NoGarlicNoOnions: Restaurant, Food, and Travel Stories/Reviews

August 05, 2024

WORTH A DETOUR- LONDON: Tom Kerridge’s Butcher’s Tap & Grill

WORTH A DETOUR- LONDON: Tom Kerridge’s Butcher’s Tap & Grill (“BT&G”) By Angela Zaher…

August 05, 2024 | London Grill & BBQ

MP’s Bar & Grill: Relaxing and Tasty Dinner in Montreux

Grill & BBQ | Switzerland Europe

November 25, 2019

MP’s Bar & Grill: Relaxing and Tasty Dinner in Montreux

Part of many awards, MP’s is Montreux’s famous destination of good food and great vibes. A premium grill and…

November 25, 2019 | Recommended | Switzerland Grill & BBQ

The Grill Munich; Excellent Meat Cuts and Delicious Sweet Potato Puree

Grill & BBQ | Germany Europe

October 27, 2019

The Grill Munich; Excellent Meat Cuts and Delicious Sweet Potato Puree

Located on the upper floor over the famous Osteria, The shrill is usually compared to Berlin’s Grill Royal. Upscale and…

October 27, 2019 | Grill & BBQ | Germany Grill & BBQ

Chicago Steakhouse: Excellent Meat But Not An Experience I’ll Repeat

Grill & BBQ | Germany Europe

September 23, 2019

Chicago Steakhouse: Excellent Meat But Not An Experience I’ll Repeat

It feels American! A bar, lots of wood, painted walls, buffalos, metal lights and wooden tables. Travel to the states and back…

September 23, 2019 | Grill & BBQ | Germany Grill & BBQ

Nusr-Et Burger Istanbul: An Overrated Experience

Grill & BBQ | Istanbul Turkey Middle East

Turkey

September 21, 2019

Nusr-Et Burger Istanbul: An Overrated Experience

Nusr-Et, once meat restaurant in Etiler has expended all around Istanbul and the world. From a "meat" fine dining restaurant, you…

September 21, 2019 | Restaurants | Istanbul Grill & BBQ

Nusr-Et at D Maris Bay Hotel, Turkey

Grill & BBQ | Turkey Middle East

Middle East

August 18, 2019

Nusr-Et at D Maris Bay Hotel, Turkey

A great marketing name deserves to be experienced, especially when there is no waiting list, and no reservation needed. After…

August 18, 2019 | Restaurants | Turkey Grill & BBQ

Slate: Excellent Meats and a Pleasant Ambiance in Mar Milkhael

Grill & BBQ | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

May 15, 2019

Slate: Excellent Meats and a Pleasant Ambiance in Mar Milkhael

I was invited to Slate and enjoyed a sumptuous meal. The tomato salad, the burger, the pastrami sandwich, beef tartare, meat…

May 15, 2019 | Recommended | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Grill & BBQ

KOD Copenhagen: Dining in the Dark A Very Good Meat

Grill & BBQ | Copenhagen Europe

February 24, 2019

KOD Copenhagen: Dining in the Dark A Very Good Meat

One of the best steakhouses in town is called KOD; found on google maps and trip advisor, I was excited to have a decent piece of…

February 24, 2019 | Grill & BBQ | Copenhagen Grill & BBQ

Beefbar Paris: Inexistent Waiters, Horrendous Service, a Lack of Attention and Average Food

Grill & BBQ | Paris France Europe

France

February 09, 2019

Beefbar Paris: Inexistent Waiters, Horrendous Service, a Lack of Attention and Average Food

When you’re welcomed by two smiley hostesses, a Bugatti cutlery, Bernardaud plates, and Baccarat glasses, you know that…

February 09, 2019 | Grill & BBQ | Paris Grill & BBQ

Chili’s Diner Beirut: I Love it Here! The Vibes, The Service and The Food

Grill & BBQ | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

November 24, 2018

Chili’s Diner Beirut: I Love it Here! The Vibes, The Service and The Food

I’m a fan or is it the nostalgia, Chili’s makes me happy... open for as long as I remember, Chili’s is today…

November 24, 2018 | Grill & BBQ | Achrafieh Grill & BBQ

Great Meat at The Grill: Casual Fine Dining at The Four Seasons Beirut

Grill & BBQ | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

November 18, 2018

Great Meat at The Grill: Casual Fine Dining at The Four Seasons Beirut

Dinner with touches of finesse and class, a certain perfection in every movement, attention to details... a soothing mood and…

November 18, 2018 | Recommended | Beirut Grill & BBQ

La Brigade: The Street Food Meat Place in Paris (Restaurant Closed)

Grill & BBQ | Paris France Europe

France

October 15, 2018

La Brigade: The Street Food Meat Place in Paris (Restaurant Closed)

