News
Why Lebanon is gearing up for a record number of tourists
(CNN) — Lebanon isn't a destination most people associate with summer vacations.
This is partly due to understandable ignorance -- most people don't realize that Lebanon is home to 240…
July 23, 2019
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Breakfast & Coffee
Furn el Mouallem: Traditional Bread and Mankish in Mokhtara
What makes a Manoucheh even more unique than a conventional one, is when it’s baked using the dough of standard Lebanese bread. One of three bakeries I know other than Al Zahaa in Jezzine and…
Em Fares: Homey Lebanese Food in Barouk
Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Shouf Lebanon Middle East
July 16, 2019
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Em Fares: Homey Lebanese Food in Barouk
Located on the slopes of the world-famous Barouk cedars reserve, “Em Fares,” a Lebanese restaurant serving homemade Lebanese food welcomes you for lunch and dinner. Touring Barouk…
July 16, 2019
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Shouf
Travel
Natural Sights of Armenia
People have different preferences. Some people like spending time with friends, others just prefer to rest at home, the rest like singing and dancing, another group of people is more into gazing the…
July 16, 2019
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Armenia
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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Mechwar Videos
Waking in Bourj Hammoud: There's a Lot to Do, Eat, Discover and Buy
Located northeast of the capital, Bourj Hammoud is one of the most densely populated areas in the entire Middle East. With a large Armenian community, the neighborhood has become a firm favorite with…
News
The World’s Best Pastry Chef, Albert Adrià, debuts his take on baklava at his dessert restaurant Cakes & Bubbles
Albert Adrià, who was voted The World's Best Pastry Chef by The World’s 50 Best Restaurants, has debuted his latest interpretation of a classic dessert, baklava, which is now available…
July 15, 2019
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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
Breakfast & Coffee
Snack Fakhreddine, Baakline Famous Breakfast
If you ask me about my favorite three “Foul and Hummus” breakfast restaurants in Lebanon, Snack Fakhreddine will be one of them. Managed and operated by Ammo Baheej and his wife for…
July 15, 2019
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Shouf
News
RIXOS PREMIUM DUBAI HOSTS FIRST HOTEL BASED LUXURY CHOCOLATIER, GODIVA CAFÉ
This Summer,Rixos Premium Dubai joins forces with Belgian chocolate brand Godiva, creating the ultimate urban spot in one of the buzziest districts in Dubai. The hotel has collaborated with the…
July 15, 2019
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Dubai
News
Cedrus Libani: Lebanon's World Famous and Unique Tree Variety
Cedrus libani, commonly known as the cedar of Lebanon or Lebanon cedar, is a species of cedar native to the mountains of the Eastern Mediterranean basin. It is an evergreen conifer that can reach…
July 14, 2019
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Mechwar Videos
Mechwar to Rass Baalbeck: A Breathtaking Video and 400 Photos to Enjoy
Ras Baalbek (Arabic: رأس بعلبك) is a village in the northern Beqaa Valley in Lebanon. Notable features include the monastery of "Our Lady of Ras Baalbek" (Deir Saidat ar-Ras) and two Byzantine…
American
Raising Cane's: Excellent Chicken, Delicious Fries, Tasty Sauce in Beirut
Visiting for the third time, I can't but express my admiration for this chicken concept. I love their food, the ambiance, the quality of the soft drink, sauces and unique fries. Let's…
July 14, 2019
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Beirut
Desserts & Sweets
Groupy-Ramlawi: Saida’s Best Ice Cream
How many times have you enjoyed a lemon ice cream tasting like a real lemon being squeezed inside your mouth? One of Lebanon’s ultimate best ice cream shops is located in Saida and is called…
July 14, 2019
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Saida
Country Gate: A Modern Lebanese Restaurant in Deir el Qamar
Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Shouf Lebanon Middle East
July 14, 2019
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Country Gate: A Modern Lebanese Restaurant in Deir el Qamar
Shocking at first, it feels like dining in a parking lot until the waiter welcomes you, and you open the trendy menu filled with beautifully shot photos. Country Gate is Deir el Qamar’s…
July 14, 2019
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Shouf
Fish & Seafood
Babel Bahr Amchit: Lebanese Seafood with a Modern Twist
Yes, an impressive lighthouse with a unique grandiose setup nestled on Amchit's seashores. It will attract your attention from several kilometers away. Reach Amchit, and then take the sea road to…
July 13, 2019
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North Lebanon
Bab el Mina: The Food, The View and The Vibes, Arguile-Free
Fish & Seafood | Jbeil Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
July 11, 2019
Fish & Seafood
Bab el Mina: The Food, The View and The Vibes, Arguile-Free
How many times have you dined with a smile and enjoyed a homey Lebanese mezze lunch without the smell of Arguile, unpleasant sounds of the hubbly-bubbly and heat surrounding you from all sides?…
July 11, 2019
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Jbeil
Airlines
Ryanair’s Low Fares Come To Lebanon
Flights To Paphos From October 19
Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, today (10 July) announced its first ever flights from Beirut Airport, its newest airport and its 1st Lebanese airport, with a…
July 11, 2019
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News
Cherrylane Opens in Hammana
Cherrylane forms part of the palatial estate where Alphonse de Lamartine, the eminent French poet, sojourned on his travels to Lebanon in 1832.
