019

Petra Roasting Company: A Coup de Coeur in Istanbul

On this beautiful Sunday morning, my first stop was at Mangerie, where I thought I'd discovered the best... I then continued to…

September 17, 2019 | Coffee, Wine & Drinks | Istanbul Breakfast & Coffee

Mangerie Bebek: Excellent Breakfast Loaded with Flavors

Breakfast & Coffee | Istanbul Turkey Middle East

Turkey

September 17, 2019

Mangerie Bebek: Excellent Breakfast Loaded with Flavors

I woke up at 6, walked around Istanbul to fly my drone then searching for a place to have breakfast. I wanted something…

September 17, 2019 | Recommended | Istanbul Breakfast & Coffee

Tasty, Varied, Generous and Professional... Breakfast in Beirut! The Four Seasons Hotel

Breakfast & Coffee | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

September 17, 2019

Tasty, Varied, Generous and Professional... Breakfast in Beirut! The Four Seasons Hotel

On the second floor of the Four Seasons Hotel is where mornings have another meaning. I've been here half a dozen times already…

September 17, 2019 | International Cuisine | Beirut Central District Breakfast & Coffee

Blackcoffee: Good Food, Good Coffee and a Pleasant Ambiance in Antelias

Breakfast & Coffee | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Mount Lebanon

June 06, 2019

Blackcoffee: Good Food, Good Coffee and a Pleasant Ambiance in Antelias

On the early hours of the morning, surrounded by green gardens, sitting next to the fountain, enjoying the music of chirping…

June 06, 2019 | Restaurants | Antelias Breakfast & Coffee

Breakfast at the Hilton Downtown: Good Food, Good Mood in the Heart of Beirut

Breakfast & Coffee | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

April 20, 2019

Breakfast at the Hilton Downtown: Good Food, Good Mood in the Heart of Beirut

A very long time ago, I can even remember when, probably before even graduating from dental school, I was asked to take photos of…

April 20, 2019 | Hotels | Beirut Central District Breakfast & Coffee

A Relaxing and Classy Breakfast at The Phoenicia Hotel, Malta

Breakfast & Coffee | Malta Europe

Europe

April 14, 2019

A Relaxing and Classy Breakfast at The Phoenicia Hotel, Malta

Served in the main hotel restaurant, breakfast opens at seven every morning proposing an open buffet of local and international…

April 14, 2019 | Hotels | Malta Breakfast & Coffee

Dar Bistro and Books: A Calm Breakfast in Beirut

Breakfast & Coffee | Hamra & Verdun Beirut Lebanon Middle East

March 14, 2019

Dar Bistro and Books: A Calm Breakfast in Beirut

How great it is to visit on an early morning during weekdays. A place enchanted with vibes of positivity, calm and serenity…

March 14, 2019 | Restaurants | Hamra & Verdun Breakfast & Coffee

Welcome Home; For a Memorable Sunday Sweet Breakfast in Mar Mikhael

Breakfast & Coffee | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

February 10, 2019

Welcome Home; For a Memorable Sunday Sweet Breakfast in Mar Mikhael

It’s home away from home, and it’s located in the heart of Mar Mikhael. Open the door to where the heart is, let…

February 10, 2019 | Recommended | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Breakfast & Coffee

Twinkie: American English Breakfast with French Influences in Paris

Breakfast & Coffee | Paris France Europe

February 10, 2019

Twinkie: American English Breakfast with French Influences in Paris

After experience three not-so-good breakfast experiences this morning, I ended my tour at Twinkie. I liked the place from the…

February 10, 2019 | Recommended | Paris Breakfast & Coffee

Pankee: Bad all the Way! Unbelievable!

Desserts & Sweets | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Mount Lebanon

January 23, 2019

Pankee: Bad all the Way! Unbelievable!

