NoGarlicNoOnions: Restaurant, Food, and Travel Stories/Reviews

February 22, 2019

Salata Eatery: Enjoy a Huge Bowl of Gourmet Salad in Beirut

A quick fast-casual eatery for the healthy eaters, Salata sells only salads. One of Beirut’s newest and friendliest…

February 22, 2019 | Recommended | Beirut Central District International Cuisine

Kahwet el Mandaloun: A New Favorite Place

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Dbayeh Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Mount Lebanon

January 12, 2017

Kahwet el Mandaloun: A New Favorite Place

Close your eyes and travel back in time to when old Mercedes taxis used to glide round Beirut, to when Martyr's Square was the…

January 12, 2017 | Recommended | Dbayeh Lebanese/Middle Eastern

La Vie en Rose: Sunday Lunch with the Family

Grill & BBQ | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Mount Lebanon

September 13, 2015

La Vie en Rose: Sunday Lunch with the Family

Today, we were invited to a place called La Vie en Rose for lunch. I thought at first it was a wedding venue, but it seems…

September 13, 2015 | International Cuisine | Metn Grill & BBQ

Orient Express Badaro: Loved the Vibes...

International Cuisine | Badaro Beirut Lebanon Middle East

December 22, 2014

Orient Express Badaro: Loved the Vibes...

Voila, our tour around Badaro continues... And here we are in a place called Orient Express. I loved the name and always…

December 22, 2014 | Restaurants | Badaro International Cuisine

Shtrumpf: My Childhood's Diner... Stuck in Time

American | Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

July 22, 2014

Shtrumpf: My Childhood's Diner... Stuck in Time

Back home and after drinking three bottles of Perrier to cleanse my pallet as well as help me digest, I thought to myself, "Who…

July 22, 2014 | Restaurants | Keserwan American

Kampai Beirut: Tasty but Noisy

Japanese & Sushi | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

July 16, 2014

Kampai Beirut: Tasty but Noisy

The last time I came to Kampai, I left unimpressed. A series of imperfections encountered by my friends and I left us shocked -…

July 16, 2014 | Restaurants | Beirut Japanese & Sushi

Miyou by Guy Martin: Michelin Style Sandwiches

Airports | Paris France Europe

March 22, 2014

Miyou by Guy Martin: Michelin Style Sandwiches

Miyou by Guy Martin is a place I have been meaning to try for some time now. Checking-in Terminal E-K of the French capital,…

March 22, 2014 | French Food | Paris Airports

Ginette: The Eatery, The Fashion Boutique, The Art Gallery

International Cuisine | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

March 20, 2014

Ginette: The Eatery, The Fashion Boutique, The Art Gallery

Ginette, located in the heart of Gemmayze, has been the talk of town for sometime now. This funky and trendy concept…

March 20, 2014 | Restaurants | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael International Cuisine

Laduree: Eggs Benedict with a French Touch

Breakfast & Coffee | Paris France Europe

March 05, 2014

Laduree: Eggs Benedict with a French Touch

It was 8am and we were meeting my wife's cousin Michel for breakfast. We decided to meet at Laduree, a place we've been meaning…

March 05, 2014 | French Food | Paris Breakfast & Coffee

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

Chic and Casual: Welcome to the World of Ralph Lauren!

American | Paris France Europe

November 26, 2013

Chic and Casual: Welcome to the World of Ralph Lauren!

Coming back from Dublin, my wife and I discovered an interesting restaurant while skipping through the pages of Air France…

November 26, 2013 | Burgers | Paris American

Sushi on the Conveyor Belt at SÔ Achrafieh

International Cuisine | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

November 05, 2013

Sushi on the Conveyor Belt at SÔ Achrafieh

Who doesn't know SO, Downtown or DT... three restaurants which have been around for years, maintaining the same quality - and I…

November 05, 2013 | Italian Food | Achrafieh International Cuisine

The Atrium Cafe: Westin Hotel, Dublin

Reviews | Ireland Europe

Europe

October 27, 2013

The Atrium Cafe: Westin Hotel, Dublin

"How can a hotel like the Westin have no lobby?" Is a question you may ask yourself as you walk in. Don't be too quick to even…

October 27, 2013 | Restaurants | Ireland Reviews

The Grill Room: A Recommended Restaurant Indeed

Grill & BBQ | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

October 15, 2013

The Grill Room: A Recommended Restaurant Indeed

The Grill Room is a place I would take any good friend out for exquisite food. It was my best friend's birthday and what better…

October 15, 2013 | Recommended | Beirut Grill & BBQ

Ginger&Co: New Location...Same Taste

Japanese & Sushi | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

July 20, 2013

Ginger&Co: New Location...Same Taste

I was quite surprised with the positive experience encountered at Ginger&Co a while back. I visited a small restaurant in…

July 20, 2013 | Recommended | Beirut Japanese & Sushi

Schwartz's Deli Paris: People Wait 30 Minutes to Eat this?

American | Paris France Europe

July 02, 2013

Schwartz's Deli Paris: People Wait 30 Minutes to Eat this?

Schwartz Deli, located in the heart of the French capital has been the talk of town for the past two years, saying that it's the…

July 02, 2013 | Burgers | Paris American

La Mule Blanche: A Bad Bistro On So Many Levels

French Food | Camargue France Europe

June 30, 2013

La Mule Blanche: A Bad Bistro On So Many Levels

A scratching experience is all I can say about this so called restaurant! Located on one of the dirtiest cities I've ever…

June 30, 2013 | Restaurants | Camargue French Food

Miss Ko Asian Restaurant: Philippe Starck's Latest Creation

Asian & Chinese | Paris France Europe

June 15, 2013

Miss Ko Asian Restaurant: Philippe Starck's Latest Creation

Miss K?, an Asian fusion restaurant in Paris boasts an interior by Philippe Starck. Located in the heart of Paris, Miss K? is not…

June 15, 2013 | Fusion Cuisine | Paris Asian & Chinese

Margherita Mare: Good Food... Bad Service

Fish & Seafood | Jounieh Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

Keserwan

June 02, 2013

Margherita Mare: Good Food... Bad Service

It's been two months since my last visit to Margherita Mare. I liked the place but I can still remember their revolting paper…

June 02, 2013 | Italian Food | Jounieh Fish & Seafood

Marks&Spencer Finally in Lebanon - Will There be a Food Hall?

Spotted Stories

April 26, 2013

Marks&Spencer Finally in Lebanon - Will There be a Food Hall?

The much anticipated retail giants, Marks & Spencer is finally seeing the light in Lebanon. As I walked through Beirut City…

April 26, 2013 Spotted Stories

Aquarius, Luxury by the Pool, Al Murooj Hotel, Dubai

Contributors

March 23, 2013

Aquarius, Luxury by the Pool, Al Murooj Hotel, Dubai

My friends and I headed to Dubai for a quick weekend of leisure. Now is a great time to go since the weather is nice and not too…

March 23, 2013 | Contributors Contributors

Zaatar W Zeit: Lebanese Traditions Upscaled and Revisited

Breakfast & Coffee | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

March 08, 2013

Zaatar W Zeit: Lebanese Traditions Upscaled and Revisited

Zaatar W Zeit has been know for redefining the meaning of the Lebanese Furn, highlighting the “mankouche” in a…

March 08, 2013 | Manakish | Achrafieh Breakfast & Coffee

Eggspectation: A Unique Restaurant in Montreal

Contributors | Canada Americas

Americas

March 03, 2013

Eggspectation: A Unique Restaurant in Montreal

Ever wondered what it would be like to have an entire meal with eggs as the main ingredient? You’ll have a tough time…

March 03, 2013 | Contributors | Canada Contributors

Beer Served Extra Cold at The Heineken Lounge, Dubai Airport

Airports | Dubai UAE GCC Middle East

UAE

February 12, 2013

Beer Served Extra Cold at The Heineken Lounge, Dubai Airport

Walking along the Concourse A of Dubai International Airport Terminal 3, you will come across the Heineken Lounge, an attractive…

February 12, 2013 | International Cuisine | Dubai Airports

Al Saraya Restaurant: Movenpick Hotel, Dead Sea

International Cuisine | Dead Sea Jordan Middle East

Jordan

November 13, 2012

Al Saraya Restaurant: Movenpick Hotel, Dead Sea

Al Saraya restaurant is the main dining area at the Movenpick resort, Dead Sea. Located in the main resort building, AL…

November 13, 2012 | Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Dead Sea International Cuisine

LEILA: Authentic Lebanese Cafe with a Twist

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Hamra & Verdun Beirut Lebanon Middle East

October 26, 2012

LEILA: Authentic Lebanese Cafe with a Twist

It all starts the minute you step foot at the door step... An enjoyable experience that would make you cheer up. Leila, located…

October 26, 2012 | Recommended | Hamra & Verdun Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Amarres Restaurant is Couqley At The Bay (Restaurant Closed)

French Food | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

April 15, 2012

Amarres Restaurant is Couqley At The Bay (Restaurant Closed)

Amarres is one of the 17 restaurants of Zaitunay Bay and the latest creation of chef Alexis Couquelet.

April 15, 2012 | Restaurant Closed | Beirut French Food

Bo House Cafe, Dubai

Fusion Cuisine | UAE GCC Middle East

GCC

February 26, 2012

Bo House Cafe, Dubai

The nice colours and decoration definitely add to the enjoyable experience you’ll have at Bo House.

February 26, 2012 | International Cuisine | UAE Fusion Cuisine

The Grill Room Restaurant at the Four Seasons Hotel, Beirut

American | Beirut Lebanon Middle East