NoGarlicNoOnions: Restaurant, Food, and Travel Stories/Reviews

January 20, 2019

Delivering Poke Bowls to Work: Aloha Poke

Asian/Chinese

January 20, 2019 | Restaurants | Hamra & Verdun

Apparently, there’s a food district in Hamra called “The Food District” hosting Aloha Poke, Soul…

Via Roma Naccache: The Special Pizza!

Italian | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

January 20, 2019

Via Roma Naccache: The Special Pizza!

Italian

January 20, 2019 | Pizza | Antelias

An oval shaped pizza prepared with such attention you will feel in every bite. A thin crust, crunchy on the bottom and…

Yakiniku: The Gourmet Japanese Grill of Gemmayze

Asian/Chinese | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

January 20, 2019

Yakiniku: The Gourmet Japanese Grill of Gemmayze

Asian/Chinese

January 20, 2019 | Japanese & Sushi | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael

The “YA” family has taken over Gemmayze transforming it into “Asia Town” a concept after…

Margherita Sin el Fil: Pizza, Nothing Else

Italian | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

January 20, 2019

Margherita Sin el Fil: Pizza, Nothing Else

Italian

January 20, 2019 | Pizza | Metn

I never thought that the Margherita of Sin el Fil would be so crowded; loaded with customers, I arrived at Margherita…

Baron Beirut: It’s Magical, Simply Magical...

International Cuisine | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

January 20, 2019

Baron Beirut: It’s Magical, Simply Magical...

International Cuisine

January 20, 2019 | Recommended | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael

I feel sad that it didn’t happen to visit Baron before; confident to be good, Baron has no signboard and…

Turtle Bay: Enjoy a Caribbean Experience in Dresden

American | Germany Europe

January 20, 2019

Turtle Bay: Enjoy a Caribbean Experience in Dresden

American

January 20, 2019 | International Cuisine | Germany

This year, I’m spending my new year’s ever unconventionally. I was in Prague, didn’t like the crowd…

Breakfast at the Kempinski Dresden: Endless Choices of Delectable Creations

Breakfast & Coffee | Germany Europe

January 20, 2019

Breakfast at the Kempinski Dresden: Endless Choices of Delectable Creations

Breakfast & Coffee

January 20, 2019 | Hotels | Germany

This breakfast deserves a review of its own because of the choices and quality of ingredients. I remember the unique…

Hotel Taschenbergpalais, Kempinski Dresden: A Luxurious and Upscale Experience

Hotels | Germany Europe

January 20, 2019

Hotel Taschenbergpalais, Kempinski Dresden: A Luxurious and Upscale Experience

Hotels

January 20, 2019 | Recommended | Germany

I needed an escape to new year’s eve. An escape from crowded Prague... my wife suggested Dresden. I’ve been…

Johnnie Walker, Game of Thrones Special Edition, Spotted at the Airport in Beirut

Airports | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

January 20, 2019

Johnnie Walker, Game of Thrones Special Edition, Spotted at the Airport in Beirut

Airports

January 20, 2019 | Coffee, Wine & Drinks | Beirut

Created by whiskey specialist George Harper, alongside the small team of expert blenders at Johnnie Walker, this…

Burj al Hamam Antelias: New Decor, Nothing Else... an Ironic Experience!

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

January 20, 2019

Burj al Hamam Antelias: New Decor, Nothing Else... an Ironic Experience!

Lebanese/Middle Eastern

January 20, 2019 | Restaurants | Antelias

The iconic Burj al Hamam restaurant, open in Antelias for as long as I remember, has encountered a complete…

Cafe Savoy Prague: Overrated and Not Worth Visiting

International Cuisine | Prague Czech Republic Europe

January 20, 2019

Cafe Savoy Prague: Overrated and Not Worth Visiting

International Cuisine

January 20, 2019 | Restaurants | Prague

Known to serve a traditional check cuisine and part of several top lists on the net, Cafe Savoy was a must to try. Old…

TGI Fridays: Fast Food Souvenirs in Prague

American | Prague Czech Republic Europe

January 20, 2019

TGI Fridays: Fast Food Souvenirs in Prague

American

January 20, 2019 | Restaurants | Prague

When I first visited Prague in 2010, TGI became a favorite for its “Jack Daniels special sauce.” Back then,…

