Spotted Stories
Why and How we Should Feed our Curiosity
Why and How we Should Feed our Curiosity By Houda Harb
A Harvard Business Review article from some years back made the valid point that the analogy we often use for food being merely fuel for humans…
August 25, 2021
News
BELUGA RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE INTRODUCES EXCITING NEW DISHES TO THE MENU
Beluga Restaurant and Lounge located at Mandarin Oriental Jumeira is introducing a series of new dishes to its lavish àla carte menu.
Headlining the main course is the decadent Seafood Black…
August 05, 2021
News
Different Citrus Varieties Found in Lebanon
The taste of citrus fruits is a varying combination of sweet and sour flavors that refresh, delight, and invigorate your taste buds. There are over 100 different varieties of citrus fruits. Citrus…
January 04, 2021
La Petite Maison Dubai: A Dream Place... A Coup de Coeur
French Food | Dubai UAE GCC Middle East
October 26, 2020
French Food
La Petite Maison Dubai: A Dream Place... A Coup de Coeur
I’ve been here, done that and still love if it as if it was the first time. I have a Coup de Coeur called La Petite Maison, a restaurant I visited in Nice, Istanbul, Beirut and Dubai. Same…
October 26, 2020
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Dubai
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Allo Beirut: Showcasing Lebanese Street Food in Dubai
Do you miss Lebanon or feel like traveling back for a day without leaving Dubai? Allo Beirut is the answer. Inspired by Beirut’s old streets and our childhood’s nostalgic…
October 26, 2020
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Dubai
Basta: Italian Restaurant in Dubai Serving Tasty Food
Italian Food | Dubai UAE GCC Middle East
October 26, 2020
Italian Food
Basta: Italian Restaurant in Dubai Serving Tasty Food
The first impression wasn’t what I expected until we tasted the food. Meager lights don’t let you see what you’re eating. Air conditioning system throwing unpleasant air on our…
October 26, 2020
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Dubai
News
Traditional Canadian foods you need to try
What we know today as "traditional Canadian food" is mostly a unique combination of foods and ingredients from other cultures. After all, Canada is a melting pot in every sense, where you can…
September 20, 2020
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Recommended
My Favorite Falafel (No Garlic, No Onions) Can Be Found in Kousba: Robert Sadat
A unique handmade bread from the village, no garlic and no onions, falafel at Robert Sadat are "light", not complicated, and straightforward yet fulfilling. Yes, no garlic and no onions; have a…
August 24, 2020
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North Lebanon
Manakish
Em Salim: A Favorite Bakery I Visit Every Other Month
I love the vibes, I love the food, the special creations, the old traditional feel of this unique bakery located in Anfeh's old souk. Meet Ranie and Annie, ask for "Anthony's Manoucheh", inquire…
August 24, 2020
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Assad el Baher: Tasty Homey Seafood in Anfeh. Cooking with Yvonne
Fish & Seafood | North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
August 21, 2020
Fish & Seafood
Assad el Baher: Tasty Homey Seafood in Anfeh. Cooking with Yvonne
Usually enjoying good food in a touristic destination is not easy to find; “Assad el Baher” changed the rule by serving a delicious homey cuisine on the waterfront down at Ta7et el Ri7.…
August 21, 2020
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North Lebanon
International Cuisine
Kudeta: An International Bistro Serving Tasty Food in Badaro
Despite its name, Kudeta Café is much more than just a coffee shop. This bistro bar is a musical oasis that gives Badaro’s energetic nightshift a fittingly jazzy tone. Throughout the…
July 11, 2020
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Badaro
Tasty Discoveries
Mohammed BDIH Lebanese Sweets. Walnut & Cheese KATAYEF in the Old City of Saida
Qatayef or Katayef is an Arab dessert commonly served during the month of Ramadan, a sort of sweet dumpling filled with cream or nuts. It can be described as a folded pancake.
July 04, 2020
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Saida
Rossini: Colorful & Tasty Italian Dishes in Beirut
Italian Food | Beirut Lebanon Middle East
July 02, 2020
Italian Food
Rossini: Colorful & Tasty Italian Dishes in Beirut
Upscale and renovated to cope with the century’s new decor trends, you will dine in a fresh and colorful ambiance inspired by the colors of Andy Warhol, the traditions of old Lebanon, the…
July 02, 2020
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Beirut
Breakfast & Coffee
Breakfast at Amethyste: Cooking with Chefs Frank & Rabih
At the epicenter of Beirut’s luxurious and laid back lifestyle is the Amethyste, the Phoenicia Hotel’s chill-out lounge. This innovative and only outdoor lounge in Beirut brings together…
July 02, 2020
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Beirut
Breakfast & Coffee
Traditional Authentic Breakfast with “Em Awtel” in Ehden. Taste "Em Awtel Lasagna Manoucheh"
Her name is Em Awtel and she prepares delicious manakish and traditional food up on the mountains in Ehden. A coup de Coeur since the first visit, I've been visiting the family regularly, to spend…
June 12, 2020
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North Lebanon
Ice Cream & Gelato
Achrafieh’s World Famous Ice Cream; “Hanna Mitri”. Natural, Traditional & Delicious!
I truly doubt that all Lebanese people don't know or have not heard of Hanna Mitri. The one and only Hanna Mitri is known for his uniquely fresh ice cream, perfect Maamoul and arrogantly rude…
May 31, 2020
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Achrafieh
Tasty Discoveries
EGGS BENEDICT & Sauce Hollandaise: Egg Whites Spinach Omelettes: Experience Hotel Breakfast at Home
Sauce Hollandaise Ingredients:
250 g Butter
3 Egg Yolk
May 23, 2020
Tasty Discoveries
We’re Having Sourdough Pancakes for Breakfast with the Kids
Sourdough pancakes Recipe:
1/4 cup butter, melted then cooled
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 tsp vanilla
1 cup milk
1 1/2 cup sourdough starter
1 1/2 cups flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp…
May 23, 2020
News
BEEF STROGANOFF: A Family Signature Recipe Enjoyed with Tender Beef, Crispy Potatoes & Fresh Cream
Beef Stroganoff or Beef Stroganov (Russian: бефстроганов befstróganov) is a Russian dish of sautéed pieces of beef served in a sauce with smetana (sour cream). From its origins in…
May 13, 2020
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Desserts & Sweets
COOKIES: Double Chocolate Chips is My Favorite
Wake-up and have a cookie! A crunchy chocolate cookie or one that is molten like fudge. Have it with your coffee before starting your day! Cookies have the power to make you smile, a craving, a…
May 06, 2020
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Bread & Bakeries
Live with Krikor: Learning and Inspirations About Lebanon and Covid-19 Situation
Live with Krikor! You can't imagine how delicious this Manoucheh is... Probably one of the best in Lebanon and compared to none. Everything that makes of it the best "Lebanese Pizza" is unique. The…
May 04, 2020
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Mount Lebanon
Breakfast & Coffee
LIVE with Abou Chadi: Enjoy a Traditional Breakfast in Jal El Dib
I love this guy and I love his food. Tony Haddad, the man behind Abou Chady in Jal EL Dib has been in operation for the last 32 years, providing his customers with an authentic and…
May 04, 2020
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Metn
News
LABNEH: I Like to Call it "Lebanese White Gold". 80 Plates to Enjoy!
Today is Labneh day, Lebanon’s white gold. An international favorite, lately recognized and appreciated, sold at supermarkets in the UK, France, USA and more. It’s not Greek Yogurt,…
April 28, 2020
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News
HUMMUS: Simple But Glorious Middle Eastern Dip. 80 Mouthwatering Photos
The hummus comprises nothing more than what it should: pummeled chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, salt, and olive oil. Yet Lebanon's hummus has brought food critics, amateur locals, and…
April 28, 2020
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News
PANCAKES: Mouthwatering Invention
A pancake is a flat cake, often thin and round, prepared from a starch-based batter that may contain eggs, milk, and butter and cooked on a hot surface such as a griddle or frying pan, often frying…
April 26, 2020
| Tasty Discoveries
Saj Em Georges: The Lady with Magical Hands Creates Delicious Saj Manakish
Bread & Bakeries | Dbayeh Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
April 26, 2020
Bread & Bakeries
Saj Em Georges: The Lady with Magical Hands Creates Delicious Saj Manakish
If they say "A picture is worth a thousand words", a video is worth more than a million. Watch it for yourself and feel what Em Georges is all about, a lady baking love in Dbayeh for the last…
News
EGGS: We Love eggs. Poached, Boiled, Fried or Served in a Sandwich
Why do we eat eggs in the morning? This brings us to another theory: Since chickens lay eggs in the morning, it made sense for farmers to grab them for breakfast. Workers needed protein and fat…
April 21, 2020
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Desserts & Sweets
Kanafeh, Kenafeh, Knafeh, Kunafah, Kunafeh, Konafa, Kunafa, and Similar Variations
Knefeh is a traditional Middle Eastern dessert made with thin noodle-like pastry, or alternatively fine semolina dough or even crushed bread crumbs, soaked in sweet, sugar-based syrup. Knefeh is…
April 21, 2020
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Desserts & Sweets
DONUTS: I'm a Fan of this Exquisite Sweet Street Food Breakfast
