Mechwar Videos
Touring Lebanon with Luke and Sabrina: Day 3 of 3 in Saida
Welcome to SAIDA, a Mediterranean city in the south of Lebanon. We are here in the "fishing town" to EAT and Saida (or Sidon) is packed with local delicacies and delicious Lebanese STREET FOOD! Join…
Mechwar Videos
Touring Lebanon with Luke and Sabrina: Day 2 of 3 in Tripoli
AMAZING Lebanese Street Food in TRIPOLI, Lebanon with NoGarlicNoOnions
Lebanon Street Food (Beirut)
Restaurants
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 welcomes late-night visitors. With an aim to try as many local dishes as…
Burgers
Pax Burgers: A Tasty Burger in Athens
After eating five pita sandwiches around the city, I needed a change! How about having a burger. Pax won the third price in the burger festival. American inspired place, industrial and colorful, I…
July 26, 2019
| Restaurants
|
Athens
Burgers
Kaslik’s Food Parking: Let’s Have a Burger at Dany'z
I’m not sure what it’s called so I called it “Kaslik’s Food Parking”. Before Starbucks and behind The Lord of the Wings, stop at the famous parking serving food from…
Mechwar Videos
Bourj Hammoud; Like You've Never Seen it Before...
The city of Bourj Hammoud is located on Lebanon’s Mediterranean coast, 2 km east of central Beirut. Bourj Hammoud has been an independent municipality since 1952 and is a member of…
Mechwar Videos
Food Trucks in Lebanon... Go to Saida!
Saida, Lebanon's only city to allow food trucks to date has already five of them. Follow me on a discovery tour...
&nb
News
Street Food Stepping Up: Food Trucks Continue to Drive Interest
While food trucks were once reserved for pre-packaged frozen novelties and questionable street meat, they’ve significantly expanded their culinary horizons. Now you can find trucks dedicated to…
October 10, 2017
| Spotted Stories
Japanese & Sushi
Souk el Akel's "Sushi Burrito": A Personal Favorite!
Souk el Akel's Sushi Burrito is Lebanon's, the Middle East’s and probably the world's best: be proud!
I've had many in my time; I’ve tr
September 12, 2017
| Souk el Akel
|
Lebanon
News
Lebanon Makes it on The World Atlas of Street Food
Lebanon's Souk el Akel makes it on the cover of the World Atlas of Street Food. We are proud!
Street food is fresh, cheap, plentiful, varied and available in an increasing number of…
July 08, 2017
| Popular
Street Food
The Milk Bar New York: The Famous Soft Serve Cereal
I passed by it twice but it wasn't until I saw someone eating ice cream on the sidewalk that I noticed The Milk Bar, which has changed its location since the last time I was here. Momofuku is a…
April 10, 2017
| Tasty Discoveries
|
New York
Reviews
Shawarma w Saj: Tasty Sandwiches in Saida
Shawarma at Shawarma w Saj has more than one meaning. This Lebanese diner is a place I have been too and enjoyed. I am here again to enjoy their sandwiches while listening to the soothing tunes…
February 14, 2017
| Sandwiches
|
Saida
American
Last Exit E11: A Stunning Idea!
Inspired by the famous Route 66 and the American street food truck culture, an innovative concept has recently opened on the highway that links Dubai to AbuDhabi. Although it is called Last Exist,…
October 13, 2016
| Restaurants
|
Dubai
Events
Souk el Mawasem: The Taste of Lebanon's Villages in the Heart of Beirut!
Forget about rolling your cart around a grocery store with artificial lights and elevator music… Instead come join us at Souk el Mawasem, a one of a kind farmers’ market where vibrant…
October 09, 2016
| News
|
Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael
American
McDonald's Seoul: Better than Any Big Mac I had Before
One of the things I always try to do is visit McDonald's around the world. Each country has a different approach and a different menu. After three days of fried food and local specialties, we stopped…
April 25, 2016
| Restaurants
Events
Souk el Akel: The Brunch Edition at Zouk Mikael!
