International Cuisine
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 Badaro’s energetic nightshift a fittingly jazzy tone. Throughout the…
July 11, 2020
| Italian Food
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Badaro
Rossini: Colorful & Tasty Italian Dishes in Beirut
Italian Food | Beirut Lebanon Middle East
July 02, 2020
Italian Food
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 by the colors of Andy Warhol, the traditions of old Lebanon, the…
July 02, 2020
| Restaurants
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Beirut
Breakfast & Coffee
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 lounge. This innovative and only outdoor lounge in Beirut brings together…
July 02, 2020
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Beirut
Ice Cream & Gelato
Achrafieh’s World Famous Ice Cream; “Hanna Mitri”. Natural, Traditional & Delicious!
I truly doubt that all Lebanese people don't know or have not heard of Hanna Mitri. The one and only Hanna Mitri is known for his uniquely fresh ice cream, perfect Maamoul and arrogantly rude…
May 31, 2020
| Tasty Discoveries
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Achrafieh
Asian & Chinese
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 similar pans are also found in parts of East, South and Southeast…
April 16, 2020
| Restaurants
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael
Mechwar Videos
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 experience with me.
Veganism is the practice of abstaining from the…
March 28, 2020
| Restaurants
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Beirut
La Nonina Pizzeria: The Romana Pizza is Awesome! Thin, Crispy and acidic
Italian Food | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East
January 13, 2020
Italian Food
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 soft at the same time, and topped with a load of cheese, ham, and…
French Food
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 Chef is coming to us with his original French recipes, and our local chef…
December 24, 2019
| Restaurants
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Achrafieh
Lunch at Rojo: A Memorable Sunday with the Family in Beirut
International Cuisine | Beirut Lebanon Middle East
December 19, 2019
International Cuisine
Lunch at Rojo: A Memorable Sunday with the Family in Beirut
When a handful of local and international specialties are prepared in front of your eyes! When each one of the chefs has at least ten years of experience! When food is prepared with passion and love!…
December 19, 2019
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Beirut
Paname Beirut: Meet For Lunch, Leave Happy and Satisfied
French Food | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East
November 10, 2019
French Food
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
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Beirut Central District
BURGUNDY: Beirut's Finest Culinary Experience
French Food | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East
November 06, 2019
French Food
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
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Beirut Central District
Kelly's Fish Lounge: Fresh and Tasty Seafood from Tripoli to the Heart of Achrafieh
Fish & Seafood | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East
October 18, 2019
Fish & Seafood
Kelly's Fish Lounge: Fresh and Tasty Seafood from Tripoli to the Heart of Achrafieh
Kelly is where Fish is delivered daily from Tripoli to the heart of Achrafieh. Kelly is where the restaurant doesn't smell fish and where food is prepared with love and dedication. I visited Kelly's…
October 18, 2019
| Recommended
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Achrafieh
Nice au Coeur de Beyrouth Dinner (Hotel Closed)
French Food | Beirut Lebanon Middle East
September 29, 2019
French Food
Nice au Coeur de Beyrouth Dinner (Hotel Closed)
(Nice au Cœur de Beyrouth: Gastronomique Façon Shisha Restaurant for 500$ at Le Bristol Beyrouth: Cheap, Bad Food and Low Quality Entertainement! A Disaster, A Scam!)
If the founders of…
September 29, 2019
| Restaurant Closed
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Beirut
Tasty, Varied, Generous and Professional... Breakfast in Beirut! The Four Seasons Hotel
Breakfast & Coffee | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East
September 17, 2019
Breakfast & Coffee
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
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Beirut Central District
Chocolate
Lebanon's Famous Chocolate Cake is a Must Try! Found at Chili's in Achrafieh
I love it so much that I visit Chili's only to enjoy this dessert!
The signature dessert of choice: A dessert to try at least once in a lifetime: Chili's molten chocolate cake.
September 09, 2019
| Desserts & Sweets
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Achrafieh
American
Chili’s Beirut: Twenty Years of Good Food, Generous Portion and Non-Smoking Dining
Back! To my favorite diner in town and probably the last standing. One of Lebanon’s few franchises has celebrated 20 years of operations in Achrafieh... and when the brand worldwide isn’t…
September 08, 2019
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Achrafieh
Mechwar Videos
Touring Lebanon with Luke and Sabrina: Day 1 of 3 in Beirut
Traditional Lebanese Food Tour in Beirut with NoGarlicNoOnions!! (Check out Luke's Channel)
Welcome to LEBANON - a country full of delicious and vibrant street foods and traditional dishes! We…
Hotels
Photos of La Siesta Beach Hotel
Spending two days with my family, we had the chance to enjoy the beach, good food, and an enjoyable sunset. Check out the weekend's photos and plan your next escape to La Siesta.
Restaurants
Mac n' Cheese: Street Food Macaroni on the Go in Mar Mikhael
Mac n' Cheese, the famous street food stand that started at Souk el Akel, is now in Mar Mikhael. Proudly Lebanese, these macaroni cooked with saffron have impressed many, making it one of the souk's…
July 25, 2019
| Reviews
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
One of the Best Falafel in Town; Tabbara Beirut!
Pure fava beans, no chickpeas, a little tiny addition of garlic you won't even feel: that's what makes Tabbara's falafel so special. Open since 1914, the shop produces unique sandwiches all the…
July 24, 2019
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Hamra & Verdun
American
Raising Cane's: Excellent Chicken, Delicious Fries, Tasty Sauce in Beirut (Restaurant Closed)
Visiting for the third time, I can't but express my admiration for this chicken concept. I love their food, the ambiance, the quality of the soft drink, sauces and unique fries. Let's eat!!!!
July 14, 2019
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Beirut
Breakfast & Coffee
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 breakfast, reviewing and visiting hotel breakfasts in Lebanon and finding…
July 04, 2019
| International Cuisine
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Beirut
DIVVY ABC Achrafieh: Good Food, Great Vibes... A Pleasant Experience
International Cuisine | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East
June 08, 2019
International Cuisine
DIVVY ABC Achrafieh: Good Food, Great Vibes... A Pleasant Experience
Lunch with my mum, I chose DIVVY; there’s something for her, something for me in a calm and upscale setup that’s not childish, fresh, and positively vibrant. After my last experience at…
June 08, 2019
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Achrafieh
Appetito Trattoria Gemmayze: Italian Spaghetti and Pizza I Enjoyed
Italian Food | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East
June 06, 2019
Italian Food
Appetito Trattoria Gemmayze: Italian Spaghetti and Pizza I Enjoyed
Driving on the highway to Beirut you can’t but notice a blue house facing Beirut seaport. Located between The Gathering and Mayrig on Gemmayze Pasteur street, Appetito Trattoria has opened its…
June 06, 2019
| Pizza
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael
News
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
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Beirut Central District
Furn w Fekhar: Breakfast in Achrafieh (Restaurant Closed)
Breakfast & Coffee | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East
May 20, 2019
Breakfast & Coffee
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 open proposing a selection of manakish, wraps, sandwiches, and food…
May 20, 2019
| Restaurant Closed
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Achrafieh
"Shawarma Lab": Taking Our Traditional Sandwich to Another Level!
Recommended | Beirut Lebanon Middle East
May 15, 2019
Recommended
"Shawarma Lab": Taking Our Traditional Sandwich to Another Level!
Welcome to the lab where shawarma is served with style. White and orange are the colors, with designs reminding you of a lab. Shawarma is the star reinvented with several new recipes never seen…
May 15, 2019
| Restaurants
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Beirut
French Food
Green Junkie: Your Different Kind of Food Delivery in Beirut
(Beirutista) For Angela Sawan, a nutrition and dietetics graduate from the American University of Beirut, healthy eating might seem second nature. But the 30-something food science expert, who…
May 15, 2019
| Restaurants
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael
Slate: Excellent Meats and a Pleasant Ambiance in Mar Milkhael
Grill & BBQ | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East
May 15, 2019
Grill & BBQ
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 and desserts were all phenomenal.
May 15, 2019
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael
Fish & Seafood
MotherShucker: Oysters and Delectable Seafood
A handful of mouthwatering photos... enjoy the gallery below while I plan another visit to Mothershucker for a detailed review. Enjoy meanwhile!
