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July 02, 2020

Breakfast at Amethyste: Cooking with Chefs Frank & Rabih

At the epicenter of Beirut’s luxurious and laid back lifestyle is the Amethyste, the Phoenicia Hotel’s chill-out…

July 02, 2020 | Beirut Food Reviews

Tasty, Varied, Generous and Professional... Breakfast in Beirut! The Four Seasons Hotel

Food Reviews | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

September 17, 2019

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…

September 17, 2019 | International Cuisine | Beirut Central District Food Reviews

Breakfast in Beirut: My Morning at The Kempinski I Love it!

Food Reviews | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

July 04, 2019

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…

July 04, 2019 | International Cuisine | Beirut Food Reviews

Breakfast at Le Royal Beirut: Third Time... Nothing Changed! Mankouche with a View

Food Reviews | Dbayeh Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

May 20, 2019

Breakfast at Le Royal Beirut: Third Time... Nothing Changed! Mankouche with a View

Supporting and visiting hotels in Lebanon has been one of my main priorities since I started the blog in 2012. People needed to…

May 20, 2019 | Hotels | Dbayeh Food Reviews

Bartartine: Breakfast Made me Smile! Food Filled with Passion.

Food Reviews | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

March 16, 2019

Bartartine: Breakfast Made me Smile! Food Filled with Passion.

Let’s go straight to the point... I was impressed by the food quality! Bar Tartine has always been a favorite but y

March 16, 2019 | International Cuisine | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Food Reviews

Dar Bistro and Books: A Calm Breakfast in Beirut

Food Reviews | Hamra & Verdun Beirut Lebanon Middle East

March 14, 2019

Dar Bistro and Books: A Calm Breakfast in Beirut

How great it is to visit on an early morning during weekdays. A place enchanted with vibes of positivity, calm and serenity…

March 14, 2019 | Restaurants | Hamra & Verdun Food Reviews

Hatbe W Nar Kobayat: House of Traditional Tannour bread and Horizontal Shawarma

Food Reviews | North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

March 13, 2019

Hatbe W Nar Kobayat: House of Traditional Tannour bread and Horizontal Shawarma

I do drive all the way from Beirut to Enjoy Tony’s superb tannour bread and exceptional wood-fire shawarma wraps. At the…

March 13, 2019 | Restaurants | North Lebanon Food Reviews

Welcome Home; For a Memorable Sunday Sweet Breakfast in Mar Mikhael

Food Reviews | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

February 10, 2019

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…

February 10, 2019 | Recommended | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Food Reviews

Breakfast at Angelina Beirut: Superb Food! Empty Vibes, Bad Service in a Dirty Restaurant

Food Reviews | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

February 07, 2019

Breakfast at Angelina Beirut: Superb Food! Empty Vibes, Bad Service in a Dirty Restaurant

Food is perfect. Everything else is dramatically wrong. Angelina, the famous Angelina of Paris, my favorite M

February 07, 2019 | French Food | Beirut Central District Food Reviews

Al Zouwada, Mar Charbel: Afif's Bakery in Hrajel

Food Reviews | Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

December 25, 2018

Al Zouwada, Mar Charbel: Afif's Bakery in Hrajel

There are so many places in Lebanon that offer amazingly delicious bites - some you know, some you'll get to know and some you'll…

December 25, 2018 | Breakfast & Coffee | Keserwan Food Reviews

Breakfast at the Movenpick Hotel Beirut

Food Reviews | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

December 15, 2018

Breakfast at the Movenpick Hotel Beirut

Serving breakfast “with a view,” The Mövenpick Beirut is one of the country’s five-star hotels located on…

December 15, 2018 | Hotels | Beirut Food Reviews

Awesome Deli.Co: An Exceptional Breakfast in Beirut!

Food Reviews | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

December 12, 2018

Awesome Deli.Co: An Exceptional Breakfast in Beirut!

After “not enjoying” breakfast at the neighbors on a beautiful Sunday morning, I walked to Deli.Co and I smiled from…

December 12, 2018 | Recommended | Beirut Central District Food Reviews

Breakfast at Lily’s Beirut: A New Chef is Needed!

Food Reviews | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

November 25, 2018

Breakfast at Lily’s Beirut: A New Chef is Needed!

How great it is to wake up on an early Sunday morning and have breakfast in Beirut, I’ve been getting my kids used to…

November 25, 2018 | French Food | Beirut Central District Food Reviews

Via Roma: Delicious Breakfast on an Early Sunday Morning in Antelias

Food Reviews | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

November 18, 2018

Via Roma: Delicious Breakfast on an Early Sunday Morning in Antelias

Other than serving a delicious dinner, Via Roma, the Italian restaurant and bakery of Antelias also welcomes you for breakfast.…

November 18, 2018 | Breakfast & Coffee | Antelias Food Reviews

Deli.Co Beirut: Breakfast in Europe Without Taking a Plane

Food Reviews | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

October 22, 2018

Deli.Co Beirut: Breakfast in Europe Without Taking a Plane

Inspired by the deli places of New York, Deli.Co is your occidental experience in Lebanon. Travel to the business capitals of the…

October 22, 2018 | Recommended | Beirut Central District Food Reviews

Balthazar Beirut: Breakfast is so Good!

Food Reviews | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

October 22, 2018

Balthazar Beirut: Breakfast is so Good!

Inspired by the French bistros of Paris and still standing strong in the heart of Beirut, Balthazar, a French restaurant and…

October 22, 2018 | French Food | Beirut Central District Food Reviews

Home Sweet Home: Enjoy Breakfast in Mar Mikhael

Food Reviews | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

September 25, 2018

Home Sweet Home: Enjoy Breakfast in Mar Mikhael

Celebrating one year this October, Home Sweet Home is your home away from home in the heart of Mar Mikhael. It feels like home…

September 25, 2018 | Recommended | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Food Reviews

The Sage Parlour: Breakfast Extravaganza in Beirut

Food Reviews | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

September 23, 2018

The Sage Parlour: Breakfast Extravaganza in Beirut

I’ve had such good food in San Francisco, in New York in Paris and Rome... I’ve had amazing food around the world and…

September 23, 2018 | Recommended | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Food Reviews

Breakfast at Le Gray in Beirut: Enjoy The View and Have Delicious Spinach Eggs Benedict

Food Reviews | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

September 06, 2018

Breakfast at Le Gray in Beirut: Enjoy The View and Have Delicious Spinach Eggs Benedict

Reach the hotel and take the elevator up to the sixth floor where Indigo welcomes you with a fresh touch of finesse and luxury…

September 06, 2018 | Hotels | Beirut Central District Food Reviews

Al Soussi: Beirut's Traditional Breakfast is an Experience You Have to Try

Food Reviews | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

September 06, 2018

Al Soussi: Beirut's Traditional Breakfast is an Experience You Have to Try

Sit back and relax, blend in with the setup, listen to the jokes, live the experience and don’t expect anything fancy. Go…

September 06, 2018 | Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Beirut Food Reviews

Breakfast at Le Vendome Beirut: Where Style, Luxury and Taste Unite (Restaurant Closed)

Food Reviews | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

September 03, 2018

Breakfast at Le Vendome Beirut: Where Style, Luxury and Taste Unite (Restaurant Closed)

Calm and serenity, professionalism and style, class and luxury... it’s breakfast at Le Vendome Beirut. Arriving at…

September 03, 2018 | Coffee, Wine & Drinks | Beirut Food Reviews

Lancaster Eden Bay: Breakfast with a View on the Sand Beach

Food Reviews | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

August 23, 2018

Lancaster Eden Bay: Breakfast with a View on the Sand Beach

Light music playing in the background, soothing rays of sun coming from the horizon, a relaxing view of the beautiful…

August 23, 2018 | Hotels | Beirut Food Reviews

Abou Artine: 3 years Later, 50 Kilos Down. Still A Superb Manousheh

Food Reviews | Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

June 04, 2018

Abou Artine: 3 years Later, 50 Kilos Down. Still A Superb Manousheh

Remember Abou Artine, the happy family preparing Saj manakish in Faraya... They have changed -shrunk a bit- but their…

June 04, 2018 | Breakfast & Coffee | Keserwan Food Reviews

Breakfast Barn; Colorful, Tasty and Healthy in the Heart of Achrafieh (Restaurant Closed)

Food Reviews | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

June 04, 2018

Breakfast Barn; Colorful, Tasty and Healthy in the Heart of Achrafieh (Restaurant Closed)

Breakfast Barn or as far as I'm concerned 'A dream come true' is the first restaurant in Lebanon dedicated to the day's most…

June 04, 2018 | Recommended | Achrafieh Food Reviews

My New Favorite Breakfast Experience: Hotel Kempinski Beirut

Food Reviews | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

April 30, 2018

My New Favorite Breakfast Experience: Hotel Kempinski Beirut

Breakfast at The Kempinski is served at Candelabra, a restaurant with a high ceiling and many glass facades which leave enough…

April 30, 2018 | Hotels | Beirut Food Reviews

Beirut's Richest Breakfast; Check the Pictures!

Food Reviews | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

January 14, 2018

Beirut's Richest Breakfast; Check the Pictures!

Been there, done that several times already and still visit for a guaranteed experience of satisfaction. As rich as it…

January 14, 2018 | Recommended | Beirut Food Reviews

Luxurious and Upscale: Breakfast Perfection at the Kempinski Beirut

Food Reviews | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

January 07, 2018

Luxurious and Upscale: Breakfast Perfection at the Kempinski Beirut

One of Lebanon’s most elegant, upscale and elite hotels, managed professionally and operated in style, The Kempinski Beirut…

January 07, 2018 | Hotels | Beirut Food Reviews

At The Airport: Lebanon’s First Red Velvet Cream Cheese Croissant

Food Reviews | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

December 30, 2017

At The Airport: Lebanon’s First Red Velvet Cream Cheese Croissant

Discovering a one-of-a-kind red velvet croissant in New York, I asked chef Charles Azar, one of the country’s finest pastry…

December 30, 2017 | Breakfast & Coffee | Beirut Food Reviews

Brunch at Sud... A Vibrant Sunday with the Family

Food Reviews | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

November 05, 2017

Brunch at Sud... A Vibrant Sunday with the Family

Sunny side up, music, lively vibes, a sizzling mood... this Sunday, angels were passing by at SUD down in Mar Mikhael...…

November 05, 2017 | Recommended | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Food Reviews

A Breakfast Paradise in Beirut

Food Reviews | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

September 03, 2017

A Breakfast Paradise in Beirut

A dream of a place, a breakfast paradise, a bright and fresh corner with endless offerings - a small eatery in Achrafieh which…

September 03, 2017 | Recommended | Achrafieh Food Reviews

Breakfast at Mosaic: A Rich and Generous Breakfast in Beirut

Food Reviews | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

August 28, 2017

Breakfast at Mosaic: A Rich and Generous Breakfast in Beirut

One of the richest and most generous breakfast experiences you can imagine having in Lebanon can be found at Mosaic, Phoenicia's…

August 28, 2017 | International Cuisine | Beirut Food Reviews

Breakfast at Em Sherif Cafe: Exquisite, Refined, Recommended!

Food Reviews | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

July 07, 2017

Breakfast at Em Sherif Cafe: Exquisite, Refined, Recommended!

Be enchanted by a new kind of cafe. Located in the heart of Beirut's golden circle is an upscale eatery taking the Lebanese…

July 07, 2017 | Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Beirut Central District Food Reviews

Lina's: The Kaslik Location Needs Renovation

Food Reviews | Jounieh Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

Keserwan

June 28, 2017

Lina's: The Kaslik Location Needs Renovation

Been here twice already, to the Kaslik branch and probably a dozen times to other Lina's around the country over the last year...…

June 28, 2017 | Restaurants | Jounieh Food Reviews

Kahwet Beirut: Enjoy Breakfast in a Traditional Neighbourhood (Restaurant Closed)

Food Reviews | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

June 26, 2017

Kahwet Beirut: Enjoy Breakfast in a Traditional Neighbourhood (Restaurant Closed)

Kahwet Beirut is where you meet up with friends for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or just a coffee and a giggle or a relaxing…

June 26, 2017 | Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Beirut Central District Food Reviews

Tout de Sweet: Satisfy Your Sugar Rush in Batroun (Restaurant Closed)

Food Reviews | Batroun North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

North Lebanon

May 23, 2017

Tout de Sweet: Satisfy Your Sugar Rush in Batroun (Restaurant Closed)

Located at the entrance of Batroun's main souk is a place which specializes in desserts called "Tout de Sweet". It's about all…

May 23, 2017 | Desserts & Sweets | Batroun Food Reviews

Breakfast at Mist Hotel Ehden

Food Reviews | North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

May 16, 2017

Breakfast at Mist Hotel Ehden

Waking up early at Mist Hotel in Ehden began beautifully calmly as I headed straight down to discover their breakfast served…

May 16, 2017 | Hotels | North Lebanon Food Reviews

Furn el Sabaya: Your Unconventional Breakfast Stop

Food Reviews | Jbeil Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

May 14, 2017

Furn el Sabaya: Your Unconventional Breakfast Stop

Unconventional... more of a sacred ritual, because every sandwich needs time and dedication... The kawarma galette is…

May 14, 2017 | Breakfast & Coffee | Jbeil Food Reviews

Breakfast on Weekends at Colonel Batroun

Food Reviews | Batroun North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

North Lebanon

April 26, 2017

Breakfast on Weekends at Colonel Batroun

Who today is not familiar with Colonel - a brand that's so much more than just beer. There's a brewery, a garden, yoga classes,…

April 26, 2017 | Restaurants | Batroun Food Reviews

Kaak b Semsom: A New Favorite Kaak Spot in Zahle

Food Reviews | Zahle Bekaa Lebanon Middle East

Bekaa

April 24, 2017

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".…

April 24, 2017 | Breakfast & Coffee | Zahle Food Reviews

Al Soussi: A Breakfast Paradise in Beirut

Food Reviews | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

April 18, 2017

Al Soussi: A Breakfast Paradise in Beirut

You would never imagine that a place like this, hidden down a dead end in Mar Elias, could even be close to serving not only…

April 18, 2017 | Popular | Beirut Food Reviews

Scooter & Bean: A Coffee Haven in Chekka

Food Reviews | North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

April 11, 2017

Scooter & Bean: A Coffee Haven in Chekka

Yes in Chekka! Chekka has a new coffee shop, Scooter & Bean, a real coffee shop like the ones you see in the famous capitals…

April 11, 2017 | Restaurants | North Lebanon Food Reviews

Breakfast at Urbanista ABC Dbayeh (Restaurant Closed)

Food Reviews | Dbayeh Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

March 29, 2017

Breakfast at Urbanista ABC Dbayeh (Restaurant Closed)

A blissfully urban space: where metal, wood and leather create a world of Urbanista's own inside ABC Dbayeh. With industrial…

March 29, 2017 | Restaurant Closed | Dbayeh Food Reviews

Your Ultimate Breakfast Experience at the Four Seasons Beirut

Food Reviews | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

March 24, 2017

Your Ultimate Breakfast Experience at the Four Seasons Beirut

On the second floor of the Four Seasons Hotel is where mornings have another meaning. I've been here half a dozen times already…

March 24, 2017 | Recommended | Beirut Food Reviews

Breakfast Barn: A Superb and Unique Morning Experience in Beirut (Restaurant Closed)

Food Reviews | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

March 18, 2017

Breakfast Barn: A Superb and Unique Morning Experience in Beirut (Restaurant Closed)

Breakfast Barn or as far as I'm concerned 'A dream come true' is the first restaurant in Lebanon dedicated to the day's most…

March 18, 2017 | Recommended | Achrafieh Food Reviews

Breakfast at Lina's Kaslik: Le Matin Plaisir!

Food Reviews | Jounieh Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

Keserwan

March 17, 2017

Breakfast at Lina's Kaslik: Le Matin Plaisir!

Meeting with friends in Kaslik, I stopped by the iconic Lina's which has stood here in Kaslik for the last decade or so.…

March 17, 2017 | Recommended | Jounieh Food Reviews

Start Your Day on a Happy Note at Al Mandaloun Dbayeh

Food Reviews | Dbayeh Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

March 10, 2017

Start Your Day on a Happy Note at Al Mandaloun Dbayeh

I come here so often that it feels like my second home – a place where I relax, enjoy good vibes and soothing music.…

March 10, 2017 | International Cuisine | Dbayeh Food Reviews

Breakfast at Hotel Le Royal Dbayeh

Food Reviews | Dbayeh Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

February 17, 2017

Breakfast at Hotel Le Royal Dbayeh

Four years ago, I came here hoping to enjoy breakfast at a five star establishment but left feeling shocked and deceived. Without…

February 17, 2017 | Hotels | Dbayeh Food Reviews

Hotel Colibri Baabdat: A Great Breakfast!

Food Reviews | Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

February 16, 2017

Hotel Colibri Baabdat: A Great Breakfast!

I spent the night at Hotel Colibri in Baabdat... I woke up hungry and was ready to kick start my day with a proper breakfast...…

February 16, 2017 | Hotels | Mount Lebanon Food Reviews

La Petite Table: A Soothing and Enjoyable Breakfast (Restaurant Closed)

Food Reviews | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

February 07, 2017

La Petite Table: A Soothing and Enjoyable Breakfast (Restaurant Closed)

A ray of sunshine... a morning oozing calm and serenity... vibes of happiness and joy... a beautiful setup, light colors, a…

February 07, 2017 | Recommended | Antelias Food Reviews

Oasis Mar Charbel Annaya: Superb Saj Wraps!

Food Reviews | Jbeil Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

January 30, 2017

Oasis Mar Charbel Annaya: Superb Saj Wraps!

On a windy and cold Saturday morning, when the temperature was down to -1 degree in St. Charbel... The place was all…

January 30, 2017 | Manakish | Jbeil Food Reviews

Casper & Gambini's: Delivering Breakfast to the Office

Food Reviews | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

December 30, 2016

Casper & Gambini's: Delivering Breakfast to the Office

It's been a while since C&G launched their new delivery menu, but I got the chance only now to actually try it. Spending the…

December 30, 2016 | Recommended | Metn Food Reviews

Breakfast with a View at Hotel Le Vendôme Beirut (Restaurant Closed)

Food Reviews | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

November 28, 2016

Breakfast with a View at Hotel Le Vendôme Beirut (Restaurant Closed)

Sit on a relaxing chair, enjoy a finely set table, a beautiful view of the Mediterranean Sea and some soothing music... Breakfast…

November 28, 2016 | Hotels | Beirut Food Reviews

Breakfast at The Grill: Lebanon's Best... By Far!

Food Reviews | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

November 15, 2016

Breakfast at The Grill: Lebanon's Best... By Far!

In the heart of Beirut, located in one of the country's finest hotels, is a restaurant known to offer Lebanon's best breakfast.…

November 15, 2016 | Hotels | Beirut Food Reviews

Breakfast at Indigo: A New Experience Awaits You on the Roof (Restaurant Closed)

Food Reviews | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

November 02, 2016

Breakfast at Indigo: A New Experience Awaits You on the Roof (Restaurant Closed)

With a new Executive Chef at Indigo, comes a new series of bites served for breakfast. I headed towards Le Gray Hotel, Beirut to…

November 02, 2016 | Recommended | Beirut Central District Food Reviews

Deli.co: I Love this Place!

Food Reviews | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

October 22, 2016

Deli.co: I Love this Place!

Deli.co is where salads and sandwiches are given a new meaning. With every bite comes the feeling like you're travelling around…

October 22, 2016 | Restaurants | Beirut Central District Food Reviews

Ladurée Beirut: Breakfast in a Beautiful Lebanese Space (Restaurant Closed)

Food Reviews | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

October 01, 2016

Ladurée Beirut: Breakfast in a Beautiful Lebanese Space (Restaurant Closed)

Ladurée is a beautiful and luxurious cafe down in Beirut. Reflecting French finesse and stylish decor, an old house has…

October 01, 2016 | Restaurant Closed | Beirut Central District Food Reviews

La Petite Table: An Enjoyable Breakfast in Dbayeh (Restaurant Closed)

Food Reviews | Dbayeh Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

September 15, 2016

La Petite Table: An Enjoyable Breakfast in Dbayeh (Restaurant Closed)

On Dbayeh's internal road is a new cluster of restaurants, beautiful Gardens, where Sud, Smoking Bun, Enab, Yoshi and La…

September 15, 2016 | French Food | Dbayeh Food Reviews

Oasis Saint Charbel: The Famous Mankoushe and Flatbread

Food Reviews | North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

September 09, 2016

Oasis Saint Charbel: The Famous Mankoushe and Flatbread

Sometimes good food is found in unexpected places... Next to St. Charbel Annaya, is a restaurant/cafe that has one of the…

September 09, 2016 | Breakfast & Coffee | North Lebanon Food Reviews

Zaatar w Zeit: An Unsuccessful Transformation!

Food Reviews | Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

July 26, 2016

Zaatar w Zeit: An Unsuccessful Transformation!

Zaatar w Zeit has changed and bluntly speaking the new direction is somehow deceiving on so many levels. It's a wannabe…

July 26, 2016 | Manakish | Keserwan Food Reviews

Maison Du Croissant: Baked a la Minute for Your Pleasure

Food Reviews | Bekaa Lebanon Middle East

July 11, 2016

Maison Du Croissant: Baked a la Minute for Your Pleasure

Open on Zahle's boulevard, Maison du Croissant is where you should go to and enjoy the French croissant with a Lebanese touch…

July 11, 2016 | Tasty Discoveries | Bekaa Food Reviews

Angelina Beirut: Your Ticket to Dreamland

Food Reviews | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

June 24, 2016

Angelina Beirut: Your Ticket to Dreamland

The world's best Mont-Blanc cake makers has recently landed in Beirut. We're talking about none other than Angelina Paris. After…

June 24, 2016 | French Food | Beirut Central District Food Reviews

Boulevard: Breakfast in Beirut with a View (Restaurant Closed)

Food Reviews | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

May 14, 2016

Boulevard: Breakfast in Beirut with a View (Restaurant Closed)

Having breakfast at Boulevard Beirut was enchanting, soothing wind, fresh sunny spells, open windows and positive vibes...

