News
One year after the Beirut blasts, WFP assists more people in Lebanon than ever before
BEIRUT – One year after the deadly blasts that rocked Beirut and following months of economic meltdown that have plunged millions of people across Lebanon into poverty, the United…
August 03, 2021
News
Beirut: Hope Born from Tragedy: A personal reflection by Houda Harb
Sadly, among the many anniversary dates mourned in the Lebanese calendar, now lies a spot for Tuesday 4 August 2020.
Just after 6pm on 4 August, two huge blasts shook the seaside capital of Lebanon.…
August 03, 2021
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Spotted Stories
Beirut's 'Le Sushi Bar' Wins a Design Award 2020
It's amazing to hear that the Lebanon's Le Sushi Bar, designed by Gatrserlia Design, wins in Middle East & Africa Restaurant Category of Restaurant and Bar Design Awards 2020.
November 17, 2020
News
Lebanon's "Electric Bing Sutt" Makes it on the Top 100 World's Best Bars
Lebanon's "Electric Bing Sutt" Makes it on the Top 100 World's Best Bars
The World’s 50 Best Bars is an annual list that celebrates the best of the international drinks industry. First…
October 29, 2020
Travel & Tourism
Old Beirut
Beirut is the capital and largest city of Lebanon. As of 2007 it had an estimated population of slightly more than 1 million to 2.2 million as part of Greater Beirut, which makes…
September 07, 2020
News
Beirut Crisis Shelters
A group of Lebanese employees at Google have added a verified list of Public Shelters on Google Maps. These hotels, guesthouses, schools & places of worship, are verified weekly by us and can…
August 20, 2020
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News
Forum de Beyrouth, After Beirut's Explosion
Strategically located at the capital’s major crossroads, within minutes from Beirut International Airport, Port and major hotels, Forum de Beyrouth figures among the largest permanent…
August 08, 2020
News
Beirut Explosion: The Next Morning, and 4 Days After
I went for a walk, a two hours live session, the next morning, and 4 days after filming every street on the frontline, Mar Mikhael, Gemmayze and Karantina. Lebanese stood with each other, citizens…
August 08, 2020
News
Beirut Explosion 2020: Pictures of My Office After the Blast
Five days after the second-biggest explosion in human history, and after filming the disasters that happened to Beirut, I decided to publish the videos and photos I've taken, to remember a day we…
August 08, 2020
News
Beirut's Famous "Hotel Le Bristol" is Closing... A Sad Story!
(Naharnet Reports)
April 17, 2020
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…
French Food
Le Petit Chef: A Feast for the Senses, a Culinary Experience
ASH Beirut invites you to experience the best of theatre and dining in a 1.5 hour immersive culinary journey. Le Petit Chef is coming to us with his original French recipes, and our local chef…
December 24, 2019
| Restaurants
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Achrafieh
Lunch at Rojo: A Memorable Sunday with the Family in Beirut
International Cuisine | Beirut Lebanon Middle East
December 19, 2019
International Cuisine
Lunch at Rojo: A Memorable Sunday with the Family in Beirut
When a handful of local and international specialties are prepared in front of your eyes! When each one of the chefs has at least ten years of experience! When food is prepared with passion and love!…
December 19, 2019
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Beirut
Paname Beirut: Meet For Lunch, Leave Happy and Satisfied
French Food | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East
November 10, 2019
French Food
Paname Beirut: Meet For Lunch, Leave Happy and Satisfied
Calm, peace and serenity in the heart of Beirut's chic streets, Paname has become the get together of the capital's businessmen. Women meet up place, businessmen or just friends, Paname's vibes…
November 10, 2019
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Beirut Central District
Tasty, Varied, Generous and Professional... Breakfast in Beirut! The Four Seasons Hotel
Breakfast & Coffee | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East
September 17, 2019
Breakfast & Coffee
Tasty, Varied, Generous and Professional... Breakfast in Beirut! The Four Seasons Hotel
On the second floor of the Four Seasons Hotel is where mornings have another meaning. I've been here half a dozen times already simply to enjoy the pleasure of great food, amazing presentation, and…
September 17, 2019
| International Cuisine
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Beirut Central District
Chocolate
Lebanon's Famous Chocolate Cake is a Must Try! Found at Chili's in Achrafieh
I love it so much that I visit Chili's only to enjoy this dessert!
