NoGarlicNoOnions: Restaurant, Food, and Travel Stories/Reviews

September 29, 2019

Nice au Coeur de Beyrouth Dinner (Hotel Closed)

(Nice au Cœur de Beyrouth: Gastronomique Façon Shisha Restaurant for 500$ at Le Bristol Beyrouth: Cheap, Bad Food…

September 29, 2019 | Restaurant Closed | Beirut French Food

Raising Cane's: Excellent Chicken, Delicious Fries, Tasty Sauce in Beirut (Restaurant Closed)

American | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

July 14, 2019

Raising Cane's: Excellent Chicken, Delicious Fries, Tasty Sauce in Beirut (Restaurant Closed)

Visiting for the third time, I can't but express my admiration for this chicken concept. I love their food, the ambiance, the…

July 14, 2019 | Recommended | Beirut American

Onno: Amazing Armenian Food I Love! (Restaurant Closed)

Armenian Food | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

July 10, 2019

Onno: Amazing Armenian Food I Love! (Restaurant Closed)

Typical Armenian cuisine, the kind of food you’d have at the home of an Armenian friend, from a small tiny little…

July 10, 2019 | Popular | Antelias Armenian Food

Lord of the Wings Lebanon Launches a New Menu (Restaurant Closed)

News | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

July 09, 2019

Lord of the Wings Lebanon Launches a New Menu (Restaurant Closed)

Visiting Lord of the Wings Kornet Chehwan for the second time, I discovered the launch of a new menu. Check it out below in the…

July 09, 2019 | Restaurant Closed | Metn News

Frosty Palace is Back! With No Burgers Involved... VEGAN? (Restaurant Closed)

News

June 12, 2019

Frosty Palace is Back! With No Burgers Involved... VEGAN? (Restaurant Closed)

Frosty Palace, once serving Lebanon's greatest burgers closed in February of 2018. It was big, it was the best, it was the…

June 12, 2019 | Popular News

Furn w Fekhar: Breakfast in Achrafieh (Restaurant Closed)

Breakfast & Coffee | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

May 20, 2019

Furn w Fekhar: Breakfast in Achrafieh (Restaurant Closed)

Located in the heart of Achrafieh facing Pate a Choux on Sodeco street, “Furn w Fekhar” is the latest bakery to…

May 20, 2019 | Restaurant Closed | Achrafieh Breakfast & Coffee

The.CO’s: Excellent Food from Around the World Now in Antelias (Restaurant Closed)

Burgers | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

May 20, 2019

The.CO’s: Excellent Food from Around the World Now in Antelias (Restaurant Closed)

CO’s is for “Brgr.Co”, “Pzza.Co” and “Deli.Co” combined. Enjoy the best of all worlds…

May 20, 2019 | Italian Food | Antelias Burgers

The Gathering: Transported... in the Heart of Beirut! (Restaurant Closed)

International Cuisine | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

May 08, 2019

The Gathering: Transported... in the Heart of Beirut! (Restaurant Closed)

On a beautiful Monday morning, in the heart of Beirut, accompanied by my kids and lovely wife, we sat to enjoy the weather and…

May 08, 2019 | Italian Food | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael International Cuisine

The Cheesecake Factory Closes in Beirut: Goodbye to Another Franchise (Restaurant Closed)

News | Hamra & Verdun Beirut Lebanon Middle East

April 30, 2019

The Cheesecake Factory Closes in Beirut: Goodbye to Another Franchise (Restaurant Closed)

I keep on repeating one sentence: “Lebanon is not a franchise country”. From the days' franchises started opening in…

April 30, 2019 | Popular | Hamra & Verdun News

Last Lunch at The Cheesecake Factory Beirut; Closing on April 30th (Restaurant Closed)

American | Hamra & Verdun Beirut Lebanon Middle East

April 17, 2019

Last Lunch at The Cheesecake Factory Beirut; Closing on April 30th (Restaurant Closed)

When I heard that “The Cheesecake Factory” of Beirut will be closing down at the end of April, it was a must to pass…