May 14, 2016 | Restaurant Closed | Beirut Food Reviews

Meito: A Bizarre Concept!

Food Reviews | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

May 03, 2016

Meito: A Bizarre Concept!

It's a place with a lost identity. It's a bubble gum factory, a playground for kids or probably something in between; at least…

May 03, 2016 | Restaurants | Beirut Food Reviews

Breakfast at Sofitel Le Gabriel Achrafieh

Food Reviews | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

April 08, 2016

Breakfast at Sofitel Le Gabriel Achrafieh

Sofitel Le Gabriel is one of Beirut's finest hotels open in the heart of Achrafieh a few meters from Sassine Square. I love the…

April 08, 2016 | Restaurants | Achrafieh Food Reviews

Al Falamanki: It's Where I Am Transported...

Food Reviews | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

March 20, 2016

Al Falamanki: It's Where I Am Transported...

To the sounds of chirping birds and Fairuz musical tunes I arrived at Falamanki on this beautiful Saturday morning. More than a…

March 20, 2016 | Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Achrafieh Food Reviews

Yeh! Yogurt, Nutella and Explosions of Sweetness (Restaurant Closed)

Food Reviews | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

January 23, 2016

Yeh! Yogurt, Nutella and Explosions of Sweetness (Restaurant Closed)

Yeh! is a franchise located in Kantari, a concept developed in Canada and now here in Beirut. The last time I went wasn't the…

January 23, 2016 | Desserts & Sweets | Beirut Food Reviews

Cafe Diem: It's All About A Dark Chocolate Valrhona Crepe (Restaurant Closed)

Food Reviews | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

January 22, 2016

Cafe Diem: It's All About A Dark Chocolate Valrhona Crepe (Restaurant Closed)

It's been some time since I last visited Cafe Diem, a cafe on Sodeco Street with a different approach than your average coffee…

January 22, 2016 | Restaurant Closed | Achrafieh Food Reviews

Sursock Museum Resto: A Different Approach to Dining

Food Reviews | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

December 27, 2015

Sursock Museum Resto: A Different Approach to Dining

Imagine a castle, the famous Sursock museum, the splendid white facades of this historical mansion decorated with colorful glass…

December 27, 2015 | French Food | Achrafieh Food Reviews

Breakfast in Downtown Beirut

Food Reviews | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

November 24, 2015

Breakfast in Downtown Beirut

It's in Beirut, the heart of Lebanon which hasn't been beating much lately. A calm area with two coffee shops, of which Lina's is…

November 24, 2015 | Restaurants | Beirut Central District Food Reviews

Baguette&Co: A Recommended Breakfast in Metn (Restaurant Closed)

Food Reviews | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

October 20, 2015

Baguette&Co: A Recommended Breakfast in Metn (Restaurant Closed)

Two visits already, two positive encounters and now I was back for breakfast. Baguette&Co. is this classy restaurant on…

October 20, 2015 | Recommended | Metn Food Reviews

The New Yorker Cup: Jbeil's Latest Coffee House

Food Reviews | Jbeil Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

October 20, 2015

The New Yorker Cup: Jbeil's Latest Coffee House

Seeing the photos on Instagram I said to myself, here’s another coffee shop that has opened and like all the others in…

October 20, 2015 | Restaurants | Jbeil Food Reviews

Le Bristol: Breakfast in a Luxurious Hotel (Restaurant Closed)

Food Reviews | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

October 06, 2015

Le Bristol: Breakfast in a Luxurious Hotel (Restaurant Closed)

I was so excited that Le Bristol has finally opened. As you all know by now, breakfast at hotels is something I truly enjoy and…

October 06, 2015 | Hotels | Beirut Food Reviews

Breakfast at Byblos sur Mer

Food Reviews | Jbeil Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

September 29, 2015

Breakfast at Byblos sur Mer

It was a day of relaxation, a day out of Beirut without a camera or an episode to shoot, an escape from a daily chaotic life - a…

September 29, 2015 | Recommended | Jbeil Food Reviews

The Four Seasons Five Star Breakfast: Lebanon's Best

Food Reviews | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

September 13, 2015

The Four Seasons Five Star Breakfast: Lebanon's Best

When you plan to visit the best breakfast spot in Beirut, believe me you won't be getting much sleep the night before. I dreamt…

September 13, 2015 | Recommended | Beirut Food Reviews

Mikhael Monot: Breakfast Since 1929

Food Reviews | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

July 26, 2015

Mikhael Monot: Breakfast Since 1929

This legend has been open since 1929 on Monot Street, a place my parents used to tell me about. Georges Aoun, Mikhael's son…

July 26, 2015 | Restaurants | Achrafieh Food Reviews

Pate a Choux: Lebanon's Wondrous Croissants

Food Reviews | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

July 15, 2015

Pate a Choux: Lebanon's Wondrous Croissants

During my adolescence, I remember dad taking me to a pastry shop all the way up in Broumana. Owned and run by Victor…

July 15, 2015 | Recommended | Antelias Food Reviews

Breakfast at Al Saniour Antelias

Food Reviews | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

June 21, 2015

Breakfast at Al Saniour Antelias

I never wrote a complete review about Al Saniour before, not because the food is not good because it surely is but because I'm…

June 21, 2015 | Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Antelias Food Reviews

Breakfast at The Lancaster Plaza Hotel

Food Reviews | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

June 21, 2015

Breakfast at The Lancaster Plaza Hotel

Up on the 19th floor is a restaurant. Up on the roof is where breakfast is served every morning until 10:30am in a nice ambiance…

June 21, 2015 | Restaurants | Beirut Food Reviews

Coast: An Impressive Decor Down at the Bay (Restaurant Closed)

Food Reviews | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

June 08, 2015

Coast: An Impressive Decor Down at the Bay (Restaurant Closed)

It was an early Monday, a calm holiday, with sunny spells caressing our lands, a fresh breath of air traveling between us, we…

June 08, 2015 | International Cuisine | Beirut Food Reviews

The Beazbee: A Flavorful, Cozy Breakfast

Food Reviews | Hamra & Verdun Beirut Lebanon Middle East

June 03, 2015

The Beazbee: A Flavorful, Cozy Breakfast

The white purity, the red fabrics, the champagne bottles, the imprinted logos, the light breeze of air, the sunny spells... The…

June 03, 2015 | Recommended | Hamra & Verdun Food Reviews

An Oriental Brunch Every Weekend at Batchig

Food Reviews | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

April 24, 2015

An Oriental Brunch Every Weekend at Batchig

Calm Lebanese music from the Sixties, Fayrouz softly singing through the greenery of this beautiful terrace nestled in the heart…

April 24, 2015 | Restaurants | Antelias Food Reviews

Mountain House: High Standards and Beautiful Decor up in Baalbeck

Food Reviews | Baalbeck Bekaa Lebanon Middle East

Bekaa

April 17, 2015

Mountain House: High Standards and Beautiful Decor up in Baalbeck

Stunning, this place is really amazing. I came to Baalbeck expecting to see a village in distress, exactly like you see on the…

April 17, 2015 | Recommended | Baalbeck Food Reviews

Meito: Generous and Good Looking Plates, but...

Food Reviews | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

April 10, 2015

Meito: Generous and Good Looking Plates, but...

What triggered my curiosity about this place is their logo, colors and kind of freshness you feel while looking at their…

April 10, 2015 | Restaurants | Beirut Food Reviews

Breakfast at Casper&Gambini's ABC Achrafieh

Food Reviews | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

April 06, 2015

Breakfast at Casper&Gambini's ABC Achrafieh

My last visit to Casper&Gambini's (C&G) ABC Dbayeh was a great one. I remember enjoying a sandwich that made it into…

April 06, 2015 | Restaurants | Achrafieh Food Reviews

Al Soussi: Expertise and Knowhow Poured into an Authentic Breakfast

Food Reviews | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

April 01, 2015

Al Soussi: Expertise and Knowhow Poured into an Authentic Breakfast

Been here, done that, but I didn't have enough time to enjoy my food while shooting an episode on Beirut street food. After…

April 01, 2015 | Recommended | Beirut Food Reviews

The Breakfast Buffet at Al Mandaloun Dbayeh

Food Reviews | Dbayeh Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

March 23, 2015

The Breakfast Buffet at Al Mandaloun Dbayeh

How amazing it is to start your day on positive notes. Fresh vibes with some jazz music playing in the background will guarantee…

March 23, 2015 | Recommended | Dbayeh Food Reviews

Monte Cassino Hotel: A Generous Breakfast with a View

Food Reviews | Jounieh Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

Keserwan

March 14, 2015

Monte Cassino Hotel: A Generous Breakfast with a View

The Monte Cassino Hotel, nestled on a beautiful hill in Tabarja overlooking Jounieh bay, is a place everyone has been talking…

March 14, 2015 | International Cuisine | Jounieh Food Reviews

Breakfast from Zaatar w Zeit: Fast and Effective Takeaway

Food Reviews | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

March 09, 2015

Breakfast from Zaatar w Zeit: Fast and Effective Takeaway

I always ask myself, why is it that only international chains have drive-thru service? Haven't you dreamt of a nice fluffy…

March 09, 2015 | Manakish | Metn Food Reviews

Snack Fady: Foul, Hummos and Saj in Zakrit (Restaurant Closed)

Food Reviews | Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

March 04, 2015

Snack Fady: Foul, Hummos and Saj in Zakrit (Restaurant Closed)

There is a saying in Arabic, “Il knise il aribe mab teshfe” which roughly translates to mean that everything nearby…

March 04, 2015 | Restaurant Closed | Mount Lebanon Food Reviews

Cafe Diem: A Classy Encounter with Coffee (Restaurant Closed)

Food Reviews | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

February 27, 2015

Cafe Diem: A Classy Encounter with Coffee (Restaurant Closed)

A sleek design, glass facade, metallic finish, white ceiling, stretched mirror, reflective ceramics... Welcome to Cafe Diem, a…

February 27, 2015 | Restaurant Closed | Achrafieh Food Reviews

Roadster: Breakfast at the Newly Decorated Bliss Diner

Food Reviews | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

February 12, 2015

Roadster: Breakfast at the Newly Decorated Bliss Diner

Down on Bliss, a new restaurant has opened its doors. It's not just any restaurant, but a beautiful art gallery created with…

February 12, 2015 | Restaurants | Beirut Food Reviews

Cappuccino: A Not So Pleasant Breakfast at the Bay (Restaurant Closed)

Food Reviews | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

February 03, 2015

Cappuccino: A Not So Pleasant Breakfast at the Bay (Restaurant Closed)

I knew Cappuccino long before it opened in Zaitunay Bay. A Spanish café franchise that offers a selection of tasty…

February 03, 2015 | Restaurant Closed | Beirut Food Reviews

Lady Grey: Calm, Cozy, Tasty and Enjoyable (Restaurant Closed)

Food Reviews | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

January 25, 2015

Lady Grey: Calm, Cozy, Tasty and Enjoyable (Restaurant Closed)

It's called Lady Grey and it's located in Metn area. Known by only a few, this cafe/restaurant is special, let's say different…

January 25, 2015 | French Food | Metn Food Reviews

Fouad Massaad: The Authentic Breakfast of Zahle

Food Reviews | Zahle Bekaa Lebanon Middle East

Bekaa

January 03, 2015

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…

January 03, 2015 | Restaurants | Zahle Food Reviews

Galler: The Chocolate Coffee Shop

Food Reviews | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

January 01, 2015

Galler: The Chocolate Coffee Shop

Touring around the country's best chocolate shops, Galler was one of the places that left an impression on me. The…

January 01, 2015 | Chocolate | Antelias Food Reviews

Foul Abou Hassan, Bourj Hammoud’s Famous Address

Food Reviews | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

December 28, 2014

Foul Abou Hassan, Bourj Hammoud’s Famous Address

I have tried foul and hummus in Tyre, I've tried them in Tripoli, I've tried them in Beirut... and every time I…

December 28, 2014 | Street Food | Beirut Food Reviews

Abou Abdallah: Foul, Hummos and Classical Music

Food Reviews | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

December 26, 2014

Abou Abdallah: Foul, Hummos and Classical Music

After visiting Abu Hassan, down in Burj Hammoud not too long ago, many suggested or even insisted that I try Abou Abdallah in…

December 26, 2014 | Restaurants | Beirut Food Reviews

The Food Dealer: A New Tasty Experience in Lebanon

Food Reviews | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

December 15, 2014

The Food Dealer: A New Tasty Experience in Lebanon

On a calm Friday morning, along with some friends, we headed down to Food Dealer for breakfast. The Food Dealer is a…

December 15, 2014 | Restaurants | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Food Reviews

Fresh... and Healthy for a Guilt-Free Morning

Food Reviews | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

November 25, 2014

Fresh... and Healthy for a Guilt-Free Morning

Have you heard of Fresh, the healthy cafe? Newly opened on Zalka highway, next to Kouyoumji Center, is a new spot that…

November 25, 2014 | Recommended | Antelias Food Reviews

Bar Tartine's New Location in Dbayeh: The First Impression

Food Reviews | Dbayeh Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East