NoGarlicNoOnions: Restaurant, Food, and Travel Stories/Reviews

May 04, 2020

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…

May 04, 2020 | Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Metn Breakfast & Coffee

The Lebanese Colorful Mezze Table: Sharing, Generosity and Smiles, One of the Greatest Food Gatherings on Earth

News | Lebanon Middle East

April 10, 2020

The Lebanese Colorful Mezze Table: Sharing, Generosity and Smiles, One of the Greatest Food Gatherings on Earth

The Lebanese Colorful Mezze Table: Sharing, Generosity, and Smiles, One of the Greatest Food-Gatherings on Earth One of the…

April 10, 2020 | Popular | Lebanon News

CNN: The world's 50 Best Foods: Hummus is on the List

News

December 27, 2019

CNN: The world's 50 Best Foods: Hummus is on the List

(CNN) — "There is no love sincerer than the love of food," George Bernard Shaw said. Judging by the number of amazing…

December 27, 2019 | Spotted Stories News

MUST: Casual, Relaxed and Serving Good International Cuisine in Istanbul

International Cuisine | Istanbul Turkey Middle East

Turkey

September 21, 2019

MUST: Casual, Relaxed and Serving Good International Cuisine in Istanbul

Spending four days in Istanbul, and eating almost every cuisine until now, the last dinner must be special, so why not try MUST!…

September 21, 2019 | Restaurants | Istanbul International Cuisine

Restaurant Kesrwani; Fish and Seafood in Antelias, Arghile-Free

Fish & Seafood | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

September 04, 2019

Restaurant Kesrwani; Fish and Seafood in Antelias, Arghile-Free

I’ve been here, done that, enjoyed the experience and now back for more. Kesrwani, the famous fish market of Antelias…

September 04, 2019 | Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Antelias Fish & Seafood

Snack Fakhreddine, Baakline Famous Breakfast

Breakfast & Coffee | Shouf Lebanon Middle East

July 15, 2019

Snack Fakhreddine, Baakline Famous Breakfast

If you ask me about my favorite three “Foul and Hummus” breakfast restaurants in Lebanon, Snack Fakhreddine will…

July 15, 2019 | Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Shouf Breakfast & Coffee

Chocolate Hummus: Who Can Resist this Healthy Dessert

Spotted Stories

May 18, 2019

Chocolate Hummus: Who Can Resist this Healthy Dessert

Did you know that you can make a sweet hummus with chickpeas? The latest food trend to hit the scene is dessert hummus, and this…

May 18, 2019 Spotted Stories

La Foule: Traditional and Fresh, Lebanese Breakfast on Hamra Street

Breakfast & Coffee | Hamra & Verdun Beirut Lebanon Middle East

April 20, 2019

La Foule: Traditional and Fresh, Lebanese Breakfast on Hamra Street

Have you ever had a traditional old breakfast in a beautifully decorated place, served by professional waiters, drinking San…

April 20, 2019 | Recommended | Hamra & Verdun Breakfast & Coffee

Abou Chady: Foul, Hummus, Fatteh and Quail Eggs in Jal El Dib

Breakfast & Coffee | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

March 26, 2019

Abou Chady: Foul, Hummus, Fatteh and Quail Eggs in Jal El Dib

If you follow my stories on Instagram, you should know by now that I fell in love with this guy; Abou Chady, 32 years of…

March 26, 2019 | Popular | Metn Breakfast & Coffee

Tallet Nasr: My Choice for a Lebanese Mezze Experience in Naas. “Delicious Homey Food”

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

March 23, 2019

Tallet Nasr: My Choice for a Lebanese Mezze Experience in Naas. “Delicious Homey Food”

I was expecting a casual Lebanese restaurant like all the rest around the villages until the waiter opened the door. I was here…

March 23, 2019 | Recommended | Metn Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Foul, Hummus, Balila, Fatteh and Bayd b Awarma: From Beirut to Jounieh

Mechwar Videos | Lebanon Middle East

March 18, 2019

Foul, Hummus, Balila, Fatteh and Bayd b Awarma: From Beirut to Jounieh

Breakfast, breakfast, breakfast … Something that is rare to skip in the Middle East because of the huge selection of…

March 18, 2019 | Popular | Lebanon Mechwar Videos

Abou Jihad: Simple and Traditional Lebanese Food in Jal el Dib

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

January 23, 2019

Abou Jihad: Simple and Traditional Lebanese Food in Jal el Dib

Abou Jihad; is it the food, the vibes or the passion behind every plate? Is it my love for their food, the simplicity or the…

January 23, 2019 | Recommended | Metn Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Burj al Hamam Antelias: New Decor, Nothing Else... an Ironic Experience!

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

January 20, 2019

Burj al Hamam Antelias: New Decor, Nothing Else... an Ironic Experience!

The iconic Burj al Hamam restaurant, open in Antelias for as long as I remember, has encountered a complete renovation…

January 20, 2019 | Restaurants | Antelias Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Craving a Good Hummus in Lebanon: 21 of the Best Plates You Have to Try!

Popular | Lebanon Middle East

January 05, 2019

Craving a Good Hummus in Lebanon: 21 of the Best Plates You Have to Try!

The hummus comprises nothing more than what it should: pummeled chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, salt and olive oil.…

January 05, 2019 | Recommended | Lebanon Popular

Traditional and Authentic: A Tasty Breakfast at Akra, Tripoli

Breakfast & Coffee | Tripoli North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

North Lebanon

December 31, 2018

Traditional and Authentic: A Tasty Breakfast at Akra, Tripoli

In the heart of the old souk, a few meters away from the clock, Akra is a wonderful place and I'm happy we came here. Foul,…

December 31, 2018 | Tripoli Breakfast & Coffee

Le2metna Snack: Flavors of Home Prepared with Love, in Sarba

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

November 25, 2018

Le2metna Snack: Flavors of Home Prepared with Love, in Sarba

It feels like home from the minute you walk in. Fresh aromas of food, two chefs working behind the counter, a gentle lady helping…

November 25, 2018 | Restaurants | Keserwan Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Mhanna Sur Mer is Excellent! One of My Favorite Lebanese Fish Restaurants

Fish & Seafood | North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

November 04, 2018

Mhanna Sur Mer is Excellent! One of My Favorite Lebanese Fish Restaurants

Mhanna Sur Mer is one of my favorite Lebanese/Seafood restaurants for as long as I can remember. It has been an address I head…

November 04, 2018 | Lebanese/Middle Eastern | North Lebanon Fish & Seafood

Breakfast at Al Ajami Beirut: Preserving Lebanese Traditions For Years

Breakfast & Coffee | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

September 16, 2018

Breakfast at Al Ajami Beirut: Preserving Lebanese Traditions For Years

Open for as long as my father remembers, Al Ajami is a traditional restaurant that has moved from the heart of Beirut to…

September 16, 2018 | Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Beirut Breakfast & Coffee

Al Soussi: Beirut's Traditional Breakfast is an Experience You Have to Try

Breakfast & Coffee | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

September 06, 2018

Al Soussi: Beirut's Traditional Breakfast is an Experience You Have to Try

Sit back and relax, blend in with the setup, listen to the jokes, live the experience and don’t expect anything fancy. Go…

September 06, 2018 | Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Beirut Breakfast & Coffee

Gerge El Dayaa: Simple, Tasty and Affordable Seafood

Fish & Seafood | North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

August 24, 2018

Gerge El Dayaa: Simple, Tasty and Affordable Seafood

I love it here, more and more every time. Simple and unpretentious, the seafood place owned by Gerge and his family serves…

August 24, 2018 | Recommended | North Lebanon Fish & Seafood

Sawani Falfoul: Great Food and Great Vibes for Breakfast and Beyond

Breakfast & Coffee | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

August 23, 2018

Sawani Falfoul: Great Food and Great Vibes for Breakfast and Beyond

I ate, enjoyed my time, felt transported... I wished time would stop. I had an amazing plate of foul, an awesome plate of hummus,…

August 23, 2018 | Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Beirut Breakfast & Coffee

Khan Jbeil: Live Back History in Byblos’ Old Souk

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Jbeil Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

July 29, 2018

Khan Jbeil: Live Back History in Byblos’ Old Souk

Walking the old souk of Jbeil, enjoying the beautiful weather of this amazing city, I stopped in front of a stone arcade; an old…

July 29, 2018 | Restaurants | Jbeil Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Moria: Bravo Chef... You Made My Day! Amazing Food in Jounieh

Fish & Seafood | Jounieh Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

Keserwan

June 03, 2018

Moria: Bravo Chef... You Made My Day! Amazing Food in Jounieh

Moria, or the old olive tree, a restaurant open on Jounieh’s old souk, serves a Lebanese and middle eastern cuisine with a…

June 03, 2018 | Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Jounieh Fish & Seafood

Ramadan in Saida: Iftar and Suhour (An Exciting Video)

Mechwar Videos | Saida South Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

South Lebanon

May 27, 2018

Ramadan in Saida: Iftar and Suhour (An Exciting Video)

Saida’s old town easily rivals its counterparts across the region. Extraordinarily well preserved, the cool, winding…

May 27, 2018 | Popular | Saida Mechwar Videos

Today is International Hummus Day! From Lebanon to the World

News

May 13, 2018

Today is International Hummus Day! From Lebanon to the World

The world recognizes the delicious flavors of blended chickpeas, olive oil, and spices on International Hummus Day. The world…

May 13, 2018 News

The World’s Best Hummus

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

May 01, 2018

The World’s Best Hummus

It’s the world’s best Hummus by far! It’s the smoothest, softest, most tender and extremely flavorful treat the…

May 01, 2018 | Popular | Antelias Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Issa: Foul, Fatteh, Msabbaha and Hummus for Breakfast in Beirut

Breakfast & Coffee | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

April 30, 2018

Issa: Foul, Fatteh, Msabbaha and Hummus for Breakfast in Beirut

Located behind the Arab university, Issa has been serving foul and hummus for as long as Beirut remembers. Staff smoking a…

April 30, 2018 | Restaurants | Beirut Breakfast & Coffee

Semsom Lebanese Restaurant: A Lebanese Escape in Muscat, Oman!

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Oman GCC Middle East

GCC

April 10, 2018

Semsom Lebanese Restaurant: A Lebanese Escape in Muscat, Oman!

I’ve been to Semsom Oman many times already, enjoying the experience and feeling like walking home! Today, I am trying the…

April 10, 2018 | Recommended | Oman Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Breakfast at Freehand New York; The Taste of Love and Touch of Innovation

Breakfast & Coffee | New York USA Americas

USA

April 01, 2018

Breakfast at Freehand New York; The Taste of Love and Touch of Innovation

When New York is on a storm alert, and you wake up at four excited to see it... a great day has to start with a hefty breakfast.…

April 01, 2018 | Hotels | New York Breakfast & Coffee

Tik Tak Abou Rami: Foul, Hummus, Fatteh and Positive Vibes in El Mina, Tripoli

Breakfast & Coffee | Tripoli North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

North Lebanon

January 29, 2018

Tik Tak Abou Rami: Foul, Hummus, Fatteh and Positive Vibes in El Mina, Tripoli

I was recently indulging in an early morning tour around the tight streets of Tripoli and Mina. Foul and hummus is a daily ritual…

January 29, 2018 | Recommended | Tripoli Breakfast & Coffee

Dinner at Liza Beirut: Good Food in a Beautiful Setup

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

November 16, 2017

Dinner at Liza Beirut: Good Food in a Beautiful Setup

In an old Lebanese house nestled in the heart of Achrafieh, delicious upmarket Lebanese food is served. It’s happening up…

November 16, 2017 | Recommended | Achrafieh Lebanese/Middle Eastern

The Lebanese Mezze Table: Much More Than Food, A Social Gathering!

Mechwar Videos | Lebanon Middle East

September 30, 2017

The Lebanese Mezze Table: Much More Than Food, A Social Gathering!