April 17, 2019 | Restaurant Closed | Hamra & Verdun American

Ita-Lee: A Japanese and Italian Eatery in Antelias (Restaurant Closed)

Italian Food | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

March 28, 2019

Ita-Lee: A Japanese and Italian Eatery in Antelias (Restaurant Closed)

“Ita” for Italian and “Lee” for Japanese, the restaurant on Antelias internal road is Italian and…

March 28, 2019 | Japanese & Sushi | Antelias Italian Food

Ya Baladna: Lebanese Street Food Now Open in Sarba (Restaurant Closed)

News | Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

March 02, 2019

Ya Baladna: Lebanese Street Food Now Open in Sarba (Restaurant Closed)

Ya Baladna is a Lebanese Street Food concept that has opened recently in Sarba on the Kaslik road. Check the photos and…

March 02, 2019 | Restaurant Closed | Keserwan News

Sunday Brunch on the Roof (Restaurant Closed)

Hotels | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

February 25, 2019

Sunday Brunch on the Roof (Restaurant Closed)

Hello Sunday! When you wake up not knowing where to go and what to eat, head down to Le Gray in Beirut. I heard about their…

February 25, 2019 | International Cuisine | Beirut Central District Hotels

Le Mythe: Lebanon's First Private Club with a Fine Dining Restaurant (Restaurant Closed)

News | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

February 22, 2019

Le Mythe: Lebanon's First Private Club with a Fine Dining Restaurant (Restaurant Closed)

Le Mythe is molded to offer a completely new concept of private clubs. It represents the epitome of luxury and privacy for…

February 22, 2019 | Restaurant Closed | Metn News

Lord of the Wings: Kornet Chehwan (Restaurant Closed)

American | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

January 21, 2019

Lord of the Wings: Kornet Chehwan (Restaurant Closed)

When all diners disappeared from our country, one grabbed that opportunity, taking almost all the market share and spreading…

January 21, 2019 | Burgers | Metn American

Ballila: Breakfast in Dekwaneh (Restaurant Closed)

Breakfast & Coffee | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

January 13, 2019

Ballila: Breakfast in Dekwaneh (Restaurant Closed)

Nestled in the heart of Dekwaneh, a big shop facing Falafel Abul3ezz is specialized in breakfast items. Called…

January 13, 2019 | Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Metn Breakfast & Coffee

My Favorite Restaurants: Unfortunately Closed this Year

Restaurant Closed | Lebanon Middle East

Middle East

January 02, 2019

My Favorite Restaurants: Unfortunately Closed this Year

Like everything on planet earth, everything has an end. Unfortunately, some great restaurants close while we see other ones…

January 02, 2019 | Top 10 List | Lebanon Restaurant Closed

The Spoonteller: Delicious Food and Amazing Desserts in Zouk (Restaurant Closed)

French Food | Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

December 28, 2018

The Spoonteller: Delicious Food and Amazing Desserts in Zouk (Restaurant Closed)

It’s unbelievable how great the food is at Spoonteller but sometimes it’s not enough to make a restaurant shine.…

December 28, 2018 | International Cuisine | Keserwan French Food

Caviar: Sushi Bar & Lounge Now in Jal El Dib. I Enjoyed my Dinner! (Restaurant Closed)

Japanese & Sushi | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

December 28, 2018

Caviar: Sushi Bar & Lounge Now in Jal El Dib. I Enjoyed my Dinner! (Restaurant Closed)

Driving on the internal road of “Jal el Dib,” a new restaurant caught my attention; Caviar has been open for the last…

December 28, 2018 | Recommended | Metn Japanese & Sushi

Far Eats Zero4: A New Sushi and Asian Kitchen Opens in Antelias (Restaurant Closed)

Asian & Chinese | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

December 10, 2018

Far Eats Zero4: A New Sushi and Asian Kitchen Opens in Antelias (Restaurant Closed)

“Far Eats,” a restaurant open at Zero4 Naccache serves Sushi in an unconventional space that looks trendy with modern…

December 10, 2018 | Japanese & Sushi | Antelias Asian & Chinese

Felicie: French Eatery in the Heart of Mar Mikhael (Restaurant Closed)

French Food | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

November 29, 2018

Felicie: French Eatery in the Heart of Mar Mikhael (Restaurant Closed)

Much more than a French restaurant, Felicie is a beautiful piece of architecture open in the heart of Mar Mikhael. Felicie is the…

November 29, 2018 | Restaurant Closed | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael French Food

Lebanon's "M de Noir" Makes the News Once Again (Business Closed)

Chocolate

November 12, 2018

Lebanon's "M de Noir" Makes the News Once Again (Business Closed)

After the 2014 award at the Salon du Chocolat in Paris, a first in the Middle East chocolate arena, Maya Maalouf Kanaan and M de…

November 12, 2018 | News Chocolate

The Fat Guy Diner: Now Open in Saida (Restaurant Closed)

News | Saida South Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

South Lebanon

November 06, 2018

The Fat Guy Diner: Now Open in Saida (Restaurant Closed)

The Fat Guy Diner is now Open in Saida. Check out the photos and first visit food pictures.

November 06, 2018 | Restaurant Closed | Saida News

Sunday Buffet at Le Bristol: My Kids and I Enjoy it so Much (Restaurant Closed)

International Cuisine | Hamra & Verdun Beirut Lebanon Middle East

November 04, 2018

Sunday Buffet at Le Bristol: My Kids and I Enjoy it so Much (Restaurant Closed)

Every Sunday, Hotel Le Bristol Beirut opens for lunch, a buffet, families will enjoy. Open from 1 pm; the generous buffet…

November 04, 2018 | Recommended | Hamra & Verdun International Cuisine

Sunday Buffet at Le Bristol is Back (Restaurant Closed)

News | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

October 26, 2018

Sunday Buffet at Le Bristol is Back (Restaurant Closed)

Famous for the last couple of decades, a great Sunday lunch has made it back to the heart of the capital. Lunch at…

October 26, 2018 | Restaurant Closed | Beirut News

El Mexicano: Faraya’s Great Mexican Food Has Landed in Beirut (Restaurant Closed)

Mexican Food | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

October 24, 2018

El Mexicano: Faraya’s Great Mexican Food Has Landed in Beirut (Restaurant Closed)

From the high mountains of Faraya comes El Mexicano. In a restaurant where Mexican food is handled with love, visit for the…

October 24, 2018 | Restaurant Closed | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Mexican Food

La Brigade: The Street Food Meat Place in Paris (Restaurant Closed)

Grill & BBQ | Paris France Europe

France

October 15, 2018

La Brigade: The Street Food Meat Place in Paris (Restaurant Closed)

A street food for meat lovers, La Brigade a newbie in the French capital proposes several kinds of beef served in a carton box.…

October 15, 2018 | Restaurant Closed | Paris Grill & BBQ

Eggslut Beirut: Now Open on Bliss Street (Restaurant Closed)

Breakfast & Coffee | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

September 30, 2018

Eggslut Beirut: Now Open on Bliss Street (Restaurant Closed)

Eggslut, I believe the name speaks for itself. The place that serves eggs, nothing other than eggs with a burger that contains an…

September 30, 2018 | Restaurant Closed | Beirut Breakfast & Coffee

Gordon’s Cafe: Good Food at the Gates of Downtown Beirut (Restaurant Closed)

International Cuisine | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

September 16, 2018

Gordon’s Cafe: Good Food at the Gates of Downtown Beirut (Restaurant Closed)

Attending three days of training at Le Gray, I enjoyed discovering the ballroom for the first time, the new hotel entrance and…

September 16, 2018 | Recommended | Beirut Central District International Cuisine

Breakfast at Le Vendome Beirut: Where Style, Luxury and Taste Unite (Restaurant Closed)

Breakfast & Coffee | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

September 03, 2018

Breakfast at Le Vendome Beirut: Where Style, Luxury and Taste Unite (Restaurant Closed)

Calm and serenity, professionalism and style, class and luxury... it’s breakfast at Le Vendome Beirut. Arriving at…

September 03, 2018 | Coffee, Wine & Drinks | Beirut Breakfast & Coffee

Le Merou: Excellent Food, Great Value for Money! (Restaurant Closed)

Fish & Seafood | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

August 15, 2018

Le Merou: Excellent Food, Great Value for Money! (Restaurant Closed)

One of the tastiest seafood and fish experiences I've had in Lebanon is located in the heart of Achrafieh! Great value for money,…

August 15, 2018 | Recommended | Achrafieh Fish & Seafood

Häagen-Dazs Lebanon Launches its New Summer Menu (Restaurant Closed)

Ice Cream & Gelato | Lebanon Middle East

Middle East

August 08, 2018

Häagen-Dazs Lebanon Launches its New Summer Menu (Restaurant Closed)

In line with its ongoing commitment to delivering exceptional ice cream experiences that elevate the every day, Häagen-Dazs…

August 08, 2018 | News | Lebanon Ice Cream & Gelato

La Comida: Great Mexican Food in Beirut, a Must Try! (Restaurant Closed)

Mexican Food | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

July 29, 2018

La Comida: Great Mexican Food in Beirut, a Must Try! (Restaurant Closed)

Choose one of the Mexican-inspired traditional tables decorated with colors and start biting into some tortilla chips dipped in…

July 29, 2018 | Recommended | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Mexican Food

Mazraat Yachouh’s New Crepes and Burger Spot (Restaurant Closed)

Desserts & Sweets | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

July 13, 2018

Mazraat Yachouh’s New Crepes and Burger Spot (Restaurant Closed)

Covered with wood, decorated with photos of crepes and burgers, a new eatery has opened on Mazra`at Yachouh main road next to…

July 13, 2018 | Restaurant Closed | Metn Desserts & Sweets

Breakfast Barn; Colorful, Tasty and Healthy in the Heart of Achrafieh (Restaurant Closed)

Breakfast & Coffee | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

June 04, 2018

Breakfast Barn; Colorful, Tasty and Healthy in the Heart of Achrafieh (Restaurant Closed)

Breakfast Barn or as far as I'm concerned 'A dream come true' is the first restaurant in Lebanon dedicated to the day's most…

June 04, 2018 | Recommended | Achrafieh Breakfast & Coffee

Big Daddy’s Diner Opens in Mtayleb (Restaurant Closed)

American | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

June 03, 2018

Big Daddy’s Diner Opens in Mtayleb (Restaurant Closed)

American all the way; American diner-inspired decor, Route 66 themed decorative items, white tiles, drinks and coffee stations, a…

June 03, 2018 | Restaurant Closed | Metn American

Haagen-Dazs; A Creamy Ice Cream, A Sexy Brand (Restaurant Closed)

Ice Cream & Gelato | Lebanon Middle East

Middle East

June 03, 2018

Haagen-Dazs; A Creamy Ice Cream, A Sexy Brand (Restaurant Closed)

Häagen-Dazs started in 1921 in New York, as a family business. In 1961 Mr. Mattus “the owner “, decided to…

June 03, 2018 | Restaurant Closed | Lebanon Ice Cream & Gelato

Matto: The Spaghetti Carbonara and Bottarga Linguini (Restaurant Closed)

Italian Food | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

June 03, 2018

Matto: The Spaghetti Carbonara and Bottarga Linguini (Restaurant Closed)

I was back to enjoy the Matto vibes, professional service, and tasty food. I was happy to be served by Roland, a professional…

June 03, 2018 | Recommended | Antelias Italian Food

Sydney's Beirut Launches Its New Menu: In The Kitchen With the Chefs (Restaurant Closed)

French Food | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

May 14, 2018

Sydney's Beirut Launches Its New Menu: In The Kitchen With the Chefs (Restaurant Closed)

Sydney’s, or 'the place of endless memories' as I like to call it. At Sydney’s people meet, fall in love, enjoy, come…

May 14, 2018 | Hotels | Beirut French Food

Raising Cane's: I love This Chicken! (Restaurant Closed)

American | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

May 13, 2018

Raising Cane's: I love This Chicken! (Restaurant Closed)

Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers (commonly known as Cane’s) is a fast-food restaurant chain specializing in chicken fingers,…

May 13, 2018 | Restaurant Closed | Beirut American

IHOP: The Famous American Diner Lands in Beirut. Pancakes, Waffles, Crepes and More (Restaurant Closed)

American | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

May 01, 2018

IHOP: The Famous American Diner Lands in Beirut. Pancakes, Waffles, Crepes and More (Restaurant Closed)

I was first introduced to IHOP, last year, during my annual trip to New York. American style, the diner serves a hearty breakfast…

May 01, 2018 | Breakfast & Coffee | Beirut American

Capri Bistro: The Italian Trattoria of Rabieh (Restaurant Closed)

Italian Food | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

April 30, 2018

Capri Bistro: The Italian Trattoria of Rabieh (Restaurant Closed)

From the owners of SAI, Metn’s famous Japanese restaurant comes Capri, an Italian bistro catering to the demanding…

April 30, 2018 | Recommended | Metn Italian Food

Toto: The Last Dinner in Mar Mikhael (Restaurant Closed)

Italian Food | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

April 30, 2018

Toto: The Last Dinner in Mar Mikhael (Restaurant Closed)

Is it a coincidence or destiny... I attended Sophie’s last dinner in Mar Mikhael before she moved to Montreal and tonight…

April 30, 2018 | Recommended | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Italian Food

Mains et Fleurs Antelias: A Restaurant, Bar and Lounge. Tasty Food and Great Drinks (Restaurant Closed)

French Food | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

April 24, 2018

Mains et Fleurs Antelias: A Restaurant, Bar and Lounge. Tasty Food and Great Drinks (Restaurant Closed)

Inspired by Picasso’s famous drawing “Mains et Fleurs”, a new concept has opened its doors on Antelias’…

April 24, 2018 | International Cuisine | Antelias French Food

Karaz Oman: A Failure in the Making, A Shame for Lebanese Food (Restaurant Closed)

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Oman GCC Middle East

GCC

April 01, 2018

Karaz Oman: A Failure in the Making, A Shame for Lebanese Food (Restaurant Closed)

A restaurant entirely made of wood, too much wood looking like a cheap canteen, Karaz is a new Lebanese restaurant open in…

April 01, 2018 | Restaurant Closed | Oman Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Breakfast at Serendipity 3, Dubai Festival City (Restaurant Closed)

American | Dubai UAE GCC Middle East

UAE

March 20, 2018

Breakfast at Serendipity 3, Dubai Festival City (Restaurant Closed)

It’s the place everyone talks about in New York, the restaurant that takes you on a journey to Alice’s imaginary…

March 20, 2018 | Breakfast & Coffee | Dubai American

Zarzuela: One of San Francisco’s Best Spanish Restaurants is Owned by a Lebanese (Restaurant Closed)

International Cuisine | San Francisco California USA Americas

California

February 12, 2018

Zarzuela: One of San Francisco’s Best Spanish Restaurants is Owned by a Lebanese (Restaurant Closed)

The story that one should tell started when I arrived at the hotel at night to see the room’s phone flashing red light. A…

February 12, 2018 | Recommended | San Francisco International Cuisine

Matto: A Crazy Italian Experience Opens in Jal el Dib (Restaurant Closed)

Italian Food | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

January 28, 2018

Matto: A Crazy Italian Experience Opens in Jal el Dib (Restaurant Closed)

It’s where Italy is showcased in a fun way, where decor transports you into another dimension; it’s where the view is…

January 28, 2018 | Popular | Metn Italian Food

Breakfast and Lunch at La Petite Table, ABC Verdun are Worth Trying! (Restaurant Closed)

French Food | Hamra & Verdun Beirut Lebanon Middle East