NoGarlicNoOnions: Restaurant, Food, and Travel Stories/Reviews

July 11, 2019

Cherrylane Restaurant and Bar, Opens in Hammana: Pastry, Bakery and Good Food

Cherrylane forms part of the palatial estate where Alphonse de Lamartine, the eminent French poet, sojourned on his travels…

July 11, 2019 | Mount Lebanon News

Biasetto: Award Winning Mouthwatering Cakes in Padova, Italy

Desserts & Sweets | Italy Europe

Europe

June 14, 2019

Biasetto: Award Winning Mouthwatering Cakes in Padova, Italy

Excellent! World champion and the chef deserves the award. Born and raised in Belgium, chef Luigi Biasetto learned the art of…

June 14, 2019 | Recommended | Italy Desserts & Sweets

Lebanese Karim Bourgi: Creative Pastry Conquering the World

Desserts & Sweets | Dubai UAE GCC Middle East

UAE

May 15, 2019

Lebanese Karim Bourgi: Creative Pastry Conquering the World

Based in Dubai since 2011, Chef Karim Bourgi is Executive Pastry Chef for the Al Mana Group, a role in which he manages the…

May 15, 2019 | News | Dubai Desserts & Sweets

In the Kitchen with Chocolate Master, Chef Pierre Abi Haila

Chocolate | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Mount Lebanon

April 24, 2019

In the Kitchen with Chocolate Master, Chef Pierre Abi Haila

It's Easter and what better time to discover more chocolates... Pierre welcomed me into his atelier "Le Noir" in Broumana to…

April 24, 2019 | Metn Chocolate

Tomo: My Introduction to Japanese Desserts in Paris

Asian & Chinese | Paris France Europe

December 24, 2018

Tomo: My Introduction to Japanese Desserts in Paris

A Japanese tea house and pastry sell traditional desserts from Japan with a French touch. Enter to the display of mouthwatering…

December 24, 2018 | Desserts & Sweets | Paris Asian & Chinese

Dunkin’ Donuts Cairo; Clean and Professionally Managed

Desserts & Sweets | Egypt Middle East

Middle East

June 03, 2018

Dunkin’ Donuts Cairo; Clean and Professionally Managed

Open for only two years, Dunkin’ Donuts is expanding rapidly around Cairo. I’ve had the chance and honor to be…

June 03, 2018 | News | Egypt Desserts & Sweets

Amaretti: A Neighborhood Cafe in Mar Takla

Desserts & Sweets | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

January 14, 2018

Amaretti: A Neighborhood Cafe in Mar Takla

A neighborhood cafe up in Mar Takla Hazmieh has been welcoming its usual clientele for several years, catering to their needs; a…

January 14, 2018 | Reviews | Beirut Desserts & Sweets

Carette Paris: A Happy Ambiance, Amazing Food, Extravagant Desserts

Bread & Bakeries | Paris France Europe

December 20, 2017

Carette Paris: A Happy Ambiance, Amazing Food, Extravagant Desserts

Open since 1927, Carette has been the Meeting point for locals and travelers coming here to see and be seen. A cafe trottoir with…

December 20, 2017 | French Food | Paris Bread & Bakeries

Daily Provisions: Home of The Cinnamon Cruller

Breakfast & Coffee | New York USA Americas

November 04, 2017

Daily Provisions: Home of The Cinnamon Cruller

It’s small, a bar, two high tables and a cashier. The ambiance is heavy, people don’t seem happy around here... stand…

November 04, 2017 | Restaurants | New York Breakfast & Coffee

Arnaud Lahrer: Picture Perfect Pastries in Paris

Desserts & Sweets | Paris France Europe

September 27, 2017

Arnaud Lahrer: Picture Perfect Pastries in Paris

Tonight I was invited to have dinner at my friend's in Paris and planned to take a cake with me… Considered one of the…

