Chocolate
Lebanon's Famous Chocolate Cake is a Must Try! Found at Chili's in Achrafieh
I love it so much that I visit Chili's only to enjoy this dessert!
The signature dessert of choice: A dessert to try at least once in a lifetime: Chili's molten chocolate cake.
You…
September 09, 2019
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Achrafieh
American
Chili’s Beirut: Twenty Years of Good Food, Generous Portion and Non-Smoking Dining
Back! To my favorite diner in town and probably the last standing. One of Lebanon’s few franchises has celebrated 20 years of operations in Achrafieh... and when the brand worldwide isn’t…
September 08, 2019
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Achrafieh
Wagamama Istanbul: Noodles and Sushi I Always Enjoy
Asian/Chinese | Istanbul Turkey Middle East
September 08, 2019
Asian/Chinese
Wagamama Istanbul: Noodles and Sushi I Always Enjoy
The journey with Wagamama started in 2012 at that same location. Seven years passed, and here I come again to experience one of my favorite brands. I love the naughty child painted on the wall, the…
September 08, 2019
| Restaurants
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Istanbul
The Market at Bosphorus: Not Recommended and Not Worth a Visit
International Cuisine | Istanbul Turkey Middle East
September 08, 2019
International Cuisine
The Market at Bosphorus: Not Recommended and Not Worth a Visit
When it’s called "the Market", it should have the vibes of a market and probably enough goods to buy. The logo is inviting; the menu is presented on an iPad with mouthwatering photos of all…
September 08, 2019
| Restaurants
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Istanbul
Travel
Armenia in Autumn: Welcome to Sunny Armenia!
The first time you come to Armenia, you just subconsciously understand that this is an exceptional place, different from all the other places where you have been before. You feel something elusive in…
September 08, 2019
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Armenia
French
La Petite Maison: A Must Do in Istanbul
Amazing, exceptionally amazing like all the “La Petite Maison” restaurants I’ve been to around the world. After indulging in the finest food in Nice, Dubai, and Beirut, here comes…
September 04, 2019
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Istanbul
W Hotel Istanbul: Back After Six Years and I Still Enjoy it!
Hotels | Istanbul Turkey Middle East
September 04, 2019
Hotels
W Hotel Istanbul: Back After Six Years and I Still Enjoy it!
Visiting Istanbul this summer, I chose the W for my stay. Part of the Marriott group of hotels, the W is a luxurious yet trendy brand for the youth. It’s rare to find older people due to…
Eataly at Zorlu Center: Disappointing More and More Every Time
Italian | Istanbul Turkey Middle East
September 04, 2019
Italian
Eataly at Zorlu Center: Disappointing More and More Every Time
Slow service but who cares when you can enjoy your time devouring the olive oil focaccia dipped in olive oil. Lovely fluffy freshly baked Italian focaccia with premium quality olive oil while…
September 04, 2019
| Restaurants
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Istanbul
Restaurant Kesrwani; Fish and Seafood in Antelias, Arghile-Free
Fish & Seafood | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
September 04, 2019
Fish & Seafood
Restaurant Kesrwani; Fish and Seafood in Antelias, Arghile-Free
I’ve been here, done that, enjoyed the experience and now back for more. Kesrwani, the famous fish market of Antelias welcomes you for an enjoyable experience of seafood, Lebanese mezze and…
September 04, 2019
| Lebanese/Middle Eastern
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Antelias
Hotels
Casa de Thoum: I Loved the Room, the Bed, the Guesthouse and Tasty Breakfast
I've been places, toured around Lebanon, visited dozens of guesthouses and this one makes it on the TOP5 list. One of the best and most enjoyable stays to date, Casa de Thoum will offer you and…
September 03, 2019
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Batroun
News
Opening of the Jiyeh Fishermen Port and Marina
The rehabilitation of the Jiyeh port and the construction of a fish market and surrounding facilities transformed it into one of the most reliable fishermen ports across the country with high…
September 03, 2019
Desserts & Sweets
At the Gandour Factory: How Cookies are Made?
With strong roots in the confectionery industry, Gandour has emerged as a leading food manufacturer in the Middle East, North Africa, and East Asia. Established in 1857, Gandour originally…
September 03, 2019
| News
Mechwar Videos
Touring Lebanon with Luke and Sabrina: Day 3 of 3 in Saida
Welcome to SAIDA, a Mediterranean city in the south of Lebanon. We are here in the "fishing town" to EAT and Saida (or Sidon) is packed with local delicacies and delicious Lebanese STREET FOOD! Join…
Mechwar Videos
Touring Lebanon with Luke and Sabrina: Day 2 of 3 in Tripoli
AMAZING Lebanese Street Food in TRIPOLI, Lebanon with NoGarlicNoOnions
Lebanon Street Food (Beirut)
We are so excited to be bringing you the BEST street food in TRIPOLI, an ancient city in the…
Mechwar Videos
Touring Lebanon with Luke and Sabrina: Day 1 of 3 in Beirut
Traditional Lebanese Food Tour in Beirut with NoGarlicNoOnions!! (Check out Luke's Channel)
Welcome to LEBANON - a country full of delicious and vibrant street foods and traditional dishes! We…
Al Fundok Hotel, Maasser el Chouf: It's Classy, It's Trendy and It's Worth Visiting
Hotels | Shouf Lebanon Middle East
September 02, 2019
Hotels
Al Fundok Hotel, Maasser el Chouf: It's Classy, It's Trendy and It's Worth Visiting
I've spent a night at Al Fundok Hotel, enjoyed dinner and breakfast, took a hundred photos and promised myself to visit again. Check out the photos yourself and plan your next visit.…
Mechwar Videos
Have You Ever Been to Yammouneh? Watch the Video and Plan Your Visit
Yammoune is a lake, nature reserve, village, and municipality situated 27 kilometers northwest of Baalbek in Baalbek District, Baalbek-Hermel Governorate, Lebanon. The village has a few hundred…
Hotels
Photos of La Siesta Beach Hotel
Spending two days with my family, we had the chance to enjoy the beach, good food, and an enjoyable sunset. Check out the weekend's photos and plan your next escape to La Siesta.
Watch the…
Hotels
Beit Mirna Guesthouse: Your Home Away from Home in Ehden
Situated in Ehden, 6 km from Horsh Ehden Nature Reserve, Beit Mirna is your destination for a tranquil and peaceful getaway surrounded by the green virgin nature.
Beit Mirna features…
September 02, 2019
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North Lebanon
French
Zeralda: French Cuisine in Jounieh
"Bistronomie Francaise" is the tag line - Zeralda is a bistro serving casual French cuisine. It is nestled in the heart of Jounieh/Sarba. At the entrance of Sarba is an old house where Zeralda…
September 02, 2019
| Restaurants
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Jounieh
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…
Travel
Let's Get Lost in Hermel: "Rafting Squad" Experience on Al Assi River
I spent two memorable days on the river, enjoyed a two hours rafting experience, slept at the club and most importantly enjoyed one of the best breakfasts ever. Made with love, breakfast, and…
September 02, 2019
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Bekaa
News
These Are the World’s Best Restaurants: North America, South America, Africa and Middle East: LEBANON's Al Soussi Makes it on the List!
One anonymous critic traveled the world to give you 30 reasons to book a trip now.
By Besha Rodell
For the first time ever, Travel + Leisure and Food & Wine have partnered on an ambitious…
August 21, 2019
| Popular
Shallalat Nabeh Merched: Excellent Lebanese Food Served in Paradise! A Must Try
Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Shouf Lebanon Middle East
August 19, 2019
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
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 paradise on earth, in the heart of Lebanon’s greenest region, spending…
August 19, 2019
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Shouf
Hotels
Grecotel Pallace Athens: Good but not the Five Stars I Expected
A happy hotel... but unfortunately not the rooms! A beautiful lobby, decorative structures, design items until the room door opened. I was willing to post a 5/5 about the hotel for its unique…
Fish & Seafood
Paradise Beach and Restaurant on the Island of Symi
A traditional Greek kitchen, a waitress looking like an owner’s daughter, la mama preparing the plates and people sunbathing on the beach, Paradise is your traditional Greek restaurant with a…
August 18, 2019
| Restaurants
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Greece
Maris Kitchen at D Maris Bay Hotel Turkey
International Cuisine | Turkey Middle East
August 18, 2019
International Cuisine
Maris Kitchen at D Maris Bay Hotel Turkey
Down at the bay, Maris Kitchen is the hotel’s main restaurant. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, stop for a bite, enjoy a meal, and spend time on the beach. Arriving at 11 am, we started…
August 18, 2019
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Turkey
Fish & Seafood
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 Lobster, Oyster, and Sushi- doesn’t look like a restaurant for…
August 18, 2019
| International Cuisine
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Greece
Grill&BBQ
Nusr-Et at D Maris Bay Hotel, Turkey
A great marketing name deserves to be experienced, especially when there is no waiting list, and no reservation needed. After dining at Nusr-Et in Istanbul several years back before the restaurant…
August 18, 2019
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Turkey
Popular
18 Food Stops to Discover in Athens, Greece: Reviews, Photos and Video
Traveling to Athens, where to go, what to eat, what to do! My Favorite 18 places to eat an enjoyable meal.
Yoleni’s Greek Gastronomic Center: A Must Visit in AthensAfter enjoying a unique…
August 15, 2019
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Athens
Spotted Stories
Fancy a Dinner in a Helicopter?
Fine dining is taking new heights, literally! Delivaroo, restaurant delivery platform,recently unveiled a one-of-its-kind helicopter restaurant over the city of London! You can now dine with…
August 14, 2019
Yoleni’s Greek Gastronomic Center: A Must Visit in Athens
International Cuisine | Athens Greece Europe
August 14, 2019
International Cuisine
Yoleni’s Greek Gastronomic Center: A Must Visit in Athens
After enjoying a unique experience at Ergon, I went online searching for a similar experience and found Yoleni’s. Yoleni’s is a supermarket, training center, tasting academy and…
August 14, 2019
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Athens
Tasty Discoveries
Stani: Traditional Greek Yogurt Since 1931
Famous since 1931, Stani is where you can have a traditional Greek yogurt with honey and walnuts. Old on all fronts, decor, and menu, the place is not your fancy restaurant but more of a cafe for a…
August 14, 2019
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Athens
Ice Cream & Gelato
-14 Ice Cream: Delicious Refreshing Treat in Athens
It’s good ice cream in Athens. Actually, I noticed that almost all ice cream parlors are good, inspired by Italian gelato. One of several stops I’ve tried in the Greek capital, I’d…
August 14, 2019
| Tasty Discoveries
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Athens
7 Cactus Athens: Try the Savory Potato Pancakes
International Cuisine | Athens Greece Europe
August 14, 2019
International Cuisine
7 Cactus Athens: Try the Savory Potato Pancakes
I’m not sure how I ended up here and arriving at a small restaurant and waiting to be seated means it’s famous enough. 7 cactus is in one of those calm areas behind the acropolis, a…
August 14, 2019
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Athens
News
“Keefak”, the Lebanese Arabic Language Mobile App
Languages open doors and Keefak’s aim is solidly anchored in every Lebanese’s DNA, bringing Lebanese abroad a step closer to their home country and more broadly building bridges…
August 13, 2019
Events
NATIONAL DABKE DAY 2019: September 1st in Maasser el Chouf
JABALNA Association is celebrating the Fifth Edition of JABALNA DABKE FESTIVAL!
JABALNA’s aim is to establish under the patronage of the Ministry of Culture “NATIONAL DABKE DAY“ to…
Ice Cream & Gelato
Pure Berry Ice Cream, Chrine: One of the Country's Best
It's a family business that started in the nineties, preparing one of the country's best ice creams and they don't even know it. Meet Mrs. Saliba and her children who have been working hand in hand…
Popular
Cool things to do in Yerevan
Yerevan is one of those cities that you hear about but likely couldn’t point to on the map.
Are you planning to head in Yerevan and have no idea what things to do? We…
News
Biggest Vegan Restaurant of its Kind in the World - Only in Dubai!
Dubai, in a first of its kind tradition, is set to open a vegan restaurant that happens to be the biggest in the world. The opening of the restaurant is a strategic move that is bound to be welcomed…
August 08, 2019
News
English Toffee Nut from M&M's Wins Flavor of the Year
English Toffee Nut won flavor of the year 2019 beating two contenders, Mexican Jalapeño Peanut and Thai Coconut Peanut. All three internationally inspired peanut flavors were available…
August 08, 2019
Food Gadgets
Norm Bottle Grinders... More than a Salt and Pepper Grinder
Steering away from the predictable grinder, the Norm ‘Bottle Grinders’ are not what you expect to see in a salt and pepper grinder.
The form, shaped more like a bottle, cleverly tricks…
August 02, 2019