Pankee, a restaurant dedicated to pancakes has opened in Zalka. I don’t want to sound negative before trying the food but…

January 23, 2019 | Restaurants | Metn Desserts & Sweets

New York: Best 33 Breakfast Experiences You Have to Try

Bread & Bakeries | New York USA Americas

January 02, 2019

New York: Best 33 Breakfast Experiences You Have to Try

I can't get enough of New York... I have been there probably nine times already in less than a year, and each 10-day trip is…

January 02, 2019 | Breakfast & Coffee | New York Bread & Bakeries

Social House Dubai: A Beautiful Place Serving a Tasty Breakfast

Breakfast & Coffee | Dubai UAE GCC Middle East

November 24, 2018

Social House Dubai: A Beautiful Place Serving a Tasty Breakfast

Because the place looks so nice and inspiring. Because every design item makes you want to come in and live the experience, I…

November 24, 2018 | Recommended | Dubai Breakfast & Coffee

Baker & Spice: Breakfast on the Fountain in Dubai

Breakfast & Coffee | Dubai UAE GCC Middle East

November 24, 2018

Baker & Spice: Breakfast on the Fountain in Dubai

When you see a dirty glass on the fridge display, you don’t know what to expect. When you sit and enjoy the food, your…

November 24, 2018 | Recommended | Dubai Breakfast & Coffee

Aubaine: French Style Breakfast in Dubai

Breakfast & Coffee | Dubai UAE GCC Middle East

November 24, 2018

Aubaine: French Style Breakfast in Dubai

Lebanese owned, with the first restaurant in London, Aubaine has a premium location at the entrance of The Dubai Mall. Aubaine…

November 24, 2018 | French Food | Dubai Breakfast & Coffee

Leopold’s of London: Desserts on the Beach in Dubai

Bread & Bakeries | Dubai UAE GCC Middle East

November 24, 2018

Leopold’s of London: Desserts on the Beach in Dubai

A local creation called Leopold’s opens as of breakfast until late night and serves an all-day-long selection of creative…

November 24, 2018 | Breakfast & Coffee | Dubai Bread & Bakeries

Sears Fine Food Since 1938: Breakfast in San Francisco

Breakfast & Coffee | San Francisco California USA Americas

California

October 24, 2018

Sears Fine Food Since 1938: Breakfast in San Francisco

Waiting in line to be seated means something: this place is famous around here. Choose to sit at the bar or on a table and wait…

October 24, 2018 | Restaurants | San Francisco Breakfast & Coffee

Roxanne Cafe: American Breakfast in San Francisco

Breakfast & Coffee | San Francisco California USA Americas

California

October 24, 2018

Roxanne Cafe: American Breakfast in San Francisco

On the corner of Bush and Powell, few meters from my hotel, Roxanne serves breakfast until 2 pm. Eggs, French toast, pancakes,…

October 24, 2018 | Restaurants | San Francisco Breakfast & Coffee

Breakfast in America... in Paris! My Third Visit Experiencing Good Food

Breakfast & Coffee | Paris France Europe

October 22, 2018

Breakfast in America... in Paris! My Third Visit Experiencing Good Food

One waitress with no uniform, a strong smell of food, a tiny little diner fitted with more tables that it can hold... Managed by…

October 22, 2018 | Restaurants | Paris Breakfast & Coffee

Hollybelly5: Australian Style Breakfast in Paris

Bread & Bakeries | Paris France Europe

October 14, 2018

Hollybelly5: Australian Style Breakfast in Paris

When a place opens at 9 am, and you arrive at it at 09:20 fully loaded, it surely means something. HollyBelly is an Australian…

October 14, 2018 | Breakfast & Coffee | Paris Bread & Bakeries

Biglove: Another Breakfast in Paris

Breakfast & Coffee | Paris France Europe

October 13, 2018

Biglove: Another Breakfast in Paris

There’s a restaurant with Italian vibes called BigLove and it’s full of love vibes as well! It feels like a kitchen…

October 13, 2018 | Restaurants | Paris Breakfast & Coffee

An Enjoyable Breakfast at Avenue Cafe; The MGM Grand Las Vegas

Breakfast & Coffee | Las Vegas USA Americas

October 08, 2018

An Enjoyable Breakfast at Avenue Cafe; The MGM Grand Las Vegas

Avenue is the hotel’s breakfast and lunch restaurant located at the end of the hall facing the reception. Despite its bad…

October 08, 2018 | Restaurants | Las Vegas Breakfast & Coffee

The Egg & I: A Homey American Breakfast

Breakfast & Coffee | Las Vegas USA Americas

October 08, 2018

The Egg & I: A Homey American Breakfast

The Eggs & I, top rated on Google Maps deserves the recognition: a restaurant that feels like home away from home as if mum…

October 08, 2018 | Recommended | Las Vegas Breakfast & Coffee

Home Sweet Home: Enjoy Breakfast in Mar Mikhael

Breakfast & Coffee | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

September 25, 2018

Home Sweet Home: Enjoy Breakfast in Mar Mikhael

Celebrating one year this October, Home Sweet Home is your home away from home in the heart of Mar Mikhael. It feels like home…

September 25, 2018 | Recommended | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Breakfast & Coffee

The Sage Parlour: Breakfast Extravaganza in Beirut

Breakfast & Coffee | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

September 23, 2018

The Sage Parlour: Breakfast Extravaganza in Beirut

I’ve had such good food in San Francisco, in New York in Paris and Rome... I’ve had amazing food around the world and…

September 23, 2018 | Recommended | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Breakfast & Coffee

Lobo 8; The Tastiest, and Sexiest, Gourmet Eggs Benedict, are Found in Madrid

Breakfast & Coffee | Madrid Spain Europe

Spain

September 19, 2018

Lobo 8; The Tastiest, and Sexiest, Gourmet Eggs Benedict, are Found in Madrid

For me, breakfast is the most important part of a trip: I travel to have breakfast, choose my hotels accordingly and make it a…

September 19, 2018 | Recommended | Madrid Breakfast & Coffee

Brunch at The Aurora Inn, Upstate New York

American | New York USA Americas

August 12, 2018

Brunch at The Aurora Inn, Upstate New York

Every Sunday, brunch is served until 2 pm at this iconic mansion located on the Cayuga Lake. Soothing music, beautiful weather,…

August 12, 2018 | French Food | New York American

The Village Diner in the Middle of Nowhere in Johnson City, New York

American | New York USA Americas

August 05, 2018

The Village Diner in the Middle of Nowhere in Johnson City, New York

In the middle of nowhere, in the heart of a village called Johnson, the village diner is a house occupying the corner of a…

August 05, 2018 | Breakfast & Coffee | New York American

Smile to Go: A Dream Place in New York

Breakfast & Coffee | New York USA Americas

June 17, 2018

Smile to Go: A Dream Place in New York

...because you will smile from the minute you walk in! A fresh place, bright colors, happy decor and a simple menu prepared in…

June 17, 2018 | Recommended | New York Breakfast & Coffee

IHOP New York: The Come Back! Outstanding Chocolate Pancakes

American | New York USA Americas

June 12, 2018

IHOP New York: The Come Back! Outstanding Chocolate Pancakes

Breakfast in New York, IHOP is a renowned destination made famous by the American movies. From an old and dirty place to a…

June 12, 2018 | Breakfast & Coffee | New York American

Greenwoods: English Breakfast in Amsterdam

Breakfast & Coffee | Amsterdam Holland Europe

Holland

May 15, 2018

Greenwoods: English Breakfast in Amsterdam

Located underground by the canal, Greenwoods serves English breakfast all day until four in the afternoon. Renowned for its tasty…

May 15, 2018 | Recommended | Amsterdam Breakfast & Coffee

Bakers & Roasters: Let’s Brunch in Amsterdam

Breakfast & Coffee | Amsterdam Holland Europe

Holland

May 13, 2018

Bakers & Roasters: Let’s Brunch in Amsterdam

This place is so vibrant that you won’t feel like leaving! Hundreds of customers coming in every hour chitchatting loudly,…

May 13, 2018 | Restaurants | Amsterdam Breakfast & Coffee

Breakfast at 1 Hotel New York; A Beautiful Setup and Great Looking Plates

Breakfast & Coffee | New York USA Americas

March 30, 2018

Breakfast at 1 Hotel New York; A Beautiful Setup and Great Looking Plates

This breakfast deserves a review of its own. Down at Jams, the hotel restaurant and bar, food is served a-la-Carte as of 7 am.…