September 27, 2017 | Tasty Discoveries | Paris Desserts & Sweets

Patisserie Chidiac: The Best Karabeej in Lebanon

Desserts & Sweets | Lebanon Middle East

Middle East

September 17, 2017

Patisserie Chidiac: The Best Karabeej in Lebanon

It's been a continuous mission of mine, to plunge into the vast amount of authentic and traditional bites this country has to…

September 17, 2017 | Popular | Lebanon Desserts & Sweets

Emotions: A New Pastry Shop Opens in Achrafieh with Mouthwatering Creations

Desserts & Sweets | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

June 28, 2017

Emotions: A New Pastry Shop Opens in Achrafieh with Mouthwatering Creations

I've heard good reviews about a new pastry shop in Beirut called Emotions so I thought why not try their cakes. With dozens…

June 28, 2017 | Reviews | Achrafieh Desserts & Sweets

Dominique Ansel Crowned World's Best Pastry Chef of 2017

Desserts & Sweets | New York USA Americas

May 03, 2017

Dominique Ansel Crowned World's Best Pastry Chef of 2017

Today the winners of Best Restaurant and Best Pastry Chef of 2017 have been revealed, and it is Dominique Abdel who is crowned…

May 03, 2017 | Reviews | New York Desserts & Sweets

Dominique Ansel: How the Cronut King Conquered the Pastry World!

Desserts & Sweets

April 06, 2017

Dominique Ansel: How the Cronut King Conquered the Pastry World!

While Dominique Ansel is globally famous for his genius invention of the Cronut – a literal and viral sensation that…

April 06, 2017 | News Desserts & Sweets

Rubik’s Cake: A Geometric Treat for the Eyes

Chocolate

April 03, 2017

Rubik’s Cake: A Geometric Treat for the Eyes

Here is the Rubik’s Cake, an impressive geometric pastry created by the talented French chef Cedric Grolet! This…

April 03, 2017 | Spotted Stories Chocolate

OH Bakehouse: Lactose Free, Gluten Free, Guilt Free

Reviews | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

March 19, 2017

OH Bakehouse: Lactose Free, Gluten Free, Guilt Free

Gluten-free, lactose-free and definitely more healthy, OH Bakehouse is now open on Monot street. I've heard many positive reviews…

March 19, 2017 | Tasty Discoveries | Achrafieh Reviews

Financier Patisserie New York: Dommage!

Breakfast & Coffee | New York USA Americas

January 21, 2017

Financier Patisserie New York: Dommage!

Financier looks French, feels French and has a French name as well. Located in the heart of the Financial District, just a few…

January 21, 2017 | Restaurants | New York Breakfast & Coffee

Mr. Holmes: The Famous Chocolate Cruffin!

Chocolate | San Francisco California USA Americas

California

October 17, 2016

Mr. Holmes: The Famous Chocolate Cruffin!

When there’s a line of thirty people waiting to eat some sweet, you'll know that the place is worth trying. On a calm…

October 17, 2016 | Popular | San Francisco Chocolate

Dominique Ansel Kitchen: The Unconventional Bakery

Reviews | New York USA Americas

August 02, 2016

Dominique Ansel Kitchen: The Unconventional Bakery

Visiting Dominique Ansel's bakery is not enough to get the full experience of the place. This is why you have to check out what…

August 02, 2016 | Tasty Discoveries | New York Reviews

Pastries From Around the World: The Eclair Revolution!

And the world's eclair craze continues. After Fauchon and Un Eclair de Genie in France, Choux D'enfer in…

May 10, 2016 | Recommended Popular

Princi London: Unique it is... On all Fronts

International Cuisine | London UK Europe

UK

February 03, 2016

Princi London: Unique it is... On all Fronts

This is one of those concepts changing the world one bite at a time; a place where positive vibes rule and great food is served.…

February 03, 2016 | Italian Food | London International Cuisine

Galette des Rois: Five Expensive Cakes, Five Deceptions

Restaurants

January 07, 2016

Galette des Rois: Five Expensive Cakes, Five Deceptions

I have been comparing or maybe looking for the best Galette des Rois out there since 2014. Each year since, I have been doing…

