NoGarlicNoOnions: Restaurant, Food, and Travel Stories/Reviews

October 25, 2019

Levent Borek Adana: One of the Tastiest Things I've Ever Tasted!

Börek is a family of baked filled pastries made of a thin flaky dough such as phyllo, of Anatolian origins, and also…

October 25, 2019 | Recommended | Turkey Bread & Bakeries

Hadaf: Unique Lebanese Sweets at Al Anwar Saida

Desserts & Sweets | Saida South Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

South Lebanon

April 17, 2019

Hadaf: Unique Lebanese Sweets at Al Anwar Saida

Let’s start agreeing that these are not “baklava.” Looking like oriental sweets, these diamond shaped sweets…

April 17, 2019 | Recommended | Saida Desserts & Sweets

Mr. Holmes: San Francisco’s Sexy Bakery

Bread & Bakeries | San Francisco California USA Americas

California

October 23, 2018

Mr. Holmes: San Francisco’s Sexy Bakery

Renowned for its cruffin, Mr. Holmes is indeed much more than that. It’s where a sign on the wall says “I got baked…

October 23, 2018 | Desserts & Sweets | San Francisco Bread & Bakeries

Van Leeuwen: One of New York’s Best Ice Cream Shops, The Black Sesame

Ice Cream & Gelato | New York USA Americas

July 16, 2018

Van Leeuwen: One of New York’s Best Ice Cream Shops, The Black Sesame

After touring five ice cream concepts around the neighborhood in east village I stopped at Van Leeuwen. Coming here for the…

July 16, 2018 | Reviews | New York Ice Cream & Gelato

Lebanon’s All-Time Favorite: The Famous Spiel Mozzarella Burger

American | Lebanon Middle East

June 08, 2018

Lebanon’s All-Time Favorite: The Famous Spiel Mozzarella Burger

Crepaway's Spiel Mozzarella Burger: (The legendary all-star burger! Spiel burger with a thick chunk of deep-fried mozzarella for…

June 08, 2018 | Burgers | Lebanon American

Stroopwaffle at Hans Egstorf in Amsterdam

Desserts & Sweets | Amsterdam Holland Europe

Holland

May 16, 2018

Stroopwaffle at Hans Egstorf in Amsterdam

One of the major things to eat when visiting Amsterdam is the circular waffle called Stroopwaffle. A round shaped, very thin…

May 16, 2018 | Tasty Discoveries | Amsterdam Desserts & Sweets

Joelle’s Dream Maamouls; Delicious and Light

Desserts & Sweets

March 30, 2018

Joelle’s Dream Maamouls; Delicious and Light

Take a maamoul, close your eyes and lay it on your tongue... feel its sandy envelop and prepare yourself to press it up your…

March 30, 2018 | Tasty Discoveries Desserts & Sweets

My Latest Discovery: "Maakroun Hobeiche"

Desserts & Sweets | Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

December 15, 2017

My Latest Discovery: "Maakroun Hobeiche"

They look like any Lebanese sweets, covered with powdered sugar but in fact they are not. A tradition of the Hobeiche family of…

December 15, 2017 | Tasty Discoveries | Keserwan Desserts & Sweets

Popelini; Paris' Best Choux a la Creme

Desserts & Sweets | Paris France Europe

France

December 04, 2017

Popelini; Paris' Best Choux a la Creme

Been here in 2014 and still remember the sumptuous flavors of Popelini's great Choux. The best in Paris for sure,…

December 04, 2017 | Recommended | Paris Desserts & Sweets

Patisserie Chidiac: The Best Karabeej in Lebanon

Desserts & Sweets | Lebanon 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

Nassab Saida: My Favorite Maacroun, Ouwaymat and Mchabbak!

Desserts & Sweets | Saida South Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

South Lebanon

September 17, 2017

Nassab Saida: My Favorite Maacroun, Ouwaymat and Mchabbak!

Searching for the best Maacroun, Mchabbak and Ouwaymat in town? There's only one address! Visit Nassab Sweets in Saida.…

September 17, 2017 | Recommended | Saida Desserts & Sweets

Angelina's Famous Mont Blanc: A Beirut Favorite!

Desserts & Sweets | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

August 22, 2017

Angelina's Famous Mont Blanc: A Beirut Favorite!