March 30, 2018 | Hotels | New York Breakfast & Coffee

Society Cafe New York: Much More Than a Simple Breakfast, It's A Journey

Breakfast & Coffee | New York USA Americas

November 17, 2017

Society Cafe New York: Much More Than a Simple Breakfast, It's A Journey

Behind a big facade that looks like the entrance of a castle is hidden a beautifully designed hotel called The Walker. Oozing…

November 17, 2017 | Coffee, Wine & Drinks | New York Breakfast & Coffee

Maggie's Krooked Cafe Hunter Mountains: Everything is Bad

Breakfast & Coffee | CatSkills New York USA Americas

New York

November 01, 2017

Maggie's Krooked Cafe Hunter Mountains: Everything is Bad

A very bad service, unwelcoming staff, and loud music all in the dirtiest cafes I’ve ever seen. The floor is stained;…

November 01, 2017 | Reviews | CatSkills Breakfast & Coffee

Selena’s Diner: An Early American-Style Breakfast

American | CatSkills New York USA Americas

New York

November 01, 2017

Selena’s Diner: An Early American-Style Breakfast

Everything American or the American dream like they call it is what this dinner is all about. Very old style dinner made of…

November 01, 2017 | Breakfast & Coffee | CatSkills American

Sadelle’s New York: The Unique Caramel Sticky Bun

Breakfast & Coffee | New York USA Americas

October 28, 2017

Sadelle’s New York: The Unique Caramel Sticky Bun

You’ll feel transported from the minute you walk in, welcomed by the salmon and caviar bar action, the big communal table,…

October 28, 2017 | International Cuisine | New York Breakfast & Coffee

Breakfast at The Warwick San Francisco

Breakfast & Coffee | San Francisco California USA Americas

California

October 17, 2017

Breakfast at The Warwick San Francisco

Down at the Warwick is a restaurant called Bota. It is divided into two rooms, both with chandeliers and reflective mirrors.…

October 17, 2017 | Hotels | San Francisco Breakfast & Coffee

Ginger: A Healthy and Happy Place in Rome but Average Food

Breakfast & Coffee | Rome Italy Europe

Italy

August 17, 2017

Ginger: A Healthy and Happy Place in Rome but Average Food

It feels good from the minute you walk in; an enclosed garden with a high ceiling, an air conditioned space, open kitchens…

August 17, 2017 | Restaurants | Rome Breakfast & Coffee

10 Favorite Spots: New York's Best Breakfast Experiences

News | New York USA Americas

June 24, 2017

10 Favorite Spots: New York's Best Breakfast Experiences

I can't get enough of New York... I have been there probably a six or seven times already in less than a year; and each…

June 24, 2017 | Popular | New York News

Veselka: The Ukrainian Breakfast of New York

Breakfast & Coffee | New York USA Americas

May 23, 2017

Veselka: The Ukrainian Breakfast of New York

Vaselka is a Ukrainian restaurant that has made it onto all the breakfast lists around the net. It is said to showcase Ukrainian…

May 23, 2017 | Restaurants | New York Breakfast & Coffee

Breakfast at The Four Seasons Hotel New York Left Me Speechless!

Breakfast & Coffee | New York USA Americas

May 17, 2017

Breakfast at The Four Seasons Hotel New York Left Me Speechless!

What an amazing place! It's a dream hotel called Four Seasons New York. Words are not enough to describe my fascination for this…

May 17, 2017 | Hotels | New York Breakfast & Coffee

Breakfast at Mist Hotel Ehden

Breakfast & Coffee | North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

May 16, 2017

Breakfast at Mist Hotel Ehden

Waking up early at Mist Hotel in Ehden began beautifully calmly as I headed straight down to discover their breakfast served…

May 16, 2017 | Hotels | North Lebanon Breakfast & Coffee

Founding Farmers: A Trendy Restaurant in Washington

Breakfast & Coffee | Washington DC USA Americas