January 07, 2016 | Tasty Discoveries Restaurants

Fauchon: A Golden Luxury Eclair at Mall of the Emirates

Restaurants | Dubai UAE GCC Middle East

UAE

December 28, 2015

Fauchon: A Golden Luxury Eclair at Mall of the Emirates

Pink is the main color that takes over the space where golden luxury eclairs are offered - Fauchon at Mall of the Emirates. I had…

December 28, 2015 | Reviews | Dubai Restaurants

Dominique Ansel: I Have Waited So Long... I Finally Tried the Original Cronut!

Desserts & Sweets | New York USA Americas

June 27, 2015

Dominique Ansel: I Have Waited So Long... I Finally Tried the Original Cronut!

It is indeed magical, a bakery with a whole different approach towards pastry making - Dominique Ansel in New York. I…

June 27, 2015 | Tasty Discoveries | New York Desserts & Sweets

Blu: A New Pastry Shop in Mtayleb

Tasty Discoveries | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Mount Lebanon

April 09, 2015

Blu: A New Pastry Shop in Mtayleb

Blu, a pastry shop close to my home has recently opened on the Mtayleb highway. Located in Palm Plaza Centre, Blu has a catchy…

April 09, 2015 | Metn Tasty Discoveries

Online Delivery: Not in Town? Surprise Someone with that Special Cake

Spotted Stories

February 19, 2015

Online Delivery: Not in Town? Surprise Someone with that Special Cake

It's that special someone's birthday and you're not in town to celebrate it with them. Today ordering a gift online to be…

February 19, 2015 Spotted Stories

Nicolas Audi: La Patisserie is Officially Open

Reviews | Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

November 28, 2014

Nicolas Audi: La Patisserie is Officially Open

The glass door opens up to a place where fresh aromatic flavors are just waiting to burst out. Welcome to the world of Nicolas…

November 28, 2014 | Tasty Discoveries | Mount Lebanon Reviews

My Favorite Eclairs and Choux in Paris for 2014

Desserts & Sweets | Paris France Europe

November 25, 2014

My Favorite Eclairs and Choux in Paris for 2014

In Paris, the talk of the town is the CHOUX PASTRY. The origins of the choux pastry—traditionally filled with…

November 25, 2014 | Tasty Discoveries | Paris Desserts & Sweets

La Maison du Chou: Finesse and Simplicity is the Motto

Tasty Discoveries | Paris France Europe

November 24, 2014

La Maison du Chou: Finesse and Simplicity is the Motto

What a week! I wish I could stay longer in Paris, the capital of food and tasty innovations. As you may have noticed, I wanted to…

November 24, 2014 | Paris Tasty Discoveries

Odette: Famous Choux a la Creme

Tasty Discoveries | Paris France Europe

November 24, 2014

Odette: Famous Choux a la Creme

So, the Choux a la Creme hunt continues and after posting about Popelini on Instagram, many recommended I try Odette. It was…

November 24, 2014 | Paris Tasty Discoveries

Pierre Marcolini: One of the World’s Best Chocolates

Chocolate | Paris France Europe

November 20, 2014

Pierre Marcolini: One of the World’s Best Chocolates

Passing by the French capital a couple of times a year for short stays, I got used to following trends. Last year, I went hunting…

November 20, 2014 | Tasty Discoveries | Paris Chocolate

Celebrate Chocolate Eclair Day. Where Would You Go?

Chocolate

June 22, 2014

Celebrate Chocolate Eclair Day. Where Would You Go?

June 22 is National Chocolate Eclair Day... Yey... as if we need another reason to treat ourselves to something

June 22, 2014 | News Chocolate

Al Mandaloun: Dbayeh's New Boulangerie-Pâtisserie

Recommended | Dbayeh Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Mount Lebanon

June 06, 2014

Al Mandaloun: Dbayeh's New Boulangerie-Pâtisserie

If you are driving through the internal road of Dbayeh, you'll see an old house that has been retouched and fitted with the…

June 06, 2014 | Reviews | Dbayeh Recommended

Let's Indulge in Some "Daoukieh"... Orgasmic Oriental Sweets!

