Spotted Stories
Uncorked by Cosmopolitan (Yes the Magazine Makes Wine Now)
Uncorked by Cosmopolitan (yes the magazine by Hearst) is a non-boring, mouth-watering collection of wines perfect for everyday drinking. Each bottle was taste-tested and hand-picked by…
November 05, 2020
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
A NEW WINE, FROM OLD VINES: Chateau Ksara, Releases Carignan Varietal
After the international success of its Merwah varietal, Château Ksara, has once again honored its roots and produced the country’s first Old Vine Carignan varietal. Carignan has been…
March 17, 2020
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Coffee, Wine & Drinks
Couvent Rouge: A Promising Wine and One of Lebanon's Best
Couvent Rouge was established in 2010, as a complement to the “Coteaux d’Heliopolis” cooperative project. Founded in 1999, the cooperative’s purpose was to replace illicit…
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
What Makes An Albarino Wine Stand Out?
Let's start with the basics, if France is the best wine producers in the world, then Spain finished second and technically since the word" best" is subjective, I can safely say that I prefer wine…
July 16, 2019
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Coffee, Wine & Drinks
CHATEAU KSARA WINS GOLD IN CANNES AGAIN!
Sunset 2018, once again, takes the top prize at the prestigious 16th Mondial du Rosé.
Château Ksara, one of Lebanon’s leading wineries, is proud to announce that its iconic Sunset…
June 03, 2019
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Cantina Social: Casual Wine and Dine in Achrafieh
International Cuisine | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East
April 13, 2019
International Cuisine
Cantina Social: Casual Wine and Dine in Achrafieh
Every time I pass by Sassine Square, I remind myself that I have to try Cantina Social. I heard good things about, an unconventional get together space where wine and food have another meaning.…
April 13, 2019
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Achrafieh
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
Chateau Kefraya Amphora Special Edition: Rediscovering Phoenician Wine’s Identity
Before the existence of the French wooden barrel, ‘‘Phoenicia’s wine’’ used to cross the Mediterranean, from Byblos’ Lebanese port.
March 27, 2019
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Spotted Stories
Will You Sleep in a Giant Wine Barrel?
Would you consider sleeping inside a wine barrel? A Portuguese vineyard is giving wine-lovers the opportunity to do just that.
March 23, 2019
Stove: French Bistro Food on Monot Street
French Food | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East
March 22, 2019
French Food
Stove: French Bistro Food on Monot Street
It’s called Stove, an old house in the heart of Achrafieh on Monot street. A restaurant and terrace welcome you for a casual dinner in a warm atmosphere. I’m in love with Lebanese old…
March 22, 2019
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Achrafieh
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
Vivino’s 2019 Wine Style Awards
Vivino’s Wine Style Awards is an annual celebration created to recognize the world’s best wines, chosen by the world’s largest wine community.
Millions of wine lovers use…
March 15, 2019
| News
Barr: Delicious Food and Unique Beers at this Casual Fine Dining in Copenhagen
International Cuisine | Copenhagen Europe
February 24, 2019
International Cuisine
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 experience at Noma, here comes lunch at Barr, where Noma used to be…
February 24, 2019
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Copenhagen
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
Rayak Boutique Winery: Every Bottle is Made with Love
Wine-making has been a passion of the Maalouf family for hundreds of years. In 1914 the family escaped the World War One famine in Mount Lebanon and took refuge in the city of Rayak, in the…
December 25, 2018
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Bekaa
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
Francis Ford Coppola Winery, Sonoma County
Academy Award-winning director Francis Ford Coppola adds his larger than lifestyle to his estate like compound near Geyserville, in the north end Sonoma County wine country. This playland, where…
October 28, 2018
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San Francisco
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
Chateau Ksara Launches First Merwah Varietal
Pioneering Bekaa Valley winery digs into Lebanon’s winemaking heritage to produce a historic and rare white wine.