We don't need an reason to meet up with friends and family to have a good time. But when we do it's always a plus... especially when it's an early morning meet up for breakfast/brunch.
&n
April 15, 2016
| Souk el Akel
Manakish
Chez Le Libanais: Proudly Lebanese and Tasty, in the Heart of Paris!
Nine years, nine long years here in Paris, Chez Le Libanais, is a small shop that serves the best wraps. I came across it by accident on Foursquare while looking for the best wraps in Paris. Walk in…
News
The Good Note: Give Children on the Streets the Things they Need
What is the Good Note?
The Good Note is a way to give children on the streets the things they need, without the risk of funding any unsavory trade or perpetuating an unfortunate cycle.
Good Notes…
December 30, 2015
Street Food
Frank's Wurst Hotdogs: The Red and Yellow Kiosk
Colored in red with a yellow logo, this kiosk is available everywhere around the country.
December 28, 2015
|
Jbeil
Street Food
Street Food Thursday: Berlin's Street Food Market
The best way to get to know a place is through its food – a saying that holds true around the world. When traveling, some of the most interesting meals you can find are those offered for…
December 28, 2015
| Travel & Tourism
|
Germany
News
Souk el Akel this Week in Aley
This week, Souk el Akel will be taking over the city of Aley. Here's a chance to come enjoy Lebanon's beautiful mountain city while enjoying a good time with friends, nature…
September 15, 2015
| Popular
News
Souk el Akel: Aley 2015
After the success witnessed in Beirut, Brummana and Zouk, Souk el Akel will now be taking over the city of Aley. Here's a chance to come enjoy Lebanon's beautiful mountain city while enjoying a…
September 14, 2015
| Souk el Akel
News
Souk el Akel: Serving Street Food in Zouk Mikael
"Layali el Souk Al Ateeq" | Zouk Mikael | August 20-23rd 2015 | 7pm-midnight
"Layali el Souk Al Ateeq" Zouk Mikael will be inaugurated on Thursday August the…
August 13, 2015
| Souk el Akel
Mechwar Videos
Street Food in JOUNIEH
Jounieh is a coastal city about 16 km north of Beirut, Lebanon and is part of Greater Beirut. Jounieh is known for its seaside resorts and bustling nightlife, as well as its old stone souk, ferry…
March 04, 2015
| Travel & Tourism
|
Jounieh
Gilgamesh Grill: Flavorful Sandwiches in Jeita
Sandwiches | Keserwan Lebanon Middle East
February 25, 2015
Sandwiches
Gilgamesh Grill: Flavorful Sandwiches in Jeita
Clean and well designed, this restaurant welcomes you in for a quick sandwich or to enjoy a seated meal on the Jeita highway. Gilgamesh has opened a restaurant in Naccache for the last couple of…
February 25, 2015
| Street Food
|
Keserwan
News
2014: Best Street Food in Lebanon
Kalaa Chicken, Fransisco, and Chicken ShawarmaDuring our street food to
January 06, 2015
| Street Food
|
Lebanon
Spotted Stories
London Street Food: 10 Best Food Trucks
If it’s true that cities like L.A., New York, Miami and Chicago dominate the food truck scene for the States, then one of the top international contenders has to be London. What was seen as a…
October 27, 2014
|
London
Bread & Bakeries
Em Bashir: The Famous Saj Bakery of Faraya
For the last thirty years I've been spending my summers around Faraya area and I never imagined that it had that many street food gems to discover. I came across Em Bashir, a lady who sits behind the…
October 25, 2014
| Breakfast & Coffee
|
Keserwan
Street Food
Street Food at The Broadway Market, London
I could honestly spend my life discovering food markets around the world and London has a bunch of them that are really interesting. Some people like to go to museums, while others prefer nature…
May 02, 2014
|
London
Street Food
Street Food Union: Soho, London
One of London’s newest street food markets is on Rupert St in Soho, between Shaftesbury Avenue and Berwick St. On Fridays and Saturdays, street food traders line the whole area, offering a…
April 28, 2014
|
London
Urbanista: Let's Enjoy Some Urban Bliss
