Swiss Butter: The Trendy Restaurant and its Signature Sauce
French | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
June 07, 2019
French
Swiss Butter: The Trendy Restaurant and its Signature Sauce
It took me some time, I know! I have finally visited Swiss Butter, Lebanon’s trendiest restaurant for the last year or so. Busy and always booked, Swiss Butter has opened its second branch on…
June 07, 2019
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Metn
Slate: Excellent Meats and a Pleasant Ambiance in Mar Milkhael
Grill&BBQ | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East
May 15, 2019
Grill&BBQ
Slate: Excellent Meats and a Pleasant Ambiance in Mar Milkhael
I was invited to Slate and enjoyed a sumptuous meal. The tomato salad, the burger, the pastrami sandwich, beef tartare, meat and desserts were all phenomenal.
Le Commerce du Levant: Located…
May 15, 2019
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael
Lounge 36: Good Food and Pleasant Vibes in Kousba
International Cuisine | North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
May 09, 2019
International Cuisine
Lounge 36: Good Food and Pleasant Vibes in Kousba
The first time I visited Lounge 36, I was taken by a storm; Charly walked in, offered me a cigar and a handful of food choices... I ended up forgetting to write a review. I loved the experience;…
May 09, 2019
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North Lebanon
French
Beefbar Paris: Inexistent Waiters, Horrendous Service, a Lack of Attention and Average Food
When you’re welcomed by two smiley hostesses, a Bugatti cutlery, Bernardaud plates, and Baccarat glasses, you know that you’re here for a treat. Beefbar Paris, a classy restaurant serving…
Sandwiches
Who Has the Best Shawarma in Lebanon? Did You Try These 14 Choices?
SHAWARMA: Lebanon's best of the best list.
Thin and fresh bread, two layers of it, wrapped around a generous portion of meat or chicken alongside accompaniments. Premium quality, without any sauces…
January 10, 2019
| Street Food
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Lebanon
New Shanghai: A Beautiful Place Serving Good Asian Food
Asian/Chinese | Dubai UAE GCC Middle East
November 23, 2018
Asian/Chinese
New Shanghai: A Beautiful Place Serving Good Asian Food
Serving New Shanghai cuisine imported directly from Asia, the restaurant owned by the Lebanese Azadea group is a masterpiece of architecture and design. Amazingly created, the long corridor takes you…
November 23, 2018
| Restaurants
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Dubai
Asian/Chinese
Ramen Bowl: Exquisite Food, Great Service , Happy People in Paris
I love Ramens and when I discovered a Ramen place minutes from my hotel with a rating of 4,5, I ran to enjoy it. Ramen Bowl is considered to be the 137th over 15,431 restaurants in Paris. Ramen bowl…
October 15, 2018
| Japanese & Sushi
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Paris
Charoles: A Quality Restaurant at San Lorenzo El Escorial
International Cuisine | Madrid Spain Europe
September 19, 2018
International Cuisine
Charoles: A Quality Restaurant at San Lorenzo El Escorial
Arriving into El Escorial and out of a dozen restaurants we’ve visited, this one seems to be good and less touristic. Using two Michelin Bibendum as decorative items to grab the…
September 19, 2018
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Madrid
American
Prime Grill Dubai: The Tomahawk Ribeye and the Brownie Sundae
Prime Grill, the newest restaurant to open in Dubai is located at the Galleria Mall. It’s new; it’s fresh, it’s trendy and sexy; the meat restaurant has it all. From a state of…
French
Craft: Incredible Food! A Lovely Dinner in New York
It’s big; it’s cozy, it’s beautifully decorated and professionally managed, Craft is one of New York’s renowned restaurants known for its good food and special ambiance. You…
June 17, 2018
| International Cuisine
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New York
Popular
Lebanon’s Unique Pastrami; Marky’s is Back!
Watching some videos on social media, I was curious and excited to try Mark's Pastrami. Know that I am a fan of Pastrami visiting almost every specialist in New York of which Katz' remains the…
June 07, 2018
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Lebanon
Hey Terras: Diner on the Canale in Amsterdam
International Cuisine | Amsterdam Holland Europe
May 12, 2018
International Cuisine
Hey Terras: Diner on the Canale in Amsterdam
By the water, enjoying the passing boats, I sat for dinner at De L’Europe hotel in Amsterdam. Fully booked that night, I could barely find a table. On the menu, a selection of gourmet choices…
May 12, 2018
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Amsterdam
Naya: Middle Eastern Counter and Grill with Lebanese Influences in New York
Lebanese/Middle Eastern | New York USA Americas
April 29, 2018
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Naya: Middle Eastern Counter and Grill with Lebanese Influences in New York
With the opening of its fifth location in New York, Naya comes with a new revamped and upscale decor. Brightly lit, cleaner and trendier, the casual Lebanese restaurant speaks the American language.…
American
Katz: The Place of Dream Sandwiches
It’s called Katz, and it sells one of the world’s tastiest sandwiches. I’ve been here three or four times already enjoying their thick, super loaded juicy sandwiches prepared in…
March 21, 2018
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New York
Restaurants
2nd Avenue Deli New York: A Good Pastrami, Unpleasant Vibes
I’m sure you know by now that I’m a big fan of Katz, the famous deli which I aim to visit every time I travel to New York... Trying to find alternatives or different versions of my…
Skirt: A Meat Place in Beirut
Grill&BBQ | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East
February 28, 2017
Grill&BBQ
Skirt: A Meat Place in Beirut
From the same people who brought us, "Meat the Fish", comes "Skirt”… Two long tables, a bar and an open kitchen - welcome to Skirt, a meat address now open in Downtown Beirut. Skirt is…
February 28, 2017
| Restaurants
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Beirut Central District
Recommended
Abul3ezz: An Amazing Shawarma
I love it! It's beautifully wrapped, fresh, juicy, loaded with flavors, generous and most importantly it comes without garlic!
