News
Indian Fine Dining Favourite, Punjab Grill Restaurant is Opening in Dubai’s Downtown
One of the world’s leading Indian dining concepts, Punjab Grill, is opening its flagship GCC restaurant at The Oberoi, Dubai - Business Bay in Q2, 2021. Punjab Grill’s newest…
April 12, 2021
News
How Restaurant Teams Can Show Gratitude in a Period of Social Distancing
Since 2020, the world has changed drastically due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It meant that businesses, including restaurant owners, had to find new ways of doing things to ensure they keep…
March 31, 2021
News
3 Tips For Ensuring Your Food Business Is Viable And Successful
An estimated 60% of restaurants fail in their first year of operations, and 80% go out of business within five years,
March 06, 2021
News
Writing a Restaurant Menu: 10 Essential Tips
Your menu tells a lot about your restaurant to your guests. Don’t consider it to be just a list of food and beverage choices because a menu is so much more. How your menu is written reveals…
February 21, 2021
News
What Happens When a Restaurant Worker is Sick?
When you operate or manage a restaurant, there are a lot of moving parts. There are also a lot of things to keep in mind as far as safety, health, and regulatory compliance.
One issue restaurant…
February 21, 2021
La Petite Maison Dubai: A Dream Place... A Coup de Coeur
French Food | Dubai UAE GCC Middle East
October 26, 2020
French Food
La Petite Maison Dubai: A Dream Place... A Coup de Coeur
I’ve been here, done that and still love if it as if it was the first time. I have a Coup de Coeur called La Petite Maison, a restaurant I visited in Nice, Istanbul, Beirut and Dubai. Same…
October 26, 2020
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Dubai
News
California Food Guide for Beginners
If you like to eat, California is the state that has much to offer. While this is the birthplace of cheeseburgers and Taco Bell, the fast-food capital of the world is so much more than that. The home…
October 09, 2020
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Assad el Baher: Tasty Homey Seafood in Anfeh. Cooking with Yvonne
Fish & Seafood | North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
August 21, 2020
Fish & Seafood
Assad el Baher: Tasty Homey Seafood in Anfeh. Cooking with Yvonne
Usually enjoying good food in a touristic destination is not easy to find; “Assad el Baher” changed the rule by serving a delicious homey cuisine on the waterfront down at Ta7et el Ri7.…
August 21, 2020
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North Lebanon
News
8 Tips to Write a Great Restaurant Blog That Will Increase Sales
When you’re running a restaurant, you want to do everything that you can to make it more successful and inviting. Blogging is one of the strongest marketing tools today and can help you turn…
July 25, 2020
International Cuisine
Kudeta: An International Bistro Serving Tasty Food in Badaro
Despite its name, Kudeta Café is much more than just a coffee shop. This bistro bar is a musical oasis that gives Badaro’s energetic nightshift a fittingly jazzy tone. Throughout the…
July 11, 2020
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Badaro
News
Lebanese Restaurateur Mohamad Fakih :Canada’s first Fully Automated Restaurant
Earlier this spring, restaurateur extraordinaire Mohamad Fakih was all set to launch his latest casual dining concept,
June 24, 2020
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News
Effective Social Media Tricks for Small Restaurant Owners to Stay Connected to Their Customers
During the last decade, social media has grown to become one of the most powerful marketing tools. Businesses from all industries and of different sizes utilize the power of social media to make sure…
May 30, 2020
News
How To Calculate Restaurant Food Costs (Infographic)
We all know it- the restaurant industry is tough. In fact, most restaurants never reach profitability.
This may be due to the fact that 52 percent of restaurant owners sa
May 13, 2020
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Restaurants
AVOCADOS Grown in Lebanon: Proudly Lebanese. From the Farm in Tyre to The Restaurant in Mar Mikhael
AVOCADOS Grown in Lebanon: Proudly Lebanese. From the Farm in Tyre to The Restaurant in Mar Mikhael
April 17, 2020
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Asian & Chinese
The Wok Restaurant: Chinese Food Cooked Live in Mar Mikhael, Beirut, Lebanon
A wok is a versatile round-bottomed cooking pot, originating in China. It is one of the most common cooking utensils in China and similar pans are also found in parts of East, South and Southeast…
April 16, 2020
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael
News
How Restaurant Owners Should Stay Connected to Their Visitors During Quarantine
Introduction
The hospitality industry suffered the biggest damages from the coronavirus quarantine. Not only did governments around the world shut down restaurants, cafes and bars in order to…
April 15, 2020
| Spotted Stories
News
What are the Benefits of Online Ordering for Restaurant Business
Digital technologies are shaping the restaurant industry. And as a business owner, you should do your best to keep up with technology trends and adapt your marketing strategy to the changes.
If…
April 07, 2020
| Spotted Stories
News
7 Tips to Combine Social Media and Restaurant Business Successfully
Every restaurateur wants their business to be known as the number one dining spot within its locality. What better way to achieve this than through social media?
However, social media…
April 03, 2020
| Spotted Stories
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Tarik el Nahel: A New Restaurant in Faraya
I didn't expect the food to be as good as it was at Tarik el Nahel. Fresh wild thyme salad, fatteh served in an eggplant, kebbeh cups, baked potatoes and much more. If you have plans to visit…
March 26, 2020
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Keserwan
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
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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.
July 11, 2019
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Mount 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!
May 15, 2019
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael