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June 12, 2020

Traditional Authentic Breakfast with “Em Awtel” in Ehden. Taste "Em Awtel Lasagna Manoucheh"

Her name is Em Awtel and she prepares delicious manakish and traditional food up on the mountains in Ehden. A coup de Coeur since the first visit, I've been visiting the family regularly, to spend…

June 12, 2020 | Recommended | North Lebanon

Furn el Sabaya, Amchit: Cleanliness, Passion, Flavors of Unconventional Manakish

In the heart of Amchit, a town situated between Byblos and Batroun is a small bakery that's already twenty-one years old... It's not just any bakery but one that offers all things unique. This is a…

May 30, 2020 | Breakfast & Coffee

Bassam from Mechmech: Positivity and Inspirations! A Video Interview

Breakfast & Coffee | North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

May 23, 2020

Bassam from Mechmech: Positivity and Inspirations! A Video Interview

Meet Bassam, an inspiration! He spreads happiness and talks about the true meaning of life. Watch the video and learn. Talbita Market and Breakfast Mechmech, Lebanon https://goo.gl/maps/cCNCR4C5d

May 23, 2020 | Mechwar Videos | North Lebanon

EGGS: Scrambled, Sunny Side Up, With Cheese, Awarma or Tomatoes: A Great Way to Start Your Day

The science is clear that up to 3 whole eggs per day are perfectly safe for healthy people. Summary Eggs consistently raise HDL (the “good”) cholesterol. For 70% of people, there is no…

May 13, 2020 | Tasty Discoveries

LIVE with Abou Chadi: Enjoy a Traditional Breakfast in Jal El Dib

Breakfast & Coffee | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

May 04, 2020

LIVE with Abou Chadi: Enjoy a Traditional Breakfast in Jal El Dib

I love this guy and I love his food. Tony Haddad, the man behind Abou Chady in Jal EL Dib has been in operation for the last 32 years, providing his customers with an authentic and…

May 04, 2020 | Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Metn

Kaak El Ambarator: Freshly Baked Kaaka, a-la-minute Using the Finest Ingredients in Kornet Chehwan

Breakfast & Coffee | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

April 17, 2020

Kaak El Ambarator: Freshly Baked Kaaka, a-la-minute Using the Finest Ingredients in Kornet Chehwan

April 17, 2020 | Metn

11 Excellent "Manakish" Bakeries I Visited This Year: Add Them to Your Favorite Food Bucket List

Breakfast & Coffee | Lebanon Middle East

Middle East

April 04, 2020

11 Excellent "Manakish" Bakeries I Visited This Year: Add Them to Your Favorite Food Bucket List

April 04, 2020 | Mechwar Videos | Lebanon

Saj el Asmar: Mansourieh. It Has A Special Taste, A Special Texture

Breakfast & Coffee | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

March 27, 2020

Saj el Asmar: Mansourieh. It Has A Special Taste, A Special Texture

The Saj Manakish have a special taste, a special texture, a different feel. Using small amounts of yeast, you can eat up to three different wraps and still feel good, not blowted and not heavy. My…

March 27, 2020 | Breakfast & Coffee | Metn

Manakish el Hajj: Wood Fire Saj in Jdeideh

Breakfast & Coffee | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

March 27, 2020

Manakish el Hajj: Wood Fire Saj in Jdeideh

Craving a Manoucheh with village flavors? Feeling like a Manoucheh baked-on woodfire? That's your place to be. Saj el Hajj is located in Jdeideh proposing a selection of handcrafted…

March 27, 2020 | Breakfast & Coffee | Metn

Road Trip: The Fastest Route to the Best Breakfast Spots in the United States

When you’re on the big American road trip, breakfast is a more important fuel than a tank full of gas. Fill up on syrupy, berry-topped pancakes, eggs, or

March 18, 2020 | News

Rivié; A Vibrant Space in Paris

Breakfast & Coffee | Paris France Europe

December 29, 2019

Rivié; A Vibrant Space in Paris

I just landed in Paris and felt like having a hefty breakfast. Would I find the restaurant that will detrone "Hardware Societe"?. Google missleaded me to Rivie, an amazing cafe/restaurant,…

December 29, 2019 | French Food | Paris

The Hood: Trying Singaporean Breakfast for the First Time

Breakfast & Coffee | Paris France Europe

December 23, 2019

The Hood: Trying Singaporean Breakfast for the First Time

I felt transported the second I walked in... I felt enchanted the minute I read the info on their website. At The Hood, every detail counts from the color of their logo to the music played and the…

December 23, 2019 | Restaurants | Paris

Hardware Société Paris: It’s Simply Great!!!!!

Breakfast & Coffee | Paris France Europe

December 21, 2019

Hardware Société Paris: It’s Simply Great!!!!!

Again and again, I’m here because it’s the best breakfast place in Paris. From Melbourn to the highest point of the capital, under the stairs of The Sacre Coeur, let me introduce you to…

December 21, 2019 | International Cuisine | Paris

Holborn: Breakfast at The Rosewood Hôtel London

Breakfast & Coffee | London UK Europe

UK

December 20, 2019

Holborn: Breakfast at The Rosewood Hôtel London

If you have your breakfast package included with the hotel stay, this is where you're kicking off your day. The Holborn, The Rosewood hôtel’s restaurant, which I discovered last night in…

December 20, 2019 | Restaurants | London

Breakfast at The Mirror Room: Upscale and Refined in London

Breakfast & Coffee | London UK Europe

UK

December 19, 2019

Breakfast at The Mirror Room: Upscale and Refined in London

Staying at The Rosewood, you can choose to have breakfast in one of the hotel’s two restaurants. The casual English style Holborn or the classy upscale -kind of fine- dining Mirror Room.…

December 19, 2019 | Hotels | London

Breakfast at The Montreux Palace Hôtel, Switzerland Is Good Enough

Breakfast & Coffee | Switzerland Europe

November 26, 2019

Breakfast at The Montreux Palace Hôtel, Switzerland Is Good Enough

Rise and shine and run to have breakfast in the glass verrière. One of my biggest nightmares is eating under a low ceiling in a room without windows. One of the most beautiful breakfast spaces…

November 26, 2019 | International Cuisine | Switzerland

Boulangerie Nicolas Flamel: Zaatar Croissant and Zaatar Baguette in Paris

Breakfast & Coffee | Paris France Europe

November 25, 2019

Boulangerie Nicolas Flamel: Zaatar Croissant and Zaatar Baguette in Paris

Craving a zaatar croissant in Paris, head to Boulangerie Nicolas Flamel. Named after Paris’ oldest auberge built around the year 1400, the bakery is owned by no other than Lebanon’s…

November 25, 2019 | Breakfast & Coffee | Paris

Breakfast at Hotel des Bergues Geneva: Upscale and Refined

Breakfast & Coffee | Switzerland Europe

November 23, 2019

Breakfast at Hotel des Bergues Geneva: Upscale and Refined

Refined is the best word describing breakfast at the luxurious and iconic, hotel des Bergues of Geneva. Served at the fine-dining restaurant located on the ground floor facing the bar, breakfast is…

November 23, 2019 | Recommended | Switzerland

Breakfast at Fauchon L’Hotel in Paris: Last Year Was Better

Breakfast & Coffee | Paris France Europe

November 22, 2019

Breakfast at Fauchon L’Hotel in Paris: Last Year Was Better

In December 2018, I spent three memorable nights at the Fauchon, which was still at its opening days. Back then, I thought that professionalism of service is because of the opening, but I turned out…

November 22, 2019 | Hotels | Paris

Everything You Need to Know About The Lebanese Breakfast: All Kinds & Shapes of Manakish!

Breakfast & Coffee | Lebanon Middle East

Middle East

November 10, 2019

Everything You Need to Know About The Lebanese Breakfast: All Kinds & Shapes of Manakish!

"Manoucheh"; the world-famous Lebanese breakfast... That flatbread can be thick or thin, crunchy or fluffy. It can be baked in an oven, in a Saj or Tannour, using wood, gas or fuel... Everything you…

November 10, 2019 | Mechwar Videos | Lebanon

Arabica Coffee: From Japan to the Middle East

Breakfast & Coffee | Kuwait GCC Middle East

GCC

November 02, 2019

Arabica Coffee: From Japan to the Middle East

It's where coffee has a different story, a place called Arabica has started in Japan and moved to several locations around the world. Arabica gets coffee from Hawaii, and its logo is the percentage…

November 02, 2019 | Coffee, Wine & Drinks | Kuwait

IHOP Doha: Excellent Food, Tasty and Rich Flavors

Breakfast & Coffee | Qatar GCC Middle East

GCC

October 18, 2019

IHOP Doha: Excellent Food, Tasty and Rich Flavors

New York, Chicago, Beirut, and now Doha... I liked the IHOP comeback and rebranding, making it my favorite fast-food American breakfast. Spending the weekend in Qatar, and before going back home, I…

October 18, 2019 | Restaurants | Qatar

The Allis at Soho House: Eat, Chill, Relax, Enjoy the Garden in Istanbul

Breakfast & Coffee | Istanbul Turkey Middle East

September 21, 2019

The Allis at Soho House: Eat, Chill, Relax, Enjoy the Garden in Istanbul

Positive vibes in the garden while listening to good music; that’s The Allis at Soho House in Istanbul. Enjoy a cold coffee, let the breath of air caress your cheeks, mingle with people while…

September 21, 2019 | International Cuisine | Istanbul

Cuma: Breakfast at Home in Istanbul

Breakfast & Coffee | Istanbul Turkey Middle East

September 21, 2019

Cuma: Breakfast at Home in Istanbul

Jazz music, the light coming in from all sides, wooden tables, layback seats... it’s home away from home in the heart of Istanbul. Order eggs Benedict with labneh! Enjoy a mouthwatering…

September 21, 2019 | Recommended | Istanbul

Journey Lounge: Buckwheat Pancakes and Soy Milk Granola in Istanbul

Breakfast & Coffee | Istanbul Turkey Middle East

September 21, 2019

Journey Lounge: Buckwheat Pancakes and Soy Milk Granola in Istanbul

Walking the streets of Beyoğlu, up on the hills overviewing Istanbul, I decided to have Journey lounge as my next stop. Trees, wooden furniture, and calm vibes. On the menu, you can find a wide…

September 21, 2019 | Restaurants | Istanbul

Delicatessen: Classical Music and Great Breakfast in Istanbul

Breakfast & Coffee | Istanbul Turkey Middle East

September 17, 2019

Delicatessen: Classical Music and Great Breakfast in Istanbul

Oh, My Goodness! When I think that’s, I’ve been to the best breakfast place in town; another pops up! Delicatessen locates on the hills of Nisantasi is your perfect breakfast…

September 17, 2019 | Recommended | Istanbul

Petra Roasting Company: A Coup de Coeur in Istanbul

Breakfast & Coffee | Istanbul Turkey Middle East

September 17, 2019

Petra Roasting Company: A Coup de Coeur in Istanbul

On this beautiful Sunday morning, my first stop was at Mangerie, where I thought I'd discovered the best... I then continued to Delicatessen where again I thought I’ve found my coup de Coeur...…

September 17, 2019 | Coffee, Wine & Drinks | Istanbul

Mangerie Bebek: Excellent Breakfast Loaded with Flavors

Breakfast & Coffee | Istanbul Turkey Middle East

September 17, 2019

Mangerie Bebek: Excellent Breakfast Loaded with Flavors

I woke up at 6, walked around Istanbul to fly my drone then searching for a place to have breakfast. I wanted something cosmopolitan, fun and trendy at the same time: Mangerie popped up. Located…

September 17, 2019 | Recommended | Istanbul

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

Breakfast & Coffee | 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 simply to enjoy the pleasure of great food, amazing presentation, and…

September 17, 2019 | International Cuisine | Beirut Central District

Little Tree Books and Coffee: Sunday Vibes on the Sidewalk in Athens

Breakfast & Coffee | Athens Greece Europe

July 31, 2019

Little Tree Books and Coffee: Sunday Vibes on the Sidewalk in Athens

It’s the longest walk we did from the city center. 1,6 kilometers from our hotel and located behind the acropolis mountain, Little Tree is a coffee shop and bookstore open on the main street…

July 31, 2019 | Coffee, Wine & Drinks | Athens

iFeel: Breakfast and Eggs Florentine in Athens

Breakfast & Coffee | Athens Greece Europe

July 30, 2019

iFeel: Breakfast and Eggs Florentine in Athens

Searching for the best breakfast spots in Athens, Trip Advisor led me to iFeel. A good rating in a restaurant loaded with people; I was lucky to find the last table available. Brunch is served every…

July 30, 2019 | Restaurants | Athens

Montakiou: Start Your Day with Premium Coffee and Unconventional Sandwiches in Athens

Breakfast & Coffee | Athens Greece Europe

July 30, 2019

Montakiou: Start Your Day with Premium Coffee and Unconventional Sandwiches in Athens

A great choice! Found on google maps, I walked directly to Montakiou which turned out to be one of the best coffee makers in Athens. Using the best brands out there, they grind coffee a-la-minute and…

July 30, 2019 | Restaurants | Athens

Zampano: My Favorite Breakfast Stop in Athens

Breakfast & Coffee | Athens Greece Europe

July 27, 2019

Breakfast & Coffee

Zampano: My Favorite Breakfast Stop in Athens

It’s like one of those Paris or New York spots renowned for breakfast and brunch. The vibe is different from anything else I experienced the last two days, the mood and the menu. Music, high…

July 27, 2019 | Recommended | Athens

Furn el Mouallem: Traditional Bread and Mankish in Mokhtara

Breakfast & Coffee | Shouf Lebanon Middle East

July 18, 2019

Breakfast & Coffee

Furn el Mouallem: Traditional Bread and Mankish in Mokhtara

What makes a Manoucheh even more unique than a conventional one, is when it’s baked using the dough of standard Lebanese bread. One of three bakeries I know other than Al Zahaa in Jezzine and…

July 18, 2019 | Reviews | Shouf

Snack Fakhreddine, Baakline Famous Breakfast

Breakfast & Coffee | Shouf Lebanon Middle East

July 15, 2019

Breakfast & Coffee

Snack Fakhreddine, Baakline Famous Breakfast

If you ask me about my favorite three “Foul and Hummus” breakfast restaurants in Lebanon, Snack Fakhreddine will be one of them. Managed and operated by Ammo Baheej and his wife for…

July 15, 2019 | Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Shouf

Just Made 33: Unique Sandwich Shop

Breakfast & Coffee | Athens Greece Europe

July 09, 2019

Breakfast & Coffee

Just Made 33: Unique Sandwich Shop

Found on google maps, the sandwicheria showcases mouthwatering photos of sandwiches and cakes. Located on the corner of building 33, a cafe, coffee shop, and diner welcome you. I loved the…

July 09, 2019 | Breakfast & Coffee | Athens

Wagamama at The Airport! Breakfast the Japanese Way

Breakfast & Coffee | Milan Italy Europe

Italy

July 04, 2019

Breakfast & Coffee

Wagamama at The Airport! Breakfast the Japanese Way

I’m a fan of the brand! Arriving at the airport in Milan, I was happily surprised to discover that Wagamama is not in Italy! At ten in the morning, you can’t order noodles but a selection…

July 04, 2019 | Breakfast & Coffee | Milan

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

Breakfast & Coffee | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

July 04, 2019

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 | Beirut

A Unique Coffee Experience: Starbucks Reserve Roastery Milano: It's Breathtaking

Breakfast & Coffee | Milan Italy Europe

Italy

July 03, 2019

Breakfast & Coffee

A Unique Coffee Experience: Starbucks Reserve Roastery Milano: It's Breathtaking

Starbucks celebrates the opening of its first store in Italy and the most beautiful Starbucks in the world: the Starbucks Reserve Roastery in Milan. The highly anticipated Milan Roastery is the crown…

July 03, 2019 | Coffee, Wine & Drinks | Milan

Blackcoffee: Good Food, Good Coffee and a Pleasant Ambiance in Antelias

Breakfast & Coffee | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

June 06, 2019

Breakfast & Coffee

Blackcoffee: Good Food, Good Coffee and a Pleasant Ambiance in Antelias

On the early hours of the morning, surrounded by green gardens, sitting next to the fountain, enjoying the music of chirping birds and grabbing a coffee has become a dream come true, for the Metn…

June 06, 2019 | Restaurants | Antelias

Furn w Fekhar: Breakfast in Achrafieh (Restaurant Closed)

Breakfast & Coffee | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

May 20, 2019

Breakfast & Coffee

Furn w Fekhar: Breakfast in Achrafieh (Restaurant Closed)

Located in the heart of Achrafieh facing Pate a Choux on Sodeco street, “Furn w Fekhar” is the latest bakery to open proposing a selection of manakish, wraps, sandwiches, and food…

May 20, 2019 | Restaurant Closed | Achrafieh

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

Breakfast & Coffee | Dbayeh Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

May 20, 2019

Breakfast & Coffee

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 know, -mainly locals- that you can have breakfast at a hotel without…

May 20, 2019 | Hotels | Dbayeh

La Foule: Traditional and Fresh, Lebanese Breakfast on Hamra Street

Breakfast & Coffee | Hamra & Verdun Beirut Lebanon Middle East

April 20, 2019

Breakfast & Coffee

La Foule: Traditional and Fresh, Lebanese Breakfast on Hamra Street

Have you ever had a traditional old breakfast in a beautifully decorated place, served by professional waiters, drinking San Pellegrino sparkling water and the soothing sound of a water…

April 20, 2019 | Recommended | Hamra & Verdun

Breakfast at the Hilton Downtown: Good Food, Good Mood in the Heart of Beirut

Breakfast & Coffee | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

April 20, 2019

Breakfast & Coffee

Breakfast at the Hilton Downtown: Good Food, Good Mood in the Heart of Beirut

A very long time ago, I can even remember when, probably before even graduating from dental school, I was asked to take photos of a hotel that is expected to open in downtown Beirut. The pool on the…

April 20, 2019 | Hotels | Beirut Central District

Breakfast at Cafe Jubilee Malta: A Restaurant for Tourists

Breakfast & Coffee | Malta Europe

April 14, 2019

Breakfast & Coffee

Breakfast at Cafe Jubilee Malta: A Restaurant for Tourists

Famous around the island, Cafe Jubilee pops up in all your searches when searching for a cafe, breakfast or a drink. Waking up on an early Sunday morning, we walked to Cafe Jubilee in Valletta.

April 14, 2019 | Restaurants | Malta

A Relaxing and Classy Breakfast at The Phoenicia Hotel, Malta

Breakfast & Coffee | Malta Europe

April 14, 2019

Breakfast & Coffee

A Relaxing and Classy Breakfast at The Phoenicia Hotel, Malta

Served in the main hotel restaurant, breakfast opens at seven every morning proposing an open buffet of local and international choices. Start by a fizzy Prosecco drink, a coffee and indulge yourself…

April 14, 2019 | Hotels | Malta

Sunday in Scotland: One of the Best Chocolates, are Found in Malta

Breakfast & Coffee | Malta Europe