A street food for meat lovers, La Brigade a newbie in the French capital proposes several kinds of beef served in a carton box.…

October 15, 2018 | Restaurant Closed | Paris Grill & BBQ

Prime Grill Dubai: The Tomahawk Ribeye and the Brownie Sundae

Grill & BBQ | Dubai UAE GCC Middle East

UAE

July 13, 2018

Prime Grill Dubai: The Tomahawk Ribeye and the Brownie Sundae

Prime Grill, the newest restaurant to open in Dubai is located at the Galleria Mall. It’s new; it’s fresh,…

July 13, 2018 | Grill & BBQ | Dubai Grill & BBQ

RED; Tournedos and Lobster in Amsterdam

Grill & BBQ | Amsterdam Holland Europe

Holland

May 13, 2018

RED; Tournedos and Lobster in Amsterdam

Part of many Top10 lists, RED is the reference when it comes to meat and lobster. This place is on the list of the most booked…

May 13, 2018 | Grill & BBQ | Amsterdam Grill & BBQ

Kharouf Beirut: Lamb Specialities and Much More

Grill & BBQ | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

August 28, 2017

Kharouf Beirut: Lamb Specialities and Much More

I heard about Lebanon's first "Kharouf" restaurant but I honestly was not expecting it to be as sexy as this! Kharouf, lamb in…

August 28, 2017 | Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Grill & BBQ

Lunch at Paradisos, Poros Island, Greece

Grill & BBQ | Greece Europe

August 23, 2017

Lunch at Paradisos, Poros Island, Greece

One of the best experiences I had in Greece, a filling homey lunch yet very interesting. Located on the hills of Poros, Paradisos…

August 23, 2017 | Grill & BBQ | Greece Grill & BBQ

Meats & Bread: Hardcore Barbecue in Beirut...

Grill & BBQ | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

August 22, 2017

Meats & Bread: Hardcore Barbecue in Beirut...

Very unconventional on all fronts, Meats & Bread is my kind of diner, my kind of food...I came here for the opening and am…

August 22, 2017 | Grill & BBQ | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Grill & BBQ

The Grill: An Enjoyable Late Lunch in Beirut

Grill & BBQ | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

August 21, 2017

The Grill: An Enjoyable Late Lunch in Beirut

I've been here twice in one week, the first for a dinner with the family and the second for a late lunch on the couch. Enjoying…

August 21, 2017 | Grill & BBQ | Beirut Grill & BBQ

The Grill: A Cozy and Professional Dining Experience

Grill & BBQ | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

August 06, 2017

The Grill: A Cozy and Professional Dining Experience

Well lit, beautifully decorated, a high ceiling, green trees and black tables, lightly colored wooden panels and freshly designed…

August 06, 2017 | Grill & BBQ | Beirut Central District Grill & BBQ

Meats & Bread: Now Open in Gemmayze

Grill & BBQ | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

August 06, 2017

Meats & Bread: Now Open in Gemmayze

After long months of waiting "Souk el Akel's" Meats & Bread has finally opened on Gemmayze street. Meats & Bread, by the…

August 06, 2017 | News | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Grill & BBQ

Baalbaké: The Taste of Baalbeck in Jounieh

Grill & BBQ | Jounieh Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

Keserwan

June 13, 2017

Baalbaké: The Taste of Baalbeck in Jounieh

Why go all the way to Baalbeck to enjoy a real "Sfi7a" when you can have it nearby... they even deliver. Just two months in…

June 13, 2017 | Grill & BBQ | Jounieh Grill & BBQ

Fogo de Chao Washington: Travel to Brazil and Back

Grill & BBQ | Washington DC USA Americas

May 05, 2017

Fogo de Chao Washington: Travel to Brazil and Back

With six hundred reviews on Google and a rating of 4.5 you can't resist visiting this Brazilian restaurant. With such a high…

May 05, 2017 | Grill & BBQ | Washington DC Grill & BBQ

Steak Bar Sushi: Surrender to a Unique Culinary Experience!

Grill & BBQ | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Mount Lebanon

March 20, 2017

Steak Bar Sushi: Surrender to a Unique Culinary Experience!

Surrender your senses and experience a restaurant like no other. Steak Bar Sushi is a place with no competition in town,…

March 20, 2017 | Japanese & Sushi | Antelias Grill & BBQ

The Steak Company: Muscat's Unique Meat Experience

Grill & BBQ | Oman GCC Middle East

GCC

March 08, 2017

The Steak Company: Muscat's Unique Meat Experience

The Steak Company is a gourmet steakhouse serving the finest prime beef imported exclusively from South Africa and Australia as…

March 08, 2017 | Recommended | Oman Grill & BBQ

Skirt: A Meat Place in Beirut

Grill & BBQ | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

February 28, 2017

Skirt: A Meat Place in Beirut

From the same people who brought us, "Meat the Fish", comes "Skirt”… Two long tables, a bar and an open kitchen -…

February 28, 2017 | Restaurants | Beirut Central District Grill & BBQ

Lola: Your Address for Good Meat!

