Ice Cream & Gelato
Pure Berry Ice Cream, Chrine: One of the Country's Best
It's a family business that started in the nineties, preparing one of the country's best ice creams and they don't even know it. Meet Mrs. Saliba and her children who have been working hand in hand…
Mechwar Videos
Waking in Bourj Hammoud: There's a Lot to Do, Eat, Discover and Buy
Located northeast of the capital, Bourj Hammoud is one of the most densely populated areas in the entire Middle East. With a large Armenian community, the neighborhood has become a firm favorite with…
News
Booza Ice Cream, Now in Lebanon: Homemade with Love
Booza is a homemade artisanal ice cream made with fresh natural fruits and ingredients, produced at home by Ralph Khoury and created with passion and love. Leaving Dubai and settling down in…
July 10, 2019
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Metn
Japanese & Sushi
SAI: Professional Sushi in Mtayleb
Skipping introductions and going straight to the point, SAI is one of Metn’s favorite Japanese restaurant now open for more than four years in the same spot. Excellent casual sushi, the…
July 10, 2019
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Metn
News
Lord of the Wings Lebanon Launches a New Menu
Visiting Lord of the Wings Kornet Chehwan for the second time, I discovered the launch of a new menu. Check it out below in the photo gallery. One of Lebanon's few American Diners, enjoy a…
July 09, 2019
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Metn
News
Little Reed: Lunch with the Kids in Qsaybeh
Little Reed is the traditional grandfather’s house where love resides and is shared through interaction with nature, animals, traditions while enjoying delicious homey food prepared by the…
July 09, 2019
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Metn
Abou Joseph: Jal el Dib’s Old Restaurant
Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
July 09, 2019
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Abou Joseph: Jal el Dib’s Old Restaurant
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
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Metn
News
Finding Tasty Bites in Metn with Alan Geaam: 9 Stops You Have to Try
Spending a day with my friend Alan Geaam, I took him on a tour around Metn to taste some interesting tasty discovery. Watch the video and enjoy.
Monday Morning in Lebanon: Traditional Food and…
July 07, 2019
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Metn
Ice Cream & Gelato
Al Fata Ice Cream Beit Chabab: One of Lebanon's Best Ice Cream and Merry Cream
Found in Beit Chabab, Al Fata ice cream is one of Lebanon's best. It's fresh, it's healthy and it's natural. Other than the dozen flavors they produce, Al Fata makes a unique Merry Cream I…
July 06, 2019
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Metn
News
Lebanon's Sole Bell Founders can be Found in Beit Chabab: How its Made
Beit Chabab’s bell founding could date back as far as the twelfth century when the Crusaders marched through. Naffah Naffah, the last of the town’s bell founders, traces his metallurgical…
July 06, 2019
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Metn
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
Chocolate
In the Kitchen with Chocolate Master, Chef Pierre Abi Haila
It's Easter and what better time to discover more chocolates... Pierre welcomed me into his atelier "Le Noir" in Broumana to work with him, and prepare some chocolate eggs we all wait for after…
April 24, 2019
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Metn
Breakfast & Coffee
Agonist: Unconventional Coffee Shop with a Cause in Zalka
Located on Zalka’s internal road between Al Roumi butchery and Mitsubishi motors, The Agonist is not a cafe like any other. A special initiative by a passionate physiotherapist, the cafe…
March 26, 2019
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Metn
Breakfast & Coffee
Lebanese Unconventional Saj Sandwiches: Nafass El Khal. "3al Barakeh" Mazraat Yachouh
I've been here endless times, enjoying it more and more every single visit; yummy! Tasty, passionate, creative and filled with love.
There's a big center in Mazraat Yachouh, called Au…
Breakfast & Coffee
Abou Chady: Foul, Hummus, Fatteh and Quail Eggs in Jal El Dib
If you follow my stories on Instagram, you should know by now that I fell in love with this guy; Abou Chady, 32 years of experience in the field, prepares a magical breakfast. Great food, made with…
Desserts & Sweets
Baking Charlotte Aux Fraises Cake at The Catering Boutique
Preparing a cake for my wide on mothers day, I asked Chef Tony to welcome me in his kitchen. Let's prepare a strawberry cake!