Meat shawarma: it is superb. To start with, the meat is different and…
January 16, 2017
| Sandwiches
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Metn
American
Kaufman's Chicago: Simple and Tasty Meat Sandwiches
The place doesn't look much like a restaurant, rather a shop that sells everything food, a small shop with a catchy signboard showcasing a hall that has a pastry shop, a meat parlor and a bread…
November 15, 2015
| Restaurants
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Chicago
News
Swap One Food to Another - Will Help You Shed Some Weight
If you're looking to lose some weight before Christmas follow this infographic by Get Slimmer Guide which will show you 20 healthy food swaps you can make in order to cut calories from your diet.…
November 08, 2015
Le Petit Gris: Known for its Joyful Ambiance and Good Food
French | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East
March 14, 2015
French
Le Petit Gris: Known for its Joyful Ambiance and Good Food
When people ask me about my favorite French bistro in Lebanon, one of the Top three choices always on my mind is Le Petit Gris. Time has passed since I last came here. In 2014, Le Petit Gris entered…
March 14, 2015
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael
Press
Où Manger Une Bonne Viande à Beirut
“LET’S MEAT” PREND DÉSORMAIS UNE AUTRE SIGNIFICATION QUAND, ENTRE COPAINS ET COPINES, ON CHOISIT DE SE RETROUVER AUTOUR D’UNE BONNE CHAIR POUR SAVOURER UN…
January 28, 2015
| Spotted Stories
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Beirut
News
Meet the Glamburger... What's a Glamburger Anyway?
Ok, I am not sure you have heard but there's a new burger making noise in London and it costs $1,800. Launched at Honky Tonk, in partnership with Groupon the “world’s most expensive…
October 11, 2014
The Happy Prince… The Transformation!
Burgers | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East
June 23, 2014
Burgers
The Happy Prince… The Transformation!
Almost a year passed since my last visit to The Happy Prince, so it was time to come back for an update. I was not impressed with last year's visit, maybe because the restaurant was newly opened and…
June 23, 2014
| Grill&BBQ
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael
News
Today is International Hamburger Day: Meet The Usual Suspects
Today, May the 28th is International Hamburger Day! And of course we're celebrating... But before putting our party hats on and plunging into some burgers, guilt-free, I thought it would be a good…
May 28, 2014
| Popular
French
Gardens of Babylon on the Rooftop, London
I’d been told there were two things I had to visit in London: the Shard and the roof gardens and here we were doing both during this discovery trip to the British capital. Renowned for serving…
May 01, 2014
| International Cuisine
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London
Reviews
The Owl and Pussycat: Tasting Big Apple Hot Dogs
So, why were we at Big Apple Hotdogs? We'd heard about the famous kiosk which opens only on Fridays for lunch, so we went all over the city searching for it. From one tube station to another,…
April 29, 2014
| Restaurants
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London
Spotted Stories
Hamburger Gourmet: A Book to Have if You Love Burgers
Reflecting the recent trend for burgers of every stripe and description, Hamburger Gourmet is a colorful book that takes you from the beautiful simplicity of a classic beef burger to the burgers made…
April 03, 2014
Food Gadgets
Disperse Flavor with Seasoning Sticks
Infuse your beef, pork, poultry, lamb, and seafood with flavor from the inside out with this cool Seasoning Stick.
Just fill the sticks with flavors you like - minced herbs, garlic,…
March 18, 2014
American
Brown&Baker: Another Burger Diner Opens in the French Capital
The easiest way to decide what type of restaurant you want to open is simple - so it seems in Paris - is to follow the trend today. A burger joint is what's popular now and they have been mushrooming…
Miss Ko Asian Restaurant: Philippe Starck's Latest Creation
Asian/Chinese | Paris France Europe
June 15, 2013
Asian/Chinese
Miss Ko Asian Restaurant: Philippe Starck's Latest Creation
Miss K?, an Asian fusion restaurant in Paris boasts an interior by Philippe Starck. Located in the heart of Paris, Miss K? is not just a restaurant; it's a really an original place where street food,…
June 15, 2013
| Fusion Cuisine
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Paris
Classic Burger Joint: A Burger's Portrait
Burgers | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
April 29, 2013
Burgers
Classic Burger Joint: A Burger's Portrait
Days are passing, the world is improving and Lebanon's culinary sector is raising the bar higher and higher. Just close your eyes and remember what we used to eat couple of years ago. Where…
April 29, 2013
| Restaurants
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Antelias
Asian/Chinese
Chopsticks Online Delivery System: I've Tried it
Craving some Chinese food but don't feel like making any phone calls and having to wait for 15 minutes after they ask you a zillion questions about where you live, which turn exactly, your number,…
September 09, 2012
| Restaurants
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Metn
News
A More Expensive Burger Just Landed at $666!
Last week I told you about the world's most expensive burger created by Serendipity 3 - truffle-infused, fried quail egg, blini, creme fraiche, Kaluga caviar, and Campagna roll burger. It seems that…
June 02, 2012
News
Top 10 Most Healthy Foods for Strong Teeth
We eat and we think that food affects our teeth badly. And we are right. But, are there any foods that help keeping our teeth healthy? Is there anything that not only keeps but makes our teeth look…
April 12, 2012
