Delivering Poke Bowls to Work: Aloha Poke
Asian/Chinese
January 20, 2019
| Restaurants
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Hamra & Verdun
Apparently, there’s a food district in Hamra called “The Food District” hosting Aloha Poke, Soul…
Ahi Poke: A Quick Healthy Lunch in Mar Mikhael
Asian/Chinese | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East
January 13, 2019
Ahi Poke: A Quick Healthy Lunch in Mar Mikhael
Asian/Chinese
January 13, 2019
| Japanese & Sushi
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Gemmayze & 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…
Maison Kammerzell: The Best Choucroute I’ve Had to Date
French
December 17, 2018
| Recommended
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Alsace
The restaurant appeared in all my searches and was recommended by many followers on Instagram: considered to be one of…
Awesome Deli.Co: An Exceptional Breakfast in Beirut!
Breakfast & Coffee | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East
December 12, 2018
Awesome Deli.Co: An Exceptional Breakfast in Beirut!
Breakfast & Coffee
December 12, 2018
| Recommended
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Beirut Central District
After “not enjoying” breakfast at the neighbors on a beautiful Sunday morning, I walked to Deli.Co and I…
Eight AM: Pretty Good Food for Breakfast in San Francisco
Breakfast & Coffee
October 22, 2018
| Recommended
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San Francisco
Amazing food, great colored and loaded with flavors, breakfast at Eight Am was memorable. I loved the waffles with…
Deli.Co Beirut: Breakfast in Europe Without Taking a Plane
Breakfast & Coffee | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East
October 22, 2018
Deli.Co Beirut: Breakfast in Europe Without Taking a Plane
Breakfast & Coffee
October 22, 2018
| Recommended
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Beirut Central District
Inspired by the deli places of New York, Deli.Co is your occidental experience in Lebanon. Travel to the business…
Balthazar Beirut: Breakfast is so Good!
Breakfast & Coffee | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East
October 22, 2018
Balthazar Beirut: Breakfast is so Good!
Breakfast & Coffee
October 22, 2018
| French
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Beirut Central District
Inspired by the French bistros of Paris and still standing strong in the heart of Beirut, Balthazar, a French…
The Hardware Société Paris: When Food Has Another Meaning! The Lobster Benedict Rocks
Bread & Bakeries | Paris France Europe
October 14, 2018
The Hardware Société Paris: When Food Has Another Meaning! The Lobster Benedict Rocks
Bread & Bakeries
October 14, 2018
| Breakfast & Coffee
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Paris
I came here not knowing what to expect... I ended up ordering everything! The food is phenomenal.
Coming all…
L’Artisan du Burger: Expected Perfection, It’s Not! Leave the Burger to the Americans
Burgers
October 13, 2018
| Restaurants
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Paris
For a concept that has been created for a year or so and having six locations around Paris; that’s a success.…
Ahi Poke: Hawaiian Cuisine with a Twist
Recommended
August 24, 2018
| Restaurants
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Beirut
Simple food, comfort food if I may call it, AHI Poke is the perfect choice for a quick lunch at work. Delivered…
Sushi at The Bar: Experience SO’s Unprofessional Service
Japanese & Sushi | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East
July 30, 2018
Sushi at The Bar: Experience SO’s Unprofessional Service
Japanese & Sushi
July 30, 2018
| Restaurants
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Achrafieh
After enjoying a unique experience with Jimmy at the bar two years ago, I was back for sushi at SO this time with Roy…
Shinto: Enjoyable Sushi Delivery in Hazmieh
Japanese & Sushi
July 14, 2018
| Reviews
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Beirut
I like it! I like the packaging, the simple and non-complicated flavors, the fresh salad, the crunchy crisps, the…
My New Favorite Breakfast Experience: Hotel Kempinski Beirut
Breakfast & Coffee | Beirut Lebanon Middle East
April 30, 2018
My New Favorite Breakfast Experience: Hotel Kempinski Beirut
Breakfast & Coffee
April 30, 2018
| Hotels
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Beirut
Breakfast at The Kempinski is served at Candelabra, a restaurant with a high ceiling and many glass facades which leave…
Dinner at Ladurée Champs Elysées: A Restaurant for Tourists
French
November 16, 2017
| Restaurants
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Paris
When you enjoy an exceptional breakfast, a delightful lunch, and an exciting dinner, you plan on coming back…
Petrossian: Luxury Food, Caviar and Salmon at Lafayette Gourmet
Fish & Seafood | Paris France Europe
November 15, 2017
Petrossian: Luxury Food, Caviar and Salmon at Lafayette Gourmet
Fish & Seafood
November 15, 2017
| Restaurants
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Paris