Desserts & Sweets | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

June 03, 2014

Let's Indulge in Some "Daoukieh"... Orgasmic Oriental Sweets!

An NGNO reader sent me a request to try "Al Daoukieh" at Daouk in Tarik Jdideh, next to the Cola Roundabout. This Lebanese pastry…

June 03, 2014 | Recommended | Beirut Desserts & Sweets

Breakfast at Banyan Tree, Al Wadi Resort

Breakfast & Coffee | Ras al-Khaimah UAE GCC Middle East

UAE

April 13, 2014

Breakfast at Banyan Tree, Al Wadi Resort

In a majestic hotel like Banyan Tree, Al Wadi you would expect a majestic breakfast. To tell you the truth I wasn't expecting the…

April 13, 2014 | Restaurants | Ras al-Khaimah Breakfast & Coffee

La Cigale Reinvents Itself...

Spotted Stories | Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

March 28, 2014

La Cigale Reinvents Itself...

I was the only blogger invited to have a closer look into La Cigale's new set up. Together with a group of journalists, we were…

March 28, 2014 | Mount Lebanon Spotted Stories

La Grande Épicerie du Bon Marche's New Look in Pictures

Spotted Stories | Paris France Europe

March 12, 2014

La Grande Épicerie du Bon Marche's New Look in Pictures

A short while ago, La Grande Epicerie reopened its doors after months of renovation. It reopened with a new style, a new look and…

March 12, 2014 | Paris Spotted Stories

Du Pain et des Idees: An Award Winning Bakery

Breakfast & Coffee | Paris France Europe

March 11, 2014

Du Pain et des Idees: An Award Winning Bakery

A simple image I got tagged into on Instagram made me want to discover this place. What is said to be one of the best bakeries in…

March 11, 2014 | Tasty Discoveries | Paris Breakfast & Coffee

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

L'ÉCLAIR DE GÉNIE: Back for More Exquisite Flavors

Tasty Discoveries | Paris France Europe

February 24, 2014

L'ÉCLAIR DE GÉNIE: Back for More Exquisite Flavors

Looking for tasty discoveries, I recently came across L'Eclair de Genie in Paris and of course I had to pass by this favorite

February 24, 2014 | Paris Tasty Discoveries

L’Eclair de Génie Paris: "Tutee le Colore Del Mondo"

Desserts & Sweets | Paris France Europe

January 27, 2014

L’Eclair de Génie Paris: "Tutee le Colore Del Mondo"

A few months ago, I discovered a pastry chef that has changed the way we view an éclair today. Christophe Adam, a…

January 27, 2014 | Popular | Paris Desserts & Sweets

The Beazbee: A Fine Lebanese-Style English Breakfast

Breakfast & Coffee | Hamra & Verdun Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

January 16, 2014

The Beazbee: A Fine Lebanese-Style English Breakfast

I've been tagged on Instagram, on several occasions, on dishes from a place called Beazbee. Interesting and mouthwatering…

January 16, 2014 | Recommended | Hamra & Verdun Breakfast & Coffee

Afternoon Tea Just Got Haute

Spotted Stories

January 14, 2014

Afternoon Tea Just Got Haute

Time to enjoy a delightful yet exclusive fashion afternoon tea at Mandarin Bar in partnership with Jimmy Choo, the iconic luxury…

January 14, 2014 Spotted Stories

3D Printing Just Got a Little Tastier

News

January 10, 2014

3D Printing Just Got a Little Tastier

Pastry chefs, restaurateurs and event planners and anyone who has a passion for the kitchen - rejoice! The future is here with…

January 10, 2014 News

Galette Des Rois: Paul, La Cigale or Pâte à Choux?

Tasty Discoveries | Beirut Lebanon Middle East