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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’ chips, a Sunday roast or afternoon tea. It’s a chance to go…

October 15, 2024 | Restaurants | London

WORTH A DETOUR - LONDON: Lolo Restaurant

Restaurants | London UK Europe

September 05, 2024

WORTH A DETOUR - LONDON: Lolo Restaurant

Bermondsey Street. “Bur”+ “muhnd” + “zee”. Say these sounds out loud, exaggerating them at first and repeat at least three times. Why? Because…

September 05, 2024 | London

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

Grill & BBQ | London UK Europe

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 (@angela_zaher)

August 05, 2024 | London

STOHRER: Exploring the Kitchen of Paris' Oldest Pastry Shop

Desserts & Sweets | Paris France Europe

January 15, 2020

STOHRER: Exploring the Kitchen of Paris' Oldest Pastry Shop

I first visited on November 21st of 2013. The Baba was amazing... what I felt was out of this world! Seven years passed for me to realize a dream... I was invited to explore the kitchens! A kid's…

January 15, 2020 | Mechwar Videos | Paris

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

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

Mechwar Videos | 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 last decade, and still find it appealing and exciting. On this…

January 15, 2020 | Reviews | Paris

The Pulitzer Hotel Paris: I'm Back After Seven Years!

I'm back... After Seven Years: The Pulitzer. A four stars hotel, 13 minute minutes away from my point of interest, was a great choice where I spent most of my time in my cozy room working or watching…

January 15, 2020 | Travel & Tourism | Paris

Harrods: London's Amazing Food Hall

Reviews | London UK Europe

January 15, 2020

Reviews

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 with joy and amazement. I had the same feeling a child gets as they…

January 15, 2020 | Tasty Discoveries | London

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

Popular | 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 56 items this week, these are the ones I preferred. Check out the Top40…

January 15, 2020 | Recommended | London

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

Burgers | London UK Europe

January 14, 2020

Burgers

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 the ambiance but not the food finding it unbalanced. After today’s…

January 14, 2020 | Restaurants | London

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

Asian & Chinese | London UK Europe

January 14, 2020

Asian & Chinese

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 afternoon to a restaurant that is so calm. Music plays in the…

January 14, 2020 | Restaurants | London

Dandoy: The Speculoos Specialist

Tasty Discoveries | Belgium Europe

January 14, 2020

Tasty Discoveries

Dandoy: The Speculoos Specialist

When I said I was going to Brussels everyone suggested I try chocolate shops and their fries, but bizarrely nobody mentioned Dandoy. The vitrine caught my attention as well as the presence of two…

January 14, 2020 | Belgium

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

International Cuisine | Bruges Belgium Europe

Belgium

January 14, 2020

International Cuisine

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 years ago! Back to Brugge, I decided to have lunch at Den Huzaar. A…

January 14, 2020 | Restaurants | Bruges

Bruges: A Beauty Yet to be Discovered

Travel & Tourism | Bruges Belgium Europe

Belgium

January 13, 2020

Travel & Tourism

Bruges: A Beauty Yet to be Discovered

Bruges, the capital of West Flanders in northwest Belgium, is distinguished by its canals, cobbled streets and medieval buildings. Its port, Zeebrugge, is an important center for fishing and European…

January 13, 2020 | Bruges

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

Hotels | Belgium Europe

January 12, 2020

Hotels

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 me want to visit again. This time, not for lunch but to spend the New…

January 12, 2020 | Reviews | Belgium

Brussels 2019: A Great Adventure During 4 Days... 44 Eats to Discover

Popular | Belgium Europe

January 12, 2020

Brussels 2019: A Great Adventure During 4 Days... 44 Eats to Discover

I didn’t expect to enjoy it that much! My wife and I planned a trip to Brussels for the last four days of the year. The plan was clear: visit the best food spots, eat potato fries, eat waffles…

January 12, 2020 | Travel & Tourism | Belgium

Golden Chippy: My Favorite Fish and Chips

Fish & Seafood | London UK Europe

January 12, 2020

Fish & Seafood

Golden Chippy: My Favorite Fish and Chips

Yes indeed, my favorite! I can say that I love Fish n’ Chips but cannot stand dry fish or the taste of the oil. I can’t imagine eating small-sized fries... anyway, I’ve had quite a…

January 12, 2020 | Recommended | London

One of London's Most Iconic Food Markets is a Must Visit: BOROUGH MARKET

Tasty Discoveries | London UK Europe

January 12, 2020

Tasty Discoveries

One of London's Most Iconic Food Markets is a Must Visit: BOROUGH MARKET

Borough Market is rich with history, but it remains as relevant now as it has ever been. As London’s oldest food market, it has been serving the people of Southwark for 1,000 years, and that…

January 12, 2020 | Travel & Tourism | London

Creme Cookies: One of the World's Best Can Be Found in London

Desserts & Sweets | London UK Europe

January 12, 2020

Desserts & Sweets

Creme Cookies: One of the World's Best Can Be Found in London

The Double Chocolate Cookie: A chocolate lover’s dream, made with dark chocolate cocoa and semi-sweet chips. This world-famous orgasmic cookie can make you scream indistinctly to the…

January 12, 2020 | Recommended | London

Rivié; A Vibrant Space in Paris

Breakfast & Coffee | Paris France Europe

December 29, 2019

Breakfast & Coffee

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

Kunitoraya Japanese Noodles and Ramen: Not Recommended

Japanese & Sushi | Paris France Europe

December 28, 2019

Japanese & Sushi

Kunitoraya Japanese Noodles and Ramen: Not Recommended

I was happy to wait in line, happy to witness Japanese chefs in action until I sat with my back on my neighbor’s, in a very tiny banquette, smelling food and waiting for the noodles to arrive.…

December 28, 2019 | Paris

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

American | London UK Europe

December 26, 2019

American

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, whole lobsters and burgers. For what you get, the price paid is not…

December 26, 2019 | Restaurants | London

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

Reviews | London UK Europe

December 25, 2019

Reviews

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, doughnuts, macarons, ice cream... to name a few.

December 25, 2019 | Street Food | London

Hébé: Lebanese Owned Quality Restaurant in Paris

French Food | Paris France Europe

December 25, 2019

French Food

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 Hébé. Owned by a Lebanese family, a couple that has spent…

December 25, 2019 | Restaurants | Paris

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

Asian & Chinese | Paris France Europe

December 25, 2019

Asian & Chinese

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 places at the four corners of the world... this one is different!…

December 25, 2019 | Recommended | Paris

Maison Noura: Extraordinary Flavors of Lebanese Cuisine in Paris

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Paris France Europe

December 24, 2019

Lebanese/Middle Eastern

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 world’s most famous avenue, The Champs Elysées, is Maison…

December 24, 2019 | Restaurants | Paris

London 2019: 4 Days of Christmas Vibes, Food Discoveries and Endless Fun!

Mechwar Videos | London UK Europe

December 24, 2019

Mechwar Videos

London 2019: 4 Days of Christmas Vibes, Food Discoveries and Endless Fun!

Preparing my trip to London, I started by following the local Instagram accounts showing photos of the Christmas decorations around the city. I knew that it would be a trip of colors and beautiful…

December 24, 2019 | Popular | London

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

French Food | Paris France Europe

December 23, 2019

French Food

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 then. Visiting in 2014, I left shocked by such a French quality. Now…

December 23, 2019 | Restaurants | Paris

The Hood: Trying Singaporean Breakfast for the First Time

Breakfast & Coffee | Paris France Europe

December 23, 2019

Breakfast & Coffee

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

Fabrique Bakery London; Baking Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls

Bread & Bakeries | London UK Europe

December 23, 2019

Bread & Bakeries

Fabrique Bakery London; Baking Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls

Looking like the American cinnamon rolls with much more style, Fabrique's are made with a traditional sourdough, feel more like bread rolls then fluffy buttery rolls and are loaded with flavor.…

December 23, 2019 | Restaurants | London

La Crème de Paris: A Bad Crêpe! Not Recommended

French Food | Paris France Europe

December 22, 2019

French Food

La Crème de Paris: A Bad Crêpe! Not Recommended

One big sign claims to serve “the best crepes in Paris.” A wide space, a restaurant open all day long, served crepes, waffles and croissants. Decorated in white and lid with warm lights…

December 22, 2019 | Restaurants | Paris

Hakkasan: Delicious Cantonese Cuisine and Happy Vibes in London

Asian & Chinese | London UK Europe

December 22, 2019

Asian & Chinese

Hakkasan: Delicious Cantonese Cuisine and Happy Vibes in London

It was eight already, walking on the street-facing Hakkasan... we tried our luck to book a table and it worked! It never works that fast... you can’t book a table at Hakkasan minutes before…

December 22, 2019 | Recommended | London

Galeries Lafayette Opens on The Champs Elysees in Paris: A Beautiful Iconic Store with a Superb Food Court

News | Paris France Europe

December 21, 2019

News

Galeries Lafayette Opens on The Champs Elysees in Paris: A Beautiful Iconic Store with a Superb Food Court

Galeries Lafayette Champs-Élysées is shaking up the conventional notions of a concept store, on the scale of a department store. Discover the latest fashion, lifestyle, and beauty…

December 21, 2019 | Paris

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

Breakfast & Coffee | Paris France Europe

December 21, 2019

Breakfast & Coffee

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

A Zaatar Croissant & Zaatar Baguette in Paris

Reviews | Paris France Europe

December 21, 2019

Reviews

A Zaatar Croissant & Zaatar Baguette in Paris

Two items that need a review! Have you ever enjoyed a zaatar baguette mixed with zaatar (wild Lebanese thyme) inside out! A crunchy French baguette topped with Lebanese zaatar, and even mixed with on…

December 21, 2019 | Tasty Discoveries | Paris

Sophie’s SOHO: Good Food, Good Mood, Positive Vibes

International Cuisine | London UK Europe

December 21, 2019

International Cuisine

Sophie’s SOHO: Good Food, Good Mood, Positive Vibes

Pass the beautiful winter garden, open the door and be prepared to be amazed! Sophie’s is your escape to the village in the heart of London. Under a high ceiling, a space feeling like a hangar,…

December 21, 2019 | Recommended | London

Kanada-Ya: When Craving Ramen in London

Asian & Chinese | London UK Europe

December 20, 2019

Asian & Chinese

Kanada-Ya: When Craving Ramen in London

I’m a big fan of Ramen noodles and it seems Kanada-Ya is one of London’s best. Don’t expect something fancy but a neighborhood eatery where people eat together sharing tables. At…

December 20, 2019 | Restaurants | London

The Rosewood Hôtel London: Iconic and Luxurious at the Covent Gardens

Hotels | London UK Europe

December 20, 2019

Hotels

The Rosewood Hôtel London: Iconic and Luxurious at the Covent Gardens

“Good morning sir said the doorman helping me out of my cab; welcome to the Rosewood!”. Spending four nights in the capital, I chose the Rosewood. One of the city’s most iconic…

December 20, 2019 | Reviews | London

Holborn: Breakfast at The Rosewood Hôtel London

Breakfast & Coffee | London UK Europe

December 20, 2019

Breakfast & Coffee

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

Frog Burger: A Burger in Paris... It Was Much Better

Burgers | Paris France Europe

December 19, 2019

Burgers

Frog Burger: A Burger in Paris... It Was Much Better

I’ve been to Frog and remember to have enjoyed an excellent burger and a delicious beer. I’m not sure why, but that Frog location on Bastille has been totally empty for the last two…

December 19, 2019 | Restaurants | Paris

Red Farm: Trendy, Unconventional and Modern Chinese Restaurant in London! Excellent Food!

Asian & Chinese | London UK Europe

December 19, 2019

Asian & Chinese

Red Farm: Trendy, Unconventional and Modern Chinese Restaurant in London! Excellent Food!

Modern New York-style Chinese eatery has landed in London. Already on many top 100 lists of which the newest restaurants to open, beat Chinese and best dim sum, Red Farm is a must-try when in the…

December 19, 2019 | Restaurants | London

Breakfast at The Mirror Room: Upscale and Refined in London

Breakfast & Coffee | London UK Europe

December 19, 2019

Breakfast & Coffee

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

Magical “Hyde Park Winter Wonderland”: One of Europe’s Biggest Spectacular Christmas Events

Events | London UK Europe

December 19, 2019

Events

Magical “Hyde Park Winter Wonderland”: One of Europe’s Biggest Spectacular Christmas Events

It is marvelous; it’s simply marvelous: it’s the biggest Christmas event and gathering I’ve ever seen and experienced. Positive vibes, amazing people, colors, and delicious food...…

December 19, 2019 | Travel & Tourism | London

Lipp: Delicious Choucroute, Escalope, Mont Blanc and MilleFeuille in Geneva

French Food | Switzerland Europe

November 29, 2019

French Food

Lipp: Delicious Choucroute, Escalope, Mont Blanc and MilleFeuille in Geneva

If you are a traveler and visit Paris, often you should know aboutLipp. Also, open in Geneva, Lipp is the address for a good choucroute (Sauerkraut)... seafood and shellfish, cassoulet,…

November 29, 2019 | Recommended | Switzerland

Auer Chocolate Celebrates 80 Years of Passion in Geneva

Chocolate | Switzerland Europe

November 29, 2019

Chocolate

Auer Chocolate Celebrates 80 Years of Passion in Geneva

Auer is an institution in the field of the Geneva chocolate factory. It was in 1939 that the family business settled in the heart of the city, Rue de Rive. Proud of their heritage, The members of the…

November 29, 2019 | Coffee, Wine & Drinks | Switzerland

Ze Fork On The Water: Excellent Food and Service in Vevey. Casual Gourmet Specialities

International Cuisine | Switzerland Europe

November 29, 2019

International Cuisine

Ze Fork On The Water: Excellent Food and Service in Vevey. Casual Gourmet Specialities

Facing the famous Fork of Vevey, Ze Fork is one of the city’s famous restaurants for its location, good food, and particular “trilogy” served on every plate. Choose the sea…

November 29, 2019 | Recommended | Switzerland

FAVERGER: Geneva's Famous Chocolatier Bars and Chocolate Spread

Chocolate | Switzerland Europe