Nice au Cœur de Beyrouth: Gastronomique Façon Shisha Restaurant for 500$ at Le Bristol Beyrouth: Cheap, Bad Food and Low Quality Entertainement! A Disaster, A Scam!
French | Beirut Lebanon Middle East
September 29, 2019
French
Nice au Cœur de Beyrouth: Gastronomique Façon Shisha Restaurant for 500$ at Le Bristol Beyrouth: Cheap, Bad Food and Low Quality Entertainement! A Disaster, A Scam!
If the founders of Le Bristol were alive, he would have committed suicide...
When you book a dinner for 110$ per person (Wine not included), and you read the description promising you…
September 29, 2019
| Restaurants
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Beirut
American
Chicago Steakhouse: Excellent Meat But Not An Experience I’ll Repeat
It feels American! A bar, lots of wood, painted walls, buffalos, metal lights and wooden tables. Travel to the states and back while enjoying a piece of meat. Slow service like all the restaurants…
Recommended
Three Days in Istanbul: 18 "Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner" Restaurant Experiences to Try
A couple of years ago, Turkey and Lebanon signed an agreement allowing both populations to visit their neighbors without the need of a visa. That opened a lot of touristic and business opportunities.…
September 23, 2019
| Restaurants
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Istanbul
Recommended
Dallmayr Delicatessen: A Gourmet Lunch in Munich
One of Europe’s most famous delicatessen brands welcomes you for breakfast, lunch, or dinner up on the first floor. After touring around on the ground floor for German specialties and unique…
September 23, 2019
| Restaurants
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Germany
Italian
Bocca Di Bacco: A Guaranteed Pleasant Italian Dining Experience in Berlin
Four years passed and I still remember it as if it was today; one of Berlin’s finest Italian restaurants was fully booked on a Saturday evening. A garlic clove printed on a large canvas, pasta…
September 22, 2019
| Recommended
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Germany
Blend Kitchen at the Pullman Hotel: Lunch Formula and Good Food in Berlin
International Cuisine | Germany Europe
September 22, 2019
International Cuisine
Blend Kitchen at the Pullman Hotel: Lunch Formula and Good Food in Berlin
Located inside the Pullman hotel of Berlin, Blend is a trendy restaurant, decorated with style and serving lunch between twelve and two. Sit and relax, enjoy the modern decor while you wait for long…
September 22, 2019
| Restaurants
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Germany
American
What’s Beef Frankfurt: A Concept You Will Fall in Love With
Waw! That’s the first impression! The place is simply awesome! Red, lots of red, walls were shining red... it’s really cool! A concept inspired by the American culture serves locally…
The Hutong Club: Complicated Chinese Food in Munich
Asian/Chinese | Germany Europe
September 22, 2019
Asian/Chinese
The Hutong Club: Complicated Chinese Food in Munich
Recommended by the concierge at The Sofitel, The Hutong Club is one of Munich finest Chinese restaurants. The cuisine is complex and not for the faint of heart. Decorated to perfection, the…
September 22, 2019
| Restaurants
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Germany
Konditorei Buchwald: Berlin’s Oldest Pastry Shop is Not Worth Trying
Desserts & Sweets | Germany Europe
September 22, 2019
Desserts & Sweets
Konditorei Buchwald: Berlin’s Oldest Pastry Shop is Not Worth Trying
When in Berlin, visit Patisserie “Konditorei G. Buchwald”! The pastry shop was founded in Cottbus in 1852 and is now the oldest patisserie in Berlin. The specialty is their Baumkuchen…
September 22, 2019
| Restaurants
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Germany
Photos of Istanbul, Airport IGA Business Lounge
Airports | Istanbul Turkey Middle East
September 21, 2019
Airports
Photos of Istanbul, Airport IGA Business Lounge
It rocks, it simply rocks! I loved the size, the views, the amenities, the colors, I simply loved it, the same way I adored the airport terminal. Located on the opposite side of the airport, a long…
Asian/Chinese
Ioki: An Excellent Sushi in Istanbul
It has appeared on the lists, in all my searches, it’s one of the capital’s best Asian restaurants according to many... after a bit so pleasant lunch down at the Bosphorus, we grabbed a…
September 21, 2019
| Japanese & Sushi
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Istanbul
Grill&BBQ
Nusr-Et Burger Istanbul: An Overrated Experience
Nusr-Et, once meat restaurant in Etiler has expended all around Istanbul and the world. From a "meat" fine dining restaurant, you have to book weeks in advance to other casual eateries of which…
September 21, 2019
| Restaurants
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Istanbul
The Allis at Soho House: Eat, Chill, Relax, Enjoy the Garden in Istanbul
Breakfast & Coffee | Istanbul Turkey Middle East
September 21, 2019
Breakfast & Coffee
The Allis at Soho House: Eat, Chill, Relax, Enjoy the Garden in Istanbul
Positive vibes in the garden while listening to good music; that’s The Allis at Soho House in Istanbul. Enjoy a cold coffee, let the breath of air caress your cheeks, mingle with people while…
September 21, 2019
| International Cuisine
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Istanbul
Cuma: Breakfast at Home in Istanbul
Breakfast & Coffee | Istanbul Turkey Middle East
September 21, 2019
Breakfast & Coffee
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 Istanbul. Order eggs Benedict with labneh! Enjoy a mouthwatering…
September 21, 2019
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Istanbul
Journey Lounge: Buckwheat Pancakes and Soy Milk Granola in Istanbul
Breakfast & Coffee | Istanbul Turkey Middle East
September 21, 2019
Breakfast & Coffee
Journey Lounge: Buckwheat Pancakes and Soy Milk Granola in Istanbul
Walking the streets of Beyoğlu, up on the hills overviewing Istanbul, I decided to have Journey lounge as my next stop. Trees, wooden furniture, and calm vibes. On the menu, you can find a wide…
September 21, 2019
| Restaurants
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Istanbul
MUST: Casual, Relaxed and Serving Good International Cuisine in Istanbul
International Cuisine | Istanbul Turkey Middle East
September 21, 2019
International Cuisine
MUST: Casual, Relaxed and Serving Good International Cuisine in Istanbul
Spending four days in Istanbul, and eating almost every cuisine until now, the last dinner must be special, so why not try MUST! MUST, which is the new address in Istanbul for special food and good…
September 21, 2019
| Restaurants
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Istanbul
Delicatessen: Classical Music and Great Breakfast in Istanbul
Breakfast & Coffee | Istanbul Turkey Middle East
September 17, 2019
Breakfast & Coffee
Delicatessen: Classical Music and Great Breakfast in Istanbul
Oh, My Goodness! When I think that’s, I’ve been to the best breakfast place in town; another pops up! Delicatessen locates on the hills of Nisantasi is your perfect breakfast…
September 17, 2019
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Istanbul
Petra Roasting Company: A Coup de Coeur in Istanbul
Breakfast & Coffee | Istanbul Turkey Middle East
September 17, 2019
Breakfast & Coffee
Petra Roasting Company: A Coup de Coeur in Istanbul
On this beautiful Sunday morning, my first stop was at Mangerie, where I thought I'd discovered the best... I then continued to Delicatessen where again I thought I’ve found my coup de Coeur...…
September 17, 2019
| Coffee, Wine & Drinks
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Istanbul
Mangerie Bebek: Excellent Breakfast Loaded with Flavors
Breakfast & Coffee | Istanbul Turkey Middle East
September 17, 2019
Breakfast & Coffee
Mangerie Bebek: Excellent Breakfast Loaded with Flavors
I woke up at 6, walked around Istanbul to fly my drone then searching for a place to have breakfast. I wanted something cosmopolitan, fun and trendy at the same time: Mangerie popped up. Located…
September 17, 2019
| Recommended
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Istanbul
Tasty, Varied, Generous and Professional... Breakfast in Beirut! The Four Seasons Hotel
Breakfast & Coffee | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East
September 17, 2019
Breakfast & Coffee
Tasty, Varied, Generous and Professional... Breakfast in Beirut! The Four Seasons Hotel
On the second floor of the Four Seasons Hotel is where mornings have another meaning. I've been here half a dozen times already simply to enjoy the pleasure of great food, amazing presentation, and…
September 17, 2019
| International Cuisine
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Beirut Central District
Paper Moon: Enjoying My Favorite Milanese Restaurant in Istanbul
Italian | Istanbul Turkey Middle East
September 17, 2019
Italian
Paper Moon: Enjoying My Favorite Milanese Restaurant in Istanbul
After enjoying Paper Moon twice in Milano, I couldn’t but try it in Istanbul. One of my favorite Italian restaurants of all times makes my heart skip a beat. Pasta, pizza and Italian dishes,…
September 17, 2019
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Istanbul
Hamdi Restaurant: Top Quality Turkish Food with a View
Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Istanbul Turkey Middle East
September 17, 2019
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Hamdi Restaurant: Top Quality Turkish Food with a View
The view is breathtaking and the food as well. Good food with a superb view is what Hamdi offers in the heart of Istanbul’s busy touristic quarters.
On the third floor is where lunch is…
September 17, 2019
| Restaurants
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Istanbul
Italian
Esmer Chef: Fresh Pasta in Istanbul
Some of the blog’s readers recommended “Esmer Chef.” Pizza, pasta, salads, international cuisine and everything in between, the casual fast food has several branches of which one on…
September 17, 2019
| Restaurants
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Istanbul
House of B: A Good American Burger in Istanbul
American | Istanbul Turkey Middle East
September 17, 2019
American
House of B: A Good American Burger in Istanbul
After enjoying Istanbul’s vibes down at Beşiktaş, walking from a street to the next, I stopped at “House of B.” Burgers are what they do in an American diner-style decor and…
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
| Desserts & Sweets
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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
| Recommended
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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
| Recommended
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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…