The signature dessert of choice: A dessert to try at least once in a lifetime: Chili's molten chocolate cake.
September 09, 2019
| Desserts & Sweets
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Achrafieh
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
One of the Best Falafel in Town; Tabbara Beirut!
Pure fava beans, no chickpeas, a little tiny addition of garlic you won't even feel: that's what makes Tabbara's falafel so special. Open since 1914, the shop produces unique sandwiches all the…
July 24, 2019
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Hamra & Verdun
Breakfast & Coffee
Breakfast in Beirut: My Morning at The Kempinski I Love it!
Breakfast... if you follow me and read my reviews you would know by now that I love breakfasts! I’ve been traveling for breakfast, reviewing and visiting hotel breakfasts in Lebanon and finding…
July 04, 2019
| International Cuisine
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Beirut
DIVVY ABC Achrafieh: Good Food, Great Vibes... A Pleasant Experience
International Cuisine | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East
June 08, 2019
International Cuisine
DIVVY ABC Achrafieh: Good Food, Great Vibes... A Pleasant Experience
Lunch with my mum, I chose DIVVY; there’s something for her, something for me in a calm and upscale setup that’s not childish, fresh, and positively vibrant. After my last experience at…
June 08, 2019
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Achrafieh
Slate: Excellent Meats and a Pleasant Ambiance in Mar Milkhael
Grill & BBQ | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East
May 15, 2019
Grill & BBQ
Slate: Excellent Meats and a Pleasant Ambiance in Mar Milkhael
I was invited to Slate and enjoyed a sumptuous meal. The tomato salad, the burger, the pastrami sandwich, beef tartare, meat and desserts were all phenomenal.
May 15, 2019
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael
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
Rossini Caffe and Osteria Opens at The Phoenicia Beirut
Italian Food | Beirut Lebanon Middle East
May 15, 2019
Italian Food
Rossini Caffe and Osteria Opens at The Phoenicia Beirut
After decades of success, “Cafe Mondo” leaves its legacy to “Rossini Osteria and Caffe.” Upscale and renovated to cope with the century’s new decor trends, you will dine…
May 15, 2019
| Restaurants
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Beirut
Ana Beirut: Beautiful Setup and Good Lebanese Food in Antelias
Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
May 14, 2019
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Ana Beirut: Beautiful Setup and Good Lebanese Food in Antelias
Colorful, fresh and welcoming; Ana Beirut is much more than a restaurant; it's an experience... plants, wood, big screens, mirrors, and the show oven. Welcome to Ana Beirut, a cafe inspired by the…
May 14, 2019
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Antelias
French Food
Chef Michael from Washington Cooks at Bergerac Beirut
Invited for a charity dinner prepared by chef Micheal Lee Rafidi who came all the way from Washington, Bergerac has been transformed tonight into a group gathering where everyone was happy and…
May 08, 2019
| Restaurants
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Achrafieh
Popular
Beirut Hop-On Hop-Off Tours Are On! Visit Lebanon this Summer
3 must-see hop-off attractions
Arabs? Romans? Greeks? Crusaders? Beirut, one of the world’s oldest cities, has been home to them all and more. There’s no better way to discove
May 06, 2019
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Beirut
News
City Sightseeing Is Finally Debuting in Beirut: Lebanon's Tourism Sector is Flourishing!