A “doughnut” or “donut” is a type of fried dough confection or dessert food. The doughnut is popular in many countries and is prepared in various forms as a sweet snack that…
April 20, 2020
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Restaurants
AVOCADOS Grown in Lebanon: Proudly Lebanese. From the Farm in Tyre to The Restaurant in Mar Mikhael
AVOCADOS Grown in Lebanon: Proudly Lebanese. From the Farm in Tyre to The Restaurant in Mar Mikhael
April 17, 2020
| Reviews
Breakfast & Coffee
Kaak El Ambarator: Freshly Baked Kaaka, a-la-minute Using the Finest Ingredients in Kornet Chehwan
Kaak El Ambarator: Freshly Baked Kaaka, a-la-minute Using the Finest Ingredients in Kornet Chehwan
April 17, 2020
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Metn
Desserts & Sweets
Cashewram Healthy Cookies; Cashews, Corn, Grape Molasses & Honey: "L' Aromes Delights" How It’s Made
It all started in the ordinary kitchen of a typical Lebanese house, up on the mountainside. As a family who loves sweets yet has a history of diabetes, we had to replace certain ingredients (mainly…
April 16, 2020
| Tasty Discoveries
Italian Food
SPAGHETTI: One of My Favorite Things to Eat
I’m a fan! I love Spaghetti, I travel for Spaghetti. When I see Spaghetti on a restaurant’s menu, it’s usually the first thing I order. Staying home this week, I searched for my…
April 13, 2020
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News
MAAMOUL: The Middle East Waits 365 Days for These Magical Treats, Every Mom Says Hers are THE BEST
It’s the season of “Maa3mouleté Atyab Maa3moul” or “my mum’s ma’amoul are better than your mum’s”. Every housewife, cook or pastry shop pretends…
April 12, 2020
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Breakfast & Coffee
11 Excellent "Manakish" Bakeries I Visited This Year: Add Them to Your Favorite Food Bucket List
11 Excellent "Manakish" Bakeries I Visited This Year: Add Them to Your Favorite Food Bucket List
April 04, 2020
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Lebanon
Mechwar Videos
Turning VEGAN for a Day! Is Lebanon Vegan Friendly? Visiting 3 Restaurants in Beirut.“Vegan Burgers”
I spent a memorable day, I had three Vegan meals and enjoyed my time satisfying my tastebuds. Check outn the video and relive the experience with me.
Veganism is the practice of abstaining from the…
March 28, 2020
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Beirut
Desserts & Sweets
Top Fresh: Natural Fruit Cocktails, Delicious Crepes and the Best Avocado Juice in Lebanon
I loved it! It is probably one of the best avocado cocktails I've ever had in my entire life! Prepared with love, the crepes, desserts, fruit cocktails and especially the avocado are…
Bread & Bakeries
Saj el Asmar: Mansourieh. It Has A Special Taste, A Special Texture
The Saj Manakish have a special taste, a special texture, a different feel. Using small amounts of yeast, you can eat up to three different wraps and still feel good, not blowted and not heavy. My…
March 27, 2020
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Metn
Bread & Bakeries
Manakish el Hajj: Wood Fire Saj in Jdeideh
Craving a Manoucheh with village flavors? Feeling like a Manoucheh baked-on woodfire? That's your place to be. Saj el Hajj is located in Jdeideh proposing a selection of handcrafted…
March 27, 2020
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Metn
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Tarik el Nahel: A New Restaurant in Faraya
I didn't expect the food to be as good as it was at Tarik el Nahel. Fresh wild thyme salad, fatteh served in an eggplant, kebbeh cups, baked potatoes and much more. If you have plans to visit…
March 26, 2020
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Keserwan
News
Kebbeh: National Heritage, Perfected in Zgharta
It’s 6 am on a beautiful Sunday morning, and Suzanne is up and full of energy. She’s excited to start cooking for the family who will be joining her for lunch, as they do every Sunday.…
Popular
2019 in Review: 35 Restaurants in Lebanon I've Visited This Year
In 2019, I focused on visiting villages ending up in experiencing fewer restaurants. My favorite ones are listed below.
OHANNES: The Food & The Chef... The Whole ExperienceSometimes, when…
January 22, 2020
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Lebanon