NoGarlicNoOnions: Restaurant, Food, and Travel Stories/Reviews

June 08, 2019

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…

June 08, 2019 | Recommended | Achrafieh Shopping Mall

Patchi Cafe: A Pleasure for the Eyes, Body and Soul! The Gourmet Chocolate Experience

Shopping Mall | Hamra & Verdun Beirut Lebanon Middle East

March 13, 2019

Patchi Cafe: A Pleasure for the Eyes, Body and Soul! The Gourmet Chocolate Experience

Considered to be one of the world’s best and most prestigious chocolate suppliers, Lebanon’s Patchi has opened its…

March 13, 2019 | Desserts & Sweets | Hamra & Verdun Shopping Mall

The .Co Family of Amazing Restaurants: Ummi, Deli.co, Brgr.co and Pzza.co

Shopping Mall | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

December 24, 2018

The .Co Family of Amazing Restaurants: Ummi, Deli.co, Brgr.co and Pzza.co

I've been here a dozen times or more and left satisfied and happy every single time. Back for the great food, the service, the…

December 24, 2018 | Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Beirut Central District Shopping Mall

Lunch at Angelina Lafayette Paris

Shopping Mall | Paris France Europe

December 24, 2018

Lunch at Angelina Lafayette Paris

Other than having the best Mont Blanc ever and the sexiest hot chocolate on earth, Angelina serves tasty food in its salon de…

December 24, 2018 | Restaurants | Paris Shopping Mall

Christmas Tree Under the Dome at Lafayette Paris

Shopping Mall | Paris France Europe

December 24, 2018

Christmas Tree Under the Dome at Lafayette Paris

This Christmas, Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann, and Piaget are raising the Big Tree under the magical dome to new heights. It…

December 24, 2018 | Shopping Mall | Paris Shopping Mall

Social House Dubai: A Beautiful Place Serving a Tasty Breakfast

Shopping Mall | Dubai UAE GCC Middle East

November 24, 2018

Social House Dubai: A Beautiful Place Serving a Tasty Breakfast

Because the place looks so nice and inspiring. Because every design item makes you want to come in and live the experience, I…

November 24, 2018 | Recommended | Dubai Shopping Mall

Aubaine: French Style Breakfast in Dubai

Shopping Mall | Dubai UAE GCC Middle East

November 24, 2018

Aubaine: French Style Breakfast in Dubai

Lebanese owned, with the first restaurant in London, Aubaine has a premium location at the entrance of The Dubai Mall. Aubaine…

November 24, 2018 | French Food | Dubai Shopping Mall

New Shanghai: A Beautiful Place Serving Good Asian Food

Shopping Mall | Dubai UAE GCC Middle East

November 23, 2018

New Shanghai: A Beautiful Place Serving Good Asian Food

Serving New Shanghai cuisine imported directly from Asia, the restaurant owned by the Lebanese Azadea group is a masterpiece of…

November 23, 2018 | Restaurants | Dubai Shopping Mall

Din Tai Fung: Asian Perfection in Dubai

Shopping Mall | Dubai UAE GCC Middle East

November 23, 2018

Din Tai Fung: Asian Perfection in Dubai

Recommended by many and considered to be one of the best Asian restaurants in the world, it was a necessity to try Din Tai Fung.…

November 23, 2018 | Recommended | Dubai Shopping Mall

Ummi: A Breakthrough in Lebanese Culinary Expertise

Shopping Mall | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

September 16, 2018

Ummi: A Breakthrough in Lebanese Culinary Expertise

Let yourself travel into another dimension, surrender to the soothing tunes of classic oriental music, open your eyes and enjoy…

September 16, 2018 | Recommended | Beirut Central District Shopping Mall

Raising Cane's: I love This Chicken! (Restaurant Closed)

Shopping Mall | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

May 13, 2018

Raising Cane's: I love This Chicken! (Restaurant Closed)

Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers (commonly known as Cane’s) is a fast-food restaurant chain specializing in chicken fingers,…

May 13, 2018 | Restaurant Closed | Beirut Shopping Mall

Five Guys Muscat, Oman: I Love The Concept, Decor and Burger!

Shopping Mall | Oman GCC Middle East

GCC

May 13, 2018

Five Guys Muscat, Oman: I Love The Concept, Decor and Burger!

Five Guys is a family business started by the Murrell family and, as the name suggests, includes five sons, the “five…

May 13, 2018 | Recommended | Oman Shopping Mall

IHOP: The Famous American Diner Lands in Beirut. Pancakes, Waffles, Crepes and More (Restaurant Closed)

Shopping Mall | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

May 01, 2018

IHOP: The Famous American Diner Lands in Beirut. Pancakes, Waffles, Crepes and More (Restaurant Closed)

I was first introduced to IHOP, last year, during my annual trip to New York. American style, the diner serves a hearty breakfast…

May 01, 2018 | Breakfast & Coffee | Beirut Shopping Mall

Osteria Dei Borghi at Fico Food Park, Italy

Shopping Mall | Italy Europe

Europe

March 20, 2018

Osteria Dei Borghi at Fico Food Park, Italy

Located inside Fico, the world’s first food experience created by Eataly, Osteria serves Pasta and local cuisines of Italy.…

March 20, 2018 | Restaurants | Italy Shopping Mall

Big Fernand, Paris’ Famous Hamburger Lands in Dubai

Shopping Mall | Dubai UAE GCC Middle East

March 13, 2018

Big Fernand, Paris’ Famous Hamburger Lands in Dubai

From the busy streets of Paris to the cosmopolitan city of Dubai, Big Fernand -my favorite burger in Paris opens at Dubai…

March 13, 2018 | Restaurants | Dubai Shopping Mall

Sugar Factory: Hardcore Food, Fun, Colors and Positivity in Dubai

Shopping Mall | Dubai UAE GCC Middle East

March 13, 2018

Sugar Factory: Hardcore Food, Fun, Colors and Positivity in Dubai

When a place is called “Sugar”, prepare yourself to have a rush. Sugar and sweet things is what they do, with…

March 13, 2018 | Restaurants | Dubai Shopping Mall

Haagen Dazs Dessert Sensations at Dubai Festival City

Shopping Mall | Dubai UAE GCC Middle East

March 13, 2018

Haagen Dazs Dessert Sensations at Dubai Festival City

Much more than simply ice cream, Haagen-Dazs proposes a delicious selection of dessert indulgences that will draw a smile on your…

March 13, 2018 | Ice Cream & Gelato | Dubai Shopping Mall

Magnolia Bakery, Dubai Festival City: The Dream Banana Pudding

Shopping Mall | Dubai UAE GCC Middle East

March 13, 2018

Magnolia Bakery, Dubai Festival City: The Dream Banana Pudding

Now that Magnolia Bakery has closed in Lebanon, I started searching for it around the world especially to enjoy their carrot cake…

March 13, 2018 | Reviews | Dubai Shopping Mall

Eataly; Your Italian Stop at Dubai Festival City

Shopping Mall | Dubai UAE GCC Middle East

March 13, 2018

Eataly; Your Italian Stop at Dubai Festival City

It’s a challenge, a personal challenge called “Eataly”; visit them all before I die one at the time. After New…

March 13, 2018 | Recommended | Dubai Shopping Mall

Breakfast and Lunch at La Petite Table, ABC Verdun are Worth Trying! (Restaurant Closed)

Shopping Mall | Hamra & Verdun Beirut Lebanon Middle East

January 18, 2018

Breakfast and Lunch at La Petite Table, ABC Verdun are Worth Trying! (Restaurant Closed)

Enjoyable from the minute you walk in, having breakfast at La Petite Table is one of my favorite things to do whenever I’m…

January 18, 2018 | International Cuisine | Hamra & Verdun Shopping Mall

Kitchen Yard: A Casual Lunch at ABC Verdun (Restaurant Closed)

Shopping Mall | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

January 14, 2018

Kitchen Yard: A Casual Lunch at ABC Verdun (Restaurant Closed)

Meet Ali, Ali rocks, fun, smiles, and jokes... a waiter I’ll take to my restaurant if I had one. Even though I heard…

January 14, 2018 | Restaurant Closed | Beirut Shopping Mall

Raising Cane’s: Finally a Real Fried Chicken Experience in Lebanon! (Restaurant Closed)

Shopping Mall | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

January 07, 2018

Raising Cane’s: Finally a Real Fried Chicken Experience in Lebanon! (Restaurant Closed)

I don’t know the brand, but all I can tell you that it feels like the only real American fast food experience in Lebanon!…

January 07, 2018 | Recommended | Beirut Shopping Mall

Photos of the New Megamall in Choueifat: The Spot

Shopping Mall | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

January 07, 2018

Photos of the New Megamall in Choueifat: The Spot

The Spot Choueifat megamall is ready to welcome everyone into its world of happiness uniquely designed to suit all its…

January 07, 2018 | Shopping Mall | Beirut Shopping Mall

Ummi; Upscale Lebanese Perfection!

Shopping Mall | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

December 23, 2017

Ummi; Upscale Lebanese Perfection!

