NoGarlicNoOnions: Restaurant, Food, and Travel Stories/Reviews

January 30, 2026

TakaHisa Dubai: When Japanese Perfection Hits You Without Warning

Some meals are planned. Others simply happen.TakaHisa was the kind that quietly pulls you in, then refuses to let go.

January 30, 2026 | Restaurants | Dubai Reviews

FZN Dubai: An Intimate Fine Dining Experience Inspired by Frantzén, Where Nordic Precision Meets Japanese Influence

Reviews | Dubai UAE GCC Middle East

January 29, 2026

FZN Dubai: An Intimate Fine Dining Experience Inspired by Frantzén, Where Nordic Precision Meets Japanese Influence

You walk in, and something immediately feels different.FZN — pronounced like Frantzén, shortened — isn&rsquo

January 29, 2026 | Guide Michelin | Dubai Reviews

Restaurants Worth a Detour for in London: The Parlour

Reviews | London UK Europe

May 28, 2025

Restaurants Worth a Detour for in London: The Parlour

Angela Zaher’s London: Restaurants Worth a Detour for The Parlour, May 2025 Time for Tea. I have tak

May 28, 2025 | Reviews | London Reviews

Worth a Detour in London: Royal Ascot- Fine Dining Restaurant

Reviews | London UK Europe

February 07, 2025

Worth a Detour in London: Royal Ascot- Fine Dining Restaurant

A fanfare of trumpets please. It’s February and that means only one thing. Time to start planning for summer-…

February 07, 2025 | Restaurants | London Reviews

10 Restaurant Reviews That Uncover Hidden Culinary Gems

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December 30, 2024

10 Restaurant Reviews That Uncover Hidden Culinary Gems

If you're a food lover like me, you know that the best meals often come from the most unexpected places. In this post,…

December 30, 2024 | Reviews Reviews

Worth a Detour in London: Annab Lebanese Brasserie

Reviews | London UK Europe

November 27, 2024

Worth a Detour in London: Annab Lebanese Brasserie

I am not a fun person to go with to a Lebanese restaurant in London. Even if I’m not doing a review, I am sure to be…

November 27, 2024 | Lebanese/Middle Eastern | London Reviews

Kolamba East Restaurant Review; London

Reviews | London UK Europe

October 15, 2024

Kolamba East Restaurant Review; London

WORTH A DETOUR- LONDON: Kolamba East Restaurant By Angela Zaher Eating out in London is more than fish n’…

October 15, 2024 | Restaurants | London Reviews

Beit Tout Guesthouse Wannabe: A Very Bad Experience With Hidden Surprises in Saida

Reviews | Saida South Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

South Lebanon

August 06, 2024

Beit Tout Guesthouse Wannabe: A Very Bad Experience With Hidden Surprises in Saida

I haven't been writing lately, but after encountering the worst night ever, I couldn't but share my discomfort and anger of a…

August 06, 2024 | Reviews | Saida Reviews

How To Properly Pair Your Wine With Food

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September 26, 2023

How To Properly Pair Your Wine With Food

If you love both wine and food, then you know that finding the perfect pairing enhances each one. The right wine brings out the…

September 26, 2023 Reviews

Must-Try Seafood Restaurants on the New Hampshire Coast

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August 02, 2023

Must-Try Seafood Restaurants on the New Hampshire Coast

Welcome to the enchanting world of seafood restaurants in New Hampshire! Rye stands out as a true gem along the picturesque…

August 02, 2023 Reviews

The Address Boulevard Hotel: Spending Six Relaxing Nights

Reviews | Dubai UAE GCC Middle East

October 27, 2020

The Address Boulevard Hotel: Spending Six Relaxing Nights

I fell in love, from the minute we walked in. Pure, fresh, white, shiny, and wide. Under a high ceiling, we went straight to the…

October 27, 2020 | Reviews | Dubai Reviews

La Petite Maison Dubai: A Dream Place... A Coup de Coeur

Reviews | Dubai UAE GCC Middle East

October 26, 2020

La Petite Maison Dubai: A Dream Place... A Coup de Coeur

I’ve been here, done that and still love if it as if it was the first time. I have a Coup de Coeur called La Petite Maison,…

