News
From Pad Thai to Tacos, Uncovering the World's Most Flavorful Street Eats
There's something truly magical about street food. It's not just about grabbing a quick bite; it's about the heart and soul of a city’s culture. Imagine wandering through the busy markets of…
December 03, 2023
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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
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
One of the Best Falafel in Town; Tabbara Beirut!
Pure fava beans, no chickpeas, a little tiny addition of garlic you won't even feel: that's what makes Tabbara's falafel so special. Open since 1914, the shop produces unique sandwiches all the…
July 24, 2019
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Hamra & Verdun
Popular
Follow My Bread Crumbs (24 hours in Beirut)
Beirut’s a place of culinary delights, but the very best places are often hidden away from view, and you have to be committed to discover what the city has to offer. Luckily enough, I recently…
April 18, 2015
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Beirut
Restaurants
Joseph: Understanding the Love for Shawarma and Falafel
It started last year with a blind tasting... 10 shawarma places and one clear winner: They said it's called Joseph. I haven’t reviewed it yet, but when I published the piece about Sahyoun, I…
Mechwar Videos
A Bite of Beirut...The Video That Will Make You Drool
Sometimes the best things in life, and in this case, delicious bites, are closer to us than we think... I don't agree with the saying that goes, "kneese il areebe mab teshfe..." there's a lot to see,…
October 19, 2014
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Beirut
Sandwiches
There is Falafel and there is Sahyoun
I don't want to sound like I am exaggerating but believe me when I say that there is no falafel like Sahyoun’s. In one day I tried the same falafel sandwich in three different places but the…
October 13, 2014
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Beirut
News
The Falafel Index: A Way To Assess Purchasing Power In The Middle East
The Arab Spring brought into focus the economic underpinnings of instability in the Middle East. In a region where over one in four youth is unemployed, how well people can afford a basic meal is a…
May 07, 2014