Bekaa Valley: Chateau Ksara, Lebanon’s leading winery, has launched the…
Hey Terras: Diner on the Canale in Amsterdam
International Cuisine | Amsterdam Holland Europe
May 12, 2018
International Cuisine
Hey Terras: Diner on the Canale in Amsterdam
By the water, enjoying the passing boats, I sat for dinner at De L’Europe hotel in Amsterdam. Fully booked that night, I could barely find a table. On the menu, a selection of gourmet choices…
May 12, 2018
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Amsterdam
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
Jancis Robinson: Lebanon's Oldest Winery, Domaine des Tourelles
Written by Jancis Robinson 29 Mar 2018
Lebanon's oldest winery
March 31, 2018
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Coffee, Wine & Drinks
Cheers... And Connect the Dots
There's a trend lately with interactive packaging, and I think this is going to be something that's going to develop further in the future, taking design to the next level. Here's a fun one to check…
March 27, 2018
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Coffee, Wine & Drinks
Château Ksara 1942 Vin D’Or raises £1,500 for Human Rights Watch in London
Lebanon’s leading winery auctions rare vintage fortified sweet wine at NGO’s annual dinner in London
Château Ksara, Lebanon’s leading winery, highlighted its proud heritage…
January 07, 2018
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Coffee, Wine & Drinks
Lebanon's Chateau Kefraya "Comte de M" Sets a New Record
CHATEAU KEFRAYA'S "COMTE DE M" SETS A NEW RECORD: VINTAGE 2012 OBTAINS 93 POINTS, FROM ROBERT PARKER’S ‘’WINE ADVOCATE’’
November 06, 2017
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Airports
Paris Charles de Gaulle, Terminal 2E, Hall K, Business Lounge
After reviewing the business lounge of "Hall L" at Paris Charles de Gaulle airport, I had the chance to experience what "Hall K" of terminal E has to offer. I personally p
October 15, 2017
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Paris
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
Muse: Lebanon's Newest Wine is Coming Strong
Muse is a wine born to inspire, captivate and compel. A work of true vinicultural art carefully crafted with exquisite handpicked grapes from the vineyards of Aynata, nestled in the…
News
The Decant Wine Bottle
NYC-based designer Karim Rashid recently collaborated with Stratus Vineyards, a Canadian-based winery to create the revolutionary product — the Decant wine bottle.
May 17, 2017
Spotted Stories
ZigPack: Don't Hide Your Wine Bottle
Packaging for carrying bottles without hiding the product, the bottle is still the star and its combination creates an amazing visual impact. ZigPack is made of kraft cardboard (100% recyclable)…
May 05, 2017
News
209: The Lebanese Wine Platform
In just five short months since its launch, 209LebaneseWine.com, the first Lebanese-only wine platform, is revolutionizing the Lebanese wine retail industry. Named after the Pantone reference of the…
March 30, 2017
Food Gadgets
Cooper Cooler: The Fastest Way to Chill Your Drinks
There's nothing worse than a warm, uh, drink. You get home, ready to invite your friends over and the wine's lukewarm, the beer's warm to the touch or even a can of Coca Cola that not iced cold.…
March 26, 2017
News
Wine Infused Coffee: A New Kind of Hybrid
Food hybrid has taken a whole new level. This time we are talking about coffee and wine, items that are rarely paired together.
In Molinari Private Reserve, this ide
March 26, 2017
Food Gadgets
Cidermaking at Home Has Never Been Easier
Alchema, the first smart home cidermaking system can help anyone turn fresh fruit into delicious hard cider, mead or even wine in as little as two weeks. Alchema’s patent-pending technology…
February 21, 2017
Food Gadgets
Wine Glass Mask: A Glass with a Funtion
Wine Glass Mask™ designed by James Piatt is a new kind of wineglass... It is part functional and part novelty and will definitely add delight to your wine drinking experience with friends.…
February 09, 2017
Spotted Stories
A Guide To Cake and Wine Pairings
There can be few more decadent luxuries in the world than washing down a fine piece of cake with a delicious wine. Cake and wine alike are masterful developments of human culture, with rich histories…
November 18, 2016
Chocolate
Wine Match Maker this Halloweekend!
Make Halloween fun for adults as well... Wine catalog and reviewer, Vivino, has created "Wine Match Maker" chart where chocolate treats are paired with the right bottle of wine... Pop open a bottle…
October 29, 2016
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News
The Right Glass of Wine with Your Choice of Seafood
Traveling around the country or abroad... summertime and seafood seem to be a perfect couple... How about the idea of pairing it with a nice glass of wine... This infographic gives you an idea on the…
August 19, 2016
News
Will Your Next Glass of Wine Be Blue?
Try to forget everything you know about wine. Try to unlearn the hundreds
June 24, 2016
Food Gadgets
The Perfect Wine Glass for the Outdoors
Maybe you know the feeling when you want to enjoy a nice glass of wine outside on a beautiful late summer afternoon? When selecting the right wine for this moment, immediately the question will pop…
June 20, 2016
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
Huffpost Lifestyle: Wine of the Week from Lebanon!
IXSIR, Altitudes Red Wine 2011, Lebanon
(Batroun, Lebanon, Dry Red, Cork, 13.0% abv)
The famous estate of
May 13, 2016
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News
Art Made from Coffee Drops?
Discover this printer that creates art using drops of liquid like water, coffee and red wine. Created by Ted Kinsman, an assistant professor of Photographic Arts & Sciences at RIT (Rochester…
March 14, 2016
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
Inspired by Nespresso Machines: Here's a Single Glass of Wine From a Capsule
A French startup is looking to change the way people drink wine, one glass at a time. The device being shown by 10-Vins at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas takes the idea…
January 16, 2016
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
How to Make Some Warming Winter Cocktails
Loving this weather and tonight our Armenian friends will be celebrating their Christmas eve while others will be gathering around some Galette des Rois. How about some warming winter cocktails that…
January 05, 2016
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
Light Up Your Wine Bottles
This Christmas, top off your bottles of wine in a much more festive way and make them much easier to spot using these cool new L
November 27, 2015
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Events
Le Plaisir des Dieux et des Sens à Zouk Mikaël
La Municipalité de Zouk Mikaël organise son Festival du Vin Libanais du 11 au 13 décembre 2015 à Beit Al Hirafi.
Vingt producteurs et artisans du vin seront au…
November 26, 2015
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Coffee, Wine & Drinks
The WSET Wine Course Now in Lebanon
Last May, a new kind of course started in Lebanon. Organized by Chateau Ksara, Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET), is a four day course that will enlighten you about the world of…
News
Instead of Rhône, France, Try Bekaa Valley, Lebanon
Business Insider: 8 overrated wine countries around the world — and where to go instead
Older might be better when it comes to wine, but not neces
November 17, 2015
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Events
Chateau Musar Celebrates its 85th Anniversary
On October 6, 2015, Château Musar celebrated its 85 years of winemaking establishment in the cellars of the Mzar Palace in Ghazir, where the great Lebanese wine was born. In a fairyland of…
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
Burger King's Whopper Wine?
Fast food restaurant Burger King has released its own red wine brand, Whopper Wine, to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the opening of Burger King’s first branch in Spain.
September 30, 2015
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Coffee, Wine & Drinks
Lebanon Celebrates Lebanese Wine at Expo Milano 2015
The Lebanese Pavilion hasn’t stopped showcasing Lebanon’s creative and talented image to the world at Expo Milano 2015. In presence of Lebanese poet, Mr. Talal Haydar, and Tenor Eliya…
September 29, 2015
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Coffee, Wine & Drinks
How to Drink Wine Without Wasting the Bottle
Ever felt like drinking just a glass of wine when the bottle is closed... More often than once. What should we do with the rest of the bottle? It's a pity... to waste the whole bottle just like…
September 11, 2015
| Food Gadgets
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
Fridge, Pantry or Freezer: How Long Can You Keep Food
This infographic by Business Insider shows you how long you can keep seafood, meat, beverages and dairy products before they go bad.
September 06, 2015
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Spotted Stories
Art Meets Food: Legends Revived...
Meet Yaseen, a Manchester-based artist, who uses food related items like milk, pizza sauce, and cocoa powder to crafts pop culture-inspired portraits and landscapes.
August 20, 2015
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
Batroun Festival: Wine, Beer and Seafood Night
Batroun International Festival presents the Wine, Beer and Sea Food night, a festive celebration of the city’s most valuable treasures, the breweries, Wineries and the local culinary tastes.…
August 11, 2015
| News
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
The Perfect Temperatures for Beer, Wine and Beverages
For many people, an ice-cold beer or glass of wine is the perfect accompaniment to a hot summer's day. But while extremely chilled beverages might provide refreshment, they often don't really provide…
July 27, 2015
Food Gadgets
Let the Emotions Flow this Weekend
Light to the touch with an elegant design, the Emotion Wine Glass will definitely add some fun to your parties.
July 25, 2015