October 26, 2020 | Recommended | Dubai Reviews

Allo Beirut: Showcasing Lebanese Street Food in Dubai

Reviews | Dubai UAE GCC Middle East

October 26, 2020

Allo Beirut: Showcasing Lebanese Street Food in Dubai

Do you miss Lebanon or feel like traveling back for a day without leaving Dubai? Allo Beirut is the answer. Inspired by…

October 26, 2020 | Recommended | Dubai Reviews

Basta: Italian Restaurant in Dubai Serving Tasty Food

Reviews | Dubai UAE GCC Middle East

October 26, 2020

Basta: Italian Restaurant in Dubai Serving Tasty Food

The first impression wasn’t what I expected until we tasted the food. Meager lights don’t let you see what…

October 26, 2020 | Restaurants | Dubai Reviews

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

Reviews | North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

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…

August 24, 2020 | Restaurants | North Lebanon Reviews

Assad el Baher: Tasty Homey Seafood in Anfeh. Cooking with Yvonne

Reviews | North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

August 21, 2020

Assad el Baher: Tasty Homey Seafood in Anfeh. Cooking with Yvonne

Usually enjoying good food in a touristic destination is not easy to find; “Assad el Baher” changed the rule by…

August 21, 2020 | Recommended | North Lebanon Reviews

Kudeta: An International Bistro Serving Tasty Food in Badaro

Reviews | Badaro Beirut Lebanon Middle East

July 11, 2020

Kudeta: An International Bistro Serving Tasty Food in Badaro

Despite its name, Kudeta Café is much more than just a coffee shop. This bistro bar is a musical oasis that gives…

July 11, 2020 | Italian Food | Badaro Reviews

Rossini: Colorful & Tasty Italian Dishes in Beirut

Reviews | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

July 02, 2020

Rossini: Colorful & Tasty Italian Dishes in Beirut

Upscale and renovated to cope with the century’s new decor trends, you will dine in a fresh and colorful ambiance inspired…

July 02, 2020 | Restaurants | Beirut Reviews

“La Maison du Bonheur”. A Happy Colorful Guesthouse in Deir el Qamar. Breakfast with a View!

Reviews | Shouf Lebanon Middle East

June 13, 2020

“La Maison du Bonheur”. A Happy Colorful Guesthouse in Deir el Qamar. Breakfast with a View!

Run by the delightful Ama, La Maison du Bonheur occupies a prime position in the dreamy mountain village of Deir Al Qamar. Behind…

June 13, 2020 | Reviews | Shouf Reviews

AVOCADOS Grown in Lebanon: Proudly Lebanese. From the Farm in Tyre to The Restaurant in Mar Mikhael

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April 17, 2020

AVOCADOS Grown in Lebanon: Proudly Lebanese. From the Farm in Tyre to The Restaurant in Mar Mikhael

April 17, 2020 | Reviews Reviews

The Wok Restaurant: Chinese Food Cooked Live in Mar Mikhael, Beirut, Lebanon

Reviews | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

April 16, 2020

The Wok Restaurant: Chinese Food Cooked Live in Mar Mikhael, Beirut, Lebanon

A wok is a versatile round-bottomed cooking pot, originating in China. It is one of the most common cooking utensils in China and…

April 16, 2020 | Restaurants | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Reviews

Turning VEGAN for a Day! Is Lebanon Vegan Friendly? Visiting 3 Restaurants in Beirut.“Vegan Burgers”

Reviews | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

March 28, 2020

Turning VEGAN for a Day! Is Lebanon Vegan Friendly? Visiting 3 Restaurants in Beirut.“Vegan Burgers”

I spent a memorable day, I had three Vegan meals and enjoyed my time satisfying my tastebuds. Check outn the video and relive the…

March 28, 2020 | Restaurants | Beirut Reviews

The Royce Hotel is Your Home Away From Home: Recommended Stay in Melbourne

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March 28, 2020

The Royce Hotel is Your Home Away From Home: Recommended Stay in Melbourne

I spent two weeks at The Royce, and I can tell you that the experience was memorable. I loved it, loved the location, loved the…

March 28, 2020 | Recommended Reviews

Top Fresh: Natural Fruit Cocktails, Delicious Crepes and the Best Avocado Juice in Lebanon

Reviews | Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

March 27, 2020

Top Fresh: Natural Fruit Cocktails, Delicious Crepes and the Best Avocado Juice in Lebanon

I loved it! It is probably one of the best avocado cocktails I've ever had in my entire life! Prepared with love, the crepes,…

March 27, 2020 | Reviews | Keserwan Reviews

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

Reviews | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Mount Lebanon

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 Reviews

Manakish el Hajj: Wood Fire Saj in Jdeideh

Reviews | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Mount Lebanon

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 Reviews

Tarik el Nahel: A New Restaurant in Faraya

Reviews | Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

March 26, 2020

Tarik el Nahel: A New Restaurant in Faraya

I didn't expect the food to be as good as it was at Tarik el Nahel. Fresh wild thyme salad, fatteh served in an eggplant, kebbeh…

March 26, 2020 | Recommended | Keserwan Reviews

Around the World: Favorite Restaurants I've Visited This Year: 50 Places to Choose From

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January 20, 2020

Around the World: Favorite Restaurants I've Visited This Year: 50 Places to Choose From

This year, I had the chance to visit more than 14 countries, sleep in 35 hotels and eat at more than a hundred restaurants. Below…

January 20, 2020 | Recommended Reviews

Around the Opera Garnier in PARIS: 5 BURGER Stops: 10 Choices

Reviews | Paris France Europe

January 15, 2020

Around the Opera Garnier in PARIS: 5 BURGER Stops: 10 Choices

Around the Opera Garnier in PARIS: 5 BURGER Stops: 10 Choices, 2 Hours, 1 VERDICT Oper

January 15, 2020 | Mechwar Videos | Paris Reviews

I Love Paris: Where to Go, What to Eat: A Video Review

Reviews | Paris France Europe

January 15, 2020

I Love Paris: Where to Go, What to Eat: A Video Review

I had a week, five days to be exact and a big city to discover. I love Paris and already been here more than fifty times in the…

January 15, 2020 | Reviews | Paris Reviews

Harrods: London's Amazing Food Hall

Reviews | London UK Europe

January 15, 2020

Harrods: London's Amazing Food Hall

An extraordinary experience that really transports you into a world of dreams and amazement. Entering Harrods I was overwhelmed…

January 15, 2020 | Tasty Discoveries | London Reviews

TOP 10 Eats on my Last Trip to London: A Video Review

Reviews | London UK Europe

January 15, 2020

TOP 10 Eats on my Last Trip to London: A Video Review

Let the challenge begin: how many good discoveries can you do in four days? Forget the hassle and follow my steps. After eating…

January 15, 2020 | Recommended | London Reviews

Super Bowl: Saida's Delicious Poke Bowls

Reviews | Saida South Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

South Lebanon

January 15, 2020

Super Bowl: Saida's Delicious Poke Bowls

I was not expecting to be amazed! Delicious poke bowls made with the best ingredients out there. Super Bowl is worth visiting…

January 15, 2020 | Restaurants | Saida Reviews

Patty & Bun London: Better Burgers Since My Last Visit in 2015

Reviews | London UK Europe

January 14, 2020

Patty & Bun London: Better Burgers Since My Last Visit in 2015

Patty & Bun, London’s famous burger place has been the same since 2015 when I last visited. I remember to have liked…

January 14, 2020 | Restaurants | London Reviews

Rosa’s Thai Cafe in London: Order the Pad Thai... it’s Delicious!

Reviews | London UK Europe

January 14, 2020

Rosa’s Thai Cafe in London: Order the Pad Thai... it’s Delicious!

It’s not a cafe like its name suggests but a casual Thai eatery. Overheated and not too welcoming, we arrived on a Monday…

January 14, 2020 | Restaurants | London Reviews

Den Huzaar Bruges: Not a Restaurant I’ll Visit Again

Reviews | Bruges Belgium Europe

Belgium

January 14, 2020

Den Huzaar Bruges: Not a Restaurant I’ll Visit Again

I’ve been here in 2012 and still remember it to date. I remember to have enjoyed delicious food and that’s seven…

January 14, 2020 | Restaurants | Bruges Reviews

La Nonina Pizzeria: The Romana Pizza is Awesome! Thin, Crispy and acidic

Reviews | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

January 13, 2020

La Nonina Pizzeria: The Romana Pizza is Awesome! Thin, Crispy and acidic

My teeth cut into the thin crust while the tomato sauce explodes under the palate. A unique pizza, very thin crust, crunchy and…

January 13, 2020 | Pizza | Achrafieh Reviews

The Dominican Brussels: Perfect Location, Breakfast I Liked but Bad Room Service

Reviews | Belgium Europe

Europe

January 12, 2020

The Dominican Brussels: Perfect Location, Breakfast I Liked but Bad Room Service

When I visited the hotel’s restaurant in 2015, that’s four years ago; it left me with a unique impression that made…

January 12, 2020 | Reviews | Belgium Reviews

Rivié; A Vibrant Space in Paris

Reviews | 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 Reviews

Burger & Lobster London: Visit for the Experience & Enjoy Lunch

Reviews | London UK Europe

December 26, 2019

Burger & Lobster London: Visit for the Experience & Enjoy Lunch

I’ve been here, done that, in London and New York... the world’s most famous lobster shack serves good lobster rolls,…

December 26, 2019 | Restaurants | London Reviews

Traveling to London: Check Out Those 40 Food Stops You Have to Try! A Video Review

Reviews | London UK Europe

December 25, 2019

Traveling to London: Check Out Those 40 Food Stops You Have to Try! A Video Review

40... yes, 40 food stops in only 4 days, that was a challenge I put to myself. I've had burgers, cakes, fish & chips,…

December 25, 2019 | Street Food | London Reviews

Hébé: Lebanese Owned Quality Restaurant in Paris

Reviews | Paris France Europe

December 25, 2019

Hébé: Lebanese Owned Quality Restaurant in Paris

Walking the streets in the cold weather, roaming around beautiful Paris, I stopped in front of a restaurant; it’s called…

December 25, 2019 | Restaurants | Paris Reviews

Kodawari Ramen: A Dream Place, Unique Decor & Good Food

Reviews | Paris France Europe

December 25, 2019

Kodawari Ramen: A Dream Place, Unique Decor & Good Food

Many restaurants are made with style and where the decor is breathtaking... but this one is something else! I’ve been to…

December 25, 2019 | Recommended | Paris Reviews

Le Petit Chef: A Feast for the Senses, a Culinary Experience

Reviews | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

December 24, 2019

Le Petit Chef: A Feast for the Senses, a Culinary Experience

ASH Beirut invites you to experience the best of theatre and dining in a 1.5 hour immersive culinary journey. Le Petit…

December 24, 2019 | Restaurants | Achrafieh Reviews

Maison Noura: Extraordinary Flavors of Lebanese Cuisine in Paris

Reviews | Paris France Europe

December 24, 2019

Maison Noura: Extraordinary Flavors of Lebanese Cuisine in Paris

Lebanese fine-dining cuisine has a new address in the heart of the French capital. Located a few meters from the…

December 24, 2019 | Restaurants | Paris Reviews

OHANNES: The Food & The Chef... The Whole Experience

Reviews | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Mount Lebanon

December 23, 2019

OHANNES: The Food & The Chef... The Whole Experience

Sometimes, when letters are not enough, all you have to do is express yourself in a video. I loved the food, enjoyed my time in…

December 23, 2019 | Recommended | Metn Reviews

Pepe Grill: I Enjoyed a Casual Lunch on The Champs Elysées

Reviews | Paris France Europe

December 23, 2019

Pepe Grill: I Enjoyed a Casual Lunch on The Champs Elysées

Open for the last two months, Pepe Grill took the place of the old Hippopotamus, which wasn’t the best restaurant back…

December 23, 2019 | Restaurants | Paris Reviews

The Hood: Trying Singaporean Breakfast for the First Time

Reviews | 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 Reviews

Fabrique Bakery London; Baking Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls

Reviews | London UK Europe