Bread & Bakeries
Mechtah Abou Elias: Zahle's Famous Traditional Bread
I've been to Zahle before, but I only had time to have breakfast at Massaad and buy some milk cookies. Coming back was a must. My second visit started with Furn Mar Elias, a well-known place in Zahle…
October 18, 2019
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Zahle
Events
Dont Miss out Arak Festival in Zahle on 26 and 27 July 2019
Arak or araq is a Lebanese unsweetened distilled spirit in the anise drinks family. The alcohol content may get as high as 95% if it is homemade according to Lebanese traditions. It is a translucent…
Casino Mhanna: Preserving Lebanese Culinary Traditions in Zahle, Berdawni
Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Zahle Bekaa Lebanon Middle East
July 01, 2019
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Casino Mhanna: Preserving Lebanese Culinary Traditions in Zahle, Berdawni
When you want to indulge in premium Lebanese food, there are a few good restaurants that come to mind. Mhanna is one of them.
July 01, 2019
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Zahle
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Chasseurs de Saveurs: The French Croissant of Zahle
(L'Orient Le Jour) La famille Tannouri a déménagé en France, à Lyon exactement, quand Clément était enfant. Marc est né treize ans plus tard au b
January 13, 2019
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Zahle
Bread & Bakeries
Clement: Passionately Handmade Artisanal Bread from Zahle
“Clément” is about gourmet food that represents the values of know-how, excellence, and French art-de-vivre.
November 29, 2018
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Zahle
Events
Antonine University Spring Festival 2018: Souk el Akel, Zahle!
Zahle here we come... two days of endless fun, entertainment, great food ideas and the Universite Antonine Job Fair.
May 16, 2018
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Zahle
Bread & Bakeries
La Maison du Croissant, Zahle: French Croissants with Lebanese Influences!
Located on Zahle’s famous boulevard, La Maison Du Croissant prepares a wide selection of flaky French rolls prepared a la minute in the back kitchen. Chocolate, chocolate extra, chocolate and…
April 27, 2018
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Zahle
Recommended
Kaak B Semsom: Creative Kaak in Zahle
When the Kaaka is passionately baked in-house, when this authentic creation is taken to another level, when the owner puts all his enthusiasm in to the business, you’ll get “Kaak b…
November 11, 2017
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Zahle
Desserts & Sweets
Babas a L’Arak: Love, Passion and Patriotism in a Jar
I wish sometimes you could watch me scream when I eat a mouth-watering creation... This isn’t a normal Baba au rhum, this is happiness in a jar. From the same creator of Lebanon’s…
November 06, 2017
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Zahle
Events
Souk el Akel: For the First Time in the Bekaa; Celebrating Zahle
Zahle here we come... two days of endless fun, entertainment, great food ideas and the Universite Antonine Job Fair.
Kaak b Semsom: A New Favorite Kaak Spot in Zahle
Bread & Bakeries | Zahle Bekaa Lebanon Middle East
April 24, 2017
Bread & Bakeries
Kaak b Semsom: A New Favorite Kaak Spot in Zahle
Spending the day in Zahlé, a rich breakfast was needed so I thought why not enjoy a traditional kaak at "Kaak b Semsom". Open for the last eight months, this clean place sells kaak the "
April 24, 2017
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Zahle
Mechwar Videos
Zahle: The Bride of the Bekaa
A red-roofed town set among the eastern foothills of Mount Sannine, Zahlé enjoys a prime location in the Beqaa valley. Snowcapped mountains tower above it in winter, while in summer its…
February 06, 2017
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Zahle
Casino Nmeir, Berdawni Zahle
Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Zahle Bekaa Lebanon Middle East
August 28, 2016
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Casino Nmeir, Berdawni Zahle
Opened since 1918, Casino Nmeir is one of the valley's most famous Lebanese restaurants. Come here for the sound of chirping birds, the musical tunes of running river water, Fayrouz singing in the…
August 28, 2016
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Zahle
News
Zahle, Lebanon is Proudly an Unesco City of Gastronomy
This morning, Raymond Hanna, a NoGarlicNoOnions reader and supporter sent me a story that put a smile on my face. Yes, out of only 5 cities around the world, Zahle, our local Lebanese Zahle is part…
February 16, 2015
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Zahle
Mechwar Videos
Visiting Zahle: A Delicious Journey Around the Bekaa Capital
Zahle is one of Lebanon’s gems. Although a long drive away from Beirut city, Zahle is not at all far, especially if you’re looking for something delicious to eat… Zahle has so much…
January 05, 2015
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Zahle
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Zahle: The Famous Tabliyet Chicken Tawouk
If you’re from Zahle or know someone living in Zahle, they will tell you about Massaad, the famous sandwich restaurant in Zahle. “Tabliyet Massaad!” It’s what the locals tell…
January 03, 2015
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Zahle
Breakfast & Coffee
Fouad Massaad: The Authentic Breakfast of Zahle
In Zahle, when you say Foul and Hummos for breakfast, Georges Massaad is the only place to visit. Georges Massaad is located on the main Zahle highway, few meters after the Saraya. Pass the Saraya…
January 03, 2015
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Zahle
Chez Charles: The European Flavors of Zahle
French Food | Zahle Bekaa Lebanon Middle East
January 03, 2015
French Food
Chez Charles: The European Flavors of Zahle
Chez Charles, one of Zahle popular restaurant is truly something special. Back in 1975, Henry Saydé was the first to introduce the Bekaa to a sophisticated French and European…
January 03, 2015
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Zahle
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Massaad Barbecue Zahle: Tales of Taouk
If you’re from Zahle or know someone living in Zahle, Massaad barbecue is a popular place there. “Tabliyet Massaad!” It’s what the locals tell you when you ask where…
July 08, 2014
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Zahle
Ice Cream & Gelato
Bouzat el Berdawni: Zahle's Living Tradition
Berdawni isn't only about Casino Arabi and Casino Mhanna, it’s also about the tastiest ice cream in Zahle and the famous Semsmieh. Visiting Zahle for a food discovery, specifically some sweet…
July 04, 2014
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Zahle
Desserts & Sweets
Salameh's Sticky Treats on the Berdawni, Zahle
Semsmiyeh, what else? Coming to Zahle and going back home with some Semsmieh is like visiting Batroun and enjoying their lemonade. Heading to Salameh Salameh was a must, where the third generation of…
June 30, 2014
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Zahle
Desserts & Sweets
Salon el 3a2ilat, Zahle: Lebanon's Finest Kaak b 7alib
I’d last been to Zahle more than two years ago and the flavors of their Kaak b Halib hadn’t left my memory. I can still remember their texture, their smell, their aroma and rich…
Breakfast & Coffee
Georges Massaad Zahle: Foul, Hommos, Balila and Fried Eggs
I know, I should have been working on a Monday morning instead of touring around... Driven by passion, on this beautiful Monday morning I decided to give Zahle a visit. I'm new to the area so…
May 21, 2014
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Zahle