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DEIR MIMAS: A Traditional Old Village, Top Quality Olive Oil, Welcoming People, Excellent Manoucheh
Deir Mimas (also spelled Deirmimas, Deir Mamas, and Deir Mimas) is a town 88 km south of Beirut in Lebanon. Named in honor of Saint Mamas, the town overlooks the Litani River and the medieval…
July 04, 2020
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South Lebanon
Tasty Discoveries
Mohammed BDIH Lebanese Sweets. Walnut & Cheese KATAYEF in the Old City of Saida
Qatayef or Katayef is an Arab dessert commonly served during the month of Ramadan, a sort of sweet dumpling filled with cream or nuts. It can be described as a folded pancake.
July 04, 2020
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Saida
Desserts & Sweets
What is MALBAN: Saida's Famous Eid Treat
With the coming of each Eid al-Fitr, the malban comes out of hiding, ready to eat after 40 days of preparation.“The malban is a Turkish sweet that doesn’t need a machine because it is…
July 01, 2020
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Saida
Travel & Tourism
Nature, Stories & Learning: A Day with Father Nabil at Deir Al Mzayraa, Kfarhouna Jezzine
Kfarhoune, an amazing Village in the mountains of South Lebanon and offers numerous interesting places and events to relax and have fun. Kfarhouna is spread over four hills at 1100 -1300 meters above…
July 01, 2020
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South Lebanon
Travel & Tourism
Early Friday Morning, Walking in SAIDA’S Old Souk. Maamoul Making & Lahme Beajine
Sidon, known locally as Sayda or Saida, is the third-largest city in Lebanon. It is located in the South Governorate, of which it is the capital, on the Mediterranean coast. Tyre to the south and…
May 31, 2020
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Saida
Mechwar Videos
Marjeyoun: A Beautiful Village Down South With Thousand Stories to Tell
Marjayoun (Arabic: مرجعيون: also Marj 'Ayoun, Marjuyun or Marjeyoun - meaning "meadow of springs") is both a Lebanese town (also known as Jdeideh / Jdeida / Jdeidet Marjeyoun) and an…
March 28, 2020
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South Lebanon
Mechwar Videos
Kfar Jarra: A Model, a Clean Village in South Lebanon
Kfar Jarra in Mohafazat Liban-Sud is located in Lebanon about 24 mi (or 39 km) south of Beirut, the country's capital town.
January 17, 2020
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South Lebanon
Asian & Chinese
Super Bowl: Saida's Delicious Poke Bowls
I was not expecting to be amazed! Delicious poke bowls made with the best ingredients out there. Super Bowl is worth visiting Saida for.
January 15, 2020
| Restaurants
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Saida
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…
News
A Day at "Imam Sadr Foundation": Always and Forever at the Service of People
For half a century, the Imam Sadr Foundation has been planting the seeds of good deeds in this most fertile land, growing hope in our promising fields, bearing the torch of…
July 27, 2019
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South Lebanon
Desserts & Sweets
Groupy-Ramlawi: Saida’s Best Ice Cream
How many times have you enjoyed a lemon ice cream tasting like a real lemon being squeezed inside your mouth? One of Lebanon’s ultimate best ice cream shops is located in Saida and is called…
July 14, 2019
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Saida
Mechwar Videos
Walking in Saida: The City of a Million Stories. (Enjoy Hundreds of Photos)
Set amid thick citrus and banana groves, the port town of Saida, also called Sidon, was onc
May 15, 2019
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Saida
News
Khalife Blown Glass Atelier; Handcraft Workshop in Sarafand, South Lebanon
Khalifa blown glass in Sarafand (located at 14km from Sidon) manufactures a clear transparent glass that is free from air bubbles. Craftsmen from Sarafand also offer a new range of colors and shapes…
April 25, 2019
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South Lebanon
Desserts & Sweets
Hadaf: Unique Lebanese Sweets at Al Anwar Saida
Let’s start agreeing that these are not “baklava.” Looking like oriental sweets, these diamond shaped sweets are intended to make you drool. They are called “Hadaf.”…
April 17, 2019
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Saida
Bread & Bakeries
Saj and Manakish Abou Hekmat, Hasbaya
Down south, two hours from Beirut is a bakery, a special shop producing unique Markouk saj bread as well as a selection of innovative manakish. To start with, look at the dough which doesn't…
March 26, 2019
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South Lebanon
Mido's: Saida's Favorite Sandwiches
Restaurants | Saida South Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
March 03, 2019
Restaurants
Mido's: Saida's Favorite Sandwiches
Every time I visit Saida, Mido's is an important stop for me. This morning I enjoyed some flavorful sandwiches made of fresh ciabatta bread and using fine ingredients. Roast beef…
Desserts & Sweets
Gharamti & Kiblawi Sweets, Saida: The Knefeh Naboulsieh
Gharamti & Kiblawi are famous for their Knefeh Naboulsieh: Kanafeh Nabulsieh originated in the Palestinian city of Nablus, hence the name Nab
March 03, 2019
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Saida
Desserts & Sweets
Ambrosia Cakes, Saida: The "PuffNefeh" and Red Velvet Cake
Homemade Bakery creating exceptional creations: Check out the video! The "Puff-Nefe" is a must try.
