NoGarlicNoOnions: Restaurant, Food, and Travel Stories/Reviews

November 24, 2019

AO Izakaya; Top of the Line Japanese Fine Dining in Paris

Found on the Michelin guide and described as being one of the best fine-dining Japanese restaurants of the capital, AO Isakaya…

November 24, 2019 | Recommended | Paris Japanese & Sushi

The Restaurant at Movenpick Hotel Frankfurt City

International Cuisine | Germany Europe

October 27, 2019

The Restaurant at Movenpick Hotel Frankfurt City

All-day dining restaurant proposes a buffet for lunch or a la carte menu. Arriving at three after noontime, the buffet was…

October 27, 2019 | Restaurants | Germany International Cuisine

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

Bread & Bakeries | Turkey Middle East

Middle East

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

Cuma: Breakfast at Home in Istanbul

Breakfast & Coffee | Istanbul Turkey Middle East

Turkey

September 21, 2019

Cuma: Breakfast at Home in Istanbul

Jazz music, the light coming in from all sides, wooden tables, layback seats... it’s home away from home in the heart of…

September 21, 2019 | Recommended | Istanbul Breakfast & Coffee

Shallalat Nabeh Merched: Excellent Lebanese Food Served in Paradise! A Must Try

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Shouf Lebanon Middle East

August 19, 2019

Shallalat Nabeh Merched: Excellent Lebanese Food Served in Paradise! A Must Try

After the last visit to “Nabeh Merched” to film an episode, I promised to come again with my family. A little…

August 19, 2019 | Recommended | Shouf Lebanese/Middle Eastern

LOS: Art and Food on the Island of Symi

Fish & Seafood | Greece Europe

August 18, 2019

LOS: Art and Food on the Island of Symi

Marvelous, to say the least, the restaurant is marvelous! High-end and classy, even though located on the harbor, LOS - for…

August 18, 2019 | International Cuisine | Greece Fish & Seafood

Ergon Athens: A Dream Place for Foodies. Beautiful Decor and Delicious Food

International Cuisine | Athens Greece Europe

Greece

July 26, 2019

Ergon Athens: A Dream Place for Foodies. Beautiful Decor and Delicious Food

It’s marvelous! A dream place, a haven I dream of owning. A foodie gourmet hub I hope one day will open in Beirut.…

July 26, 2019 | Recommended | Athens International Cuisine

Fuor D’Acqua Florence: I Came Back After Ten Years! A Memorable Experience

Italian Food | Florence Italy Europe

Italy

June 12, 2019

Fuor D’Acqua Florence: I Came Back After Ten Years! A Memorable Experience

I’ve been waiting for this moment for so long! Ten years since I last visited and still remember to date the superb food I…

June 12, 2019 | Recommended | Florence Italian Food

San Stephano Del Mar Restaurant: Gourmet Seafood in Batroun

Fish & Seafood | Batroun North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

North Lebanon

May 15, 2019

San Stephano Del Mar Restaurant: Gourmet Seafood in Batroun

Nestled on Batroun’s seashore, San Stephano beach resort is known locally for its private, sandy beach, outdoor wedding…

May 15, 2019 | Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Batroun Fish & Seafood

Slate: Excellent Meats and a Pleasant Ambiance in Mar Milkhael

Grill & BBQ | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

May 15, 2019

Slate: Excellent Meats and a Pleasant Ambiance in Mar Milkhael

I was invited to Slate and enjoyed a sumptuous meal. The tomato salad, the burger, the pastrami sandwich, beef tartare, meat…

May 15, 2019 | Recommended | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Grill & BBQ

Sunday in Scotland: One of the Best Chocolates, are Found in Malta

Breakfast & Coffee | Malta Europe

April 14, 2019

Sunday in Scotland: One of the Best Chocolates, are Found in Malta

Sunday and every day, there’s a chocolate shop you cannot miss when visiting Malta. Sunday in Scotland, an idea by Lebanese…

April 14, 2019 | Chocolate | Malta Breakfast & Coffee

La Vecchia Taranto: The Best Italian in Malta and Beyond

Italian Food | Malta Europe

April 13, 2019

La Vecchia Taranto: The Best Italian in Malta and Beyond

I felt this place! Traditional, authentic, small and feels like home. An Italian trattoria owned and managed by Italian people,…

April 13, 2019 | Recommended | Malta Italian Food

Freekeh Bites: Passionately Made in Lebanon

Delicious, locally made, superfood healthy bites. S

March 14, 2019 | Tasty Discoveries Recommended

Barr: Delicious Food and Unique Beers at this Casual Fine Dining in Copenhagen

International Cuisine | Copenhagen Europe

February 24, 2019

Barr: Delicious Food and Unique Beers at this Casual Fine Dining in Copenhagen

Dine where Noma used to be! A sublime space made of wood with a view on the sailing ship and canal. After enjoying a memorable…

February 24, 2019 | Recommended | Copenhagen International Cuisine

Recommended: Breakfast at The Radisson Collection, Hotel Royal Copenhagen

Breakfast & Coffee | Copenhagen Europe

February 23, 2019

Recommended: Breakfast at The Radisson Collection, Hotel Royal Copenhagen

Bravo! Bravo! Bravo! Endless choices of food, presented on a beautiful upscale buffet, in a great restaurant blending perfection,…

February 23, 2019 | Hotels | Copenhagen Breakfast & Coffee

Sandwiched: Is This Food for Real?! Amazing to Say the Least

American | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Mount Lebanon

February 22, 2019

Sandwiched: Is This Food for Real?! Amazing to Say the Least

Fourth visit and my mouth still waters every time I think of coming here! Sandwiched located on Jal el Dib’s internal road,…

February 22, 2019 | Burgers | Antelias American

Breakfast at Relais & Chateaux, Hotel Bülow Palais in Dresden: Perfection in the Details

Breakfast & Coffee | Germany Europe

January 20, 2019

Breakfast at Relais & Chateaux, Hotel Bülow Palais in Dresden: Perfection in the Details

When you’re dining in a starred restaurant enchanted by soothing music when luxury is the moto and style is the general…

January 20, 2019 | Recommended | Germany Breakfast & Coffee

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

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…

January 13, 2019 | Japanese & Sushi | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Asian & Chinese

New York's Greatest Sweet Cravings of 2018: The Must-Try List

News | New York USA Americas

January 01, 2019

New York's Greatest Sweet Cravings of 2018: The Must-Try List

I can't get enough of New York... I have been there probably eight or nine times already in less than a year, and…

January 01, 2019 | Popular | New York News

Don Eatery: Beirut’s Amazing Asian Street Food Destination

Asian & Chinese | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

December 25, 2018

Don Eatery: Beirut’s Amazing Asian Street Food Destination

Donburi kitchen and sushi bar, “Don Eatery” by Mario Haddad Junior has been open in Restos St. Nicolas since the…

December 25, 2018 | Japanese & Sushi | Achrafieh Asian & Chinese

Dede Gourmet Bakery Kousba: Where Passion is Translated into Breakfast

Bread & Bakeries | North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

December 25, 2018

Dede Gourmet Bakery Kousba: Where Passion is Translated into Breakfast

She welcomes, she greets, asks for the order and makes sure it’s prepared with love. Every tomato is washed, every cucumber…

December 25, 2018 | Lebanese/Middle Eastern | North Lebanon Bread & Bakeries

Kotteri Ramen Naritake: Paris' Best Noodles and Sexiest Discovery

Asian & Chinese | Paris France Europe

December 24, 2018

Kotteri Ramen Naritake: Paris' Best Noodles and Sexiest Discovery

My favorite Ramen to date for the experience, the welcoming and the taste! Photos speak for themselves... enter to the smell…