Enthralled by the magic of Hammana, its…
July 11, 2019
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Mount Lebanon
News
Booza Ice Cream, Now in Lebanon: Homemade with Love
Booza is a homemade artisanal ice cream made with fresh natural fruits and ingredients, produced at home by Ralph Khoury and created with passion and love. Leaving Dubai and settling down in…
July 10, 2019
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Metn
Japanese & Sushi
SAI: Professional Sushi in Mtayleb
Skipping introductions and going straight to the point, SAI is one of Metn’s favorite Japanese restaurant now open for more than four years in the same spot. Excellent casual sushi, the…
July 10, 2019
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Metn
Onno: Amazing Armenian Food I Love!
Armenian | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
July 10, 2019
Armenian
Onno: Amazing Armenian Food I Love!
Typical Armenian cuisine, the kind of food you’d have at the home of an Armenian friend, from a small tiny little restaurant in Bourj Hammoud to a bigger scale, several restaurants in Lebanon…
July 10, 2019
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Antelias
News
Lord of the Wings Lebanon Launches a New Menu
Visiting Lord of the Wings Kornet Chehwan for the second time, I discovered the launch of a new menu. Check it out below in the photo gallery. One of Lebanon's few American Diners, enjoy a…
July 09, 2019
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Metn
News
Top 10 Armenian foods you should try: Feel the test of Armenia
Armenian cuisine is an interesting way to know the country better. Here is the list of suggestions about some local food you should try when visiting Armenia.
Traditional food in…
News
Little Reed: Lunch with the Kids in Qsaybeh
Little Reed is the traditional grandfather’s house where love resides and is shared through interaction with nature, animals, traditions while enjoying delicious homey food prepared by the…
July 09, 2019
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Metn
Roadster Launches its New Menu and it Rocks!!!
American | Dbayeh Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
July 09, 2019
American
Roadster Launches its New Menu and it Rocks!!!
The new menu is here! Roadster Diner new menu has landed, and it was time to try it. It was the first time I visit the branch at ABC Dbayeh, enjoying the trendy architecture, the colors, industrial…
July 09, 2019
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Dbayeh
Abou Joseph: Jal el Dib’s Old Restaurant
Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
July 09, 2019
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Abou Joseph: Jal el Dib’s Old Restaurant
Having occupied its premium location for more than three decades, Abou Joseph is the restaurant you pass by every day while going to work. Nestled in the heart of Lebanon, on our county’s…
July 09, 2019
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Metn
Recommended
Ta Karamanlidika: Cold Cuts and Cheeses in Athens
Cold cut and cheese with a selection of local specialties, the restaurant is famous and part of several Top10 lists. Unfortunately, the service is slow and not too welcoming. I’ve been here,…
July 09, 2019
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Athens
Bread & Bakeries
Just Made 33: Unique Sandwich Shop
Found on google maps, the sandwicheria showcases mouthwatering photos of sandwiches and cakes. Located on the corner of building 33, a cafe, coffee shop, and diner welcome you. I loved the…
July 09, 2019
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Athens
News
Mauro Colagreco’s Mirazur is No.1 as The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2019 are revealed
Mauro Colagreco’s Mirazur is No.1 as The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2019 are revealed:
Mirazur in Menton, France, is named The World’s Best Restaurant 2019, sponsored by…
July 08, 2019
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News
Alain Passard wins the Chefs’ Choice Award, sponsored by Estrella Damm, at The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2019
Alain Passard, head chef and owner of Paris restaurant Arpège – which was named as No.8 in The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2019 – receives the prestigious Chefs’ Choice…
July 08, 2019
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News
Finding Tasty Bites in Metn with Alan Geaam: 9 Stops You Have to Try
Spending a day with my friend Alan Geaam, I took him on a tour around Metn to taste some interesting tasty discovery. Watch the video and enjoy.
Monday Morning in Lebanon: Traditional Food and…
July 07, 2019
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Metn
Ice Cream & Gelato
Al Fata Ice Cream Beit Chabab: One of Lebanon's Best Ice Cream and Merry Cream
Found in Beit Chabab, Al Fata ice cream is one of Lebanon's best. It's fresh, it's healthy and it's natural. Other than the dozen flavors they produce, Al Fata makes a unique Merry Cream I…
July 06, 2019
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Metn
News
Lebanon's Sole Bell Founders can be Found in Beit Chabab: How its Made
Beit Chabab’s bell founding could date back as far as the twelfth century when the Crusaders marched through. Naffah Naffah, the last of the town’s bell founders, traces his metallurgical…
July 06, 2019
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Metn
Italian
Armani Ristorante Milano: Experience a Trendy and Fine Dining Dinner
I’m a fan! This is all that I can say. Not a fan of the clothing brand but a fan of their restaurants visiting every time I have the chance, especially in Paris and Milano. I’ve been to…
July 06, 2019
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Milan
Airports
Wagamama at The Airport! Breakfast the Japanese Way
I’m a fan of the brand! Arriving at the airport in Milan, I was happily surprised to discover that Wagamama is not in Italy! At ten in the morning, you can’t order noodles but a selection…
July 04, 2019
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Milan
Breakfast & Coffee
Breakfast in Beirut: My Morning at The Kempinski I Love it!
Breakfast... if you follow me and read my reviews you would know by now that I love breakfasts! I’ve been traveling for breakfast, reviewing and visiting hotel breakfasts in Lebanon and finding…
July 04, 2019
| International Cuisine
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Beirut
A Unique Coffee Experience: Starbucks Reserve Roastery Milano: It's Breathtaking
Breakfast & Coffee | Milan Italy Europe
July 03, 2019
Breakfast & Coffee
A Unique Coffee Experience: Starbucks Reserve Roastery Milano: It's Breathtaking
Starbucks celebrates the opening of its first store in Italy and the most beautiful Starbucks in the world: the Starbucks Reserve Roastery in Milan. The highly anticipated Milan Roastery is the crown…
July 03, 2019
| Coffee, Wine & Drinks
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Milan
Hotels
The Armani Hotel Milano: Technology and Style with a Touch of Finesse
I’m a fan of the brand, -not the clothing brand but- their restaurants and now added hotels to the list. Upscale, modern, generous, luxurious, and created to impress. It’s been a ritual…
July 02, 2019
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Milan
Casino Mhanna: Preserving Lebanese Culinary Traditions in Zahle, Berdawni
Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Zahle Bekaa Lebanon Middle East
July 01, 2019
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Casino Mhanna: Preserving Lebanese Culinary Traditions in Zahle, Berdawni
When you want to indulge in premium Lebanese food, there are a few good restaurants that come to mind. Mhanna is one of them.
Preserving local traditions that transcend from one generation to…
July 01, 2019
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Zahle
News
25 Vegan Protein Sources to Add to Your Diet
Protein is a vital part of any lifestyle and is present in a variety of natural sources including beans, vegetables, grains, and superfood powders. It’s important for bodily functions such…
June 28, 2019
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
Ksarak from Château Ksara wins gold in the US
Château Ksara, Lebanon’s leading winery, once again demonstrated its pedigree, and high standards of craftsmanship, when Ksarak, the winery’s arak, took the Gold Medal in the…
June 28, 2019
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