How many times have I passed in front of the Petrossian stand - which is known to have the world’s best Caviar -…
The Poke Spot: Tasty Bowls Hit New York
Japanese & Sushi
November 11, 2017
| Restaurants
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New York
Newly opened, the Poke Spot is a trendy destination near union square New York. Choose your base: brown rice,…
Bermuda Onion: Lunch at Beaugrenelle Paris
International Cuisine | Paris France Europe
September 28, 2017
Bermuda Onion: Lunch at Beaugrenelle Paris
International Cuisine
September 28, 2017
| Restaurants
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Paris
The Beaugrenelle shopping complex... I love it here... different from Printemps, Le Bon Marche or Lafayette,…
Karamanlidika: A Favorite Deli Shop in Athens
Recommended
August 21, 2017
| Restaurants
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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…
Zeralda: Eat While Inhaling Others' Smoke
French
June 22, 2017
| Restaurants
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Jounieh
"Bistronomie Francaise" is its tag line - Zeralda is a bistro serving upscale French cuisine. It is nestled in the…
Superfoods With Beauty Benefits
Spotted Stories
May 28, 2017
There are certain foods that have amazing beauty benefits. For example did you know that oysters thickens and…
Yong Kang Street: Poke Bowls on the Move in New York
Japanese & Sushi
April 16, 2017
| Restaurants
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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…
Gold Wrapped Sushi Rolls for Luck
Spotted Stories
February 20, 2017
Last week, Japan celebrated Setsubun, a holiday where people try to invite good fortune into their homes. Part of the…
Breakfast at the Kempinski Cairo
Breakfast & Coffee
February 03, 2017
| Hotels
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Egypt
Visiting some friends staying at the Kempinski in Cairo, I decided to join them for breakfast. For thirty dollars…
Couqley: Always a Good Idea
French
February 01, 2017
| Restaurants
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Dbayeh
When you feel like having a decent piece of meat on a Wednesday night; just pick up the phone and reserve at Couqley.…
Cocteau: A Beautiful Restaurant Serving Good Food!
French | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East
November 29, 2016
Cocteau: A Beautiful Restaurant Serving Good Food!
French
November 29, 2016
| Recommended
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Beirut Central District
One of Beirut's most popular restaurants is still going strong. My last experience there, almost 4 years ago, was…
Divvy: Sharing Tasty Things at The Backyard Hazmieh
International Cuisine | Beirut Lebanon Middle East
November 14, 2016
Divvy: Sharing Tasty Things at The Backyard Hazmieh
International Cuisine
November 14, 2016
| Restaurants
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Beirut
It's been sometime since I last visited DIVVY... I headed to their branch at the Backyard Hazmieh to have lunch with my…
A Comparative Review: Sushi for Lunch, 3 Places, 1 Winner!
Comparative Review
November 09, 2016
| Japanese & Sushi
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Lebanon
The comparative series are a set of reviews I'll be publishing from now on. Feeling like having an enjoyable meal, I'll…
What Does Your Favorite Sushi Say About You?
News
June 09, 2016
What does your favorite sushi say about you... Here's a fun infographic by sushi and coffee lover Ryoko Iwata that…
Ache: Sushi With Latin Influences in Lima
Asian/Chinese
May 21, 2016
| Japanese & Sushi
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Peru
I just felt like walking in... I love sushi, the name seems nice, the place is welcoming and inviting and I was hungry.…
Bada Hwesarang (바다회사랑): The Memorable Sashimi Dinner
Asian/Chinese
April 25, 2016
| Fish & Seafood
It's surely not a place for tourists lost somewhere in a tight street, a restaurant known for taking raw fish and…
Poisson Magazine: Du Saumon au Cedre du Liban
Popular
March 21, 2016
| Souk el Akel
C’est une drôle d’histoire gourmande, celle d’Emile Strunc, consultant en…
Friend of a Farmer: Slow and Not Worth the Wait
Breakfast & Coffee | New York USA Americas
July 01, 2015
Friend of a Farmer: Slow and Not Worth the Wait
Breakfast & Coffee
July 01, 2015
| International Cuisine
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New York
Like an old lady's house, the sort of thing you see in the movies with its wood walls and flooring, open windows…
Tsunami: The Experience Changes on Busy Days
Japanese & Sushi | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
March 20, 2015
Tsunami: The Experience Changes on Busy Days
Japanese & Sushi
March 20, 2015
| Restaurants
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Antelias
After experiencing each of Tsunami's three locations we came back on a busy Saturday to try it when it was full. I…
Mon Maki a Moi: Special Doesn't Always Imply Better...
Japanese & Sushi | Jbeil Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
July 28, 2014
Mon Maki a Moi: Special Doesn't Always Imply Better...
Japanese & Sushi
July 28, 2014
| Restaurants
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Jbeil
Special! Yes Mon Maki A Moi is special like most people say it is… but what I experienced made me realize that…
The Superfood Super Guide
Spotted Stories
May 26, 2014
Superfoods. We keep hearing about them, especially now, where ever we go, people mention it. It's like when you learn a…
Gardens of Babylon on the Rooftop, London
French
May 01, 2014
| International Cuisine
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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…
Meat The Fish: Fresh Salmon Delivered to Your Doorstep
Tasty Discoveries
April 26, 2014
Chances are that if you’ve eaten out in Lebanon, you’ll have tried Meat The Fish’s products without…
LUX: A Tasty Fresh Organic Gourmet
International Cuisine | Beirut Lebanon Middle East
April 22, 2014
LUX: A Tasty Fresh Organic Gourmet
International Cuisine
April 22, 2014
| Recommended
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Beirut
I've been hearing a lot about Lux since it first opened but never had the chance to visit before. Meeting for a…
Reconfirming: The Best Breakfast You Can Have in Lebanon
Breakfast & Coffee | Beirut Lebanon Middle East
April 12, 2014
Reconfirming: The Best Breakfast You Can Have in Lebanon
Breakfast & Coffee
April 12, 2014
| Recommended
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Beirut
What a beautiful day. It was 9am on an awesome sunny morning when we reached The Four Seasons hotel. With a big smile…
Breakfast at Gordon's Cafe: Try the Salmon and Eggs
Breakfast & Coffee | Beirut Lebanon Middle East
March 29, 2014
Breakfast at Gordon's Cafe: Try the Salmon and Eggs
Breakfast & Coffee
March 29, 2014
| Restaurants
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Beirut
I woke up one morning and felt like enjoying a good hefty breakfast. Between meetings in Beirut, I decided to spend…
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
International Cuisine
March 20, 2014
| Restaurants
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael
Ginette, located in the heart of Gemmayze, has been the talk of town for sometime now. This funky and trendy…
Crepaway's New Meat Free Items are Delicious
American
March 06, 2014
| Burgers
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Lebanon
Yes, I'm back to Crepaway and this time, to try their newly launched items during the month of fasting. Items include a…
Casablanca: Discovering New Horizons While Staying in Town
International Cuisine | Beirut Lebanon Middle East
February 27, 2014
Casablanca: Discovering New Horizons While Staying in Town
International Cuisine
February 27, 2014
| Recommended
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Beirut
Authenticity is key at Casablanca, a unique restaurant set in an old white Lebanese house on Ain Mreiseh. Facing a…
Pret a Manger: Now in Paris... And I Simply Love it
International Cuisine | Paris France Europe
February 25, 2014
Pret a Manger: Now in Paris... And I Simply Love it
International Cuisine
February 25, 2014
| Recommended
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Paris
What a lovely concept - I love Pret a Manger. I first came across Pret last year during a visit to London. In my…
Bagelstein: Bagels Are Taking Over Paris
Reviews
February 22, 2014
| Street Food
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Paris
Last year, the French capital saw the rise of the Burger trend... among others. I realized that Paris is opening up to…
Roadster Diner: It's Always Nice to Enjoy the Classics
American | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
February 02, 2014
Roadster Diner: It's Always Nice to Enjoy the Classics
American
February 02, 2014
| Restaurants
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Metn
At times it gets a bit overwhelming to think of a restaurant to dine. It's not as easy as one would imagine especially…
Al Mandaloun Dbayeh: Steak Frites a la Francaise
International Cuisine | Dbayeh Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
January 26, 2014
Al Mandaloun Dbayeh: Steak Frites a la Francaise
International Cuisine
January 26, 2014
| Recommended
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Dbayeh
Al Mandaloun is a place I love. I often come here for their signature ice creams or spend time with my family on…
The Beazbee: A Fine Lebanese-Style English Breakfast
Breakfast & Coffee | Hamra & Verdun Beirut Lebanon Middle East
January 16, 2014
The Beazbee: A Fine Lebanese-Style English Breakfast
Breakfast & Coffee
January 16, 2014
| Recommended
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Hamra & Verdun
I've been tagged on Instagram, on several occasions, on dishes from a place called Beazbee. Interesting and…
L'Atelier de L'Eclair: Sweet and Savory Delicacies
Desserts & Sweets
January 15, 2014
| Tasty Discoveries
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Paris
My journey to the French capital was a short one this time. But there was no way I was going to leave the city without…
2013: Best Italian Pizza in Lebanon
Italian
December 15, 2013
| Pizza
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Lebanon
Italian food has always been a favorite in Lebanon. 2013 witnessed a boom of new Italian restaurants, where…