Breakfast & Coffee | Hamra & Verdun Beirut Lebanon Middle East
April 26, 2014
Breakfast & Coffee
Urbanista: Let's Enjoy Some Urban Bliss
I've been a fan of Urbanista since they first opened in Gemmayze a few years back. Serving tasty food in a unique ambiance filled with positivity and joy,
April 26, 2014
| International Cuisine
|
Hamra & Verdun
Fish & Seafood
Cafe Nicola: Lisbon's Tourists Cafe
Nestled in the heart of Lisbon city center, facing the fountain of Praca Pedro, Nicola is as one of the most poplar tourist restaurants/cafe in Lisbon. There's no way you can miss it, especially that…
April 11, 2014
| International Cuisine
|
Lisbon
Burgers
2014: Best Burgers in Paris
2013, has been dubbed the year of the burger by many around the world. Everywhere we went, in any corner of the world a new burger joint opened serving burgers - one of the most popular American…
February 05, 2014
| Recommended
|
Paris
Desserts & Sweets
L'Atelier de L'Eclair: Sweet and Savory Delicacies
My journey to the French capital was a short one this time. But there was no way I was going to leave the city without finding yet another tasty discovery. My trip ended with style at L'Atelier de…
January 15, 2014
| Tasty Discoveries
|
Paris
Street Food
Meet Abou el Abed: Gemmayze's Famous Kaak and Picon Seller
There are moments in life you just feel you want to let go, pull your sleeves up high and plunge into someone else's job, life, routine... and see how things are on the other side. Today was one of…
November 29, 2013
|
Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael
Tasty Discoveries
PappaRoti: A Yummy Caramel-Coffee Glazed Bun
We often crave to try something new. Haven't you had enough of donuts and croissants. I have! I finally found an answer for the change I was looking for and it's right on Bliss street, Beirut.…
November 26, 2013
|
Beirut
Street Food
Covent Garden, Real Food Market, London
Here I am, in London. This is my second stop, after Moscow
August 27, 2013
|
London
Travel & Tourism
Visiting and Discovering the Algerian Capital
Last month, I got invited to lecture in Algiers, the Algerian capital. I knew nothing about this country. I was truly intrigued to go discover it - the country, its people, its food... After visiting…
July 04, 2013
|
Algeria
Crêperie Genia: A Little Piece of Heaven on St. Michel, Paris
French Food | Paris France Europe
June 12, 2013
French Food
Crêperie Genia: A Little Piece of Heaven on St. Michel, Paris
In 2009, I came to Paris to continue my education, where I spent more than two weeks in the area of St. Michel, Quartier des Arts and Odeon, highly saturated with students. I discovered it all, its…
June 12, 2013
| Recommended
|
Paris
News
Discover Mar Mikhael: A Car Free Day
On Sunday, April 7, 2013, from 10.00 am to 5.00 pm the Mar Mikhael area will be transformed into a pedestrian zone. Free entertainment involving, art, music, sports, and environmental…
April 06, 2013
Street Food
A Taste of Africa in Tripoli: Fresh Coconut
Are you a coconut fan like me? Do you wait for the season year after year just to enjoy the taste of this bizarre crunchy fruit? I do and in between waiting, I often grab a bar of Bounty to satisfy…
January 28, 2013
|
Tripoli
Restaurants
Hilmi's Lemonade: A Zesty Stop in Batroun
For the last couple of decades, Chez Hilmi has been known for its famous lemonade drink. People would drive hours from all over Lebanon to visit Chez Hilmi and taste its renowned and tasty fresh…
November 10, 2012
| Reviews
|
North Lebanon
International Cuisine
Hamra’s Alleyway Welcomes Garage 78 St.
If you’ve visited Hamra’s alleyway in recent months, you’ve probably noticed the slew of bars that have opened up such as Big Shot or February 30. Each of these bars seems to…
October 29, 2012
| Restaurants
|
Hamra & Verdun
Street Food
The Borough Food Market London: Everything Food...
After visiting the Real Food Market, it was time to check out the second address where locals visit on the week-ends to buy their fresh foods and
September 29, 2012
|
London