One of my favorite desserts is Angelina's Mont Blanc, a creation that can't be described in just a few words but must me enjoyed,…

August 22, 2017 | Tasty Discoveries | Beirut Central District Desserts & Sweets

Le Greche: A Good Gelateria in Athens

Ice Cream & Gelato | Athens Greece Europe

Greece

August 21, 2017

Le Greche: A Good Gelateria in Athens

In Athens, there's a shop that sells real gelato, enjoyable to the last mouthful. Classy and inviting, this Gelateria can compete…

August 21, 2017 | Recommended | Athens Ice Cream & Gelato

What Happened to Noura?

Desserts & Sweets | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

August 19, 2017

What Happened to Noura?

While others are improving and new names are opening, one long-established brand is getting it wrong! Let's get straight to…

August 19, 2017 | Reviews | Achrafieh Desserts & Sweets

High Sweet: The Signature Dessert Made in Moukhtara

Desserts & Sweets | Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

June 26, 2017

High Sweet: The Signature Dessert Made in Moukhtara

In the village of Moukhtara is a small shop, a linen shop which sells premium sweets: yes, you heard right, a shop selling linen…

June 26, 2017 | Tasty Discoveries | Mount Lebanon Desserts & Sweets

Captain Cookie: Washington’s Famous Cookie Spot

Desserts & Sweets | Washington DC USA Americas

April 12, 2017

Captain Cookie: Washington’s Famous Cookie Spot

Just before leaving Washington I Googled to find the best ice cream place, which when I finally found I fell in love with. The…

April 12, 2017 | Tasty Discoveries | Washington DC Desserts & Sweets

Furn Emm Salim: Anfeh's Supreme Traditional Breakfast

Breakfast & Coffee | North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

February 14, 2017

Furn Emm Salim: Anfeh's Supreme Traditional Breakfast

My latest discovery is a must try! Emm Salim’s bakery is one of the many places that have made Anfeh famous. Located in the…

February 14, 2017 | Manakish | North Lebanon Breakfast & Coffee

VanLeeuwen: Mouthwatering Ice Cream in New York

Ice Cream & Gelato | New York USA Americas

January 26, 2017

VanLeeuwen: Mouthwatering Ice Cream in New York

Google led me to VanLeeuwen; the name made me want to try their ice cream. It was 2 degrees outside on a cold winter day but that…

January 26, 2017 | Tasty Discoveries | New York Ice Cream & Gelato

Al Hallab: Knefeh is Now Trendy!

Recommended | Tripoli North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

North Lebanon

December 24, 2016

Al Hallab: Knefeh is Now Trendy!

Abdelrahman Hallab and Sons is now "Hallab", a new logo, a younger identity and with that a selection of innovative treats which…

December 24, 2016 | Tasty Discoveries | Tripoli Recommended

Le Gabarit Healthy Christmas Logs

Who said enjoying a Christmas log should be fattening? This Christmas, Le Gabarit Healthy Christmas Logs will allow you to…

December 15, 2016 | Tasty Discoveries Recommended

La Baguette Lima: Tasting Traditional Peruvian Desserts

Breakfast & Coffee | Peru Americas

Americas

May 19, 2016

La Baguette Lima: Tasting Traditional Peruvian Desserts

Located just a few meters from the NM hotel is a cafe called La Baguette. La Baguette is a cafe with an endless choice of…

May 19, 2016 | Desserts & Sweets | Peru Breakfast & Coffee

Kaddoum Honey: A Gift from Nature

Tasty Discoveries

May 08, 2016

Kaddoum Honey: A Gift from Nature

Visiting Dubai for GulFood, I was introduced to Kaddoum, a honey produced in Lebanon with such love and dedication shown in every…

May 08, 2016 | The Box Tasty Discoveries

Abou Hassan Al Habash Saida: Maamoul-Mad is the Specialty!

Recommended | Saida South Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

South Lebanon

April 25, 2016

Abou Hassan Al Habash Saida: Maamoul-Mad is the Specialty!

This morning, a friend of mine from Saida, a local who has watched my shows about his beautiful city, told me that I forgot one…

April 25, 2016 | Tasty Discoveries | Saida Recommended

Evvivo Pandolia: The Panettone Kingdom

Recommended | Milan Italy Europe

Italy

February 09, 2016

Evvivo Pandolia: The Panettone Kingdom

It's a small place with no name or sign, in a young neighborhood facing a Gelateria shop and another of street food potato place,…

February 09, 2016 | Spotted Stories | Milan Recommended

French Revolution: The Mouthwatering Eclairs of Bucharest

Recommended | Romania Europe

Europe

February 01, 2016

French Revolution: The Mouthwatering Eclairs of Bucharest

Two of my dream places are Un Eclair de Genie in Paris and Maitre Choux in London, places specialized…

February 01, 2016 | Tasty Discoveries | Romania Recommended

Baked by Melissa: Famous for its Mini Cupcakes

Recommended | New York USA Americas

November 17, 2015

Baked by Melissa: Famous for its Mini Cupcakes

Baked by Melissa is the only place I visited and didn't review during my last trip to New York. It's a small cupcakery…

November 17, 2015 | Tasty Discoveries | New York Recommended

Cedar's Hummus: Lebanese Quality in America

Tasty Discoveries | Chicago USA Americas

October 31, 2015

Cedar's Hummus: Lebanese Quality in America

Here’s a Lebanese product with American roots – Cedar’s Hummus, produced in Boston, makes traditional hummus…

October 31, 2015 | Chicago Tasty Discoveries

Roadster's Black Burger is Good!

American | Jbeil Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Mount Lebanon

September 30, 2015

Roadster's Black Burger is Good!

Nothing can be more special than visiting Roaster Diner on the last day the Black Burger is being offered? September 30th is "The…

September 30, 2015 | Burgers | Jbeil American

Chakala: A Healthy and Tasty Vegan Chocolate Spread

Chocolate

September 18, 2015

Chakala: A Healthy and Tasty Vegan Chocolate Spread

And here I am again looking at what I am about to eat and wondering what it will taste like. Will it be good? Chakala was in hand…

September 18, 2015 | Recommended Chocolate

Cookies'n'more: Mouthwatering Cookies

Tasty Discoveries | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

September 14, 2015

Cookies'n'more: Mouthwatering Cookies

It's a bag, a big bag full of goodies, a bag with boxes and nylon wraps holding a large selection of cakes and bites. I've…

September 14, 2015 | Beirut Tasty Discoveries

Awad: Kashta Ice Cream Logs and More

Ice Cream & Gelato | Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

September 11, 2015

Awad: Kashta Ice Cream Logs and More

The place is small, unwelcoming, and the staff doesn't smile, but they do have nice ice cream. Fruit or Kashta, the ice cream is…

September 11, 2015 | Tasty Discoveries | Keserwan Ice Cream & Gelato

Spot Dessert Shoppe: The Chocolate Green Tea Lava Cake

Chocolate | New York USA Americas

July 25, 2015

Spot Dessert Shoppe: The Chocolate Green Tea Lava Cake

A new spin on sweets: This is Spot, a dessert bar like no other that's home to a whole new world of taste. Here, traditional…

July 25, 2015 | Desserts & Sweets | New York Chocolate

Frannie's Yo Art: The Frozen Yogurt Boutique

Reviews | New York USA Americas

July 23, 2015

Frannie's Yo Art: The Frozen Yogurt Boutique

A heaven for yogurt lovers if I may say, where I found myself walking around the many possibilities for enjoyment and fun, easing…

July 23, 2015 | Tasty Discoveries | New York Reviews

Pate a Choux: Lebanon's Wondrous Croissants

Breakfast & Coffee | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Mount Lebanon

July 15, 2015

Pate a Choux: Lebanon's Wondrous Croissants

During my adolescence, I remember dad taking me to a pastry shop all the way up in Broumana. Owned and run by Victor…

July 15, 2015 | Recommended | Antelias Breakfast & Coffee

Pierre Herme: A World Renowned Exquisite Macaron

Tasty Discoveries | Paris France Europe

France

June 08, 2015

Pierre Herme: A World Renowned Exquisite Macaron

Heir to four generations of Alsatian bakery and pastry-making tradition, Pierre Hermé began his career at the age of…

June 08, 2015 | Paris Tasty Discoveries

Chichakli Zghorta: Unique Fatayer with a Zesty Character

Tasty Discoveries | North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

May 12, 2015

Chichakli Zghorta: Unique Fatayer with a Zesty Character

It doesn't look like or feel like a normal fatira, but this is something you have to try. A golden-colored originally shaped…

May 12, 2015 | North Lebanon Tasty Discoveries

Santiveri: Healthy … and Full of Taste

Tasty Discoveries

April 29, 2015

Santiveri: Healthy … and Full of Taste

I was introduced to Santiveri a very long time ago, in the days when I was still living with my parents. My mom had a weakness…

April 29, 2015 Tasty Discoveries

Halsa: Addictive Healthy, Crunchy Thyme Fingers

Tasty Discoveries

April 29, 2015

Halsa: Addictive Healthy, Crunchy Thyme Fingers

It was supposed to be a regular meeting down in Beirut at my friend Myrna's office until a special delivery came in - a bag of…

April 29, 2015 Tasty Discoveries

Tahinov Hats: Armenian Wonders from Ichkhanian Bakery

Recommended | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

April 03, 2015

Tahinov Hats: Armenian Wonders from Ichkhanian Bakery

I remember trying a dessert at Batchig last year, something called Tahinov Hats - baked bread mixed with tahina (sesame paste),…

April 03, 2015 | Tasty Discoveries | Beirut Recommended

The Lebanese Burger at Lamb House

Burgers | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

March 29, 2015

The Lebanese Burger at Lamb House

My friends say it's their favorite burger and I might just be agreeing on that. Sometimes, simplicity is just what the…

March 29, 2015 | Tasty Discoveries | Beirut Burgers

Faysalieh from Al Shareq Sweets: An Ultimate Pleasure

Desserts & Sweets | South Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

March 22, 2015

Faysalieh from Al Shareq Sweets: An Ultimate Pleasure

It is indeed a piece of wonder, a mouthwatering novelty, a sweet bite… it is a creation, which once you’ve tried,…

March 22, 2015 | Tasty Discoveries | South Lebanon Desserts & Sweets

Adon & Myrrh: Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Bdadoun

Tasty Discoveries

March 06, 2015

Adon & Myrrh: Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Bdadoun

Let's start with a small introduction, one that's very important before moving forward. What is extra virgin olive oil? Extra…

March 06, 2015 Tasty Discoveries

Warm Cake, Caramel and Crunchy Walnuts… A Must Share Experience!

Tasty Discoveries

February 02, 2015

Warm Cake, Caramel and Crunchy Walnuts… A Must Share Experience!

The Pain Perdu at Gordon's Café is heavenly. It is just as good as the first time I tried it. A round piece of…

February 02, 2015 Tasty Discoveries

My Latest Discovery: Taqa Endurance Snack Bars

Tasty Discoveries | Lebanon Middle East

February 02, 2015

My Latest Discovery: Taqa Endurance Snack Bars

In this review, I didn't just try the Taqa Bars but plunged into the details of their production, and believe me when I tell you…

February 02, 2015 | Lebanon Tasty Discoveries

A Tasty Discovery: The Zero Calorie Miracle Noodles

Tasty Discoveries

January 22, 2015

A Tasty Discovery: The Zero Calorie Miracle Noodles

There's a reason shirataki noodles are branded as "Miracle Noodles." These translucent, gelatinous Japanese noodles, which…

January 22, 2015 Tasty Discoveries

The Cheesecake Factory Cakes now in Lebanon

Shopping Mall | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

January 10, 2015

The Cheesecake Factory Cakes now in Lebanon

The Cheesecake Factory cakes are now sold at VOX Gold cinemas VIP Lounge. Yes you heard me, the long awaited Cheesecake Factory…

January 10, 2015 | Tasty Discoveries | Beirut Shopping Mall

2014: Tasty Discoveries on Must Try in Lebanon

News | Lebanon Middle East

January 06, 2015

2014: Tasty Discoveries on Must Try in Lebanon

Salon des Famille' Extravagant Milk CookiesWhen I think Zahle, the first

January 06, 2015 | Tasty Discoveries | Lebanon News

"Salon des Familles" Extravagant Milk Cookies are Made in Zahle

Tasty Discoveries | Bekaa Lebanon Middle East

January 03, 2015

"Salon des Familles" Extravagant Milk Cookies are Made in Zahle

When I think Zahle, the first thing that comes to mind is “Kaak bi 7alib”… I love those cookies so much that I…

January 03, 2015 | Bekaa Tasty Discoveries

Lobster Rolls: A Trend to Look Out for in 2015 - Now in Lebanon

Reviews | Beirut Lebanon Middle East