December 24, 2018 | Recommended | Paris Asian & Chinese

Maison Kammerzell: The Best Choucroute I’ve Had to Date

French Food | Alsace France Europe

December 17, 2018

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…

December 17, 2018 | Recommended | Alsace French Food

Baker & Spice: Breakfast on the Fountain in Dubai

Breakfast & Coffee | Dubai UAE GCC Middle East

UAE

November 24, 2018

Baker & Spice: Breakfast on the Fountain in Dubai

When you see a dirty glass on the fridge display, you don’t know what to expect. When you sit and enjoy the food, your…

November 24, 2018 | Recommended | Dubai Breakfast & Coffee

State 88: Food with Emotions in Dubai

International Cuisine | Dubai UAE GCC Middle East

UAE

November 24, 2018

State 88: Food with Emotions in Dubai

Owned by a Lebanese group, State 88 is an international restaurant serving cuisine from all over the world. American, Italian and…

November 24, 2018 | Recommended | Dubai International Cuisine

Mato Street Food Roma

Pizza | Rome Italy Europe

Italy

November 04, 2018

Mato Street Food Roma

An ethical gastronomic philosophy, which uses artisanal tools and typical ingredients respecting the history of one of the…

November 04, 2018 | Restaurants | Rome Pizza

FrogBurger: Good Beer & Tasty Burgers in Paris

Burgers | Paris France Europe

October 22, 2018

FrogBurger: Good Beer & Tasty Burgers in Paris

Discovered by coincidence, Frog is a burger shop that already have more than ten locations across Paris, serving burgers and…

October 22, 2018 | Recommended | Paris Burgers

Ramen Bowl: Exquisite Food, Great Service , Happy People in Paris

Asian & Chinese | Paris France Europe

October 15, 2018

Ramen Bowl: Exquisite Food, Great Service , Happy People in Paris

I love Ramens and when I discovered a Ramen place minutes from my hotel with a rating of 4,5, I ran to enjoy it. Ramen Bowl is…

October 15, 2018 | Japanese & Sushi | Paris Asian & Chinese

Blueberry Maki Bar: Adorable Tasty Rolls, A Must Try in Paris

Asian & Chinese | Paris France Europe

October 13, 2018

Blueberry Maki Bar: Adorable Tasty Rolls, A Must Try in Paris

Beautiful colors take you from a room to another, colorful chandeliers coming down from the ceiling, thick wood tables, walls…

October 13, 2018 | Recommended | Paris Asian & Chinese

Nolita Paris: Spaghetti and Risotto Are Awesome

Italian Food | Paris France Europe

October 13, 2018

Nolita Paris: Spaghetti and Risotto Are Awesome

I’ve been here in 2013 and still remember it as if it was yesterday! Nolita is the Italian restaurant up on the second…

October 13, 2018 | Recommended | Paris Italian Food

The Sage Parlour: Breakfast Extravaganza in Beirut

Breakfast & Coffee | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

September 23, 2018

The Sage Parlour: Breakfast Extravaganza in Beirut

I’ve had such good food in San Francisco, in New York in Paris and Rome... I’ve had amazing food around the world and…

September 23, 2018 | Recommended | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Breakfast & Coffee

Charoles: A Quality Restaurant at San Lorenzo El Escorial

International Cuisine | Madrid Spain Europe

Spain

September 19, 2018

Charoles: A Quality Restaurant at San Lorenzo El Escorial

Arriving into El Escorial and out of a dozen restaurants we’ve visited, this one seems to be good and less touristic. Using…

September 19, 2018 | Recommended | Madrid International Cuisine

Decadente Madrid: Everything is Unique, I Fell in Love

International Cuisine | Madrid Spain Europe

Spain

September 19, 2018

Decadente Madrid: Everything is Unique, I Fell in Love

With a review of 4,5/5 on google maps, and decor as beautiful as the one I discovered, I was so excited to browse the menu and…

September 19, 2018 | Recommended | Madrid International Cuisine

Ana La Santa: Enjoyable Vibes on Plaza de Santa Ana Madrid

International Cuisine | Madrid Spain Europe

Spain

September 17, 2018

Ana La Santa: Enjoyable Vibes on Plaza de Santa Ana Madrid

Vibrant, vast, classy and full of life, Ana La Santa is a restaurant on the Plaza de Santa Ana occupying the ground floor of an…

September 17, 2018 | Recommended | Madrid International Cuisine

Breakfast at Le Gray in Beirut: Enjoy The View and Have Delicious Spinach Eggs Benedict

Breakfast & Coffee | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

September 06, 2018

Breakfast at Le Gray in Beirut: Enjoy The View and Have Delicious Spinach Eggs Benedict

Reach the hotel and take the elevator up to the sixth floor where Indigo welcomes you with a fresh touch of finesse and luxury…

September 06, 2018 | Hotels | Beirut Central District Breakfast & Coffee

Al Soussi: Beirut's Traditional Breakfast is an Experience You Have to Try

Breakfast & Coffee | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

September 06, 2018

Al Soussi: Beirut's Traditional Breakfast is an Experience You Have to Try

Sit back and relax, blend in with the setup, listen to the jokes, live the experience and don’t expect anything fancy. Go…

September 06, 2018 | Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Beirut Breakfast & Coffee

Babel Bay: Unconventional Lebanese Seafood with a Classy Twist

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

September 03, 2018

Babel Bay: Unconventional Lebanese Seafood with a Classy Twist

When I dug into my blog for a review about Babel Bay, I was shocked to discover that last time I visited was in 2015. Three…

September 03, 2018 | Recommended | Beirut Central District Lebanese/Middle Eastern

The Burger Shop: New, Simple, Tasty and Innovative

Burgers | Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

August 23, 2018

The Burger Shop: New, Simple, Tasty and Innovative

When you see a big car suspended in the air on the Ajaltoun highway, know that you have reached “The Burger Shop.” An…

August 23, 2018 | Recommended | Keserwan Burgers

Settler’s: A Family Diner Since 1985

Breakfast & Coffee | New York USA Americas

August 19, 2018

Settler’s: A Family Diner Since 1985

Located in downtown Batavia, NY, Settler's is conveniently situated midway between Rochester and Buffalo in the center of Western…

August 19, 2018 | Recommended | New York Breakfast & Coffee

Dinner at Aurora Inn: Jazz Music and an Inspirational View

French Food | New York USA Americas

August 12, 2018

Dinner at Aurora Inn: Jazz Music and an Inspirational View

After enjoying a memorable brunch, I was ready to come back for dinner at Aurora. Enjoying soothing jazz music and a beautiful…

August 12, 2018 | Recommended | New York French Food

Casa Di Giorgio: Fresh Pasta You Must Try in Mykonos

Italian Food | Greece Europe

July 15, 2018

Casa Di Giorgio: Fresh Pasta You Must Try in Mykonos

Casa di Giorgio, a lovely restaurant in Mykonos Town, is located in Mitropoleos st, behind the catholic cathedral.Named for…

July 15, 2018 | Recommended | Greece Italian Food

Yoresel: A Traditional Restaurant in Alanya

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Turkey Middle East

Middle East

July 14, 2018

Yoresel: A Traditional Restaurant in Alanya

Traditional Alanyan cuisine prepared with love, at Yoresel you will enjoy a homey cuisine loaded with flavors and balanced…

July 14, 2018 | Restaurants | Turkey Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Supermoon Bakehouse: Iconic, Unique, Innovative and Shockingly Tasty

Bread & Bakeries | New York USA Americas

June 17, 2018

Supermoon Bakehouse: Iconic, Unique, Innovative and Shockingly Tasty

Let me tell you about a place where art is the driver. A big space where only a few stools are available with six stone tables. A…

June 17, 2018 | Breakfast & Coffee | New York Bread & Bakeries

Smile to Go: A Dream Place in New York

Breakfast & Coffee | New York USA Americas