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Paname Beirut: Meet For Lunch, Leave Happy and Satisfied

French Food | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

November 10, 2019

Paname Beirut: Meet For Lunch, Leave Happy and Satisfied

Calm, peace and serenity in the heart of Beirut's chic streets, Paname has become the get together of the capital's businessmen. Women meet up place, businessmen or just friends, Paname's vibes…

November 10, 2019 | Recommended | Beirut Central District

BURGUNDY: Beirut's Finest Culinary Experience

French Food | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

November 06, 2019

BURGUNDY: Beirut's Finest Culinary Experience

Walk into a calm, peaceful, and serene dark space that's lightly lit. Listen to the faded music in the background, people's whispers... Look around and see the bar and its action while the owner…

November 06, 2019 | Recommended | Beirut Central District

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

Breakfast & Coffee | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

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

Spinneys Signature Opens at Beirut Souks

News | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

June 01, 2019

Spinneys Signature Opens at Beirut Souks

Spinneys Signature offers a top, special and gourmet experience at its SIGNATURE store in Beirut Souks. Check out the first pictures.

June 01, 2019 | Beirut Central District

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

Breakfast & Coffee | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

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 a hotel that is expected to open in downtown Beirut. The pool on the…

April 20, 2019 | Hotels | Beirut Central District

Quartier Chic: There's a New French Brasserie in Beirut

French Food | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

March 19, 2019

Quartier Chic: There's a New French Brasserie in Beirut

Occupying the location of Ladurée on Wadi Abou Jamil in Beirut, Quartier Chic the latest Brasserie to open, owned and managed by Maroun Batal. Mr.Batal used to manage Cocteau for the last…

March 19, 2019 | Restaurants | Beirut Central District

Sunday Brunch on the Roof (Restaurant Closed)

Hotels | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

February 25, 2019

Sunday Brunch on the Roof (Restaurant Closed)

Hello Sunday! When you wake up not knowing where to go and what to eat, head down to Le Gray in Beirut. I heard about their Sunday brunch but was not expecting it to be so generous and diversified!…

February 25, 2019 | International Cuisine | Beirut Central District

Salata Eatery: Enjoy a Huge Bowl of Gourmet Salad in Beirut

International Cuisine | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

February 22, 2019

Salata Eatery: Enjoy a Huge Bowl of Gourmet Salad in Beirut

A quick fast-casual eatery for the healthy eaters, Salata sells only salads. One of Beirut’s newest and friendliest eateries, Salata has opened in the heart of downtown Beirut. When everyone…

February 22, 2019 | Recommended | Beirut Central District

Breakfast at Angelina Beirut: Superb Food! Empty Vibes, Bad Service in a Dirty Restaurant

Breakfast & Coffee | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

February 07, 2019

Breakfast at Angelina Beirut: Superb Food! Empty Vibes, Bad Service in a Dirty Restaurant

Food is perfect. Everything else is dramatically wrong. Angelina, the famous Angelina of Paris, my favorite M

February 07, 2019 | French Food | Beirut Central District

Brgr.Co: Downtown Beirut Favorite Lunch Escape

American | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

February 06, 2019

Brgr.Co: Downtown Beirut Favorite Lunch Escape

I have been here, done that and wrote several reviews... Coming to Brgr.Co as many times as I can a year has become a pleasant habit. Every time I go I enjoy their full-bodied burger as well as some…

February 06, 2019 | Burgers | Beirut Central District

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

Burgers | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

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

Awesome Deli.Co: An Exceptional Breakfast in Beirut!

Breakfast & Coffee | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

December 12, 2018

Awesome Deli.Co: An Exceptional Breakfast in Beirut!

After “not enjoying” breakfast at the neighbors on a beautiful Sunday morning, I walked to Deli.Co and I smiled from the minute I walked in. Music, fresh vibes, a positive ambiance and a…

December 12, 2018 | Recommended | Beirut Central District

Breakfast at Lily’s Beirut: A New Chef is Needed!

Breakfast & Coffee | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

November 25, 2018

Breakfast at Lily’s Beirut: A New Chef is Needed!

How great it is to wake up on an early Sunday morning and have breakfast in Beirut, I’ve been getting my kids used to waking up at 6 am every Sunday for a hefty breakfast around town or a sexy…

November 25, 2018 | French Food | Beirut Central District

Souk el Akel: Lebanon's Official Street Food Market. Every THURSDAY in Beirut

News | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

November 18, 2018

Souk el Akel: Lebanon's Official Street Food Market. Every THURSDAY in Beirut

Eat, Meet, Greet and Treat yourself to the very best culinary experiences Lebanon has to offer! At Souk el Akel you'll find edible delights to suit all tastes and desires!

