Den Huzaar Bruges: Not a Restaurant I’ll Visit Again
International Cuisine | Bruges Belgium Europe
January 14, 2020
International Cuisine
Den Huzaar Bruges: Not a Restaurant I’ll Visit Again
I’ve been here in 2012 and still remember it to date. I remember to have enjoyed delicious food and that’s seven years ago! Back to Brugge, I decided to have lunch at Den Huzaar. A…
January 14, 2020
| Restaurants
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Bruges
La Nonina Pizzeria: The Romana Pizza is Awesome! Thin, Crispy and acidic
Italian Food | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East
January 13, 2020
Italian Food
La Nonina Pizzeria: The Romana Pizza is Awesome! Thin, Crispy and acidic
My teeth cut into the thin crust while the tomato sauce explodes under the palate. A unique pizza, very thin crust, crunchy and soft at the same time, and topped with a load of cheese, ham, and…
Pepe Grill: I Enjoyed a Casual Lunch on The Champs Elysées
French Food | Paris France Europe
December 23, 2019
French Food
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 then. Visiting in 2014, I left shocked by such a French quality. Now…
December 23, 2019
| Restaurants
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Paris
Hakkasan: Delicious Cantonese Cuisine and Happy Vibes in London
Asian & Chinese | London UK Europe
December 22, 2019
Asian & Chinese
Hakkasan: Delicious Cantonese Cuisine and Happy Vibes in London
It was eight already, walking on the street-facing Hakkasan... we tried our luck to book a table and it worked! It never works that fast... you can’t book a table at Hakkasan minutes before…
December 22, 2019
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London
Sophie’s SOHO: Good Food, Good Mood, Positive Vibes
International Cuisine | London UK Europe
December 21, 2019
International Cuisine
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 heart of London. Under a high ceiling, a space feeling like a hangar,…
December 21, 2019
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London
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
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 breakfast to dinner. You can eat anything you crave for: Lebanese mezze,…
December 20, 2019
| Restaurants
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Antelias
Asian & Chinese
Kanada-Ya: When Craving Ramen in London
I’m a big fan of Ramen noodles and it seems Kanada-Ya is one of London’s best. Don’t expect something fancy but a neighborhood eatery where people eat together sharing tables. At…
December 20, 2019
| Restaurants
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London
MP’s Bar & Grill: Relaxing and Tasty Dinner in Montreux
Grill & BBQ | Switzerland Europe
November 25, 2019
Grill & BBQ
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 excellent bar, spend happy moments with a view, surrounded by dimmed…
November 25, 2019
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Switzerland
AO Izakaya; Top of the Line Japanese Fine Dining in Paris
Japanese & Sushi | Paris France Europe
November 24, 2019
Japanese & Sushi
AO Izakaya; Top of the Line Japanese Fine Dining in Paris
Found on the Michelin guide and described as being one of the best fine-dining Japanese restaurants of the capital, AO Isakaya welcomes you in a classy ambiance, warm lighting, and upscale decor…
November 24, 2019
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Paris
Maison de la Truffe: Delicious Lunch & Excellent Gourmet Pizza
French Food | Paris France Europe
November 23, 2019
French Food
Maison de la Truffe: Delicious Lunch & Excellent Gourmet Pizza
The smell enchants your nostrils the minute you walk in. Travel along the display bar, before accessing the dining space: Maison de la Truffe, à restaurant since 1932 serving French…
November 23, 2019
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Paris
Alan Geaam: Taking Lebanese Cuisine to Another Level for the First Time Ever
French Food | Paris France Europe
November 23, 2019
French Food
Alan Geaam: Taking Lebanese Cuisine to Another Level for the First Time Ever
Let me introduce you to my friend Alan. With one Michelin Star proudly embroidered on his chest, Alan has made it on the list of the France best 600 chefs, proudly Lebanese, and happy to talk about…
November 23, 2019
| Guide Michelin
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Paris
Café Beau-Rivage Lausanne: Very Expensive and Deceiving Food but Exceptional Desserts!
French Food | Switzerland Europe
November 22, 2019
French Food
Café Beau-Rivage Lausanne: Very Expensive and Deceiving Food but Exceptional Desserts!
