Italian
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
Italian
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,…
French
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 | 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
Armenian
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
The.CO’s: Excellent Food from Around the World Now in Antelias
Burgers | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
May 20, 2019
Burgers
The.CO’s: Excellent Food from Around the World Now in Antelias
CO’s is for “Brgr.Co”, “Pzza.Co” and “Deli.Co” combined. Enjoy the best of all worlds under one roof now in Antelias. It’s not a secret anymore…
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
News
The Cheesecake Factory Closes in Beirut: Goodbye to Another Franchise
I keep on repeating one sentence: “Lebanon is not a franchise country”. From the days' franchises started opening in Lebanon, I remember saying that they won’t work. Actually, they…
April 30, 2019
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Hamra & Verdun
Italian
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
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Malta
Italian
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,…
Ita-Lee: A Japanese and Italian Eatery in Antelias
Italian | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
March 28, 2019
Italian
Ita-Lee: A Japanese and Italian Eatery in Antelias
“Ita” for Italian and “Lee” for Japanese, the restaurant on Antelias internal road is Italian and Japanese combined. I’ve passed by the restaurant several times... never…
March 28, 2019
| Japanese & Sushi
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Antelias
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
French
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 | 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
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
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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
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
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Copenhagen
News
Le Mythe: Lebanon's First Private Club with a Fine Dining Restaurant
Le Mythe is molded to offer a completely new concept of private clubs. It represents the epitome of luxury and privacy for members looking for a genuine location provided to a secluded circle.…
February 22, 2019
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Metn
Italian
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
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Paris
French
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
French
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…
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
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
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Prague
Italian
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
Bistro Kaprova: Bookstore, Bistro, Great Food and Positive Vibes in Prague
International Cuisine | Prague Czech Republic Europe
January 17, 2019
International Cuisine
Bistro Kaprova: Bookstore, Bistro, Great Food and Positive Vibes in Prague
I had enough of the Christmas market food, grilled pork, sausages, and sweet things... I needed to eat decent food! Walking in the “non-touristic” and not so crowded streets of Prague, a…
Salt: A Gourmet Japanese Dinner at the Airport in Beirut
Airports | Beirut Lebanon Middle East
January 17, 2019
Airports
Salt: A Gourmet Japanese Dinner at the Airport in Beirut
Unfortunately Salt is too expensive, that’s why having a meal here every time I travel is close to impossible; paying high rents, this upscale restaurant located after check-in, was obliged to…
January 17, 2019
| International Cuisine
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Beirut
Burgers
East Village: Drinks of Love, Food of Happiness!
I’ve been here the first time when I discovered the burger... came back to enjoy it again with one of the sexiest risottos I’ve ever tasted... and today, accompanied by my friends, we…
January 13, 2019
| International Cuisine
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Badaro
News
Best of 2018: Restaurants, Eateries, Food, Cuisines... in Lebanon and the World
I have been places... collecting happy moments and enjoying memorable experiences around the world. My journey started in 2012, when I decided to start an unbiased, credible food and travel…
January 12, 2019
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French
Best Restaurants in Lebanon: 19 French Eateries I Like
Towards the end of 2012, French bistros started to gain popularity in Lebanon... but the big boom took place in 2013 when two restaurants on average were opening every month. The trend now…
Saigon: Must Try Vietnamese and Asian Cuisine in Naccache
Asian/Chinese | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
December 25, 2018
Asian/Chinese
Saigon: Must Try Vietnamese and Asian Cuisine in Naccache
Vietnamese and sushi, a new restaurant has opened on the internal Naccach road. A catchy first impression by the white tiles and black signs. Not like the other conventional Lebanese sushi…
December 25, 2018
| Japanese & Sushi
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Metn
The .Co Family of Amazing Restaurants: Ummi, Deli.co, Brgr.co and Pzza.co
Burgers | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East
December 24, 2018
Burgers
The .Co Family of Amazing Restaurants: Ummi, Deli.co, Brgr.co and Pzza.co
I've been here a dozen times or more and left satisfied and happy every single time. Back for the great food, the service, the generous plates, the colorful offerings and the guarantee of enjoying a…
