NoGarlicNoOnions: Restaurant, Food, and Travel Stories/Reviews

August 24, 2020

My Favorite Falafel (No Garlic, No Onions) Can Be Found in Kousba: Robert Sadat

A unique handmade bread from the village, no garlic and no onions, falafel at Robert Sadat are "light", not complicated, and straightforward yet fulfilling. Yes, no garlic and no onions; have a…

August 24, 2020 | Restaurants | North Lebanon

SANDWICH: Stuff it, Roll it or Keep it Open Faced... Everyone's Yummy Treat!

A sandwich is a food typically consisting of vegetables, sliced cheese or meat, placed on or between slices of bread, or more generally any dish wherein bread serves as a container or wrapper…

April 20, 2020 | Popular

Royal Greek Souvlaki Ermou: Pita Sandwiches in Athens

Sandwiches | Athens Greece Europe

Greece

July 30, 2019

Royal Greek Souvlaki Ermou: Pita Sandwiches in Athens

Four skewers rolling on the lower floor, air-conditioned seating in the upper floor, Royal Souvlaki seems to be a renowned destination for local traditional food. Filming a movie about Athens, the…

July 30, 2019 | Reviews | Athens

"Shawarma Lab": Taking Our Traditional Sandwich to Another Level!

Sandwiches | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

May 15, 2019

"Shawarma Lab": Taking Our Traditional Sandwich to Another Level!

Welcome to the lab where shawarma is served with style. White and orange are the colors, with designs reminding you of a lab. Shawarma is the star reinvented with several new recipes never seen…

May 15, 2019 | Restaurants | Beirut

El Hajj Nasr: Beirut’s Iconic Sandwich Place Now Open on Sassine Square

Sandwiches | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

March 06, 2019

El Hajj Nasr: Beirut’s Iconic Sandwich Place Now Open on Sassine Square

El Hajj Nasr, the famous street food eatery of Achrafieh has expended’ now open on Sassine Square, the famous Hajj Nasr, the Lebanese street food destination of Beirut is now open all day long.…

March 06, 2019 | Reviews | Achrafieh

Batal Street food: Tasty and Affordable Quick Eats in Ballouneh

Sandwiches | Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

March 06, 2019

Batal Street food: Tasty and Affordable Quick Eats in Ballouneh

Google led me to Batal, a street food restaurant on the Ballouneh highway. Amazing and mouthwatering photos you want to try! I was excited to see double patties and double cheese, submarine…

March 06, 2019 | Reviews | Keserwan

Boutata: Excellent, It’s Simply Excellent! The Fries and Potato Experts

Sandwiches | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

March 06, 2019

Boutata: Excellent, It’s Simply Excellent! The Fries and Potato Experts

Welcome to the kingdom of fries and potatoes. Yellow is the color; positivity is the mood. Boutata is the heaven of "Batata" prepared in different unconventional ways. Following the account on…

March 06, 2019 | Restaurants | Achrafieh

J.Makhlouf: Clean, Professional and Very Tasty Sandwiches

Sandwiches | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

February 22, 2019

J.Makhlouf: Clean, Professional and Very Tasty Sandwiches

His name is Walid Makhlouf and he is the most unconventional restaurateur ever. He is the man standing behind his shining counter rolling a sandwich at a time, a smile on his face, happy to…

February 22, 2019 | Restaurants | Metn

Sandwiched: Is This Food for Real?! Amazing to Say the Least

Sandwiches | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

February 22, 2019

Sandwiched: Is This Food for Real?! Amazing to Say the Least

Fourth visit and my mouth still waters every time I think of coming here! Sandwiched located on Jal el Dib’s internal road, Gemmayze and Jounieh’s old souk serves one of the…

February 22, 2019 | Burgers | Antelias

BoulMich: Submarine and Burgers of my Childhood

Sandwiches | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

February 22, 2019

BoulMich: Submarine and Burgers of my Childhood

Flavors of my childhood... the only fast food available back in the nineties, where we used to come for a homey burger, a Lebanese style hotdog, and the Lebanese famous big-sized submarine sandwich.…

February 22, 2019 | Restaurants | Metn

Who Has the Best Shawarma in Lebanon? Did You Try These 14 Choices?

Sandwiches | Lebanon Middle East

January 10, 2019

Who Has the Best Shawarma in Lebanon? Did You Try These 14 Choices?

SHAWARMA: Lebanon's best of the best list. Thin and fresh bread, two layers of it, wrapped around a generous portion of meat or chicken alongside accompaniments. Premium quality, without any sauces…

January 10, 2019 | Street Food | Lebanon

It's a Sandwich, it's a Wrap, it's a Baguette... Best 40 Amazing Quick Eats in Lebanon

Sandwiches | Lebanon Middle East

January 06, 2019

It's a Sandwich, it's a Wrap, it's a Baguette... Best 40 Amazing Quick Eats in Lebanon

As we may have noticed, food around the world is following trends which we Lebanese are being influenced by. It was the year of Sushi in 2013, burgers in 2014, homemade pastries in 2015 and…

January 06, 2019 | Recommended | Lebanon

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

Sandwiches | 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 generous plates, the colorful offerings and the guarantee of enjoying a…

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

Lunch at Angelina Lafayette Paris

Sandwiches | Paris France Europe

France

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 thé and restaurant at Lafayette Haussmann.

December 24, 2018 | Restaurants | Paris

Snack el Estez: Tasty Street Food and a Homey Burger

Sandwiches | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

November 25, 2018

Snack el Estez: Tasty Street Food and a Homey Burger

On social media there is “Snack el Estez”, in Achrafieh is where you can taste their food. A trendy “Lebanese Snack” occupies the corner of Zaatar w Zeit and Credit Bank in…

November 25, 2018 | Recommended | Achrafieh

Deerhead Lakeside on the Cayuga: American Diner in Upstate New York

Sandwiches | New York USA Americas

August 12, 2018

Deerhead Lakeside on the Cayuga: American Diner in Upstate New York

In the middle of nowhere, facing the lakes, Deerhead is a local diner open for lunch every day of the week. On a calm Sunday afternoon, I stopped for lunch. Not too clean, not too vibrant and deco…

August 12, 2018 | Restaurants | New York

Al Forno Gourmet: A Loaded Shawarma and Tasty Burger on Your Way South

Sandwiches | South Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

July 30, 2018

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 | Reviews | South Lebanon

Enjoy Exceptional Bagels at Gramercy in New York

Sandwiches | New York USA Americas

June 12, 2018

Enjoy Exceptional Bagels at Gramercy in New York

Imagine big sized bagels, boiled and baked to chew in a pleasant way, generously stuffed with good quality ingredients and served very hot. Showing on google maps as one of the few or the only…

June 12, 2018 | Restaurants | New York

Hatbe W Nar: All The Way to Kobayat for the Best Tannour Manakish

Sandwiches | North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

June 03, 2018

Hatbe W Nar: All The Way to Kobayat for the Best Tannour Manakish

Tannour manakish and bread like you've never tasted before, a selection of Labneh and vegetables from the village, Hummus and Balila ending the experience with the horizontal tannour…

June 03, 2018 | Lebanese/Middle Eastern | North Lebanon

Lenwich; New York’s Favorite Sandwich Place and Good Looking Eats

Sandwiches | New York USA Americas

April 11, 2018

Lenwich; New York’s Favorite Sandwich Place and Good Looking Eats

It’s called Lenwich and I already tried nine of their sandwiches and visited three of their locations; Lenwich is the home of loaded sandwiches beautifully designed to make your mouth…

April 11, 2018 | Restaurants | New York

Katz: The Place of Dream Sandwiches

Sandwiches | New York USA Americas

March 21, 2018

Katz: The Place of Dream Sandwiches

It’s called Katz, and it sells one of the world’s tastiest sandwiches. I’ve been here three or four times already enjoying their thick, super loaded juicy sandwiches prepared in…

March 21, 2018 | Recommended | New York

Balade Your Way: A Lebanese Casual Restaurant in New York Serves a Tasty Shawarma

Sandwiches | New York USA Americas

March 21, 2018

Balade Your Way: A Lebanese Casual Restaurant in New York Serves a Tasty Shawarma

Balade or “local” in Lebanese, an eatery from our country is now open in New York for the last year or so. I came here because I liked the name and just because every successful Lebanese…

March 21, 2018 | Recommended | New York

My Favorite Street Crepe in Paris

Sandwiches | Paris France Europe

France

January 15, 2018

My Favorite Street Crepe in Paris

Expect to wait around 15 minutes for your crepe at Crêperie Genia, only because there is always a crowd waiting to get their hands on the yummiest crepe in Paris.

January 15, 2018 | Reviews | Paris

Abul3ezz: A Shawarma I Adore; Chicken and Beef

Sandwiches | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

January 14, 2018

Abul3ezz: A Shawarma I Adore; Chicken and Beef

Still is one of the best Shawarma joints in town, Abul3ezz serves an amazing sandwich loaded with flavors and love, served with such a generosity like no one else does it. I love the bread, the…

January 14, 2018 | Recommended | Metn

Manouchet El Khal, Mazraat Yachouh: It's Addictive!

Sandwiches | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

December 30, 2017

Manouchet El Khal, Mazraat Yachouh: It's Addictive!

There's a big center in Mazraat Yachouh, called Au Carrefour. On the lower side of this big center, you will find a small a small shop. Clean and simple, 3al Barakeh offers a super varied menu of…

December 30, 2017 | Breakfast & Coffee | Metn

Sandwitch: Driven by Passion, The Happiest Sandwicheria in Lebanon!

Sandwiches | Bickfaya Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

December 24, 2017

Sandwitch: Driven by Passion, The Happiest Sandwicheria in Lebanon!

Six customers sitting at the bar, a place loaded with hungry people, the owner and a manager handling delivery calls, five chefs working like a busy beehive handing sandwiches to the hungry crowd.…

December 24, 2017 | Recommended | Bickfaya

Tiger’s BBQ-Ing: A Lebanese Sports Diner, Now Open in Beirut

Sandwiches | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

December 23, 2017

Tiger’s BBQ-Ing: A Lebanese Sports Diner, Now Open in Beirut

I had a dream, the dream to Experience what a real diner is... I had a dream to eat real diner food when diners vanished from our country... I had a dream to enjoy fast casual American food the way…

December 23, 2017 | Recommended | Beirut

Make Sandwich: Bizarre Menu; Complicated Choices!

Sandwiches | New York USA Americas

November 14, 2017

Make Sandwich: Bizarre Menu; Complicated Choices!

On Union square is a small sandwich shop called “Sandwich” offering nine kinds of sandwiches. The place is neat, one table in the middle and an open kitchen...but I expected more details!…

November 14, 2017 | Sandwiches | New York

Al Rayess: Tasty Sandwiches in the Heart of Chtaura (Restaurant Closed)

Sandwiches | Bekaa Lebanon Middle East

November 12, 2017

Al Rayess: Tasty Sandwiches in the Heart of Chtaura (Restaurant Closed)

Last year while walking around Hamra, I discovered a funky place called Rayess. A red and yellow kiosk occupying the entrance of this historical street, Al Rayess from Chtaura is in fact an authentic…

November 12, 2017 | Sandwiches | Bekaa

Eisenberg’s Deli New York: The Sandwiches Are Not Good!

Sandwiches | New York USA Americas

November 01, 2017

Sandwiches

Eisenberg’s Deli New York: The Sandwiches Are Not Good!

In the heart of Manhattan located in the busy Flatiron district, Eisenberg is an old restaurant with a long bar and a seating area at one end. You don’t wait in line, no number and…

November 01, 2017 | Reviews | New York

2nd Avenue Deli New York: A Good Pastrami, Unpleasant Vibes

Sandwiches | New York USA Americas

November 01, 2017

Sandwiches

2nd Avenue Deli New York: A Good Pastrami, Unpleasant Vibes

I’m sure you know by now that I’m a big fan of Katz, the famous deli which I aim to visit every time I travel to New York... Trying to find alternatives or different versions of my…

November 01, 2017 | Reviews | New York

Soma Eats: Memorable Breakfast Creations in San Francisco

Sandwiches | San Francisco California USA Americas

California

October 18, 2017

Sandwiches

Soma Eats: Memorable Breakfast Creations in San Francisco

The story started when I received a message on Instagram... "we know you are around, please pass by for a bite!" Things became more exciting when I walked into this big and relaxing space decorated…

October 18, 2017 | International Cuisine | San Francisco

Ziggy’s Halal Burgers San Francisco: Fast and Good

Sandwiches | San Francisco California USA Americas

California

October 15, 2017

Sandwiches

Ziggy’s Halal Burgers San Francisco: Fast and Good

Open for breakfast from 8am and then lunch from 11, Ziggy’s serves eggs, burgers, sandwiches and platters. Jazz playing in the background, I walked in to give Ziggy’s a try. The colors…

October 15, 2017 | Restaurants | San Francisco

Döner & Gyros: Tasty, Fresh, Juicy Sandwiches (Restaurant Closed)

Sandwiches | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

October 10, 2017

Sandwiches

Döner & Gyros: Tasty, Fresh, Juicy Sandwiches (Restaurant Closed)

From the streets of Berlin and Chicago comes a new kind of fast food joint called “Döner & Gyros”. Bringing you the Berlin Döner and Chicago Gyro, you can now discover…

October 10, 2017 | Restaurant Closed | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael

Lobster Society: I’ve Had Better Lobster Rolls

Sandwiches | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

October 10, 2017

Sandwiches

Lobster Society: I’ve Had Better Lobster Rolls

A carton box with the restaurant’s logo on the sticker, a recyclable bag, white napkins and wooden cutlery, I was so excited to try The Lobster Society menu. Being a big fan of lobster rolls,…

October 10, 2017 | Reviews | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael

Bar Tartine Achrafieh: I Had a Very Pleasant Lunch!

Sandwiches | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

October 08, 2017

Sandwiches

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 enjoying a pleasant meal. With several glowing reviews already, Bar…

October 08, 2017 | Pizza | Achrafieh

Sand-Witch: The Happy Sandwich Place

Sandwiches | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

September 17, 2017

Sandwiches

Sand-Witch: The Happy Sandwich Place

"Sand-Witch" is more than a restaurant; it's an experience... Sand-Witch is a positive place where great vibes and tasty food meet! I felt transported the minute I walked in and the second I met Joe;…

September 17, 2017 | Restaurants | Metn

Döner Joint Achrafieh: Long Live Shawarma... (Restaurant Closed)

Sandwiches | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

August 21, 2017

Sandwiches

Döner Joint Achrafieh: Long Live Shawarma... (Restaurant Closed)

To tell you the truth, I was never excited to have a doner kebab especially after trying the ones in Istanbul... but I heard that "Döner", imported from Germany, is different.

August 21, 2017 | Restaurants | Achrafieh

Snack el Awedim: I Really Love it Here! (Restaurant Closed)

Sandwiches | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

July 10, 2017

Sandwiches

Snack el Awedim: I Really Love it Here! (Restaurant Closed)

Back to Snack el Awedim... I still adore their sandwiches! The most light scrambled egg sandwich I've ever had, the freshest roast beef sandwich, an amazing makanek sandwich created differently to…

July 10, 2017 | Restaurant Closed | Metn

Lina's: The Kaslik Location Needs Renovation

Sandwiches | Jounieh Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

Keserwan

June 28, 2017

Sandwiches

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... I love their sandwiches so much that I plan on coming back here more…

June 28, 2017 | Restaurants | Jounieh

Bagelstein: France's Favorite Bagels

Sandwiches | France Europe

Europe

June 24, 2017

Sandwiches

Bagelstein: France's Favorite Bagels

Bagelstein - one of the most famous bagel shops in Paris, if not the most famous bagel shop around is now available by the dozen in Paris and beyond. I passed in front of six of their locations in…

June 24, 2017 | Reviews | France

B-Dooz: Two Years After my First Visit (Restaurant Closed)

Sandwiches | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

June 22, 2017

Sandwiches

B-Dooz: Two Years After my First Visit (Restaurant Closed)

I came here in June 2015 to discover the new B12 - B-Dooz. A revamped version of what used to be back in the eighties.

June 22, 2017 | Restaurants | Metn

Who Has the Best Shawarma in Lebanon?

Sandwiches | Lebanon Middle East

June 20, 2017

Sandwiches

Who Has the Best Shawarma in Lebanon?

Where to have a tasty Shawarma in Lebanon: my personal favorites! Shawarma (Arabic: شاورما‎‎) is a Levantine meat preparation, where lamb,

June 20, 2017 | Sandwiches | Lebanon

Joseph: That Exceptional Shawarma!

Sandwiches | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

June 13, 2017

Sandwiches

Joseph: That Exceptional Shawarma!

Located in the heart of Sin El Fil, facing St. Mary's church a few meters away from the Saloumi roundabout, is a shop. A famous place busy with people, hungry visitors who come here mainly for the…

June 13, 2017 | Reviews | Beirut

10 Favorite Spots: Delicious Sandwiches You Must Try in Lebanon!

Sandwiches | Lebanon Middle East

May 28, 2017

Sandwiches

10 Favorite Spots: Delicious Sandwiches You Must Try in Lebanon!

As we may have noticed, food around the world is following trends which we Lebanese are being influenced by. It was the year of Sushi in 2013, burgers in 2014, homemade pastries in 2015 and…

May 28, 2017 | Popular | Lebanon

Cosi: Eggs and Croissant Sandwiches

Sandwiches | Washington DC USA Americas

May 25, 2017

Sandwiches

Cosi: Eggs and Croissant Sandwiches

From Paris to the States and even Dubai, Cosi is a healthy fast food chain that sells mainly sandwiches. Known for their flatbread made in a traditional hearth oven, Cosi is located in the heart of…

May 25, 2017 | Sandwiches | Washington DC

Woodbees: Fresh Sandwiches You Must Try! (Restaurant Closed)

Sandwiches | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East