Grill & BBQ | Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

February 05, 2017

Lola: Your Address for Good Meat!

I have been here several times and I am back again to enjoy what Lola has to offer: great quality meat! I left my phone behind…

February 05, 2017 | Grill & BBQ | Mount Lebanon Grill & BBQ

A Comparative Review: Grilled Chicken for Lunch: 4 Places, 1 Winner

Grill & BBQ | Lebanon Middle East

Middle East

November 13, 2016

A Comparative Review: Grilled Chicken for Lunch: 4 Places, 1 Winner

The comparative series are a set of reviews I'll be publishing from now on. When I feel like having an enjoyable meal, I'll be…

November 13, 2016 | Grill & BBQ | Lebanon Grill & BBQ

Nusr.Et Steakhouse: A Must Experience!

Grill & BBQ | Istanbul Turkey Middle East

Turkey

September 16, 2016

Nusr.Et Steakhouse: A Must Experience!

When you're welcomed with a huge display of dry aged meat, you definitely know you're in for a treat... I was drooling... A smile…

September 16, 2016 | Grill & BBQ | Istanbul Grill & BBQ

The Big Texan: Dinner, Motel and Breakfast

Grill & BBQ | USA Americas

Americas

September 01, 2016

The Big Texan: Dinner, Motel and Breakfast

This is the place I was dreaming of visiting since I first started my Route 66 trail. Real Texan mood and food, exceptional…

September 01, 2016 | Grill & BBQ | USA Grill & BBQ

The Lamb Kitchen: Recommended Local Restaurant in Seoul

Grill & BBQ

May 10, 2016

The Lamb Kitchen: Recommended Local Restaurant in Seoul

Walking the streets and by pure coincidence I looked up a building to discover a sign written in English: "The Lamb Kitchen". The…

May 10, 2016 | Grill & BBQ Grill & BBQ

Myeong-in Deongsim (명인등심): Korean Beef

Grill & BBQ

April 29, 2016

Myeong-in Deongsim (명인등심): Korean Beef

One item is sold here; Korean beef and marinated Korean sirloin. Barbecue style, the meat is cooked in front of the customer with…

April 29, 2016 | Grill & BBQ Grill & BBQ

Butcher's BBQ Joint Mar Mikhael

Grill & BBQ | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

March 01, 2016

Butcher's BBQ Joint Mar Mikhael

I know... It has taken me a bit of time to visit The Butcher's BBQ joint but as the saying goes, it's always better late…

March 01, 2016 | Restaurants | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Grill & BBQ

Osho: An Appealing Impression... Average Food

Grill & BBQ | Romania Europe

February 07, 2016

Osho: An Appealing Impression... Average Food

Osho is known to be one of Bucharest's fanciest places. Renowned for their fine beef cuts, Osho is where you want to book on your…

February 07, 2016 | Restaurants | Romania Grill & BBQ

The Butcher Shop & Grill: A Beautiful Place... Unacceptable Food! (Restaurant Closed)

Grill & BBQ | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

January 21, 2016

The Butcher Shop & Grill: A Beautiful Place... Unacceptable Food! (Restaurant Closed)

The Butcher Shop & Grill is all about a large space that's packed head to toe with designer elements including a wooden floor…

January 21, 2016 | Restaurant Closed | Beirut Central District Grill & BBQ

Grill Royal Berlin: A Restaurant a la mode

Grill & BBQ | Germany Europe

December 27, 2015

Grill Royal Berlin: A Restaurant a la mode

They say it's "the" place one has to visit, the German capital's most famous grill where everyone meets. As we arrived, we…

December 27, 2015 | Restaurants | Germany Grill & BBQ

The Grand: A Beautiful Restaurant, Amazing Meat, Delicious Desserts in Berlin

Grill & BBQ | Germany Europe

December 27, 2015

The Grand: A Beautiful Restaurant, Amazing Meat, Delicious Desserts in Berlin

Leave the best for last as they say, and before leaving Berlin we found a table for four at The Grand restaurant known to serve…

December 27, 2015 | Grill & BBQ | Germany Grill & BBQ

Toni's Restaurant: Autohof Strohofer Geoselwind, Germany

Grill & BBQ | Germany Europe

December 24, 2015

Toni's Restaurant: Autohof Strohofer Geoselwind, Germany

Hello Germany; today is the beginning of a long week around this beautiful country which I have dug into closely yet. Frankfurt,…

