Délice La Brasserie at Sofitel Munich: A Memorable Dinner
French Food | Germany Europe
October 27, 2019
French Food
Délice La Brasserie at Sofitel Munich: A Memorable Dinner
Recommended by the Michelin guide, Délice La Brasserie, located at the Sofitel Munich, is where I chose to have dinner tonight. Drench perfection in the heart of Munich; La Brasserie is much…
October 27, 2019
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Germany
Oscar’s Brasserie Moderne; Dinner at The Steigenberger Hotel in Frankfurt
International Cuisine | Germany Europe
October 27, 2019
International Cuisine
Oscar’s Brasserie Moderne; Dinner at The Steigenberger Hotel in Frankfurt
Arriving late in Frankfurt after a four hours trip from Munich and a long day in Stuttgart, having dinner at the hotel before going to sleep early was an obvious thing to do. Located next to the…
October 27, 2019
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Germany
Stove: French Bistro Food on Monot Street
French Food | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East
March 22, 2019
French Food
Stove: French Bistro Food on Monot Street
It’s called Stove, an old house in the heart of Achrafieh on Monot street. A restaurant and terrace welcome you for a casual dinner in a warm atmosphere. I’m in love with Lebanese old…
March 22, 2019
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Achrafieh
Quartier Chic: There's a New French Brasserie in Beirut
French Food | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East
March 19, 2019
French Food
Quartier Chic: There's a New French Brasserie in Beirut
Occupying the location of Ladurée on Wadi Abou Jamil in Beirut, Quartier Chic the latest Brasserie to open, owned and managed by Maroun Batal. Mr.Batal used to manage Cocteau for the last…
March 19, 2019
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Beirut Central District
Balthazar New York: One Awesome Burger and Superb Stroganoff
French Food | New York USA Americas
June 17, 2018
French Food
Balthazar New York: One Awesome Burger and Superb Stroganoff
Balthazar is New York’s most famous French brasserie open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, serving a traditional French cuisine with a touch of class and refinement. Arriving at 1 pm on a…
June 17, 2018
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New York
French Food
Boucherie: French Culinary Art in New York
Boucherie is a traditional French Brasserie an exact copy of the ones up in Montmartre transported into the fast business city of New York. Stopping for a drink, a slice of charcuterie or a delicious…
April 01, 2018
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New York
Boubouffe: Nothing is Worth Coming Here For!
Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East
January 10, 2018
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Boubouffe: Nothing is Worth Coming Here For!
It’s one of those reviews where I don’t know where to start or how to start. Enter a vast space where an accustomed clientele comes for lunch every other day, just for the sake of…
January 10, 2018
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Achrafieh
Le Drakkar: A Brasserie in Deauville with Average Food
French Food | France Europe
December 02, 2016
French Food
Le Drakkar: A Brasserie in Deauville with Average Food
Touring around the Normandie region, my friend Olivier from Beirut - who follows my account on Instagram - suggested I visit Le Drakkar. This traditional brasserie, located a few meters from the port…
December 02, 2016
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France
French Food
SAVY: Overrated and Expensive. Not really worth it.
Facing the RTL studios building is SAVY, a typical French brasserie. When we arrived, a dozen people were smoking outside on the sidewalk. I was not sure what to expect inside... a street brasserie…
December 01, 2016
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France
Lunch at Cocteau: A Beautiful Restaurant Serving Good Food!
French Food | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East
November 29, 2016
French Food
Lunch at Cocteau: A Beautiful Restaurant Serving Good Food!
One of Beirut's most popular restaurants is still going strong. My last experience there, almost 4 years ago, was shockingly bad, but I am back for the food everyone is still talking about. …
November 29, 2016
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Beirut Central District
Brasserie St.Regis: Perfection in the Details
French Food | Istanbul Turkey Middle East
September 24, 2016
French Food
Brasserie St.Regis: Perfection in the Details
Located at the St.Regis, one of Istanbul's most luxurious hotels is The Brasserie. A brassiere with a real French feel... Choose the terrace or the restaurant and enjoy a selection of handcrafted…
September 24, 2016
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Istanbul
International Cuisine
Redeye Grill: The New York Brasserie
Redeye Grill is an updated classic American restaurant, it is the place I tried and enjoyed the innovative sushi burger. The brasserie serves more than that...
