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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 Breakfast & Coffee

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

Breakfast & Coffee | North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

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…

June 12, 2020 | Recommended | North Lebanon Breakfast & Coffee

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

Breakfast & Coffee

May 30, 2020

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…

May 30, 2020 | Breakfast & Coffee 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…

May 23, 2020 | Mechwar Videos | North Lebanon Breakfast & Coffee

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

Breakfast & Coffee

May 13, 2020

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…

May 13, 2020 | Tasty Discoveries Breakfast & Coffee

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…

May 04, 2020 | Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Metn Breakfast & Coffee

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 Breakfast & Coffee

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 Breakfast & Coffee

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…

March 27, 2020 | Breakfast & Coffee | Metn Breakfast & Coffee

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…

March 27, 2020 | Breakfast & Coffee | Metn Breakfast & Coffee

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

Breakfast & Coffee

March 18, 2020

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,…

March 18, 2020 | News Breakfast & Coffee

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…

December 29, 2019 | French Food | Paris Breakfast & Coffee

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…

December 23, 2019 | Restaurants | Paris Breakfast & Coffee

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…

December 21, 2019 | International Cuisine | Paris Breakfast & Coffee

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…

December 20, 2019 | Restaurants | London Breakfast & Coffee

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…

December 19, 2019 | Hotels | London Breakfast & Coffee

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…

November 26, 2019 | International Cuisine | Switzerland Breakfast & Coffee

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…

November 25, 2019 | Breakfast & Coffee | Paris Breakfast & Coffee

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…

November 23, 2019 | Recommended | Switzerland Breakfast & Coffee

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…

November 22, 2019 | Hotels | Paris Breakfast & Coffee

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…

November 10, 2019 | Mechwar Videos | Lebanon Breakfast & Coffee

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…

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

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…

October 18, 2019 | Restaurants | Qatar Breakfast & Coffee

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…

September 21, 2019 | International Cuisine | Istanbul Breakfast & Coffee

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…

September 21, 2019 | Recommended | Istanbul Breakfast & Coffee

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,…

September 21, 2019 | Restaurants | Istanbul Breakfast & Coffee

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!…

September 17, 2019 | Recommended | Istanbul Breakfast & Coffee

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…

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

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…

September 17, 2019 | Recommended | Istanbul Breakfast & Coffee

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…

September 17, 2019 | International Cuisine | Beirut Central District Breakfast & Coffee

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,…

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

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;…

July 30, 2019 | Restaurants | Athens Breakfast & Coffee

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…

July 30, 2019 | Restaurants | Athens Breakfast & Coffee

Zampano: My Favorite Breakfast Stop in Athens

Breakfast & Coffee | Athens Greece Europe

July 27, 2019

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…

July 27, 2019 | Recommended | Athens Breakfast & Coffee

Furn el Mouallem: Traditional Bread and Mankish in Mokhtara

Breakfast & Coffee | Shouf Lebanon Middle East

July 18, 2019

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…

July 18, 2019 | Reviews | Shouf Breakfast & Coffee

Snack Fakhreddine, Baakline Famous Breakfast

Breakfast & Coffee | Shouf Lebanon Middle East

July 15, 2019

Snack Fakhreddine, Baakline Famous Breakfast

If you ask me about my favorite three “Foul and Hummus” breakfast restaurants in Lebanon, Snack Fakhreddine will…

July 15, 2019 | Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Shouf Breakfast & Coffee

Just Made 33: Unique Sandwich Shop

Breakfast & Coffee | Athens Greece Europe

July 09, 2019

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…

July 09, 2019 | Breakfast & Coffee | Athens Breakfast & Coffee

Wagamama at The Airport! Breakfast the Japanese Way

Breakfast & Coffee | Milan Italy Europe

Italy

July 04, 2019

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…

July 04, 2019 | Breakfast & Coffee | Milan Breakfast & Coffee

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

Breakfast & Coffee | 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 Breakfast & Coffee

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

Breakfast & Coffee | Milan Italy Europe

Italy

July 03, 2019

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…

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

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

Breakfast & Coffee | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

June 06, 2019

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…

June 06, 2019 | Restaurants | Antelias Breakfast & Coffee

Furn w Fekhar: Breakfast in Achrafieh (Restaurant Closed)

Breakfast & Coffee | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

May 20, 2019

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…

May 20, 2019 | Restaurant Closed | Achrafieh Breakfast & Coffee

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 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 Breakfast & Coffee

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

Breakfast & Coffee | Hamra & Verdun Beirut Lebanon Middle East

April 20, 2019

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…

April 20, 2019 | Recommended | Hamra & Verdun Breakfast & Coffee

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 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…

April 20, 2019 | Hotels | Beirut Central District Breakfast & Coffee

Breakfast at Cafe Jubilee Malta: A Restaurant for Tourists

Breakfast & Coffee | Malta Europe

April 14, 2019

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…

April 14, 2019 | Restaurants | Malta Breakfast & Coffee

A Relaxing and Classy Breakfast at The Phoenicia Hotel, Malta

Breakfast & Coffee | Malta Europe

April 14, 2019

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…

April 14, 2019 | Hotels | Malta Breakfast & Coffee

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

Breakfast & Coffee | Malta Europe

April 14, 2019

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

Sunday and every day, there’s a chocolate shop you cannot miss when visiting Malta. Sunday in Scotland, an idea by Lebanese…

April 14, 2019 | Chocolate | Malta Breakfast & Coffee

Cortado: Your Espresso Bar and Desserts Parlor

Breakfast & Coffee | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

April 13, 2019

Cortado: Your Espresso Bar and Desserts Parlor

I believe the first hundred meters of Gemmayze are tuning into “Asia Town” while the end from St.Nicolas stairs…

April 13, 2019 | Reviews | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Breakfast & Coffee

Agonist: Unconventional Coffee Shop with a Cause in Zalka

Breakfast & Coffee | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East