December 24, 2018
| Lebanese/Middle Eastern
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Beirut Central District
Fish & Seafood
Crabe Royal: A Great Discovery in Paris
Celebrating two years of “Crab”, the casual restaurant, open on La Madeleine in Paris is a place I’ll recommend to my friends visiting Paris. Serving Crab based plates, the…
December 24, 2018
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Paris
French
Midi12: A Crepe in Paris at Walking Distance from Lafayette
One of my friends on Instagram proposed Midi12 recommending it to be one of the best crepes he had. Touring around Lafayette, I walked to Midi12 for a quick bite. A chocolate crepe and another…
December 21, 2018
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Paris
Breakfast at the Movenpick Hotel Beirut
Breakfast & Coffee | Beirut Lebanon Middle East
December 15, 2018
Breakfast & Coffee
Breakfast at the Movenpick Hotel Beirut
Serving breakfast “with a view,” The Mövenpick Beirut is one of the country’s five-star hotels located on the beautiful blue Mediterranean. Come early and grab one of the three…
Felicie: French Eatery in the Heart of Mar Mikhael
French | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East
November 29, 2018
French
Felicie: French Eatery in the Heart of Mar Mikhael
Much more than a French restaurant, Felicie is a beautiful piece of architecture open in the heart of Mar Mikhael. Felicie is the baby of Raphael and Jihane, a happy couple that has left years of…
November 29, 2018
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael
DT: Moules-Frites Every Wednesday in Kaslik
International Cuisine | Jounieh Keserwan Lebanon Middle East
November 29, 2018
International Cuisine
DT: Moules-Frites Every Wednesday in Kaslik
Tonight I’m having “Moules Frites” at DT! Every Wednesday, visit DT, the neighborhood restaurant of Kaslik which has been open since 1986. I love it here and have been visiting for…
November 29, 2018
| Japanese & Sushi
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Jounieh
Le Petit Gris: 7 Years of Bistronomy in Beirut
French | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East
November 29, 2018
French
Le Petit Gris: 7 Years of Bistronomy in Beirut
When I noticed that I last came here in 2015, it was time to visit again one of my favorite French Bistros in town. Guaranteed satisfaction for as long as I remember, Le Petit Gris is one of the few…
November 29, 2018
| Restaurants
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael
Breakfast at Lily’s Beirut: A New Chef is Needed!
Breakfast & Coffee | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East
November 25, 2018
Breakfast & Coffee
Breakfast at Lily’s Beirut: A New Chef is Needed!
How great it is to wake up on an early Sunday morning and have breakfast in Beirut, I’ve been getting my kids used to waking up at 6 am every Sunday for a hefty breakfast around town or a sexy…
November 25, 2018
| French
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Beirut Central District
Social House Dubai: A Beautiful Place Serving a Tasty Breakfast
Breakfast & Coffee | Dubai UAE GCC Middle East
November 24, 2018
Breakfast & Coffee
Social House Dubai: A Beautiful Place Serving a Tasty Breakfast
Because the place looks so nice and inspiring. Because every design item makes you want to come in and live the experience, I stopped for breakfast. Social House is a marvelous masterpiece of…
November 24, 2018
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Dubai
State 88: Food with Emotions in Dubai
International Cuisine | Dubai UAE GCC Middle East
November 24, 2018
International Cuisine
State 88: Food with Emotions in Dubai
Owned by a Lebanese group, State 88 is an international restaurant serving cuisine from all over the world. American, Italian and European, at State 88 happiness is guaranteed. Chicken, beef and…
November 24, 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
Al Sultan Brahim: Lebanese Seafood Mezze in Jounieh
Fish & Seafood | Jounieh Keserwan Lebanon Middle East
November 18, 2018
Fish & Seafood
Al Sultan Brahim: Lebanese Seafood Mezze in Jounieh
Considered to be one of the high-end Lebanese restaurants in Lebanon and winner of the best restaurant in the Middle East, Al Sultan Brahim has been preserving the taste of our local heritage for…
November 18, 2018
| Lebanese/Middle Eastern
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Jounieh
Salito's: Seafood in San Francisco
Fish & Seafood | San Francisco California USA Americas
October 28, 2018
Fish & Seafood
Salito's: Seafood in San Francisco
Salito's has been a long-standing part of the Sausalito landscape-Zack's in the seventies, then Margaritaville and most recently Paradise Bay. The new look is fresh, bright and full of casual…
October 28, 2018
| Restaurants
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San Francisco
Julia’s: Reopened in Beirut on Sursock Street
International Cuisine | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East
September 30, 2018
International Cuisine
Julia’s: Reopened in Beirut on Sursock Street
Julia’s, the famous restaurant down on Monot street has moved to Sursock. Julia’s is where burger used to be phenomenal, where spaghetti had another meaning prepared with pepper and the…
September 30, 2018
| Restaurants
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Achrafieh
Hotels
La Rotonda Restaurant at The Westin Palace Madrid
Down at the piano-bar, under the glass atrium, in one of Madrid’s most luxurious hotels, we sat for summer. At La Rotonda, the hotel’s international restaurant, dine in style while…
September 22, 2018
| International Cuisine
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Madrid
