Japanese & Sushi
A Quick Bite on the Go at Ichiban: Enjoying a Sushi Burrito at the Trendy Mtayleb Location
There’s one innovative and crazy creation that started three years ago at Souk el Akel... a roll that I used to crave for every single day. I used to arrive at the souk, grab a Manoucheh…
July 15, 2019
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Lebanon
Swiss Butter: The Trendy Restaurant and its Signature Sauce
French | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
June 07, 2019
French
Swiss Butter: The Trendy Restaurant and its Signature Sauce
It took me some time, I know! I have finally visited Swiss Butter, Lebanon’s trendiest restaurant for the last year or so. Busy and always booked, Swiss Butter has opened its second branch on…
June 07, 2019
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Metn
Fish & Seafood
MotherShucker: Oysters and Delectable Seafood
A handful of mouthwatering photos... enjoy the gallery below while I plan another visit to Mothershucker for a detailed review. Enjoy meanwhile!
(Le Commerce du Levant) In Lebanon, it's…
May 15, 2019
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael
Bartartine: Breakfast Made me Smile! Food Filled with Passion.
Breakfast & Coffee | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East
March 16, 2019
Breakfast & Coffee
Bartartine: Breakfast Made me Smile! Food Filled with Passion.
Let’s go straight to the point... I was impressed by the food quality!
Bar Tartine has always been a favorite but yet considered to sell coffee shop food until I revisited today; excellent!…
March 16, 2019
| International Cuisine
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael
Asian/Chinese
Delivering Poke Bowls to Work: Aloha Poke
Apparently, there’s a food district in Hamra called “The Food District” hosting Aloha Poke, Soul Food, Taco Diablos and City Wok. Craving a poke bowl, I ordered from Aloha…
January 20, 2019
| Restaurants
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Hamra & Verdun
Ahi Poke: A Quick Healthy Lunch in Mar Mikhael
Asian/Chinese | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East
January 13, 2019
Asian/Chinese
Ahi Poke: A Quick Healthy Lunch in Mar Mikhael
You know by now that I’m a fan of Poke! I love it how the rice is topped with fresh ingredients, ready to be mixed like a salad, or enjoyed the way you want them individually. On Mar Mikhael…
January 13, 2019
| Japanese & Sushi
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael
French
Maison Kammerzell: The Best Choucroute I’ve Had to Date
The restaurant appeared in all my searches and was recommended by many followers on Instagram: considered to be one of the city’s most famous restaurants, Maison Kammerzell is a hotel and…
December 17, 2018
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Alsace
Awesome Deli.Co: An Exceptional Breakfast in Beirut!
Breakfast & Coffee | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East
December 12, 2018
Breakfast & Coffee
Awesome Deli.Co: An Exceptional Breakfast in Beirut!
After “not enjoying” breakfast at the neighbors on a beautiful Sunday morning, I walked to Deli.Co and I smiled from the minute I walked in. Music, fresh vibes, a positive ambiance and a…
December 12, 2018
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Beirut Central District
Breakfast & Coffee
Eight AM: Pretty Good Food for Breakfast in San Francisco
Amazing food, great colored and loaded with flavors, breakfast at Eight Am was memorable. I loved the waffles with whipped cream and red fruits. The bagel texture, the salmon quality, the cream…
October 22, 2018
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San Francisco
Deli.Co Beirut: Breakfast in Europe Without Taking a Plane
Breakfast & Coffee | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East
October 22, 2018
Breakfast & Coffee
Deli.Co Beirut: Breakfast in Europe Without Taking a Plane
Inspired by the deli places of New York, Deli.Co is your occidental experience in Lebanon. Travel to the business capitals of the world while staying in town; sandwiches, cakes, meat, eggs and much…
October 22, 2018
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Beirut Central District
Balthazar Beirut: Breakfast is so Good!
Breakfast & Coffee | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East
October 22, 2018
Breakfast & Coffee
Balthazar Beirut: Breakfast is so Good!
Inspired by the French bistros of Paris and still standing strong in the heart of Beirut, Balthazar, a French restaurant and cafe, opens for breakfast and lunch. Located in “Beirut…
October 22, 2018
| French
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Beirut Central District
The Hardware Société Paris: When Food Has Another Meaning! The Lobster Benedict Rocks
Bread & Bakeries | Paris France Europe
October 14, 2018
Bread & Bakeries
The Hardware Société Paris: When Food Has Another Meaning! The Lobster Benedict Rocks
I came here not knowing what to expect... I ended up ordering everything! The food is phenomenal.