Pepenero: Excellent Tagliatelle and Outstanding Carbonara in Prague

Italian | Prague Czech Republic Europe

January 20, 2019

Pepenero: Excellent Tagliatelle and Outstanding Carbonara in Prague

Italian

January 20, 2019 | Recommended | Prague

I was waking in front of the restaurant, read on the menu that the carbonara doesn’t contain cream... I had to…

La Bottega Di Finestra: The Italian Marketplace of Prague

Italian | Prague Czech Republic Europe

January 20, 2019

La Bottega Di Finestra: The Italian Marketplace of Prague

Italian

January 20, 2019 | Recommended | Prague

Welcome to the marketplace where vibes are enchanting, music is happy, the staff is positive and the food is excellent.…

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

Breakfast & Coffee

January 20, 2019 | Recommended | Germany

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

Relais & Châteaux, The Dresdener Hotel Bülow Palais, Dresden Germany

Hotels | Germany Europe

January 20, 2019

Relais & Châteaux, The Dresdener Hotel Bülow Palais, Dresden Germany

Hotels

January 20, 2019 | Relais&Chateaux | Germany

In the Baroque quarter of Dresden behind its historic facade - only a short walk from landmarks such as Semperoper,…

Erste Premiere Lounge; Prague Airport Terminal 2

Airports | Prague Czech Republic Europe

January 20, 2019

Erste Premiere Lounge; Prague Airport Terminal 2

Airports

January 20, 2019 | Travel | Prague

Located in the third floor of Terminal 2, the “Erste Premiere Lounge” welcomes business class travelers and…

SmetanaQ Cafe: Delicious Avocado Benedict and Carrot Cake in Prague

Breakfast & Coffee | Prague Czech Republic Europe

January 20, 2019

SmetanaQ Cafe: Delicious Avocado Benedict and Carrot Cake in Prague

Breakfast & Coffee

January 20, 2019 | Restaurants | Prague

Food is awesome! But unfortunately, I can’t say the same about welcoming and attention. Few speak English, half…

The Caroussel: The Only Michelin Starred Restaurant in Dresden Doesn’t Deserve a Star

French | Germany Europe

January 20, 2019

The Caroussel: The Only Michelin Starred Restaurant in Dresden Doesn’t Deserve a Star

French

January 20, 2019 | Michelin | Germany

The Caroussel of the "Relais & Châteaux Hotel Bülow Palais" is considered "THE" culinary…

My Latest Tasty Discovery: Marche Movenpick

News | Germany Europe

January 19, 2019

My Latest Tasty Discovery: Marche Movenpick

News

January 19, 2019 | Tasty Discoveries | Germany

I thought Movenpick is a hotel brand until I discovered their ice cream and now that Movenpick also has a market.…

Alriso: Gluten Free Italian Cuisine in Prague

Italian | Prague Czech Republic Europe

January 17, 2019

Alriso: Gluten Free Italian Cuisine in Prague

Italian

January 17, 2019 | Recommended | Prague

When you are welcomed with a smile, you will immediately understand that the owners are not Czech. An Italian…

Bistro Kaprova: Bookstore, Bistro, Great Food and Positive Vibes in Prague

International Cuisine | Prague Czech Republic Europe

January 17, 2019

Bistro Kaprova: Bookstore, Bistro, Great Food and Positive Vibes in Prague

International Cuisine

January 17, 2019 | Italian | Prague

I had enough of the Christmas market food, grilled pork, sausages, and sweet things... I needed to eat decent food!…

The Intercontinental Hotel Prague: Staying in the Heart of the City

Hotels | Prague Czech Republic Europe

January 17, 2019

The Intercontinental Hotel Prague: Staying in the Heart of the City

Hotels

January 17, 2019 | Reviews | Prague

In the heart of the city, The Intercontinental Prague is probably one of the most visited international chains in the…

Charles de Gaulle, Paris Airport, Terminal 2F

Airports | Paris France Europe

France

January 17, 2019

Charles de Gaulle, Paris Airport, Terminal 2F

Airports

January 17, 2019 | Travel | Paris

I haven't been here since the days Middle East Airlines used to land in this terminal. Back then, it was small and old…