November 18, 2018 | Popular | Beirut Central District

Souk el Akel: Street Food Market in Beirut Every Thursday

Events | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

November 07, 2018

Souk el Akel: Street Food Market in Beirut Every Thursday

Eat, Meet, Greet and Treat yourself to the very best culinary experiences Lebanon has to offer! At Souk el Akel you'll find edible delights to suit all tastes and desires! Where: Souk el…

November 07, 2018 | News | Beirut Central District

Deli.Co Beirut: Breakfast in Europe Without Taking a Plane

Breakfast & Coffee | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

October 22, 2018

Deli.Co Beirut: Breakfast in Europe Without Taking a Plane

Inspired by the deli places of New York, Deli.Co is your occidental experience in Lebanon. Travel to the business capitals of the world while staying in town; sandwiches, cakes, meat, eggs and much…

October 22, 2018 | Recommended | Beirut Central District

Balthazar Beirut: Breakfast is so Good!

Breakfast & Coffee | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

October 22, 2018

Balthazar Beirut: Breakfast is so Good!

Inspired by the French bistros of Paris and still standing strong in the heart of Beirut, Balthazar, a French restaurant and cafe, opens for breakfast and lunch. Located in “Beirut…

October 22, 2018 | French Food | Beirut Central District

Ummi: A Breakthrough in Lebanese Culinary Expertise

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

September 16, 2018

Ummi: A Breakthrough in Lebanese Culinary Expertise

Let yourself travel into another dimension, surrender to the soothing tunes of classic oriental music, open your eyes and enjoy the beautiful decor. Ummi is a Lebanese restaurant, but not like any…

September 16, 2018 | Recommended | Beirut Central District

Gordon’s Cafe: Good Food at the Gates of Downtown Beirut (Restaurant Closed)

International Cuisine | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

September 16, 2018

Gordon’s Cafe: Good Food at the Gates of Downtown Beirut (Restaurant Closed)

Attending three days of training at Le Gray, I enjoyed discovering the ballroom for the first time, the new hotel entrance and most importantly the hotel food. There’s something bizarre…

September 16, 2018 | Recommended | Beirut Central District

An Open Letter to the Chef at Le Gray: Bringing Love from France...

Hotels | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

September 12, 2018

An Open Letter to the Chef at Le Gray: Bringing Love from France...

This is an open letter to the chef, a person I don’t know yet and don’t even know the name. I was here for the last week, had breakfast, experienced dinner, enjoyed lunch and appreciated…

September 12, 2018 | Popular | Beirut Central District

Grab a Dessert at People on the Roof: Unique Orgasmic Creations!

Desserts & Sweets | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

September 12, 2018

Grab a Dessert at People on the Roof: Unique Orgasmic Creations!

Located on the fourth floor of Aishti in downtown Beirut, People is one of my favorite eateries for its class, simplicity and casual feel. I like the place, simply made of leather chairs and…

September 12, 2018 | Reviews | Beirut Central District

Breakfast at Le Gray in Beirut: Enjoy The View and Have Delicious Spinach Eggs Benedict

Breakfast & Coffee | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

September 06, 2018

Breakfast at Le Gray in Beirut: Enjoy The View and Have Delicious Spinach Eggs Benedict

Reach the hotel and take the elevator up to the sixth floor where Indigo welcomes you with a fresh touch of finesse and luxury provided by its beautiful decoration and colorful flowers. Sun spells…

September 06, 2018 | Hotels | Beirut Central District

Babel Bay: Unconventional Lebanese Seafood with a Classy Twist

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

September 03, 2018

Babel Bay: Unconventional Lebanese Seafood with a Classy Twist

When I dug into my blog for a review about Babel Bay, I was shocked to discover that last time I visited was in 2015. Three years have passed, and Babel is still the same: nestled in the heart…

September 03, 2018 | Recommended | Beirut Central District

Lunch Buffet Happens Everyday at The Phoenicia Hotel Beirut

International Cuisine | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

August 05, 2018

Lunch Buffet Happens Everyday at The Phoenicia Hotel Beirut

As good is it always is, the lunch buffet I've been attending since 2014 has been serving the same guaranteed satisfaction to its guests. Several islands loaded with food, choices from the four…

August 05, 2018 | Restaurants | Beirut Central District

Paname: Simple, Fresh and Enjoyable in the Heart of Beirut

Restaurants | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

June 03, 2018

Paname: Simple, Fresh and Enjoyable in the Heart of Beirut

A Gourmet Bistro bringing you “Almost French” cuisine with high-quality food to the heart of Saifi Village. I've been here two times already enjoying Lebanon's best bread, some sumptuous…

June 03, 2018 | Reviews | Beirut Central District

Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque, Beirut

Travel & Tourism | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

June 03, 2018

Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque, Beirut

The Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque', also referred to as the Blue Mosque, is a Sunni Muslim

June 03, 2018 | Beirut Central District

La Petite Maison Beirut; Bravo for the Food not the Service

Contributors | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

April 10, 2018

La Petite Maison Beirut; Bravo for the Food not the Service

I was so excited to visit La Petite Maison. I’ve been to the one in Dubai which was an outstanding experience, so I couldn’t wait to try the Lebanese version.

April 10, 2018 | Restaurants | Beirut Central District

Paname: Enjoying the Finesse of Simple Things

French Food | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

February 12, 2018

Paname: Enjoying the Finesse of Simple Things

In the heart of Saifi, the chic quarters of Beirut, comes Paname, a French bistro or almost as they like to call it. Paname is a newborn from the people behind “Burgundy,”…

February 12, 2018 | Recommended | Beirut Central District

Beirut, Nejmeh Square: A Sunday Like No Other

Events | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

January 15, 2018

Beirut, Nejmeh Square: A Sunday Like No Other

Join us this Sunday the 21st of January for the reopening of Nejmeh Square, a unique event organized by the Municipality of Beirut. From Noon till 11 pm, enjoy a rich and varied program of…

January 15, 2018 | News | Beirut Central District

Celebrate The Reopening of Nejmeh Square with the Municipality of Beirut

News | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

January 14, 2018

Celebrate The Reopening of Nejmeh Square with the Municipality of Beirut

Celebrate the reopening of Nejmeh Square with the Municipality of Beirut this Sunday 21st. Street shows, bicycles, concerts, music, DJs and Souk el Akel. See you in Beirut! (12pm-11pm)

January 14, 2018 | Souk el Akel | Beirut Central District

Breakfast at Paul in Downtown Beirut: Good Food, Bad Service

French Food | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

January 14, 2018

Breakfast at Paul in Downtown Beirut: Good Food, Bad Service

Probably the worst service ever; slow waiters running all over the place, dirty tables and an unprofessional attitude not up to the standard of a French brand. Come for breakfast; Ask for the order…

January 14, 2018 | Restaurants | Beirut Central District

Lebanon's Biggest Party, When Beirut Unites on Nejmeh Square: New Year's Eve 2018

Events | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

January 01, 2018

Lebanon's Biggest Party, When Beirut Unites on Nejmeh Square: New Year's Eve 2018

When the country united to celebrate life... When thousands of people gathered to make a point and prove that Lebanon never dies, Beirut Celebrated the biggest party ever in the heart of Beirut. It…

January 01, 2018 | News | Beirut Central District

New Year's Eve 2018: The Revival of Downtown Beirut - Uniting a Country

Events | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

December 31, 2017

New Year's Eve 2018: The Revival of Downtown Beirut - Uniting a Country

Join the biggest celebrations Beirut has ever witnessed on New Year's Eve: Be part of the revival of downtown Beirut this year. Drop everything, cancel your bookings and witness the unfor

December 31, 2017 | Popular | Beirut Central District

Cold Stone Creamery, Now Open in Lebanon: The First Pictures

Ice Cream & Gelato | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

December 23, 2017

Cold Stone Creamery, Now Open in Lebanon: The First Pictures

Founded in 1988 in Tempe, Arizona, Cold Stone Creamery delivers the Ultimate Ice Cream Experience through a community of franchisees who are passionate about ice cream. Cold Stone Creamery is…

December 23, 2017 | News | Beirut Central District

Ummi; Upscale Lebanese Perfection!

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

December 23, 2017

Ummi; Upscale Lebanese Perfection!

Happy people chatting at lunch, positive vibes taking you on a journey around the globe and back, great food and excellent service... Ummi is much more than a restaurant it’s a redefined…

December 23, 2017 | Recommended | Beirut Central District

A Month of Endless Fun and Festivities: Souk el Akel Celebrates Christmas

Events | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

December 17, 2017

A Month of Endless Fun and Festivities: Souk el Akel Celebrates Christmas

Yes, we're back and with a Christmas-filled blast... Souk el Akel's Christmas Market is coming your way this December... We want to start celebrating the whole month of giving, loving, laughing and…

December 17, 2017 | Popular | Beirut Central District

Ummi: Lunch Left Me Lost for Words...

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

September 19, 2017

Ummi: Lunch Left Me Lost for Words...

Ummi: Where Traditional and Authentic Lebanese Food Will Surely Make you Happier...

September 19, 2017 | Recommended | Beirut Central District

Ummi: A Different Lebanese Restaurant... Now Open in Beirut

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

September 19, 2017

Ummi: A Different Lebanese Restaurant... Now Open in Beirut

When you hear that Chef Hussein Hadid and the team are opening a new concept, you can't but be the first to try it. Hussein, his executive chef Dory and the team just do it right! From the masters…

September 19, 2017 | News | Beirut Central District

Angelina's Famous Mont Blanc: A Beirut Favorite!

Desserts & Sweets | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

August 22, 2017

Angelina's Famous Mont Blanc: A Beirut Favorite!

One of my favorite desserts is Angelina's Mont Blanc, a creation that can't be described in just a few words but must me enjoyed, ingredient by ingredient, flavor by flavor, bite after bite... This…

August 22, 2017 | Tasty Discoveries | Beirut Central District

We Dream Lebanon: Beirut's Biggest Festival Ever

Events | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

August 21, 2017

We Dream Lebanon: Beirut's Biggest Festival Ever

On August 2017, Lebanon will dare to DREAM. In a first-of-its-kind initiative, non-profit Beirut Events and Street Shows organization is reinventing Lebanon

August 21, 2017 | Souk el Akel | Beirut Central District

Beasts 2017: Lebanon's Biggest Festival to Date

Events | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

August 19, 2017

Beasts 2017: Lebanon's Biggest Festival to Date

Beirut Waterfront, 24th August - 3rd of September! Imagine a Lebanon where worries are replaced by ideas, where chaos is turned into art, where life is a daily celebration of a land’s rich…

August 19, 2017 | Souk el Akel | Beirut Central District

The Grill: A Cozy and Professional Dining Experience

French Food | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

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 plates, "The Grill" down at The Beirut Four Seasons is where we're…

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

Pzza, Brgr, Deli: The Co. Family Serves Great Food!

Pizza | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

July 10, 2017

Pzza, Brgr, Deli: The Co. Family Serves Great Food!

When I remember the last time I visited Pzza.Co, I realise how fast time passes... Two years have already passed! I love Pzza.Co, their food, flavors, concept and ideas. Pzza.Co is much more than…

July 10, 2017 | Recommended | Beirut Central District

Em Sherif's Chaotic Cafe: Come for Breakfast, Avoid Dinner

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

July 10, 2017

Em Sherif's Chaotic Cafe: Come for Breakfast, Avoid Dinner

I came here for breakfast and liked it... I returned for dinner and didn't enjoy it at all! From the amount of people, to the un-smiling waiters, the noise, the chaos and the smoking allowed…

July 10, 2017 | Restaurants | Beirut Central District

Breakfast at Em Sherif Cafe: Exquisite, Refined, Recommended!

Breakfast & Coffee | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

July 07, 2017

Breakfast at Em Sherif Cafe: Exquisite, Refined, Recommended!

Be enchanted by a new kind of cafe. Located in the heart of Beirut's golden circle is an upscale eatery taking the Lebanese coffee shop experience to another level. It's a blend between a Lebanese…

July 07, 2017 | Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Beirut Central District

Burgundy: The Best Restaurant in Beirut, Lebanon Deserves an International Award

French Food | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

June 26, 2017

Burgundy: The Best Restaurant in Beirut, Lebanon Deserves an International Award

Sometimes, words are never enough to express the true intensity of a culinary experience. This is exactly how I felt after my experience at Burgundy. Welcome to Lebanon's finest: when reality turned…

June 26, 2017 | Recommended | Beirut Central District

Kahwet Beirut: Enjoy Breakfast in a Traditional Neighbourhood (Restaurant Closed)

Breakfast & Coffee | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

June 26, 2017

Kahwet Beirut: Enjoy Breakfast in a Traditional Neighbourhood (Restaurant Closed)

Kahwet Beirut is where you meet up with friends for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or just a coffee and a giggle or a relaxing time.With its four main streets aligned with shops and food sections, Kahwet…

June 26, 2017 | Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Beirut Central District

Bayrut Street Food: Great Food, Great Service! A Transformation (Restaurant Closed)

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

June 12, 2017

Bayrut Street Food: Great Food, Great Service! A Transformation (Restaurant Closed)

I have a new favorite Lebanese eatery in Beirut, it's called Bayrut Street Food. The last time I was here, I left unsatisfied with the experience. I wanted to come back to try the place again and see…

June 12, 2017 | Recommended | Beirut Central District