July 23, 2016
| Japanese & Sushi
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New York
Au Bistrot de Michel: Leaving Happy is Always Guaranteed
French Food | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East
March 18, 2016
French Food
Au Bistrot de Michel: Leaving Happy is Always Guaranteed
This is one place where enjoyment is always guaranteed, the kind of restaurant where surprises are not part of the deal. I always enjoy it and always eat well. Tonight we come back to enjoy…
March 18, 2016
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Achrafieh
Brasserie Lipp: A Legendary Brasserie, Tasty Choucroute
French Food | Paris France Europe
October 19, 2015
French Food
Brasserie Lipp: A Legendary Brasserie, Tasty Choucroute
What a place! Brasserie Lipp is an old restaurant in the heart of the capital on St.Germain that serves andouillette, Jarret de Porc, Choucroute Gratinée, Choucroute Garnie, Poulet Fermier and…
October 19, 2015
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Paris
Restaurants
Maison des Brasseurs Mons: Croque Madame and Beer
Visiting Mons, the 2015 capital of culture, we stopped for a closer look at the Grand Place. Choosing La Maison des Brasseurs was a pure coincidence. Out of a dozen restaurants and cafes around the…
Acoté: Sandwiches from Around the World Land on Mar Mikhael
Burgers | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East
December 19, 2014
Burgers
Acoté: Sandwiches from Around the World Land on Mar Mikhael
This month, a new place opened its doors, Acoté, which in French means "next to it". The new cafe which opened alongside Prune and owned by the same owner, promises the same…
December 19, 2014
| International Cuisine
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael
French Food
Balthus: A Reference Point, If I May Say
Welcome to the world of luxury, welcome to the world of Balthus, one of the few premium dining restaurants still standing in Lebanon. Serving its accustomed clientele for more than 15 years now,…
November 27, 2014
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Beirut
SUD: Good Food and Great Ambiance is Guaranteed Every Time
French Food | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East
July 01, 2014
French Food
SUD: Good Food and Great Ambiance is Guaranteed Every Time
The tent has been removed, the nylon covers have been wrapped up... Welcome the summer vibes of La Cour Saint Michel. Located right at the beginning of the hippest collection of bars in Beirut…
July 01, 2014
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael
Metropole: Good Food, Great Ambiance and Yummy Stroganoff
French Food | Beirut Lebanon Middle East
May 06, 2014
French Food
Metropole: Good Food, Great Ambiance and Yummy Stroganoff
I'm not sure if I should listen to my friends’ comments or even read previous reviews of Metropole before writing this piece. All I know is that I enjoyed my time, I loved the place and ate…
May 06, 2014
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Beirut
Restaurants
2013: Restaurants and Cafes I Totally Enjoy Every Now and Then
Some places are just special. Going to them every once in a while put a smile on my face, be it an original local concept, a simple French bistro or a delicious Italian pizzerias... these…
December 31, 2013
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Lebanon
French Food
2013: Lebanon's Best Bistros and Brasseries
Towards the end of 2012, French bistros started to gain popularity in Lebanon... but the big boom took place in 2013 when two places on average were opening a month. I have tried to visit most of…
December 16, 2013
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Lebanon
American
I Just Found it: The Worst Burger I've Ever Had!
Yes, indeed, I just found it: The worst burger I have had to date. Where? At the Publicis Drugstore, Champs Elysees, Paris. This place was on my to do list during my recent visit to the French…
A La Place St. Georges: Nothing to Write Home About
French Food | Paris France Europe
September 01, 2013
French Food
A La Place St. Georges: Nothing to Write Home About
A La Place St Georges is a French brasserie which I have recently tried. This is one of the few times where I set foot in a place where I feel neutral. It's not a great place and at the same time…
September 01, 2013
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Paris
Le Brigadier: Cafe, The, Chocolat, Patisserie Maison
French Food | Paris France Europe
August 15, 2013
French Food
Le Brigadier: Cafe, The, Chocolat, Patisserie Maison
Around the 9th district where I've been spending the week in Paris, facing the Trinity church is Le Brigadier, a brasserie known by the local for serving generous lunch menus. I tried it with my fri
August 15, 2013
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Paris
American
La Maison Mère, Paris: Burgers, Hotdogs and Even More
Serving up French-American cuisine in a bistro environment, La Maison Mère has a New York City vibe. The décor is engraved glass mirrors, retro fridges and tiled walls. The service is…
French Food
Lunch at the Famous Cafe De Paris, Monte Carlo
You cannot come to Monaco without stopping by the legendary Cafe de Paris. The Brasserie at the Café de Paris Monte-Carlo is the most popular venue for a “rendez-vous” in this…
July 08, 2013
| International Cuisine
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France
French Food
Couqley Bistro: Now in Dbayeh
Just a few days ago I mentioned the news that Amarres's closing at Zaytounay Bay which coincides with the opening of Couqley's new branch in Dbayeh's Blueberry Square. Amarres is owned by the same…
May 25, 2013
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Dbayeh
French Food
La Brasserie Gaîté: Unique French Crepes
La Brasserie Gaîté, located just a few steps away from the Edgar Quinet Metro station in Paris serves Crepes like you never tasted before. I am a big fan of Crepes. I love how they…
December 19, 2012
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Paris
French Food
Le Zeyer, Brasserie Paris
Walking around the area next to the Montparnasse Tower in Paris and after experiencing the breathtaking view from the 56th floor, we stopped in front of the Brasserie Zeyer situated in …
May 22, 2012
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Paris
French Food
Brasserie Lipp, Paris
You get exactly what you expect; Brasserie Lipp is a French brasserie whose cuisine does not go beyond those limits. Don't expect a great starred restaurant and don't forget that you chose to have…
February 25, 2012
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Paris