Macarons Laduree: An Edible Gift for Those Who Love Gold

Desserts & Sweets | Paris France Europe

France

January 17, 2019

Macarons Laduree: An Edible Gift for Those Who Love Gold

Desserts & Sweets

January 17, 2019 | Tasty Discoveries | Paris

Spotted at the airport in Paris, I had the chance to taste Laduree's, special edition Gold Macarons. Linda…

Prague international Airport in Pictures

Airports | Prague Czech Republic Europe

January 17, 2019

Prague international Airport in Pictures

Airports

January 17, 2019 | Travel | Prague

Václav Havel Airport Prague is the international airport of Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic. The…

Salt: A Gourmet Japanese Dinner at the Airport in Beirut

Airports | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

January 17, 2019

Salt: A Gourmet Japanese Dinner at the Airport in Beirut

Airports

January 17, 2019 | International Cuisine | Beirut

Unfortunately Salt is too expensive, that’s why having a meal here every time I travel is close to impossible;…

Prague Christmas Market

News | Prague Czech Republic Europe

January 16, 2019

Prague Christmas Market

News

January 16, 2019 | Prague

Christmas markets (Vanocni trhy) are a key ingredient of the festive magic in the Czech Republic, and the Prague…

Lebanon Air Force Museum, Rayak, Bekaa

News | Bekaa Lebanon Middle East

January 14, 2019

Lebanon Air Force Museum, Rayak, Bekaa

News

January 14, 2019 | Travel | Bekaa

Rayak Air Base is also home to the Lebanese Air Force Museum, as it contains all of the old aircraft and the…

Ballila: Breakfast in Dekwaneh

Breakfast & Coffee | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

January 13, 2019

Ballila: Breakfast in Dekwaneh

Breakfast & Coffee

January 13, 2019 | Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Metn

Nestled in the heart of Dekwaneh, a big shop facing Falafel Abul3ezz is specialized in breakfast items. Called…

East Village: Drinks of Love, Food of Happiness!

Burgers | Badaro Beirut Lebanon Middle East

January 13, 2019

East Village: Drinks of Love, Food of Happiness!

Burgers

January 13, 2019 | International Cuisine | Badaro

I’ve been here the first time when I discovered the burger... came back to enjoy it again with one of the sexiest…

Delivery From "Meat the Fish": Gourmet, Healthy and Tasty

Fish & Seafood | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

January 13, 2019

Delivery From "Meat the Fish": Gourmet, Healthy and Tasty

Fish & Seafood

January 13, 2019 | Beirut

When you have a bit of extra money to spare and want to enjoy gourmet food delivered to your doorstep; order from Meat…

Deli Bros Fine Foods: A Must Experience at Frankfurt Airport

Airports | Germany Europe

January 13, 2019

Deli Bros Fine Foods: A Must Experience at Frankfurt Airport

Airports

January 13, 2019 | International Cuisine | Germany

At Frankfurt airport Terminal 1B, Deli Bros Fine Foods caught my attention: with its open kitchen and rich aromas…

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 | 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…

New York City Pizzeria: Authentic and Handcrafted from the States to Jounieh

American | Jounieh Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

Keserwan

January 13, 2019

New York City Pizzeria: Authentic and Handcrafted from the States to Jounieh

American

January 13, 2019 | Pizza | Jounieh

On the seaside road of Jounieh, there’s a new pizza place. Much more than a pizzeria, NYC pizzeria is the…

Samarula: The Coolest Food Truck up in the Cedars

Reviews | North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

January 13, 2019

Samarula: The Coolest Food Truck up in the Cedars

Reviews

January 13, 2019 | Street Food | North Lebanon

There's a food truck in The Cedars, painted in purple and where great crepes and manakish are served. Samarula is…

Assaha Antiques and Carpets Shop, Beirut: Travel Through Time...

News | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

January 13, 2019

Assaha Antiques and Carpets Shop, Beirut: Travel Through Time...

News

January 13, 2019 | Travel | Beirut

If you're looking for an old piece of furniture or an old carpet, head down to Assaha, the hotel, restaurant, and…

Rayak Train Station: A Local Heritage Everyone Should See

News | Bekaa Lebanon Middle East