Ice Cream & Gelato
VanLeeuwen: Mouthwatering Ice Cream in New York
Google led me to VanLeeuwen; the name made me want to try their ice cream. It was 2 degrees outside on a cold winter day but that didn't stop me from trying a generous Christmas ice cream made with…
January 26, 2017
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New York
Chocolate
Mouthwatering Cookies by Cuisine D'Amour
During lunch at a restaurant in Jbeil, a box landed on my table. "Good morning, you don't know me but I knew you'll be in Jbeil. My name is Michelle and I baked two cookies for you. I'd love you to…
November 08, 2016
| Desserts & Sweets
Chocolate
Sugar Bee: Classy Boxes, Tasty Chocolates
This morning, while staying home after an elbow fracture, I was offered a selection of chocolate and biscuits from Sugar Bee. A white box with gold lines that looks neat and classy. The logo…
October 14, 2015
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Beirut
Spotted Stories
Delicious Fortune Cookies: Made in Lebanon
The love of fortune cookies… What is it about them… is it the way it cracks in your hand, is it the anticipation read the little messages wrapped in each…? Maybe it’s…
August 27, 2015
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News
Eat Guiltlessly and Celebrate Junk Food Day
Forget about the diet today and give in to whatever's calling your name: crunchy, salty, chocolaty, creamy, cheesy, sweet and savory, or all of the above!
July 21, 2014
Spotted Stories
The French Bakery: A Compilation of Rich Aromas and Flavors
Twenty-one years ago, only three years after the Lebanese Civil War ended, a woman had an idea... There was a need in Lebanon for some high-end quality French bread, when Mrs. Rita Hoayek went…
July 08, 2014
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Lebanon
Tasty Discoveries
Have You Heard of the New Potato Pillows?
One of the great discoveries from Horeca 2014 was a special box of potatoes named The Potato Pillows. While walking along the aisles of the expo, a large poster
May 16, 2014
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Lebanon
Breakfast & Coffee
Du Pain et des Idees: An Award Winning Bakery
A simple image I got tagged into on Instagram made me want to discover this place. What is said to be one of the best bakeries in Paris for serving the best bread in the capital has won three awards…
March 11, 2014
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Paris
Italian Food
2013: Best Italian Pizza in Lebanon
Italian food has always been a favorite in Lebanon. 2013 witnessed a boom of new Italian restaurants, where pizza-making has become an art - the dough, the crust, time of cooking, ingredients…
Tasty Discoveries
PappaRoti: A Yummy Caramel-Coffee Glazed Bun
We often crave to try something new. Haven't you had enough of donuts and croissants. I have! I finally found an answer for the change I was looking for and it's right on Bliss street, Beirut.…
November 26, 2013
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Beirut
Street Food
Meet Afif: Ambaratouriyet el Lahme Beajin, Hrajel
There are so many places in Lebanon that offer amazingly delicious bites - some you know, some you'll get to know and some you'll remember. Starting a new series, "Discovering the Hidden Street Food…
November 06, 2013
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Keserwan
Tasty Discoveries
A Thin and Crunchy Ball with Sesame Seeds
This time, getting a hold on one of Lebanon's tastiest delights, a trip to Byblos, Jbeil was a must. You might see them as the simplest things found in many corners around Lebanon, but the kaak at…
September 10, 2013
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Jbeil
Bread & Bakeries
bi Bickfaya: Man2ouchet Abou Roland, Thin Like Paper, Crunchy Like Peanuts
My journey around town continues and I am always on the look out to discover new tasty things found in different parts of our rich country. While shopping at Black Pepper in Rabieh I
September 05, 2013
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Bickfaya
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Abou Jihad: Serving Premium Lebanese Meat & Mezze Since 1962
For half a century Abou Jihad still stands strong in Jaledib. Just saying half a century alone makes you realize how authentically professional Abou Jihad is...otherwise it would have collapsed…
August 19, 2013
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Metn
Chocolate
Just Imagine: Honey, Salt, Almonds, Chocolate, Milk and Nougat!
Be sure that this is not an advertisement but the need to share with you my secret love. While traveling across Europe, I discovered the latest invention by Toblerone, the famous Swiss chocolate…
June 04, 2013
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