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Kanafeh, Kenafeh, Knafeh, Kunafah, Kunafeh, Konafa, Kunafa, and Similar Variations

Desserts & Sweets

April 21, 2020

Kanafeh, Kenafeh, Knafeh, Kunafah, Kunafeh, Konafa, Kunafa, and Similar Variations

Knefeh is a traditional Middle Eastern dessert made with thin noodle-like pastry, or alternatively fine semolina dough or even…

April 21, 2020 | Popular Desserts & Sweets

Gharamti & Kiblawi Sweets, Saida: The Knefeh Naboulsieh

Desserts & Sweets | Saida South Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

South Lebanon

March 03, 2019

Gharamti & Kiblawi Sweets, Saida: The Knefeh Naboulsieh

Gharamti & Kiblawi are famous for their Knefeh Naboulsieh: Kanafeh Nabulsieh originated in the Palestinian city of…

March 03, 2019 | Tasty Discoveries | Saida Desserts & Sweets

Stem: Casual and Upscale Dining in Beirut

French Food | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

September 06, 2018

Stem: Casual and Upscale Dining in Beirut

The talk of the town is called Stem; from the same owners of Capitol comes a classy restaurant divided into two distinct…

September 06, 2018 | Recommended | Achrafieh French Food

Zuruni: Fresh, Tasty and Colorful Lebanese Food on the Highway

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Mount Lebanon

July 29, 2018

Zuruni: Fresh, Tasty and Colorful Lebanese Food on the Highway

On the shores of the Mediterranean, located at Aishti by the sea, Zuruni is the Lebanese restaurant occupying the space where…

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

Baker's Bake: Taste the Village Manousheh in Zalka

Bread & Bakeries | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Mount Lebanon

June 03, 2018

Baker's Bake: Taste the Village Manousheh in Zalka

It's a small bakery, probably like any other bakery, decorated with blue colors. This hole in the wall located on Zalka's…

June 03, 2018 | Breakfast & Coffee | Metn Bread & Bakeries

Al Jardali Saida: My Favorite Knefeh

Breakfast & Coffee | Saida South Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

South Lebanon

January 15, 2018

Al Jardali Saida: My Favorite Knefeh

If you watch my shows or follow my stories on Instagram, you would know by now that Al Jardali Saida sells my…

January 15, 2018 | Popular | Saida Breakfast & Coffee

The World Famous Lebanese Breakfast: A Love Story!

Breakfast & Coffee | Lebanon Middle East

Middle East

September 16, 2017

The World Famous Lebanese Breakfast: A Love Story!

With endless choice and great flavors, you simply cannot skip breakfast in Lebanon. From Mankousheh to Foul and…

September 16, 2017 | Manakish | Lebanon Breakfast & Coffee

Upscale Knefeh: Drizzle Some Fruit Coulis on Top...

Breakfast & Coffee

May 02, 2017

Upscale Knefeh: Drizzle Some Fruit Coulis on Top...

Who said Knefeh can only be enjoyed with sugar syrup? Having breakfast at Le Gray in Beirut, I ordered two plates of Knefeh and…

May 02, 2017 | Desserts & Sweets Breakfast & Coffee

Zooba: Classy Egyptian Street Food

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Egypt Middle East

Middle East

January 18, 2017

Zooba: Classy Egyptian Street Food

The Egyptian version of Chipotle or what is closer to Pret a Manger is a big spot on. I walked into a place where I felt…

January 18, 2017 | Recommended | Egypt Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Al Hallab: Knefeh is Now Trendy!

Recommended | Tripoli North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

North Lebanon

December 24, 2016

Al Hallab: Knefeh is Now Trendy!

Abdelrahman Hallab and Sons is now "Hallab", a new logo, a younger identity and with that a selection of innovative treats which…

December 24, 2016 | Tasty Discoveries | Tripoli Recommended

Zaatar w Zeit: An Unsuccessful Transformation!

Breakfast & Coffee | Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

July 26, 2016

Zaatar w Zeit: An Unsuccessful Transformation!

Zaatar w Zeit has changed and bluntly speaking the new direction is somehow deceiving on so many levels. It's a wannabe…

July 26, 2016 | Manakish | Keserwan Breakfast & Coffee

Nafissa Sweets: It's The Knefe!

Desserts & Sweets | Amman Jordan Middle East

Jordan

May 22, 2016

Nafissa Sweets: It's The Knefe!

I was honestly amazed as I stepped into Nafissa Sweets. I stood there watching hundreds of customers walk in by the minute for…

May 22, 2016 | Recommended | Amman Desserts & Sweets

The Same Breakfast Menu for as Long as I Can Remember!

Airlines

April 18, 2016

The Same Breakfast Menu for as Long as I Can Remember!

Middle East Airlines: Time for a Change! The last two years have been hectic and this year especially is promising to be record…

April 18, 2016 | Travel & Tourism Airlines

Al Karout: An Artisanal, Mouthwatering Knefe

Street Food | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

October 31, 2014

Al Karout: An Artisanal, Mouthwatering Knefe

If you think you’ve had every kind of Knefe… think again. While touring Beirut for some of its best street food, my…

October 31, 2014 | Beirut Street Food

Helado... Pure Frozen Treats

Popular | Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

June 24, 2014

Helado... Pure Frozen Treats

Two reviews in less than a week! You must think I am crazy or something. I just had to, so much to try and taste. Last Sunday…

June 24, 2014 | Recommended | Keserwan Popular

Helado: Knefe, Whisky, Figs... Innovative Ice Cream Flavors

Ice Cream & Gelato | Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

June 21, 2014

Helado: Knefe, Whisky, Figs... Innovative Ice Cream Flavors

In the past, I’ve recommended 14 places for their ice cream and yes, unfortunately, I have maybe forgotten the most…

June 21, 2014 | Popular | Keserwan Ice Cream & Gelato

L'Abeille D'Or: Chocolate Knefeh or Croissant Knefeh?

Chocolate

May 08, 2014

L'Abeille D'Or: Chocolate Knefeh or Croissant Knefeh?

This morning, my first patient walked in with a bag in hand: "Did you ever try chocolate Knefeh?" they asked. Yes, you heard…

May 08, 2014 | Tasty Discoveries Chocolate

Safsouf's Maamoul Madd bi Ashta: Back to Authenticity...

Tasty Discoveries | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

February 02, 2014

Safsouf's Maamoul Madd bi Ashta: Back to Authenticity...

Every Saturday morning, my father-in-law and his friends gather around for hefty breakfast, or what can better be described as…

February 02, 2014 | Beirut Tasty Discoveries

Phoenicia Hotel: A Five Stars Breakfast I Recommend

Breakfast & Coffee | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

August 26, 2013

Phoenicia Hotel: A Five Stars Breakfast I Recommend

My quest continues, searching for the best breakfast you can have at a five star hotel in Lebanon. Le Gray,

August 26, 2013 | Recommended | Beirut Breakfast & Coffee

Phoenicia Beirut: An Iftar Not to Miss Before the Month Ends

International Cuisine | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

July 18, 2013

Phoenicia Beirut: An Iftar Not to Miss Before the Month Ends

Having Iftar with some of my friends has become a regular thing for me this Ramadan. I get to discover new horizons, meeting with…

July 18, 2013 | Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Beirut International Cuisine

What's Greater than Lebanon...

"Lebnan ya Ot3it Sama" I love my country, as much as I travel and experience the world's beauty and wonders, I crave coming…

July 06, 2013 | Travel & Tourism Popular