Coming all the way from Melbourne and choosing for location the beautiful hills of…
October 14, 2018
| Breakfast & Coffee
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Paris
Burgers
L’Artisan du Burger: Expected Perfection, It’s Not! Leave the Burger to the Americans
For a concept that has been created for a year or so and having six locations around Paris; that’s a success. After reading about L’artisan Du Burger’s first franchise in Dubai, I…
October 13, 2018
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Paris
Recommended
Ahi Poke: Hawaiian Cuisine with a Twist
Simple food, comfort food if I may call it, AHI Poke is the perfect choice for a quick lunch at work. Delivered with Toters, the Poke balls arrive fresh and loaded with flavors. After…
August 24, 2018
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Beirut
Sushi at The Bar: Experience SO’s Unprofessional Service
Japanese & Sushi | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East
July 30, 2018
Japanese & Sushi
Sushi at The Bar: Experience SO’s Unprofessional Service
After enjoying a unique experience with Jimmy at the bar two years ago, I was back for sushi at SO this time with Roy handling the scene. Arrive at SO and expect to be greeted by no one. Enter the…
July 30, 2018
| Restaurants
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Achrafieh
Japanese & Sushi
Shinto: Enjoyable Sushi Delivery in Hazmieh
I like it! I like the packaging, the simple and non-complicated flavors, the fresh salad, the crunchy crisps, the seafood quality and delivery service. Craving sushi for lunch, I ordered Shinto! I…
My New Favorite Breakfast Experience: Hotel Kempinski Beirut
Breakfast & Coffee | Beirut Lebanon Middle East
April 30, 2018
Breakfast & Coffee
My New Favorite Breakfast Experience: Hotel Kempinski Beirut
Breakfast at The Kempinski is served at Candelabra, a restaurant with a high ceiling and many glass facades which leave enough light travel around the space. Breakfast with a view of the pool, fresh…
French
Dinner at Ladurée Champs Elysées: A Restaurant for Tourists
When you enjoy an exceptional breakfast, a delightful lunch, and an exciting dinner, you plan on coming back for another meal! Ladurée, the macaron king and famous breakfast creator opens…
November 16, 2017
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Paris
Petrossian: Luxury Food, Caviar and Salmon at Lafayette Gourmet
Fish & Seafood | Paris France Europe
November 15, 2017
Fish & Seafood
Petrossian: Luxury Food, Caviar and Salmon at Lafayette Gourmet
How many times have I passed in front of the Petrossian stand - which is known to have the world’s best Caviar - without stopping? How many times has my mouth watered in front of the salmon…
November 15, 2017
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Paris
Japanese & Sushi
The Poke Spot: Tasty Bowls Hit New York
Newly opened, the Poke Spot is a trendy destination near union square New York. Choose your base: brown rice, lettuce, white rice or zucchini spaghetti then add further ingredients to your…
November 11, 2017
| Restaurants
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New York
Bermuda Onion: Lunch at Beaugrenelle Paris
International Cuisine | Paris France Europe
September 28, 2017
International Cuisine
Bermuda Onion: Lunch at Beaugrenelle Paris
The Beaugrenelle shopping complex... I love it here... different from Printemps, Le Bon Marche or Lafayette, Beaugrenelle is a shopping mall built in an artistic and fresh way. Light comes in from…
September 28, 2017
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Paris
Recommended
Karamanlidika: A Favorite Deli Shop in Athens
I never imagined that one day I'll be having lunch at a deli in Athens owned and managed by locals. Cold cuts and cheeses with an open kitchen, this deli serves whatever the fridge hosts alongside a…
August 21, 2017
| Restaurants
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Athens
French
Zeralda: Eat While Inhaling Others' Smoke
"Bistronomie Francaise" is its tag line - Zeralda is a bistro serving upscale French cuisine. It is nestled in the heart of Jounieh/Sarba. At the entrance of Sarba is an old house where Zeralda…
June 22, 2017
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Jounieh
Spotted Stories
Superfoods With Beauty Benefits
There are certain foods that have amazing beauty benefits. For example did you know that oysters thickens and strengthens your hair? A few small adjustments to your diet can actually work wonders in…
May 28, 2017
Japanese & Sushi