It has been a habit for me to start my travel discoveries by taking a city tour in one of these red buses. World famous City-Sightseeing tour buses have always satisfied my curiosity and…
April 25, 2019
| Travel & Tourism
Hanson Doughnuts: Handcrafted American Breakfast in Achrafieh
Desserts & Sweets | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East
April 20, 2019
Desserts & Sweets
Hanson Doughnuts: Handcrafted American Breakfast in Achrafieh
Big sized, beautifully decorated, fluffy and airy... there’s a place in Achrafieh that handcrafts Gourmet doughnuts created one at a time with four new flavors introduced every morning.…
April 20, 2019
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Achrafieh
Events
HORECA Show 2019: Lebanon's Annual Hospitality and Foodservice Meeting
Hospitality Services founded HORECA Lebanon in 1994 on the back of decades of experience in the industry. The annual trade fair has become an essential business meeting place for the hospitality,…
March 26, 2019
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Events
Panel: Can Lebanese Agro-Food Processors Meet the Innovation Demands of Horeca
REGISTER: The HoReCa sector is always in demand for new products and ingredients. This sector needs to serve the interest of their clientele and diet needs by the creation of new concepts and…
March 26, 2019
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Little China: Travel to China and Live the True Chinese Experience
Asian & Chinese | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East
March 26, 2019
Asian & Chinese
Little China: Travel to China and Live the True Chinese Experience
Oh My God! I’ve been writing reviews for the last seven years, discovered thousands of restaurants in Lebanon but never imagined that we have an authentic Chinese restaurant in Beirut. Little…
March 26, 2019
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Achrafieh
P.F.Chang’s at the Bay: Good Food, Attentive Service
Asian & Chinese | Beirut Lebanon Middle East
March 26, 2019
Asian & Chinese
P.F.Chang’s at the Bay: Good Food, Attentive Service
I haven’t been to Zaitounay bay for such a long time especially for lunch. Walking down and searching for a place to eat, I stopped at P.F.Chang’s, a brand I like. Being an accustomed…
March 26, 2019
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Beirut
News
Discover "La Residence des Pins" in Details: Home of the French Ambassador to Lebanon
The Pine Residence (Arabic: قصر الصنوبر, Qasr al-snawbar, literally "the palace of the Pines"), located in the Horsh district of Beirut, is the official residence of the French ambassador…
March 26, 2019
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Beirut
Mechwar Videos
Walking Gemmayze: Look Up and Enjoy The Beautiful Old Street
Rue Gouraud is a mixed residential and commercial street in Gemmayzeh, a neighborhood in the Rmeil district of Beiru
March 22, 2019
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael
Quartier Chic: There's a New French Brasserie in Beirut
French Food | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East
March 19, 2019
French Food
Quartier Chic: There's a New French Brasserie in Beirut
Occupying the location of Ladurée on Wadi Abou Jamil in Beirut, Quartier Chic the latest Brasserie to open, owned and managed by Maroun Batal. Mr.Batal used to manage Cocteau for the last…
March 19, 2019
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Beirut Central District
News
Beirut Walking Tour
Interested in exploring layered history by foot? WalkBeirut offers the only extensive, in-depth walking tour of our capital. The tour narrates Beirut's rich and often troublesome…
March 15, 2019
Back to Baron: Food is Good!
International Cuisine | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East
March 14, 2019
International Cuisine
Back to Baron: Food is Good!
Back to this magical restaurant called Baron. I’ve been here not so long ago, leaving amazed and astonished by the food and ambiance. Casual, uncomplicated, simple yet gourmet and upscale;…
March 14, 2019
| Restaurants
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael
Merou Seafood is Back! Stronger and Bigger in Mar Mikhael
Fish & Seafood | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East
March 13, 2019
Fish & Seafood
Merou Seafood is Back! Stronger and Bigger in Mar Mikhael
Le Merou has been my favorite seafood address in Achrafieh on Sassine Square until they closed. After weeks of preparation, they moved to their new location in Mar Mikhael for a more significant and…
March 13, 2019
| Lebanese/Middle Eastern
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael
Al Hindi: Delicious Indian Cuisine in Beirut
Asian & Chinese | Beirut Lebanon Middle East
March 03, 2019
Asian & Chinese
Al Hindi: Delicious Indian Cuisine in Beirut
Light food, very spicy and garlic free! I enjoyed my dinner.
Colorful
March 03, 2019
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Beirut
Lunch at the Sage Parlour in Mar Mikhael
International Cuisine | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East
March 03, 2019
International Cuisine
Lunch at the Sage Parlour in Mar Mikhael
Inspired by broad North American, European, and Mediterranean influences, the parlor lives up to the quirky wisdom of its namesake with a flavourful menu that infuses morning cuisine with a…
March 03, 2019
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael
Dinner at Centrale Beirut: Good Food, Pleasant Ambiance, Nice View on the Roof
International Cuisine | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East
March 03, 2019
International Cuisine
Dinner at Centrale Beirut: Good Food, Pleasant Ambiance, Nice View on the Roof
Centrale Restaurant-Bar, opened in August 2001 in an early 20th-century traditional house, after two years of renovation. The restaurant is located on the ground floor with an impressive wine…
March 03, 2019
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Achrafieh
News
Liza Beirut: Part of CN Traveller World's Most Beautiful Restaurants
THE MOST BEAUTIFUL RESTAURANTS IN THE WORLD
We reveal the 26 most beautiful restaurants in the world – from a candlelit courtyard in Ibiza to a kitchen lost in the woods of Maine – which…
March 03, 2019
| Spotted Stories
Welcome Home; For a Memorable Sunday Sweet Breakfast in Mar Mikhael
Breakfast & Coffee | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East
February 10, 2019
Breakfast & Coffee
Welcome Home; For a Memorable Sunday Sweet Breakfast in Mar Mikhael
It’s home away from home, and it’s located in the heart of Mar Mikhael. Open the door to where the heart is, let yourself go to the soothing music and fresh aromas of food and coffee. A…
February 10, 2019
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael
News
Fabrice Ducry Appointed as General Manager of Kempinski Summerland Hotel & Resort, Lebanon
Kempinski Summerland Hotel & Resort’s management is pleased to welcome Fabrice Ducry, Swiss national, as its hotel’s general manager.
Ducry comes with over 20 years of experie
January 23, 2019
| Spotted Stories
Asian & Chinese
Delivering Poke Bowls to Work: Aloha Poke
Apparently, there’s a food district in Hamra called “The Food District” hosting Aloha Poke, Soul Food, Taco Diablos and City Wok. Craving a poke bowl, I ordered from Aloha Poke.
January 20, 2019
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Hamra & Verdun
Yakiniku: The Gourmet Japanese Grill of Gemmayze
Asian & Chinese | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East
January 20, 2019
Asian & Chinese
Yakiniku: The Gourmet Japanese Grill of Gemmayze
The “YA” family has taken over Gemmayze transforming it into “Asia Town” a concept after the other, and they are all awesome!!!! Mitsu-Ya has one of the best Sushi in…
January 20, 2019
| Japanese & Sushi
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael
Baron Beirut: It’s Magical, Simply Magical...
International Cuisine | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East
January 20, 2019
International Cuisine
Baron Beirut: It’s Magical, Simply Magical...
I feel sad that it didn’t happen to visit Baron before; confident to be good, Baron has no signboard and it’s hidden in the tiny streets of Mar Mikhael. Being the talk of the town for the…
January 20, 2019
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael
Salt: A Gourmet Japanese Dinner at the Airport in Beirut
Airports | Beirut Lebanon Middle East
January 17, 2019
Airports
Salt: A Gourmet Japanese Dinner at the Airport in Beirut
Unfortunately Salt is too expensive, that’s why having a meal here every time I travel is close to impossible; paying high rents, this upscale restaurant located after check-in, was obliged to…
January 17, 2019
| International Cuisine
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Beirut
Burgers
East Village: Drinks of Love, Food of Happiness!
I’ve been here the first time when I discovered the burger... came back to enjoy it again with one of the sexiest risottos I’ve ever tasted... and today, accompanied by my friends, we…
January 13, 2019
| International Cuisine
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Badaro
Fish & Seafood
Delivery From "Meat the Fish": Gourmet, Healthy and Tasty
When you have a bit of extra money to spare and want to enjoy gourmet food delivered to your doorstep; order from Meat the Fish. "Meat the Fish" is Lebanon’s supplier of fresh fish and meat,…
January 13, 2019
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Beirut
Ahi Poke: A Quick Healthy Lunch in Mar Mikhael
Asian & Chinese | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East
January 13, 2019
Asian & Chinese
Ahi Poke: A Quick Healthy Lunch in Mar Mikhael
You know by now that I’m a fan of Poke! I love it how the rice is topped with fresh ingredients, ready to be mixed like a salad, or enjoyed the way you want them individually. On Mar Mikhael…
January 13, 2019
| Japanese & Sushi
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael