Swiss Butter: The Trendy Restaurant and its Signature Sauce
French | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
June 07, 2019
French
Swiss Butter: The Trendy Restaurant and its Signature Sauce
It took me some time, I know! I have finally visited Swiss Butter, Lebanon’s trendiest restaurant for the last year or so. Busy and always booked, Swiss Butter has opened its second branch on…
June 07, 2019
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Metn
Slate: Excellent Meats in Mar Milhael
Grill&BBQ | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East
May 15, 2019
Grill&BBQ
Slate: Excellent Meats in Mar Milhael
I was invited to Slate and enjoyed a sumptuous meal. The tomato salad, the burger, the pastrami sandwich, beef tartare, meat and desserts were all phenomenal.
Le Commerce du Levant: Located…
May 15, 2019
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael
Quartier Chic: There's a New French Brasserie in Beirut
French | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East
March 19, 2019
French
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
| Restaurants
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Beirut Central District
Zaroub Lebnen: Lebanese Street Food in Adonis
Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Keserwan Lebanon Middle East
February 25, 2019
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Zaroub Lebnen: Lebanese Street Food in Adonis
There’s a new kid on the block, a Lebanese street food eatery, now open on Adonîs-Zouk road facing the highway. Zaroob for (Tiny little street), a common word used to describe small…
February 25, 2019
| Restaurants
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Keserwan
American
KOD Copenhagen: Dining in the Dark A Very Good Meat
One of the best steakhouses in town is called KOD; found on google maps and trip advisor, I was excited to have a decent piece of meat with some good fries! I’ve had enough of complicated…
February 24, 2019
| Grill&BBQ
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Copenhagen
Pepenero: Excellent Tagliatelle and Outstanding Carbonara in Prague
Italian | Prague Czech Republic Europe
January 20, 2019
Italian
Pepenero: Excellent Tagliatelle and Outstanding Carbonara in Prague
I was waking in front of the restaurant, read on the menu that the carbonara doesn’t contain cream... I had to stop here for dinner! A restaurant oozing Italian vibes, a beautiful menu…
January 20, 2019
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Prague
Fish & Seafood
Delivery From "Meat the Fish": Gourmet, Healthy and Tasty
When you have a bit of extra money to spare and want to enjoy gourmet food delivered to your doorstep; order from Meat the Fish. "Meat the Fish" is Lebanon’s supplier of fresh fish and meat,…
January 13, 2019
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Beirut
Sandwiches
Who Has the Best Shawarma in Lebanon? Did You Try These 14 Choices?
SHAWARMA: Lebanon's best of the best list.
Thin and fresh bread, two layers of it, wrapped around a generous portion of meat or chicken alongside accompaniments. Premium quality, without any sauces…
January 10, 2019
| Street Food
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Lebanon
News
Marks & Spencer Launches Meat in Dubai for the Very First Time
Marks & Spencer and Al-Futtaim have an exciting announcement for customers in Dubai, UAE, with the introduction of its very first range of meat and poultry, available in selected Marks &…
November 25, 2018
French
Chez Charles: The Ingredient is Passion
French class in the heart of Dubai... the restaurant is called Chez Charles. When a passionate entrepreneur decides to open a restaurant putting all his effort to make it happen, you can’t but…
November 23, 2018
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Dubai
Grill&BBQ
Great Meat at The Grill: Casual Fine Dining at The Four Seasons
Dinner with touches of finesse and class, a certain perfection in every movement, attention to details... a soothing mood and positive vibes, The Grill has been my destination for breakfast, lunch,…
November 18, 2018
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Beirut
French
Bistrot de Michel: French Simplicity in the Heart of Achrafieh
How great it is to go back to the classics; Michel, a passionate restaurateur, has been operating his small bistro behind Rizk hospital in Achrafieh for several years now. Offering the same menu with…
November 04, 2018
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Achrafieh
Grill&BBQ
La Brigade: The Street Food Meat Place in Paris
A street food for meat lovers, La Brigade a newbie in the French capital proposes several kinds of beef served in a carton box. Fries, a salad and sauce, enjoy a casual meal on the go. Decorated like…
October 15, 2018
| Restaurants
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Paris
Charoles: A Quality Restaurant at San Lorenzo El Escorial
International Cuisine | Madrid Spain Europe
September 19, 2018
International Cuisine
Charoles: A Quality Restaurant at San Lorenzo El Escorial
Arriving into El Escorial and out of a dozen restaurants we’ve visited, this one seems to be good and less touristic. Using two Michelin Bibendum as decorative items to grab the…
September 19, 2018
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Madrid
International Cuisine
Maruxina: A Dark Lunch in Toledo
Open in a touristic area, Maruxina is not a restaurant that has done a proper market study. Black, dark, dimmed with no windows, it feels like dining in hell. Handled by a waiter that doesn’t…
September 19, 2018
| Restaurants
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Spain
Liana 1962: A Restaurant for Tourists on Plaza Mayor
International Cuisine | Madrid Spain Europe
September 19, 2018
International Cuisine
Liana 1962: A Restaurant for Tourists on Plaza Mayor
I’m not used to stopping at restaurants for tourists but having the kids; you will choose the first that pops in front of you for them to sit and relax. Out of a dozen, I chose the one that…
September 19, 2018
| Restaurants
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Madrid
Decadente Madrid: Everything is Unique, I Fell in Love
International Cuisine | Madrid Spain Europe
September 19, 2018
International Cuisine
Decadente Madrid: Everything is Unique, I Fell in Love
With a review of 4,5/5 on google maps, and decor as beautiful as the one I discovered, I was so excited to browse the menu and enjoy the food. I felt the place from the minute I walked in, the…
September 19, 2018
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Madrid
American
Prime Grill Dubai: The Tomahawk Ribeye and the Brownie Sundae
Prime Grill, the newest restaurant to open in Dubai is located at the Galleria Mall. It’s new; it’s fresh, it’s trendy and sexy; the meat restaurant has it all. From a state of…
Popular
Lebanon’s Unique Pastrami; Marky’s is Back!
Watching some videos on social media, I was curious and excited to try Mark's Pastrami. Know that I am a fan of Pastrami visiting almost every specialist in New York of which Katz' remains the…
June 07, 2018
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Lebanon
Fish & Seafood
RED; Tournedos and Lobster in Amsterdam
Part of many Top10 lists, RED is the reference when it comes to meat and lobster. This place is on the list of the most booked restaurant on OpenTable. Searching for a unique dining experience on my…
French
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
French
Le Relais de L’Entrecote Paris: It's An Experience
What’s the reason behind such popularity? What makes us still wait in line despite the tremendous competition that has closely managed to reproduce that sauce? With a temperature of around 10…
November 14, 2017
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Paris
Burgers
Impossible Burger: The Future of Meat
I was excited to try the impossible burger; yes, the impossible burger, a burger that feels, looks and tastes like meat but isn’t. This burger helps the planet and costs ten times less. It uses…
Greek
Lunch at Paradisos, Poros Island, Greece
One of the best experiences I had in Greece, a filling homey lunch yet very interesting. Located on the hills of Poros, Paradisos is a simple family owned restaurant, handled by the lady of the house…
The Grill: A Cozy and Professional Dining Experience
French | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East
August 06, 2017
French
The Grill: A Cozy and Professional Dining Experience
Well lit, beautifully decorated, a high ceiling, green trees and black tables, lightly colored wooden panels and freshly designed plates, "The Grill" down at The Beirut Four Seasons is where we're…
August 06, 2017
| Grill&BBQ
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Beirut Central District
Grill&BBQ
Meats & Bread: Now Open in Gemmayze
After long months of waiting "Souk el Akel's" Meats & Bread has finally opened on Gemmayze street. Meats & Bread, by the self-taught chef Riad Abou Lteif, promises a pleasant experience…
August 06, 2017
| News
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael
News
Apple is Releasing More Food Emojis
Apple has confirmed a list of new emojis being made available to everyone later this year – and your and our foodie Instagram feed is about to get a whole lot more interesting.
How have we…
July 21, 2017
Baalbaké: The Taste of Baalbeck in Jounieh
Bread & Bakeries | Jounieh Keserwan Lebanon Middle East
June 13, 2017
Bread & Bakeries
Baalbaké: The Taste of Baalbeck in Jounieh
Why go all the way to Baalbeck to enjoy a real "Sfi7a" when you can have it nearby... they even deliver. Just two months in business now, Baalbaké is a small butchery and bakery, serving the…
Fogo de Chao Washington: Travel to Brazil and Back
American | Washington DC USA Americas
May 05, 2017
American
Fogo de Chao Washington: Travel to Brazil and Back
With six hundred reviews on Google and a rating of 4.5 you can't resist visiting this Brazilian restaurant. With such a high rating being hard to come by the locals insist that Fogo de Chao is a…
May 05, 2017
| Grill&BBQ
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Washington DC
American
Jamie Oliver's Diner: Extremely Disappointing and Overpriced Food!
I was honestly not planning on trying another "Jamie Oliver's" and I didn't even know he had a diner as well. Passing along Piccadilly circus and after the disappointing experience at his Italian…
March 24, 2017
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London
Grill&BBQ
The Steak Company: Muscat's Unique Meat Experience
The Steak Company is a gourmet steakhouse serving the finest prime beef imported exclusively from South Africa and Australia as well as premium grass fed New Zealand beef. Much more than that, The…
March 08, 2017
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Oman
Skirt: A Meat Place in Beirut
Grill&BBQ | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East
February 28, 2017
Grill&BBQ
Skirt: A Meat Place in Beirut
From the same people who brought us, "Meat the Fish", comes "Skirt”… Two long tables, a bar and an open kitchen - welcome to Skirt, a meat address now open in Downtown Beirut. Skirt is…
February 28, 2017
| Restaurants
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Beirut Central District
French
Lola: Your Address for Good Meat!
I have been here several times and I am back again to enjoy what Lola has to offer: great quality meat! I left my phone behind and enjoyed my dinner. Check out the photos below and read my previous…
February 05, 2017
| Grill&BBQ
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Mount Lebanon
Al Halabi: New Decor, New Staff and The Same Great Taste!
Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
January 06, 2017
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Al Halabi: New Decor, New Staff and The Same Great Taste!
After undergoing a couple months of renovation the iconic restaurant Al Halabi, located in Antelias, welcomes you back for the same great taste but in a more modern and spacious set up! Now with a…
January 06, 2017
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Antelias
Deli.co: I Love this Place!
Breakfast & Coffee | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East
October 22, 2016
Breakfast & Coffee
Deli.co: I Love this Place!
Deli.co is where salads and sandwiches are given a new meaning. With every bite comes the feeling like you're travelling around the world... London, New York and back. Lunch at Deli.co is like no…
October 22, 2016
| Restaurants
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Beirut Central District
Burgers
Nusr.Et Steakhouse: A Must Experience!
When you're welcomed with a huge display of dry aged meat, you definitely know you're in for a treat... I was drooling... A smile was drawn on my face as I walked towards the main seating area of…
American
The Big Texan: Dinner, Motel and Breakfast
This is the place I was dreaming of visiting since I first started my Route 66 trail. Real Texan mood and food, exceptional vibes, friendly people and amazing food. A big ranch-style of place with…
Recommended
Katz's: New York's Memorable Sandwich!
They say it's a life changer, an experience not to be missed, a journey one should take, that you have to eat a Katz's pastrami sandwich at least once in your life and make sure you do it at an early…
August 28, 2016
| Restaurants
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New York
News
10 WAYS TO EAT STEAK AROUND THE WORLD
There are two types of steak, right? Burnt to a crisp or bloody as hell ? Wrong: that may get you so far at Jack Rabbit Slim’s, but the wider world of grilled beef has a lot more to offer.…
July 09, 2016
Deli.co: A World of Delicatessen in Beirut
International Cuisine | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East
May 18, 2016
International Cuisine
Deli.co: A World of Delicatessen in Beirut
There's a new .co concept in town... Related to Brgr.co and Pzza.co; Deli.co serves delicious sandwiches never tasted in Lebanon before - a place that offers unconventional wraps, unusual…
May 18, 2016
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Beirut Central District
Spotted Stories
Dekerco: The Meat Importers
I believe many of you have heard about Dekerco, the gurus importing meat from around the world to Lebanon. With a trend on the rise, Dekerco has positioned themselves as the main importers of Augus…
May 14, 2016
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Lebanon
Asian/Chinese
The Lamb Kitchen: Recommended Local Restaurant in Seoul
Walking the streets and by pure coincidence I looked up a building to discover a sign written in English: "The Lamb Kitchen". The place looked nice, the people behind the windows were smiling, so we…
May 10, 2016
| Grill&BBQ
Asian/Chinese
Myeong-in Deongsim (명인등심): Korean Beef
One item is sold here; Korean beef and marinated Korean sirloin. Barbecue style, the meat is cooked in front of the customer with fans to take the air out. With that you choose one of the six lunch…
April 29, 2016
| Grill&BBQ
Spotted Stories
BBQ Season is Here: Know Your Meat!
Now that fasting is over for some and almost over for others... meat is definitely on the menu. Now that the sun is warm and the great outdoors is calling us let's start some BBQ parties. This easy…
April 21, 2016
Sandwiches
Abo Jad Aley: Sandwiches Worth Trying!
Last year while visiting Aley for a Mechwar episode, we passed by Abo Jad. The man behind the famous "Ya Wayli" and "Ma Terham" sandwiches. Meat, chicken, fatayel and a special shawarma once a week.…
April 09, 2016
| Street Food
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Mount Lebanon
Grill&BBQ
Osho: An Appealing Impression... Average Food
Osho is known to be one of Bucharest's fanciest places. Renowned for their fine beef cuts, Osho is where you want to book on your next lunch. An impressive place where meat is displayed with…
February 07, 2016
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Romania
Grill&BBQ
Grill Royal Berlin: A Restaurant a la mode
They say it's "the" place one has to visit, the German capital's most famous grill where everyone meets. As we arrived, we understood the hype around it. A wide space, large and loaded with people.…
December 27, 2015
| Restaurants
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Germany
American
The Grand: A Beautiful Restaurant, Amazing Meat, Delicious Desserts in Berlin
Leave the best for last as they say, and before leaving Berlin we found a table for four at The Grand restaurant known to serve international cuisine... It turned out to be much more than a simple…
Reviews
MEAT IN LEBANON: THE ULTIMATE STEAK GUIDE FOR THE CARNIVORE IN YOU
Come with me to discover my favorite meat restaurants around the country for 2015:
Au Bistrot De Michel
Located in a quiet neighborhood of Beirut, Michel's reflects the real French tradition of a…
November 19, 2015
| Top 10 List
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Lebanon
American
Smoque BBQ Chicago: Famous and Visited by Guy Fieri
I didn't expect it to be that good and surely not that popular, but the photos over the Net and a 4.5 review rate on Yelp were enough to make me drool.
Smoque has won dozens of awards which…