December 31, 2018
| Tasty Discoveries
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Saida
The Fat Guy Diner: Now Open in Saida (Restaurant Closed)
News | Saida South Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
November 06, 2018
News
The Fat Guy Diner: Now Open in Saida (Restaurant Closed)
The Fat Guy Diner is now Open in Saida. Check out the photos and first visit food pictures.
November 06, 2018
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Saida
Events
Souk el Akel Saida: In Support of the Rotaract Green Initiative
For the 3rd consecutive year, Souk el Akel comes to Saida!
In support of Rotaract’s “Green Saida Initiative” aiming to transform Saida into a Green, Environmental Friendly…
Souk el Akel
Souk el Akel Goes South: Celebrating Summer in Sour, Tyre
Lebanon’s southernmost city, Tyre is one of those hidden gems that makes Lebanon a spectacular place to travel to. Though historically Tyre was one of Lebanon’s most significant cities,…
August 20, 2018
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South Lebanon
Restaurants
Al Forno Gourmet: A Loaded Shawarma and Tasty Burger on Your Way South
Spot an impressive building on the highway driving south... Al Forno, now open for the last eight months, is that metallic building hosting a bakery, a pastry, an ice cream place and a…
July 30, 2018
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South Lebanon
Mechwar Videos
Ramadan in Saida: Iftar and Suhour (An Exciting Video)
Saida’s old town easily rivals its counterparts across the region. Extraordinarily well preserved, the cool, winding streets of the souk retain their ancient origins while functioning as an…
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Popeye’s; The Famous Chicken Franchise, Now Open in Saida
Known to be the second biggest chicken franchise in the world, Popeye’s, coming straight from the states, has opened its first branch in Lebanon. Choosing Saida for their start, the chicken…
April 27, 2018
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Saida
Breakfast & Coffee
Al Jardali Saida: My Favorite Knefeh
If you watch my shows or follow my stories on Instagram, you would know by now that Al Jardali Saida sells my favorite Knefeh in Lebanon. Thinner than all the rest, the…
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...
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Events
Souk el Akel Comes to Saida!
Saida here we come!
Souk el Akel will be celebrating food for a cause between the 6th and the 8th of October next to the football stadium.
Desserts & Sweets
Nassab Saida: My Favorite Maacroun, Ouwaymat and Mchabbak!
Searching for the best Maacroun, Mchabbak and Ouwaymat in town? There's only one address! Visit Nassab Sweets in Saida. They're different to any others I've previously tried. The…
September 17, 2017
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Saida
News
Asal: A Lebanese Restaurant Now Open in Saida
Asal, a Lebanese restaurant proposing an international cuisine has opened its doors in Saida serving a variety of Kaak, Lebanese specialities and international dishes. Below are some photos of the…
Breakfast & Coffee
Breakfast in Tyre Has One Address: Mazraani!
Tyre, home of Lebanon's most beautiful beachfront and tastiest breakfast. I was back for the tasty local street breakfast and this time met Mr. Mazraani and his son, who have been producing these…
August 06, 2017
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South Lebanon
Mechwar Videos
Mechwar to the Old City of Tyre (Sour)
Tyre boasts a proud Phoenician past, wonderful seaside location, Roman ruins and a medieval souq. Home to the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), it also has good beaches…
August 01, 2017
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South Lebanon
Desserts & Sweets
The Famous and Unique Sahlab Zoheir Hankir
The king of Sahlab, the master of milk related desserts and sweets: Meet Zoheir Hankir who's know-how has been handed down from generation to generation. His authentic shop in Saida welcomes you to…
June 10, 2017
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Saida
Mechwar Videos
Saida, A Trendy City: 25 Restaurants, One Long Day!
Sidon or Saïda (Arabic: صيدا) is the third-largest city in Lebanon. It is loc
March 31, 2017
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Saida
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Al Challal: A Lebanese Restaurant in Jezzine
We chose Al Challal to have lunch while shooting an episode of Mechwar on Jezzine. Al Challal is a Lebanese restaurant nestled on a cliff right by the water fall.
February 17, 2017
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South Lebanon
Sandwiches
Mido's: Saida's Tasty Sandwiches!
Mido's is a casual fast food eatery in Saida. It is a favorite at Souk el Akel and is famous for its roast beef sandwich and the special Anthony's Rosto! Fresh bread, a loaded sandwich, crunchy…
February 16, 2017
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Saida
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
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Saida
Il Padrino: Good Italian Food Served in a Cafe Style Ambiance
Italian Food | South Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
July 25, 2016
Italian Food
Il Padrino: Good Italian Food Served in a Cafe Style Ambiance
A fashion boutique, a restaurant and a sweet shop all in one - welcome to Il Padrino, Al Baba's Italian eatery in Saida. It is much more than just Italian food, it's a shisha place, it's a fashion…
July 25, 2016
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South Lebanon
Recommended
Abou Hassan Al Habash Saida: Maamoul-Mad is the Specialty!
This morning, a friend of mine from Saida, a local who has watched my shows about his beautiful city, told me that I forgot one major place and he was ready to take me there. It's called Abou Hassan,…
April 25, 2016
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Saida
Il Padrino: Saida's Italian Social Hub
Italian Food | Saida South Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
April 25, 2016
Italian Food
Il Padrino: Saida's Italian Social Hub
It's called Il Padrino and it's where the youth of Saida gather every weekend. Arriving from Beirut to prepare for Souk El Akel we were invited by the Rotaract Club to Il Padrino. The first…
April 25, 2016
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Saida
Mechwar Videos
Beautiful Saida: A Mysterious City!
Sidon, on the coast 48 kilometers south of Beirut, is one of the Famous names in ancient history. But of all of Lebanon's cities this is the most mysterious, for its past has been tragically…
April 12, 2016
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Saida
Hotels
The Golden Tulip Hotel, Jiyyeh Marina
Having breakfast on the second day, it was time to write the review. Two nights spent at the Golden Tulip Hotel on Jiyyeh, were enough to have a general idea. It's a large resort with a 24 hours…
April 09, 2016
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South Lebanon
Recommended
Mido's: Tasty Ciabatta Sandwiches in Saida
Visiting Saida for the fifth time his year I was introduced to Mido's. Mido's has introduced himself to me and will be part of our next Souk... Tasting was a must. This morning I enjoyed some…
April 08, 2016
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Saida
News
Saida Celebrates the Biggest Food Fiesta Ever: Joy at Khan el Franj!
If the city could express its feelings... It would have been with a tear of Joy! Saida celebrates food and fun for a united Lebanon... The Khan's heart beats again!
April 03, 2016
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Saida
Mechwar Videos
Discover the Hidden Gems of SAIDA, South Lebanon: A Video Tour
For the passion of food, the belief in Lebanon, and the appreciation of life, came out two great episodes about a wondrous city called Saida (Sidon). This City makes you fall in love with its…
Al Mashhour: Delicious Food Up in Rashaya el Wadi
Lebanese/Middle Eastern | South Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
August 25, 2015
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Al Mashhour: Delicious Food Up in Rashaya el Wadi
In the region of Rashaya el Wadi, is a restaurant, a Lebanese restaurant called Mashhour. Mashhour, or "famous" in English, comes from the owner's name and isn't a case of pretentious management.
August 25, 2015
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South Lebanon
Al Chalouf: My Favorite Restaurant in Jezzine
Lebanese/Middle Eastern | South Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
May 04, 2015
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Al Chalouf: My Favorite Restaurant in Jezzine
My wife being from Jezzine, we regularly visit this beautiful village up south which the locals call a city. Surrounded by mountains of green trees, the lady of the south is indeed a gem nestled over…
May 04, 2015
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South Lebanon
The Rest House Saida: Good Food, Chaotic Service
Fish & Seafood | Saida South Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
April 30, 2015
Fish & Seafood
The Rest House Saida: Good Food, Chaotic Service
Traditional places are a must, many of us often visit fancy restaurants but sometimes tourist locations should be visited so one knows what we locals are offering guests to our country. The Rest…
April 30, 2015
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Saida
Fresh Fish at Masmaket el Bahar Nabathieh
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April 08, 2015
Recommended
Fresh Fish at Masmaket el Bahar Nabathieh
When you fall in love with something nothing can stop you from coming back for it again and again... I fell in love with a village and here I am again. I came to eat fish, fresh fish from our sea at…
April 08, 2015
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South Lebanon
Desserts & Sweets
Faysalieh from Al Shareq Sweets: An Ultimate Pleasure
It is indeed a piece of wonder, a mouthwatering novelty, a sweet bite… it is a creation, which once you’ve tried, will make you drive all the way down to Nabatieh to have some. What am I…
March 22, 2015
| Tasty Discoveries
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South Lebanon
Breakfast & Coffee
Special Potato and Olive Oil Saj Wraps from Hasbaya
Down south, two hours from Beirut is a bakery, a special shop producing unique markouk saj bread as well as a selection of innovative manakish. To start with, look at the dough which sticks on the…
March 09, 2015
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South Lebanon