Open for the last thirty years or so, café Beau-Rivage is one of the city's and hotel’s iconic restaurants on the lake. With its beautiful terrace, breathtaking views and vibrant…
November 22, 2019
| Restaurants
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Switzerland
Asian & Chinese
Pattaya Beach Thai Restaurant, Kuwait: Where the Locals Eat
In the middle of nowhere, a center with no soul, empty floors, and no people is a Thai restaurant. Pattaya Beach is typical and authentic nestled in the heart of Al Wataniya building. Glass walls and…
November 02, 2019
| Restaurants
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Kuwait
Kelly's Fish Lounge: Fresh and Tasty Seafood from Tripoli to the Heart of Achrafieh
Fish & Seafood | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East
October 18, 2019
Fish & Seafood
Kelly's Fish Lounge: Fresh and Tasty Seafood from Tripoli to the Heart of Achrafieh
Kelly is where Fish is delivered daily from Tripoli to the heart of Achrafieh. Kelly is where the restaurant doesn't smell fish and where food is prepared with love and dedication. I visited Kelly's…
October 18, 2019
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Achrafieh
Popular
Three Days in Istanbul: 18 "Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner" Restaurant Experiences to Try
A couple of years ago, Turkey and Lebanon signed an agreement allowing both populations to visit their neighbors without the need of a visa. That opened a lot of touristic and business opportunities.…
September 23, 2019
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Istanbul
Bocca Di Bacco: A Guaranteed Pleasant Italian Dining Experience in Berlin
Italian Food | Germany Europe
September 22, 2019
Italian Food
Bocca Di Bacco: A Guaranteed Pleasant Italian Dining Experience in Berlin
Four years passed and I still remember it as if it was today; one of Berlin’s finest Italian restaurants was fully booked on a Saturday evening. A garlic clove printed on a large canvas, pasta…
September 22, 2019
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Germany
Restaurant Kesrwani; Fish and Seafood in Antelias, Arghile-Free
Fish & Seafood | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
September 04, 2019
Fish & Seafood
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 welcomes you for an enjoyable experience of seafood, Lebanese mezze and…
September 04, 2019
| Lebanese/Middle Eastern
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Antelias
Zeralda: French Cuisine in Jounieh
French Food | Jounieh Keserwan Lebanon Middle East
September 02, 2019
French Food
Zeralda: French Cuisine in Jounieh
"Bistronomie Francaise" is the tag line - Zeralda is a bistro serving casual French cuisine. It is nestled in the heart of Jounieh/Sarba. At the entrance of Sarba is an old house where Zeralda…
September 02, 2019
| Restaurants
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Jounieh
Fish & Seafood
Paradise Beach and Restaurant on the Island of Symi
A traditional Greek kitchen, a waitress looking like an owner’s daughter, la mama preparing the plates and people sunbathing on the beach, Paradise is your traditional Greek restaurant with a…
August 18, 2019
| Restaurants
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Greece
Grill & BBQ
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 dining at Nusr-Et in Istanbul several years back before the restaurant…
August 18, 2019
| Restaurants
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Turkey
Yoleni’s Greek Gastronomic Center: A Must Visit in Athens
International Cuisine | Athens Greece Europe
August 14, 2019
International Cuisine
Yoleni’s Greek Gastronomic Center: A Must Visit in Athens
After enjoying a unique experience at Ergon, I went online searching for a similar experience and found Yoleni’s. Yoleni’s is a supermarket, training center, tasting academy and…
August 14, 2019
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Athens
Italian Food
Emporio Armani Ristorante: Two Thumbs Up for the Food!
For the third time in three years, I visit the Emporio Armani restaurant located under the Armani hotel in Milano. I remember it to be well lit, decorated in red colors and serving the best saffron…
July 24, 2019
| Restaurants
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Milan
News
Cherrylane Restaurant and Bar, Opens in Hammana: Pastry, Bakery and Good Food
Cherrylane forms part of the palatial estate where Alphonse de Lamartine, the eminent French poet, sojourned on his travels to Lebanon in 1832.
Enthralled by the magic of Hammana, its…
July 11, 2019
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Mount Lebanon
Onno: Amazing Armenian Food I Love!
Armenian Food | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
July 10, 2019
Armenian Food
Onno: Amazing Armenian Food I Love!