Meze or mezze is a selection of small dishes served to accompany alcoholic drinks in the Near East, the Bal

September 30, 2017 | News | Lebanon Mechwar Videos

Ummi: Lunch Left Me Lost for Words...

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

September 19, 2017

Ummi: Lunch Left Me Lost for Words...

Ummi: Where Traditional and Authentic Lebanese Food Will Surely Make you Happier...

September 19, 2017 | Recommended | Beirut Central District Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Living Abroad, An Easy Way to Remember the Flavors of Lebanon

News

September 08, 2017

Living Abroad, An Easy Way to Remember the Flavors of Lebanon

Discover the taste of home with some of Lebanon’s most famous dishes.

September 08, 2017 News

Semsom: Tasty Flavors of Lebanon... With an Enjoyable Twist

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Hamra & Verdun Beirut Lebanon Middle East

August 28, 2017

Semsom: Tasty Flavors of Lebanon... With an Enjoyable Twist

I've been a big fan of Semsom since I first discovered it in Achrafieh back in 2008. I love their signature twist on Lebanese…

August 28, 2017 | Recommended | Hamra & Verdun Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Fouad Khalil's Lebanese Restaurant: It's Happiness Guaranteed

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

August 21, 2017

Fouad Khalil's Lebanese Restaurant: It's Happiness Guaranteed

Fouad is a small restaurant in Nabe3 el Mghara, Hrajel located far away from the tourists and the main road. I love it…

August 21, 2017 | Recommended | Keserwan Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Breakfast in Tyre Has One Address: Mazraani!

Breakfast & Coffee | South Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

August 06, 2017

Breakfast in Tyre Has One Address: Mazraani!

Tyre, home of Lebanon's most beautiful beachfront and tastiest breakfast. I was back for the tasty local street breakfast and…

August 06, 2017 | Recommended | South Lebanon Breakfast & Coffee

Diwan Beirut: A Memorable Experience from Start to Finish

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

July 10, 2017

Diwan Beirut: A Memorable Experience from Start to Finish

This place looks so refreshing and happy... Now open on Zalka's main highway, welcome to Diwan Beirut, a concept by the same…

July 10, 2017 | Recommended | Metn Lebanese/Middle Eastern

10 Favorite Spots: Lebanon's Best Hummus!

News | Lebanon Middle East

July 01, 2017

10 Favorite Spots: Lebanon's Best Hummus!

The hummus comprises nothing more than what it should: pummeled chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, salt and olive oil.…

July 01, 2017 | Popular | Lebanon News

Memorize: A Terrace and Restaurant in Anfeh

International Cuisine | North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

June 15, 2017

Memorize: A Terrace and Restaurant in Anfeh

Located on the second floor of an old house in Anfeh, Memorize serves guests with a selection of international and Lebanese…

June 15, 2017 | Lebanese/Middle Eastern | North Lebanon International Cuisine

Hummus: Mix Chickpeas with Tahina, Lemon and Olive Oil...

Kitchen

May 13, 2017

Hummus: Mix Chickpeas with Tahina, Lemon and Olive Oil...

Simple but glorious, Hummus has become the darling dip for vast populations of foodies throughout Europe, America and Canada. It…

May 13, 2017 | News Kitchen

Hummus Day Happens on May 13th: Let's Celebrate, 4 Ways to Eat Hummus

News

May 13, 2017

Hummus Day Happens on May 13th: Let's Celebrate, 4 Ways to Eat Hummus

Simple but glorious, Hummus has become the darling dip for vast populations of foodies throughout Europe, America and Canada. It…

May 13, 2017 | Popular News

13th of May is Hummus Day: Let's Celebrate Our Local Heritage

News

May 12, 2017

13th of May is Hummus Day: Let's Celebrate Our Local Heritage

International Hummus Day – May 13 The world recognizes the delicious flavors of blended chickpeas, olive oil and spices on…

May 12, 2017 News

Kahwet el Mandaloun: Good Food, Great Vibes!

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Dbayeh Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East