December 24, 2015 | International Cuisine | Germany Grill & BBQ

Smoque BBQ Chicago: Famous and Visited by Guy Fieri

Grill & BBQ | Chicago USA Americas

November 06, 2015

Smoque BBQ Chicago: Famous and Visited by Guy Fieri

I didn't expect it to be that good and surely not that popular, but the photos over the Net and a 4.5 review rate on Yelp were…

November 06, 2015 | Grill & BBQ | Chicago Grill & BBQ

La Vie en Rose: Sunday Lunch with the Family

Grill & BBQ | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Mount Lebanon

September 13, 2015

La Vie en Rose: Sunday Lunch with the Family

Today, we were invited to a place called La Vie en Rose for lunch. I thought at first it was a wedding venue, but it seems…

September 13, 2015 | International Cuisine | Metn Grill & BBQ

Lola: I Wasn't Expecting to Leave So Happy

Grill & BBQ | Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

July 29, 2015

Lola: I Wasn't Expecting to Leave So Happy

Nestled on a Naas hill is an old stone house is Lola, a three leveled restaurant that boasts an amazing view, enjoys…

July 29, 2015 | Recommended | Mount Lebanon Grill & BBQ

Hillstone: Enjoy Some Outstanding Pork Ribs

Grill & BBQ | New York USA Americas

July 21, 2015

Hillstone: Enjoy Some Outstanding Pork Ribs

Walk into a 60’s inspired bar, where the lights are dimmed in broad day light… Dark colors… dark leather and…

July 21, 2015 | Grill & BBQ | New York Grill & BBQ

Katz's: The Life Changing Pastrami

Grill & BBQ | New York USA Americas

July 01, 2015

Katz's: The Life Changing Pastrami

They say it's a life changer, an experience not to be missed, a journey one should take, that you have to eat a Katz's pastrami…

July 01, 2015 | Recommended | New York Grill & BBQ

The Quality Chop Butchery and Restaurant Since 1869

Grill & BBQ | London UK Europe

June 07, 2015

The Quality Chop Butchery and Restaurant Since 1869

I knew we were having dinner at a place called the Quality Chop House, but I had no idea what to expect. I had heard it's one of…

June 07, 2015 | International Cuisine | London Grill & BBQ

Hawksmoor in London: A Popular Place for a Reason

Grill & BBQ | London UK Europe

June 01, 2015

Hawksmoor in London: A Popular Place for a Reason

Hawksmoor is a popular place in London that starts getting packed at 7pm. Up on the first floor on Air Street you’ll find…

June 01, 2015 | Recommended | London Grill & BBQ

Kababji Hazmieh: An Upscale Version of a Local Eatery

Grill & BBQ | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

May 21, 2015

Kababji Hazmieh: An Upscale Version of a Local Eatery

It was time to visit the new branch of Kababji in Hazmieh, especially after my last dine-in experience in Zalka. The place is…

May 21, 2015 | Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Beirut Grill & BBQ

Copper Dog Restaurant at The Craigellachie Hotel, Scotland

Grill & BBQ | Scotland UK Europe

May 20, 2015

Copper Dog Restaurant at The Craigellachie Hotel, Scotland

In the middle of nowhere, but surely in the heart of Scotland, is a hotel and restaurant we stopped at for lunch. On the first…

May 20, 2015 | International Cuisine | Scotland Grill & BBQ

The Old Mill Restaurant, Pitlochry Scotland

Grill & BBQ | Scotland UK Europe

May 20, 2015

The Old Mill Restaurant, Pitlochry Scotland

What a week what a tour. It started in the Speyside region of Scotland, included a visit to the Beefeater Gin distillery in…

May 20, 2015 | International Cuisine | Scotland Grill & BBQ

La Parrilla: You're Promised Amazement... I Expected Better

Grill & BBQ | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

March 24, 2015

La Parrilla: You're Promised Amazement... I Expected Better

A wall covered with horns. A professional and classy table setup, a piano... I discovered La Parilla while taking some…

March 24, 2015 | Grill & BBQ | Achrafieh Grill & BBQ

The Grill Room: Meat has a Fine Dining Address

Grill & BBQ | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

February 20, 2015

The Grill Room: Meat has a Fine Dining Address

I was here for the new menu's launch and promised to come back for a detailed review. So here I am, just a few weeks after to…

February 20, 2015 | Recommended | Beirut Grill & BBQ

The Gathering Butcher Grill: Fine Meat and Tasty Dessert (Restaurant Closed)

Grill & BBQ | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East