Yong Kang Street: Poke Bowls on the Move in New York
There's a choice of 12 poke bowls at the Japanese fast food concept 'Turnstyle'. A small portion sold at $12 for which you can have salmon, tuna, chicken or a mix of seafood. Warm rice topped with…
April 16, 2017
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New York
Spotted Stories
Gold Wrapped Sushi Rolls for Luck
Last week, Japan celebrated Setsubun, a holiday where people try to invite good fortune into their homes. Part of the custom has evolved from throwing beans to invite good fortune and ward off…
February 20, 2017
Breakfast & Coffee
Breakfast at the Kempinski Cairo
Visiting some friends staying at the Kempinski in Cairo, I decided to join them for breakfast. For thirty dollars breakfast is more of a lunch. Served with a certain class and finesse, the palace…
French
Couqley: Always a Good Idea
When you feel like having a decent piece of meat on a Wednesday night; just pick up the phone and reserve at Couqley. It's been a while since I last visited the famous Steak-Frites restaurant located…
February 01, 2017
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Dbayeh
Cocteau: A Beautiful Restaurant Serving Good Food!
French | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East
November 29, 2016
French
Cocteau: A Beautiful Restaurant Serving Good Food!
One of Beirut's most popular restaurants is still going strong. My last experience there, almost 4 years ago, was shockingly bad, but I am back for the food everyone is still talking about. …
November 29, 2016
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Beirut Central District
Divvy: Sharing Tasty Things at The Backyard Hazmieh
International Cuisine | Beirut Lebanon Middle East
November 14, 2016
International Cuisine
Divvy: Sharing Tasty Things at The Backyard Hazmieh
It's been sometime since I last visited DIVVY... I headed to their branch at the Backyard Hazmieh to have lunch with my friends, sat and appreciated the simple decor, its diverse menu and enjoy…
November 14, 2016
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Beirut
Comparative Review
A Comparative Review: Sushi for Lunch, 3 Places, 1 Winner!
The comparative series are a set of reviews I'll be publishing from now on. Feeling like having an enjoyable meal, I'll be ordering the same item from three to four different places for a…
November 09, 2016
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Lebanon
News
What Does Your Favorite Sushi Say About You?
What does your favorite sushi say about you... Here's a fun infographic by sushi and coffee lover Ryoko Iwata that reveals certain facets of your personality based on your favorite type of sushi.
June 09, 2016
Asian/Chinese
Ache: Sushi With Latin Influences in Lima
I just felt like walking in... I love sushi, the name seems nice, the place is welcoming and inviting and I was hungry. Located next to the Hilton is a fine restaurant called Ache where music plays…
May 21, 2016
| Japanese & Sushi
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Peru
Asian/Chinese
Bada Hwesarang (바다회사랑): The Memorable Sashimi Dinner
It's surely not a place for tourists lost somewhere in a tight street, a restaurant known for taking raw fish and sashimi managed by locals who don't speak English. Seeing us amazed them! I'm sure…
April 25, 2016
| Fish & Seafood
Popular
Poisson Magazine: Du Saumon au Cedre du Liban
C’est une drôle d’histoire gourmande, celle d’Emile Strunc, consultant en techniques de négociation mais cuisinier passionné et maître-brasseur. En voyage en…
March 21, 2016
| Souk el Akel
Friend of a Farmer: Slow and Not Worth the Wait
Breakfast & Coffee | New York USA Americas
July 01, 2015
Breakfast & Coffee
Friend of a Farmer: Slow and Not Worth the Wait
Like an old lady's house, the sort of thing you see in the movies with its wood walls and flooring, open windows overlooking the street below, wind flowing around the trees while guests enjoyed their…
July 01, 2015
| International Cuisine
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New York
Tsunami: The Experience Changes on Busy Days
Japanese & Sushi | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
March 20, 2015
Japanese & Sushi
Tsunami: The Experience Changes on Busy Days
After experiencing each of Tsunami's three locations we came back on a busy Saturday to try it when it was full. I usually like the Tsunami down in Antelias and was looking forward to a good…
March 20, 2015
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Antelias
Mon Maki a Moi: Special Doesn't Always Imply Better...
Japanese & Sushi | Jbeil Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
July 28, 2014
Japanese & Sushi
Mon Maki a Moi: Special Doesn't Always Imply Better...
Special! Yes Mon Maki A Moi is special like most people say it is… but what I experienced made me realize that it’s definitely special in more than one way… "Mon Maki A Moi" has…
July 28, 2014
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Jbeil
Spotted Stories
The Superfood Super Guide
Superfoods. We keep hearing about them, especially now, where ever we go, people mention it. It's like when you learn a new word, suddenly you start hearing everyone using it... weird no? What we do…
May 26, 2014
French
Gardens of Babylon on the Rooftop, London
I’d been told there were two things I had to visit in London: the Shard and the roof gardens and here we were doing both during this discovery trip to the British capital. Renowned for serving…
May 01, 2014
| International Cuisine
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London
Tasty Discoveries
Meat The Fish: Fresh Salmon Delivered to Your Doorstep
Chances are that if you’ve eaten out in Lebanon, you’ll have tried Meat The Fish’s products without knowing it. Now you can have your favorite salmon cuts as well as premium meat…
April 26, 2014
LUX: A Tasty Fresh Organic Gourmet
International Cuisine | Beirut Lebanon Middle East
April 22, 2014
International Cuisine
LUX: A Tasty Fresh Organic Gourmet
I've been hearing a lot about Lux since it first opened but never had the chance to visit before. Meeting for a business lunch, it was the best of opportunities to discover this place inside out and…
April 22, 2014
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Beirut
Reconfirming: The Best Breakfast You Can Have in Lebanon
Breakfast & Coffee | Beirut Lebanon Middle East
April 12, 2014
Breakfast & Coffee
Reconfirming: The Best Breakfast You Can Have in Lebanon
What a beautiful day. It was 9am on an awesome sunny morning when we reached The Four Seasons hotel. With a big smile on her face, the hostess welcomed us in... "Good morning sir, the weather is…
April 12, 2014
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Beirut
Breakfast at Gordon's Cafe: Try the Salmon and Eggs
Breakfast & Coffee | Beirut Lebanon Middle East
March 29, 2014
Breakfast & Coffee
Breakfast at Gordon's Cafe: Try the Salmon and Eggs
I woke up one morning and felt like enjoying a good hefty breakfast. Between meetings in Beirut, I decided to spend some time at Gordon's Cafe at Le Gray Hotel. My friend and I sat outside as…
March 29, 2014
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Beirut
Ginette: The Eatery, The Fashion Boutique, The Art Gallery
International Cuisine | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East
March 20, 2014
International Cuisine
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 space hosts a coffee shop and restaurant, an art gallery, and a…
March 20, 2014
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael
American
Crepaway's New Meat Free Items are Delicious
Yes, I'm back to Crepaway and this time, to try their newly launched items during the month of fasting. Items include a salad, a quinoa burger and a club sandwich - the same great taste in an…
Casablanca: Discovering New Horizons While Staying in Town
International Cuisine | Beirut Lebanon Middle East
February 27, 2014
International Cuisine
Casablanca: Discovering New Horizons While Staying in Town
Authenticity is key at Casablanca, a unique restaurant set in an old white Lebanese house on Ain Mreiseh. Facing a beautiful view of the Mediterranean Sea, this spot is a true gem in the heart of…
February 27, 2014
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Beirut
Pret a Manger: Now in Paris... And I Simply Love it
International Cuisine | Paris France Europe
February 25, 2014
International Cuisine
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 place has changed the way we view fast food. You can walk in grab a…
February 25, 2014
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Paris
Reviews
Bagelstein: Bagels Are Taking Over Paris
Last year, the French capital saw the rise of the Burger trend... among others. I realized that Paris is opening up to different and more international food bites... and today, I believe it's bagels.…
February 22, 2014
| Street Food
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Paris
Roadster Diner: It's Always Nice to Enjoy the Classics
American | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
February 02, 2014
American
Roadster Diner: It's Always Nice to Enjoy the Classics
At times it gets a bit overwhelming to think of a restaurant to dine. It's not as easy as one would imagine especially that there are so many new places and so many new cuisines out there. Some are…
February 02, 2014
| Restaurants
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Metn