Typical Armenian cuisine, the kind of food you’d have at the home of an Armenian friend, from a small tiny little restaurant in Bourj Hammoud to a bigger scale, several restaurants in Lebanon…
Abou Joseph: Jal el Dib’s Old Restaurant is Not Good Anymore
Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
July 09, 2019
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Abou Joseph: Jal el Dib’s Old Restaurant is Not Good Anymore
Having occupied its premium location for more than three decades, Abou Joseph is the restaurant you pass by every day while going to work. Nestled in the heart of Lebanon, on our county’s…
July 09, 2019
| Restaurants
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Metn
Paper Moon Milano: Back After Two Years and Still Loving it; A Coup de Coeur
Italian Food | Milan Italy Europe
June 11, 2019
Italian Food
Paper Moon Milano: Back After Two Years and Still Loving it; A Coup de Coeur
Two years ago, I discovered a restaurant; an Italian restaurant in the heart of Milano. A unique restaurant serving exceptional food made with love and dedication. A restaurant filled with guests,…
June 11, 2019
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Milan
A Deserved One Star Michelin at Ristorante Oseleta, Villa Cordevigo
Italian Food | Italy Europe
June 09, 2019
Italian Food
A Deserved One Star Michelin at Ristorante Oseleta, Villa Cordevigo
With a traffic jam that delayed our trip for more than thirty minutes, we arrived at the restaurant at 09:36 pm. Despite the delay, we were welcomed and treated professionally. Located at the villa,…
June 09, 2019
| Guide Michelin
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Italy
Staying at Villa Cordevigo Relais & Chateaux in Cavaion, Italy
French Food | Italy Europe
June 09, 2019
French Food
Staying at Villa Cordevigo Relais & Chateaux in Cavaion, Italy
Arriving at a closed gate, the receptionist answered: “Good morning sir, welcome to Villa Cordevigo”. I drove the alley between high trees, left my car at the parking, and walked to the…
Swiss Butter: The Trendy Restaurant and its Signature Sauce
French Food | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
June 07, 2019
French Food
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
Sunday Lunch at Batchig Antelias
Armenian Food | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
May 20, 2019
Armenian Food
Sunday Lunch at Batchig Antelias
It felt so good to visit Batchig after two long years! I’ve been here, done that, enjoyed all the menu and still visit with a smile on my face. Batchig is a “kiss hello,” a casual…
May 20, 2019
| Restaurants
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Antelias
Fish & Seafood
San Stephano Del Mar Restaurant: Gourmet Seafood in Batroun
Nestled on Batroun’s seashore, San Stephano beach resort is known locally for its private, sandy beach, outdoor wedding venue and its fish restaurant, which offers a wide selection of freshly…
May 15, 2019
| Lebanese/Middle Eastern
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Batroun
Fish & Seafood
MotherShucker: Oysters and Delectable Seafood
A handful of mouthwatering photos... enjoy the gallery below while I plan another visit to Mothershucker for a detailed review. Enjoy meanwhile!
(Le Commerce du Levant) In Lebanon, it's…
May 15, 2019
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael
Ana Beirut: Beautiful Setup and Good Lebanese Food in Antelias
Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
May 14, 2019
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Ana Beirut: Beautiful Setup and Good Lebanese Food in Antelias
Colorful, fresh and welcoming; Ana Beirut is much more than a restaurant; it's an experience... plants, wood, big screens, mirrors, and the show oven. Welcome to Ana Beirut, a cafe inspired by the…
May 14, 2019
| Restaurants
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Antelias
Italian Food
Cibo Pizzeria: Italian Quick Food for Tourists in Malta
Walking the streets of Valletta on Sunday night, a pizzeria grabbed my attention. Cibo looks American and trendy while promising an Italian experience. As a first impression: service is very…
April 14, 2019
| Restaurants
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Malta
Margo’s: Pretentious and Overrated Italian Restaurant in Malta
Italian Food | Malta Europe
April 13, 2019
Italian Food
Margo’s: Pretentious and Overrated Italian Restaurant in Malta
With a 4.3/5 on google maps and a nice photo showing an open kitchen, there’s smoothing that brought me to Margo’s. An Italian restaurant in Valletta operating under an old stone arcade,…
Little China: Travel to China and Live the True Chinese Experience
Asian & Chinese | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East
March 26, 2019
Asian & Chinese
Little China: Travel to China and Live the True Chinese Experience
Oh My God! I’ve been writing reviews for the last seven years, discovered thousands of restaurants in Lebanon but never imagined that we have an authentic Chinese restaurant in Beirut. Little…
March 26, 2019
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Achrafieh
News
Europe’s First Underwater Restaurant Opens
At the southernmost point of the Norwegian coastline by the village of Båly, Snøhetta has designed Europe's very first underwater restaurant. With its immediate proximity with the forces…
March 24, 2019
| Spotted Stories
Stove: French Bistro Food on Monot Street
French Food | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East
March 22, 2019
French Food
Stove: French Bistro Food on Monot Street
It’s called Stove, an old house in the heart of Achrafieh on Monot street. A restaurant and terrace welcome you for a casual dinner in a warm atmosphere. I’m in love with Lebanese old…
March 22, 2019
| Restaurants
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Achrafieh
Quartier Chic: There's a New French Brasserie in Beirut
French Food | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East
March 19, 2019
French Food
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
Al Hindi: Delicious Indian Cuisine in Beirut
Asian & Chinese | Beirut Lebanon Middle East
March 03, 2019
Asian & Chinese
Al Hindi: Delicious Indian Cuisine in Beirut
Light food, very spicy and garlic free! I enjoyed my dinner.
