NoGarlicNoOnions: Restaurant, Food, and Travel Stories/Reviews

Yalumba Hosts ANZAC Day Family Brunch in Dubai

News

April 16, 2026

Yalumba Hosts ANZAC Day Family Brunch in Dubai

Yalumba invites guests to gather for a lively, flavor-filled ANZAC Day Family Brunch on Sunday, 26 April 2026, with an afternoon…

April 16, 2026 News

CarniStore Hosts Eid Pop-Ups at Alserkal Avenue

News

March 17, 2026

CarniStore Hosts Eid Pop-Ups at Alserkal Avenue

This Eid weekend, CarniStore, the UAE-born modern meat supplier uniting heritage butchery with a digital-first approach, brings…

March 17, 2026 News

CarniStore & Moonrise Launch “Moonrise & Friends

News

March 16, 2026

CarniStore & Moonrise Launch “Moonrise & Friends

CarniStore, the leading homegrown online meat supplier, championing quality produce for both chefs and home cooks, has partnered…

March 16, 2026 News

KEN by Kamatsuda Awarded Two Toques by Gault&Millau UAE 2026

News

February 04, 2026

KEN by Kamatsuda Awarded Two Toques by Gault&Millau UAE 2026

KEN by Kamatsuda, the immersive Japanese omakase and wagyu dining destination at The Dubai EDITION, has been honoured…

February 04, 2026 News

12 Comfort Foods That Work Beautifully in Gluten-Free Versions

News

February 04, 2026

12 Comfort Foods That Work Beautifully in Gluten-Free Versions

Comfort food has a job. It steadies the mood, fills the kitchen with a familiar smell, and delivers that first bite that makes…

February 04, 2026 News

JUNK SMASH BURGERS AND NOTORIOUS FOODIE PARTNER FOR A LIMITED-EDITION BURGER COLLABORATION

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November 10, 2025

JUNK SMASH BURGERS AND NOTORIOUS FOODIE PARTNER FOR A LIMITED-EDITION BURGER COLLABORATION

Junk Smash Burgers, the viral Paris-born brand, which recently launched in Dubai on 25 Jump Street, is teaming up with one of the…

November 10, 2025 News

Abou Daoud Returns for Zaroob Season 2: Come for the Manakish, Leave With a Story

News

September 19, 2025

Abou Daoud Returns for Zaroob Season 2: Come for the Manakish, Leave With a Story

Zaroob and NoGarlicNoOnions proudly welcome back one of Lebanon’s most loved street food heroes: Abou Daoud, the man b

September 19, 2025 News

Why Wagyu's High Oleic Acid and Fine Muscle Fibers Set It Apart from Angus

News

September 09, 2025

Why Wagyu's High Oleic Acid and Fine Muscle Fibers Set It Apart from Angus

Wagyu beef has earned its reputation as one of the most luxurious proteins in the world. The allure lies in its unique texture,…

September 09, 2025 News

Cured Meat Subscription Box: Artisan Flavors of Wisconsin

News

April 09, 2025

Cured Meat Subscription Box: Artisan Flavors of Wisconsin

In recent years, the idea of a cured meat subscription box has become very popular among food enthusiasts. These subscription…

April 09, 2025 News

Anthony Rahayel Launches “Meat Smoky Stories”* Podcast – A Flavorful Journey Beyond the Grill

Food blogger, TV host, and the voice behind NoGarlicNoOnions, Anthony Rahayel, is taking his passion for food to new…

December 29, 2024 | Spotted Stories Popular

New Podcast: The Foodie & the Chef: Grill-Side Chats on Meat, Grilling, and Bold Flavors

News

November 15, 2024

New Podcast: The Foodie & the Chef: Grill-Side Chats on Meat, Grilling, and Bold Flavors

Smoking Hot Stories with The Smoking Beards: Grill-Side Chats on Meat, Grilling, and Bold Flavors "The Foodie and The Chef - The…

November 15, 2024 | Popular News

WORTH A DETOUR- LONDON: Tom Kerridge’s Butcher’s Tap & Grill

Grill & BBQ | London UK Europe

UK

August 05, 2024

WORTH A DETOUR- LONDON: Tom Kerridge’s Butcher’s Tap & Grill

WORTH A DETOUR- LONDON: Tom Kerridge’s Butcher’s Tap & Grill (“BT&G”) By Angela Zaher…

August 05, 2024 | London Grill & BBQ

Dallas Food Guide: Where to Eat and What to Order

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April 29, 2024

Dallas Food Guide: Where to Eat and What to Order

Welcome to the Dallas Food Guide! Whether you're a local or a visitor, this guide is your ultimate resource for discovering the…

April 29, 2024 News

4 Different Ways To Get More Protein in Your Breakfast

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September 22, 2023

4 Different Ways To Get More Protein in Your Breakfast

If you notice your energy plummets late in the morning, you may need more protein. Check out a few ways to get more of it and…

September 22, 2023 News

3 Helpful Ways To Extend the Life of Meat

Kitchen

October 06, 2022

3 Helpful Ways To Extend the Life of Meat

Meat is a nutritious food, but in the wrong conditions, it will spoil quickly. Fortunately, there are ways to preserve meat and…

October 06, 2022 Kitchen

The Best Restaurants To Try In Las Vegas

News

May 21, 2022

The Best Restaurants To Try In Las Vegas

It’s difficult to make the argument that Las Vegas is best known for anything but its casino games. If there is another…

May 21, 2022 News

3 Health Benefits of Eating Medium-Rare Steak

News

May 04, 2022

3 Health Benefits of Eating Medium-Rare Steak

There are several ways to eat steaks, and some are better than others. Take the time to learn about some of the health benefits…

May 04, 2022 News

Methods for Storing Food for a Long Time

Kitchen

July 18, 2021

Methods for Storing Food for a Long Time

To avoid wasting all the food nature provides us, we should all familiarize ourselves with the many methods for storing food for…

July 18, 2021 Kitchen

Mellow: Your New Kitchen Robot

Appliances

November 08, 2020

Mellow: Your New Kitchen Robot

Meet Mellow, a sort of kitchen robot you can program to make your soft boiled eggs at an exact time and keep food cool until it…

November 08, 2020 | Food Gadgets Appliances

Hébé: Lebanese Owned Quality Restaurant in Paris

French Food | Paris France Europe

France

December 25, 2019

Hébé: Lebanese Owned Quality Restaurant in Paris

Walking the streets in the cold weather, roaming around beautiful Paris, I stopped in front of a restaurant; it’s called…

December 25, 2019 | Restaurants | Paris French Food

OHANNES: The Food & The Chef... The Whole Experience

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Mount Lebanon

December 23, 2019

OHANNES: The Food & The Chef... The Whole Experience

Sometimes, when letters are not enough, all you have to do is express yourself in a video. I loved the food, enjoyed my time in…

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

Pepe Grill: I Enjoyed a Casual Lunch on The Champs Elysées

French Food | Paris France Europe

France

December 23, 2019

Pepe Grill: I Enjoyed a Casual Lunch on The Champs Elysées

Open for the last two months, Pepe Grill took the place of the old Hippopotamus, which wasn’t the best restaurant back…

December 23, 2019 | Restaurants | Paris French Food

Sophie’s SOHO: Good Food, Good Mood, Positive Vibes

International Cuisine | London UK Europe

UK

December 21, 2019

Sophie’s SOHO: Good Food, Good Mood, Positive Vibes

Pass the beautiful winter garden, open the door and be prepared to be amazed! Sophie’s is your escape to the village in the…

December 21, 2019 | Recommended | London International Cuisine

Murray: The Famous Shawarma Show and Delicious French Fries in Antelias

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Mount Lebanon

December 20, 2019

Murray: The Famous Shawarma Show and Delicious French Fries in Antelias

Located in Antelias' main restaurant artery, Murray is your international food restaurant serving a handful of items from…

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

Meatly: A New Lebanese, Armenian Restaurant Opens in Zouk Mikael

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

December 20, 2019

Meatly: A New Lebanese, Armenian Restaurant Opens in Zouk Mikael

Lebanese, Armenian and the signature Kebab Sushi is what Meatly is all about. Check out the photos and give this restaurant a…

December 20, 2019 | News | Keserwan Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Lunch at Rojo: A Memorable Sunday with the Family in Beirut

International Cuisine | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

December 19, 2019

Lunch at Rojo: A Memorable Sunday with the Family in Beirut

When a handful of local and international specialties are prepared in front of your eyes! When each one of the chefs has at least…

December 19, 2019 | Recommended | Beirut International Cuisine

Ze Fork On The Water: Excellent Food and Service in Vevey. Casual Gourmet Specialities

International Cuisine | Switzerland Europe

Europe

November 29, 2019

Ze Fork On The Water: Excellent Food and Service in Vevey. Casual Gourmet Specialities

Facing the famous Fork of Vevey, Ze Fork is one of the city’s famous restaurants for its location, good food, and…

November 29, 2019 | Recommended | Switzerland International Cuisine

L’Auberge Nicolas Flamel: Dine with Harry Potter and Enjoy Excellent French Creations

French Food | Paris France Europe

France

November 27, 2019

L’Auberge Nicolas Flamel: Dine with Harry Potter and Enjoy Excellent French Creations

Known to be the oldest auberge of paris built-in 1407, the restaurant is preserved ever since with the famous prayer engraved on…

November 27, 2019 | Restaurants | Paris French Food

MP’s Bar & Grill: Relaxing and Tasty Dinner in Montreux

Grill & BBQ | Switzerland Europe

Europe

November 25, 2019

MP’s Bar & Grill: Relaxing and Tasty Dinner in Montreux

Part of many awards, MP’s is Montreux’s famous destination of good food and great vibes. A premium grill and…

November 25, 2019 | Recommended | Switzerland Grill & BBQ

The Grill Munich; Excellent Meat Cuts and Delicious Sweet Potato Puree

American | Germany Europe

Europe

October 27, 2019

The Grill Munich; Excellent Meat Cuts and Delicious Sweet Potato Puree

Located on the upper floor over the famous Osteria, The shrill is usually compared to Berlin’s Grill Royal. Upscale and…

October 27, 2019 | Grill & BBQ | Germany American

Chicago Steakhouse: Excellent Meat But Not An Experience I’ll Repeat

American | Germany Europe

Europe

September 23, 2019

Chicago Steakhouse: Excellent Meat But Not An Experience I’ll Repeat

It feels American! A bar, lots of wood, painted walls, buffalos, metal lights and wooden tables. Travel to the states and back…

September 23, 2019 | Grill & BBQ | Germany American

Nusr-Et Burger Istanbul: An Overrated Experience

Grill & BBQ | Istanbul Turkey Middle East

Turkey

September 21, 2019

Nusr-Et Burger Istanbul: An Overrated Experience

Nusr-Et, once meat restaurant in Etiler has expended all around Istanbul and the world. From a "meat" fine dining restaurant, you…

September 21, 2019 | Restaurants | Istanbul Grill & BBQ

Nusr-Et at D Maris Bay Hotel, Turkey

Grill & BBQ | Turkey Middle East

Middle East

August 18, 2019

Nusr-Et at D Maris Bay Hotel, Turkey

A great marketing name deserves to be experienced, especially when there is no waiting list, and no reservation needed. After…

August 18, 2019 | Restaurants | Turkey Grill & BBQ

Just Pita: Trying Kontosouvli for the First Time

Restaurants | Athens Greece Europe

Greece

July 27, 2019

Just Pita: Trying Kontosouvli for the First Time

I was hungry and the choices were not many; at walking distance, a couple of hundred meters from the hotel, Just Pita…

July 27, 2019 | Reviews | Athens Restaurants

Swiss Butter: The Trendy Restaurant and its Signature Sauce

French Food | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Mount Lebanon

June 07, 2019

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.…

June 07, 2019 | Recommended | Metn French Food

Slate: Excellent Meats and a Pleasant Ambiance in Mar Milkhael

Grill & BBQ | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

May 15, 2019

Slate: Excellent Meats and a Pleasant Ambiance in Mar Milkhael

I was invited to Slate and enjoyed a sumptuous meal. The tomato salad, the burger, the pastrami sandwich, beef tartare, meat…

May 15, 2019 | Recommended | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Grill & BBQ

Quartier Chic: There's a New French Brasserie in Beirut

French Food | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

March 19, 2019

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…

March 19, 2019 | Restaurants | Beirut Central District French Food

Zaroub Lebnen: Lebanese Street Food in Adonis

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

February 25, 2019

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.…

February 25, 2019 | Restaurants | Keserwan Lebanese/Middle Eastern

KOD Copenhagen: Dining in the Dark A Very Good Meat

American | Copenhagen Europe

Europe

February 24, 2019

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…

February 24, 2019 | Grill & BBQ | Copenhagen American

Pepenero: Excellent Tagliatelle and Outstanding Carbonara in Prague

Italian Food | Prague Czech Republic Europe

Czech Republic

January 20, 2019

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…

January 20, 2019 | Recommended | Prague Italian Food

Delivery From "Meat the Fish": Gourmet, Healthy and Tasty

Fish & Seafood | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

January 13, 2019

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.…

January 13, 2019 | Beirut Fish & Seafood

Who Has the Best Shawarma in Lebanon? Did You Try These 14 Choices?

Sandwiches | Lebanon Middle East

Middle East

January 10, 2019

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…

January 10, 2019 | Street Food | Lebanon Sandwiches

Marks & Spencer Launches Meat in Dubai for the Very First Time

News

November 25, 2018

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…

November 25, 2018 News

Chez Charles: The Ingredient is Passion

French Food | Dubai UAE GCC Middle East

UAE

November 23, 2018

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…

November 23, 2018 | Recommended | Dubai French Food

Great Meat at The Grill: Casual Fine Dining at The Four Seasons Beirut

Grill & BBQ | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

November 18, 2018

Great Meat at The Grill: Casual Fine Dining at The Four Seasons Beirut

Dinner with touches of finesse and class, a certain perfection in every movement, attention to details... a soothing mood and…

November 18, 2018 | Recommended | Beirut Grill & BBQ

Bistrot de Michel: French Simplicity in the Heart of Achrafieh

French Food | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

November 04, 2018

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…

November 04, 2018 | Recommended | Achrafieh French Food

Charoles: A Quality Restaurant at San Lorenzo El Escorial

International Cuisine | Madrid Spain Europe

Spain

September 19, 2018

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…

September 19, 2018 | Recommended | Madrid International Cuisine

Maruxina: A Dark Lunch in Toledo

International Cuisine | Spain Europe

Europe

September 19, 2018

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,…

September 19, 2018 | Restaurants | Spain International Cuisine

Liana 1962: A Restaurant for Tourists on Plaza Mayor

International Cuisine | Madrid Spain Europe

Spain

September 19, 2018

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…

September 19, 2018 | Restaurants | Madrid International Cuisine

Decadente Madrid: Everything is Unique, I Fell in Love

International Cuisine | Madrid Spain Europe

Spain

September 19, 2018

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…

September 19, 2018 | Recommended | Madrid International Cuisine