The Catering Boutique is an inspiring Lebanon based catering company…
March 24, 2019
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Metn
Tallet Nasr: My Choice for a Lebanese Mezze Experience in Naas. “Delicious Homey Food”
Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
March 23, 2019
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Tallet Nasr: My Choice for a Lebanese Mezze Experience in Naas. “Delicious Homey Food”
I was expecting a casual Lebanese restaurant like all the rest around the villages until the waiter opened the door. I was here six years ago -time flies- and remember to have enjoyed my…
March 23, 2019
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Metn
UMI Asian Cuisine: A Restaurant in Mtayleb
Asian/Chinese | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
March 03, 2019
Asian/Chinese
UMI Asian Cuisine: A Restaurant in Mtayleb
Take a trip to Asia! Start by visiting Japan, continue to China and finish in Thailand. UMI is Mtayleb’s latest Asian restaurant proposing a cuisine from the four corners of the far-east. On…
March 03, 2019
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Metn
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
J.Makhlouf: Clean, Professional and Very Tasty Sandwiches
Recommended | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
February 22, 2019
Recommended
J.Makhlouf: Clean, Professional and Very Tasty Sandwiches
His name is Walid Makhlouf and he is the most unconventional restaurateur ever. He is the man standing behind his shining counter rolling a sandwich at a time, a smile on his face, happy to…
February 22, 2019
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Metn
BoulMich: Submarine and Burgers of my Childhood
Recommended | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
February 22, 2019
Recommended
BoulMich: Submarine and Burgers of my Childhood
Flavors of my childhood... the only fast food available back in the nineties, where we used to come for a homey burger, a Lebanese style hotdog, and the Lebanese famous big-sized submarine sandwich.…
February 22, 2019
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Metn
Breakfast & Coffee
Saj Abou Anthony: Baking Love Since 1994 in Metn
Jean has been preparing amazing manakish for the last 25 years, and I didn’t know about his bakery. Saj Abou Anthony, open from the early hours of the morning until 1 pm prepares freshly baked…
Breakfast & Coffee
Abou Daoud Bakery, Jdeideh: One of the Best Manakish Ever!
It's definitely the welcoming, the happiness and positive vibes... followed by a bite, one single bite and you will fall in love. Abou Daoud is a homey and traditional Lebanese bakery…
Breakfast & Coffee
Sarrouf Zalka: Saj and Poems for Breakfast
I’ve been here in 2015 and now back to this amazing hole in the wall hidden bakery. I forgot about the bizarre decor making you feel in a gallery and the happy man baking Saj manakish begins…
Pankee: Bad all the Way! Unbelievable!
Desserts & Sweets | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
January 23, 2019
Desserts & Sweets
Pankee: Bad all the Way! Unbelievable!
Pankee, a restaurant dedicated to pancakes has opened in Zalka. I don’t want to sound negative before trying the food but why? Why this hidden location, why the metallic stairs. Why have an…
January 23, 2019
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Metn
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
Lord of the Wings: Proudly Lebanese, International Diner from Lebanon to the World
American | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
January 21, 2019
American
Lord of the Wings: Proudly Lebanese, International Diner from Lebanon to the World
When all diners disappeared from our country, one grabbed that opportunity, taking almost all the market share and spreading Lebanese know-how to all continents. "Lord of the Wings" started as a…
Gio Delicatesse: Sushi and Pizza in Bayada
Japanese & Sushi | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
January 21, 2019
Japanese & Sushi
Gio Delicatesse: Sushi and Pizza in Bayada
Gio is the delicatessen market of Rabieh, known by the region’s residents from the day “Black Pepper” used to occupy the space. Today, Gio has opened a restaurant on its closed…
Margherita Sin el Fil: Pizza, Nothing Else
Italian | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
January 20, 2019
Italian
Margherita Sin el Fil: Pizza, Nothing Else
I never thought that the Margherita of Sin el Fil would be so crowded; loaded with customers, I arrived at Margherita for lunch. The concept has lately been bought by a new group from Giovanni Di…
Ballila: Breakfast in Dekwaneh
Breakfast & Coffee | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
January 13, 2019
Breakfast & Coffee
Ballila: Breakfast in Dekwaneh
Nestled in the heart of Dekwaneh, a big shop facing Falafel Abul3ezz is specialized in breakfast items. Called “Balila,” the restaurant serves traditional bites from our country as of 7…
January 13, 2019
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Metn
Caviar: Sushi Bar & Lounge Now in Jal El Dib. I Enjoyed my Dinner!
Japanese & Sushi | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
December 28, 2018
Japanese & Sushi
Caviar: Sushi Bar & Lounge Now in Jal El Dib. I Enjoyed my Dinner!
Driving on the internal road of “Jal el Dib,” a new restaurant caught my attention; Caviar has been open for the last two months in Metn. After serving Furn el Chebbak for two years, it…
December 28, 2018
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Metn
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
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Metn
American
Lunch with my Kids at Crepaway
Taking out my kids to a new restaurant at least once a week, diversifying is key! For them to be introduced to all cuisines of the world. Burgers, fries and casual comfort food, the choice would…
November 29, 2018
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Metn
PizzaPlease: A Lebanese Pizza, Carlos' Way in Jal el Dib
Pizza | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
November 04, 2018
Pizza
PizzaPlease: A Lebanese Pizza, Carlos' Way in Jal el Dib
Following Pizza Please on Social Media for some time now, I was excited to visit and taste the pizzas behind this active account. Located on Jal el Dib’s internal road, the red sign cannot be…
November 04, 2018
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Metn
Via Roma: Recommended Homey Italian Cuisine by Chef Massimiliano
Bread & Bakeries | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
September 23, 2018
Bread & Bakeries
Via Roma: Recommended Homey Italian Cuisine by Chef Massimiliano
An Italian bakery and Italian restaurant has newly opened on the internal Naccach-Antelias road. A casual Italian eatery welcomes you for breakfast, lunch, and dinner as of eight-thirty until eleven…
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Zuruni: Tasty Lebanese Food with a Touch of Style. Try the Desserts
Second time at Zuruni, the Lebanese restaurant open next to Aishti on the seaside. I loved Zuruni’s food the first time, and here I come again to experience what this beautiful place has to…
September 08, 2018
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Metn
Japanese & Sushi
Mon Maki à Moi Sushi Delivery
The good thing is that they don’t use cheap green plastic leaves to separate the sushi... the not-so-good is that the rolls chew like gum!
Some say that I have an issue with "Mon…
Japanese & Sushi
OBI Sushi Delivery
Nicely filled in colorful boxes, OBI delivers to the Metn area. After several not-too-pleasant experiences more than four years ago, I decided to order again and check on the updates. Order on…
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Baalbake Express: Sfi7a Now Serving in Jal el Dib
Bringing the flavors of traditional Sfi7a from Baalbeck to Sarba, Baalbake has taken the challenge further with the opening of another location closer to Beirut. On Jal el Dib’s internal…
Events
Souk el Akel: Beit Chabeb, Village of Pottery and Bells
Souk el Akel in collaboration with the Scouts of Beit Chabeb will be celebrating summer in the village of poetry and bells.
Where: Beit Chabab
When: 16-17-18 August
Time:…
August 15, 2018
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Metn
Japanese & Sushi
Miyagi: Good and Affordable Sushi Delivery in Metn
Since Miyagi proposes Shisha with sushi, I decided to order some Japanese rolls home. Served in a carton pizza box, the sushi looks generous but a bit commercial with plastic sheets and lots of…
Zuruni: Fresh, Tasty and Colorful Lebanese Food on the Highway
Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
July 29, 2018
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Zuruni: Fresh, Tasty and Colorful Lebanese Food on the Highway
On the shores of the Mediterranean, located at Aishti by the sea, Zuruni is the Lebanese restaurant occupying the space where “black box restaurant” used to be a long time ago. Zuruni is…
July 29, 2018
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Metn
American
Roadster Diner: Lunch in Jal El Dib
The same old nostalgic decor, the same arrogant waiters, the same complicated food... I felt transported fifteen years back to when Roadster was the only trendy diner in town. I had a burger, a…
July 14, 2018
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Metn
Mazraat Yachouh’s New Crepes and Burger Spot (Restaurant Closed)
Desserts & Sweets | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
July 13, 2018
Desserts & Sweets
Mazraat Yachouh’s New Crepes and Burger Spot (Restaurant Closed)
Covered with wood, decorated with photos of crepes and burgers, a new eatery has opened on Mazra`at Yachouh main road next to Librairie Halim. Spot crepes and Doctor’s Burgers have joined…
July 13, 2018
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Metn
Japanese & Sushi
Ginger & Co Sushi Delivery
Professionally delivered in a carton box and plastic recipients, I ordered Ginger & Co on Zomato and waited to be delivered with a thirty minutes delay.
In a box of carton, find a selection of…
Big Daddy’s Diner Opens in Mtayleb (Restaurant Closed)
American | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
June 03, 2018
American
Big Daddy’s Diner Opens in Mtayleb (Restaurant Closed)
American all the way; American diner-inspired decor, Route 66 themed decorative items, white tiles, drinks and coffee stations, a bar and neon lights. Big Daddy’s, the latest restaurant to open…
June 03, 2018
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Metn
Baker's Bake: Taste the Village Manousheh in Zalka
Bread & Bakeries | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
June 03, 2018
Bread & Bakeries
Baker's Bake: Taste the Village Manousheh in Zalka
It's a small bakery, probably like any other bakery, decorated with blue colors. This hole in the wall located on Zalka's internal road in Amaret Chalhoub has impressed me for the last two…
June 03, 2018
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Metn
Capri Bistro: The Italian Trattoria of Rabieh (Restaurant Closed)
Italian | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
April 30, 2018
Italian
Capri Bistro: The Italian Trattoria of Rabieh (Restaurant Closed)
From the owners of SAI, Metn’s famous Japanese restaurant comes Capri, an Italian bistro catering to the demanding clientele of Rabieh, Mtayleb, and surrounding villages. Located on the first…
April 30, 2018
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Metn
SAI: Rabieh’s Neighborhood Japanese Eatery is a Favorite
Japanese & Sushi | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
March 13, 2018
Japanese & Sushi
SAI: Rabieh’s Neighborhood Japanese Eatery is a Favorite
When I noticed that I'd been away from Sai for the last two years, a Japanese diner I used to enjoy at least once a month, it was time to visit again! Sai is much more than a Japanese eatery like any…
March 13, 2018
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Metn
Micelli’s: An Excellent Homey Pizza You Have to Try
Italian | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
February 18, 2018
Italian
Micelli’s: An Excellent Homey Pizza You Have to Try
The homemade pizza place or more of the family affair, Micelli’s is the story of a family who decided one day to open a restaurant. Micelli’s is where food feels like home, starters,…