Happy people chatting at lunch, positive vibes taking you on a journey around the globe and back, great food and excellent…

December 23, 2017 | Recommended | Beirut Central District Shopping Mall

P.F.Chang’s: I Love it; the Food; the Service...and the Red Velvet Cake!

Shopping Mall | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

November 12, 2017

P.F.Chang’s: I Love it; the Food; the Service...and the Red Velvet Cake!

For me, P.F.Chang’s is a coup de coeur. A place to escape, enjoy and have fun; a restaurant where the food and the service…

November 12, 2017 | Recommended | Beirut Shopping Mall

Lunch with the Kids at Casper ABC Dbayeh

Shopping Mall | Dbayeh Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Mount Lebanon

November 11, 2017

Lunch with the Kids at Casper ABC Dbayeh

I never imagined that one day I could actually be enjoying lunch with three kids in the heart of a mall on a busy Sunday. Arrive…

November 11, 2017 | Restaurants | Dbayeh Shopping Mall

Bar Tartine Achrafieh: I Had a Very Pleasant Lunch!

Shopping Mall | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

October 08, 2017

Bar Tartine Achrafieh: I Had a Very Pleasant Lunch!

Home of the oval Pizza and fresh sandwiches, Bar Tartine - open in ABC Achrafieh - is my address every time I feel like…

October 08, 2017 | Pizza | Achrafieh Shopping Mall

Mochi Chic: Paris’ Mouthwatering Bites

Shopping Mall | Paris France Europe

September 28, 2017

Mochi Chic: Paris’ Mouthwatering Bites

In Lebanon we’ve been used to only eating Mochis for dessert at Japanese restaurants where the dessert is nothing more than…

September 28, 2017 | Reviews | Paris Shopping Mall

Bermuda Onion: Lunch at Beaugrenelle Paris

Shopping Mall | Paris France Europe

September 28, 2017

Bermuda Onion: Lunch at Beaugrenelle Paris

The Beaugrenelle shopping complex... I love it here... different from Printemps, Le Bon Marche or Lafayette, Beaugrenelle is a…

September 28, 2017 | Restaurants | Paris Shopping Mall

La Cantine Libanaise: A Casual Lebanese Eatery in Paris

Shopping Mall | Paris France Europe

September 28, 2017

La Cantine Libanaise: A Casual Lebanese Eatery in Paris

With two branches in Paris, one at La Défense and another at Val D’Europe, La Cantine Libanaise is a proud…

September 28, 2017 | Restaurants | Paris Shopping Mall

Ummi: Lunch Left Me Lost for Words...

Shopping Mall | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

September 19, 2017

Ummi: Lunch Left Me Lost for Words...

Ummi: Where Traditional and Authentic Lebanese Food Will Surely Make you Happier...

September 19, 2017 | Recommended | Beirut Central District Shopping Mall

Ummi: A Different Lebanese Restaurant... Now Open in Beirut

Shopping Mall | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

September 19, 2017

Ummi: A Different Lebanese Restaurant... Now Open in Beirut

When you hear that Chef Hussein Hadid and the team are opening a new concept, you can't but be the first to try it. Hussein, his…

September 19, 2017 | News | Beirut Central District Shopping Mall

Semsom: Tasty Flavors of Lebanon... With an Enjoyable Twist

Shopping Mall | Hamra & Verdun Beirut Lebanon Middle East

August 28, 2017

Semsom: Tasty Flavors of Lebanon... With an Enjoyable Twist

I've been a big fan of Semsom since I first discovered it in Achrafieh back in 2008. I love their signature twist on Lebanese…

August 28, 2017 | Recommended | Hamra & Verdun Shopping Mall

Shopping in Rome: Castel Romano Designer Outlet

Shopping Mall | Rome Italy Europe

Italy

August 15, 2017

Shopping in Rome: Castel Romano Designer Outlet

After discovering La Vallee Village in Paris... My favorite shopping address in Rome is called "Castel Romano Designer Outlet".…

August 15, 2017 | Shopping Mall | Rome Shopping Mall

Eataly Roma: The World's Biggest Italian Food Haven

Shopping Mall | Rome Italy Europe

Italy

August 14, 2017

Eataly Roma: The World's Biggest Italian Food Haven

Take a drive for just over 20 minutes from the center of Rome to reach a dream place every foodie would love to explore. After…

August 14, 2017 | Pizza | Rome Shopping Mall

ABC Verdun: Now Open in the Heart of Beirut

Shopping Mall | Hamra & Verdun Beirut Lebanon Middle East

August 05, 2017

ABC Verdun: Now Open in the Heart of Beirut

ABC Verdun, Lebanon's biggest and sexiest mall is now open in the heart of Beirut. Check below the first picture of this…

August 05, 2017 | Shopping Mall | Hamra & Verdun Shopping Mall

ABC Verdun: Video and Photos of the Opening

Shopping Mall | Hamra & Verdun Beirut Lebanon Middle East

July 28, 2017

ABC Verdun: Video and Photos of the Opening

They say, the opening ceremony costs by the hundreds of thousands... below is the video and photos of this big night!

July 28, 2017 | Popular | Hamra & Verdun Shopping Mall

Pzza, Brgr, Deli: The Co. Family Serves Great Food!

Shopping Mall | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

July 10, 2017

Pzza, Brgr, Deli: The Co. Family Serves Great Food!

When I remember the last time I visited Pzza.Co, I realise how fast time passes... Two years have already passed! I love Pzza.Co,…

July 10, 2017 | Recommended | Beirut Central District Shopping Mall

A Pleasant Lebanese Lunch at Leila ABC Dbayeh

Shopping Mall | Dbayeh Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Mount Lebanon

July 10, 2017

A Pleasant Lebanese Lunch at Leila ABC Dbayeh

Twenty five minutes have passed and I'm still waiting for someone to approach me to ask me if I want a drink or simply by now the…

July 10, 2017 | Restaurants | Dbayeh Shopping Mall

The Pancake Bar Mini Bites with Nutella at ABC Achrafieh (Restaurant Closed)

Shopping Mall | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

June 22, 2017

The Pancake Bar Mini Bites with Nutella at ABC Achrafieh (Restaurant Closed)

A new pancake bar has opened at ABC... two kids sitting behind the counter listening to their music, stuff and boxes thrown…

June 22, 2017 | Restaurant Closed | Achrafieh Shopping Mall

A Meal from A to Z: 27 Food Stops at ABC!

Shopping Mall | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

May 08, 2017

A Meal from A to Z: 27 Food Stops at ABC!

Lebanese food blogger and founder of ‘No Garlic No Onions’, Anthony Rahayel visits every restaurant in ABC and…

May 08, 2017 | Popular | Beirut Shopping Mall

ABC Verdun's Big Reveal

Shopping Mall | Hamra & Verdun Beirut Lebanon Middle East

April 10, 2017

ABC Verdun's Big Reveal

You've been hearing a lot about the new ABC Verdun... Curious to see the reveal?

April 10, 2017 | Shopping Mall | Hamra & Verdun Shopping Mall

Breakfast at Urbanista ABC Dbayeh (Restaurant Closed)

Shopping Mall | Dbayeh Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Mount Lebanon

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 Shopping Mall

Divvy ABC Achrafieh: Delicious Food... Beautiful Decor... Must Try!

Shopping Mall | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

November 15, 2016

Divvy ABC Achrafieh: Delicious Food... Beautiful Decor... Must Try!

Now in ABC Achrafieh, Divvy is a great place to try. The new location is where you should go for some food sharing, great vibes,…

November 15, 2016 | Recommended | Achrafieh Shopping Mall

Quindici Beaugrenelle: Tasteless Italian Cuisine and Bad Service

Shopping Mall | Paris France Europe

October 10, 2016

Quindici Beaugrenelle: Tasteless Italian Cuisine and Bad Service

Beaugrenelle Paris shopping mall boasts a reasonable choice of restaurants. With my family in Paris, we decided to try their…

October 10, 2016 | Restaurants | Paris Shopping Mall

Scoozi: Deceiving Food! (Restaurant Closed)

Shopping Mall | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

June 17, 2016

Scoozi: Deceiving Food! (Restaurant Closed)

How great it is to have a free parking in a mall and City Centre Beirut is one of those few shopping centers where this is…

June 17, 2016 | Japanese & Sushi | Beirut Shopping Mall

Sushi Hanpan 스시한판: First Encounter with Sushi in Seoul

Shopping Mall

May 07, 2016

Sushi Hanpan 스시한판: First Encounter with Sushi in Seoul

To tell you the truth, I wasn't ready to adventure into real Korean cuisine yet. After a long flight of 11 hours, time changes…

May 07, 2016 | Restaurants Shopping Mall

PapaBubble: The Artisanal Customized Candy Store

Shopping Mall | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

April 12, 2016

PapaBubble: The Artisanal Customized Candy Store

PapaBubble is a new place unique of its kind and now open in City Mall Dora. PappaBubble is the candy shop preparing those…

April 12, 2016 | Shopping Mall | Beirut Shopping Mall

TSC Gourmet: Sushi Lunch Break on the Conveyor Belt (Restaurant Closed)

Shopping Mall | Beirut Lebanon Middle East