Colorful chairs, red table napkins, colorful lanterns coming down from the ceiling and a bar; Al Hindi is one of Lebanon’s only…
March 03, 2019
| Restaurants
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Beirut
Dinner at Centrale Beirut: Good Food, Pleasant Ambiance, Nice View on the Roof
International Cuisine | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East
March 03, 2019
International Cuisine
Dinner at Centrale Beirut: Good Food, Pleasant Ambiance, Nice View on the Roof
Centrale Restaurant-Bar, opened in August 2001 in an early 20th-century traditional house, after two years of renovation. The restaurant is located on the ground floor with an impressive wine…
March 03, 2019
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Achrafieh
Barr: Delicious Food and Unique Beers at this Casual Fine Dining in Copenhagen
International Cuisine | Copenhagen Europe
February 24, 2019
International Cuisine
Barr: Delicious Food and Unique Beers at this Casual Fine Dining in Copenhagen
Dine where Noma used to be! A sublime space made of wood with a view on the sailing ship and canal. After enjoying a memorable experience at Noma, here comes lunch at Barr, where Noma used to be…
February 24, 2019
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Copenhagen
Italian Food
Scarpetta: A Restaurant I Didn’t Understand!
The hotel concierge recommended Scarpetta for our first dinner. This Italian trattoria, I repeat “Italian Trattoria”, doesn’t serve pasta.
A small and vibrant restaurant…
February 23, 2019
| Restaurants
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Copenhagen
Italian Food
Visconti Madeleine: Casual Homey Italian Pasta in Paris
An Italian trattoria just behind the Madeleine was my choice for a quick Italian dinner in Paris. An Italian waiter welcomes you, not too smiley though! Dimmed lights and a cozy ambiance, in a…
February 22, 2019
| Restaurants
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Paris
French Food
In the Kitchen with Lebanese Chef Fadi Frem at Verde Paris
When famous establishments and multinational hotels in Beirut make it a point to have an “international” chef in their kitchen, you don’t understand why not get a Lebanese one. We…
February 22, 2019
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Paris
Beefbar Paris: Inexistent Waiters, Horrendous Service, a Lack of Attention and Average Food
French Food | Paris France Europe
February 09, 2019
French Food
Beefbar Paris: Inexistent Waiters, Horrendous Service, a Lack of Attention and Average Food
When you’re welcomed by two smiley hostesses, a Bugatti cutlery, Bernardaud plates, and Baccarat glasses, you know that you’re here for a treat. Beefbar Paris, a classy restaurant serving…
February 09, 2019
| Grill & BBQ
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Paris
Abou Jihad: Simple and Traditional Lebanese Food in Jal el Dib
Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
January 23, 2019
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
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 “Nafass”? I enjoy this restaurant and what they offer and have…
January 23, 2019
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Metn
Guide Michelin
L'Auberge de L'Ill Loses Third Michelin Star
I was there in December, and after enjoying a gourmet and upscale dining experience, I felt something was not right. Does it really deserve three stars? Back then we had a debate, my father in law…
January 22, 2019
| News
Cafe Savoy Prague: Overrated and Not Worth Visiting
International Cuisine | Prague Czech Republic Europe
January 20, 2019
International Cuisine
Cafe Savoy Prague: Overrated and Not Worth Visiting
Known to serve a traditional check cuisine and part of several top lists on the net, Cafe Savoy was a must to try. Old and luxurious, the restaurant serves breakfast and lunch or only cafe and cakes…
January 20, 2019
| Restaurants
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Prague
Italian Food
Alriso: Gluten Free Italian Cuisine in Prague
When you are welcomed with a smile, you will immediately understand that the owners are not Czech. An Italian family-style trattoria on Betlémské náměstí, focusing on rice…
January 17, 2019
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Prague