May 15, 2019
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael
Rossini Caffe and Osteria Opens at The Phoenicia Beirut
Italian Food | Beirut Lebanon Middle East
May 15, 2019
Italian Food
Rossini Caffe and Osteria Opens at The Phoenicia Beirut
After decades of success, “Cafe Mondo” leaves its legacy to “Rossini Osteria and Caffe.” Upscale and renovated to cope with the century’s new decor trends, you will dine…
May 15, 2019
| Restaurants
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Beirut
Japanese & Sushi
Sushi Circle: My Second Visit
Back to Sushi Circle... after a not-too-pleasant experience exactly one year ago, I was back to check on the updates. Mabrouk for the new menu which has shrunk from 29 pages to 21 with a new more…
May 08, 2019
| Restaurants
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Achrafieh
French Food
Chef Michael from Washington Cooks at Bergerac Beirut
Invited for a charity dinner prepared by chef Micheal Lee Rafidi who came all the way from Washington, Bergerac has been transformed tonight into a group gathering where everyone was happy and…
May 08, 2019
| Restaurants
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Achrafieh
The Gathering: Transported... in the Heart of Beirut! (Restaurant Closed)
International Cuisine | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East
May 08, 2019
International Cuisine
The Gathering: Transported... in the Heart of Beirut! (Restaurant Closed)
On a beautiful Monday morning, in the heart of Beirut, accompanied by my kids and lovely wife, we sat to enjoy the weather and soothing vibes. The Gathering, one of the “Downtown” group…
May 08, 2019
| Italian Food
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael
Popular
Beirut Hop-On Hop-Off Tours Are On! Visit Lebanon this Summer
3 must-see hop-off attractions
Arabs? Romans? Greeks? Crusaders? Beirut, one of the world’s oldest cities, has been home to them all and more. There’s no better way to discove
May 06, 2019
| Travel & Tourism
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Beirut
News
The Cheesecake Factory Closes in Beirut: Goodbye to Another Franchise (Restaurant Closed)
I keep on repeating one sentence: “Lebanon is not a franchise country”. From the days' franchises started opening in Lebanon, I remember saying that they won’t work. Actually, they…
April 30, 2019
| Popular
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Hamra & Verdun
Hanson Doughnuts: Handcrafted American Breakfast in Achrafieh
Desserts & Sweets | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East
April 20, 2019
Desserts & Sweets
Hanson Doughnuts: Handcrafted American Breakfast in Achrafieh
Big sized, beautifully decorated, fluffy and airy... there’s a place in Achrafieh that handcrafts Gourmet doughnuts created one at a time with four new flavors introduced every morning.…
April 20, 2019
| Restaurants
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Achrafieh
La Foule: Traditional and Fresh, Lebanese Breakfast on Hamra Street
Breakfast & Coffee | Hamra & Verdun Beirut Lebanon Middle East
April 20, 2019
Breakfast & Coffee
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 Pellegrino sparkling water and the soothing sound of a water…
April 20, 2019
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Hamra & Verdun
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 & Coffee
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
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Beirut Central District
American
Last Lunch at The Cheesecake Factory Beirut; Closing on April 30th (Restaurant Closed)
When I heard that “The Cheesecake Factory” of Beirut will be closing down at the end of April, it was a must to pass by for the last time. My last lunch, sitting by the glass facade.…
April 17, 2019
| Restaurant Closed
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Hamra & Verdun
Events
HORECA 2019: A Video Review
“For a better industry” is HORECA LEBANON’s theme for this year, which defines the objective of the event: to be a regional business meeting place where the future of the…
Cantina Social: Casual Wine and Dine in Achrafieh
International Cuisine | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East
April 13, 2019
International Cuisine
Cantina Social: Casual Wine and Dine in Achrafieh
Every time I pass by Sassine Square, I remind myself that I have to try Cantina Social. I heard good things about, an unconventional get together space where wine and food have another meaning.…
April 13, 2019
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Achrafieh
Breakfast & Coffee
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 onward is becoming a destination for coffee lovers. Cortado is one of…
April 13, 2019
| Reviews
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael
Restaurants
Kaakeh Square: Traditional, Upscale and Tasty
"Kaakeh" for the famous Lebanese bread and "Square" for its shape. Kaake Square has taken our local conventional street food to another level; upscale and clean, Kaakeh Square serves a selection of…
April 13, 2019
| Reviews
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael
Little China: Travel to China and Live the True Chinese Experience
Asian & Chinese | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East
March 26, 2019
Asian & Chinese
Little China: Travel to China and Live the True Chinese Experience
Oh My God! I’ve been writing reviews for the last seven years, discovered thousands of restaurants in Lebanon but never imagined that we have an authentic Chinese restaurant in Beirut. Little…
March 26, 2019
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Achrafieh
P.F.Chang’s at the Bay: Good Food, Attentive Service
Asian & Chinese | Beirut Lebanon Middle East
March 26, 2019
Asian & Chinese
P.F.Chang’s at the Bay: Good Food, Attentive Service
I haven’t been to Zaitounay bay for such a long time especially for lunch. Walking down and searching for a place to eat, I stopped at P.F.Chang’s, a brand I like. Being an accustomed…
March 26, 2019
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Beirut
News
Discover "La Residence des Pins" in Details: Home of the French Ambassador to Lebanon
The Pine Residence (Arabic: قصر الصنوبر, Qasr al-snawbar, literally "the palace of the Pines"), located in the Horsh district of Beirut, is the official residence of the French ambassador…
March 26, 2019
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Beirut
Stove: French Bistro Food on Monot Street
French Food | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East
March 22, 2019
French Food
Stove: French Bistro Food on Monot Street
It’s called Stove, an old house in the heart of Achrafieh on Monot street. A restaurant and terrace welcome you for a casual dinner in a warm atmosphere. I’m in love with Lebanese old…
March 22, 2019
| Restaurants
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Achrafieh
Mechwar Videos
Walking Gemmayze: Look Up and Enjoy The Beautiful Old Street
Rue Gouraud is a mixed residential and commercial street in Gemmayzeh, a neighborhood in the Rmeil district of Beiru
March 22, 2019
| Travel & Tourism
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael
Pizza
Pizzeria Del Vico: Pizza and Pasta Delivery in Beirut
Other than spreading garlic everywhere, Pizza Del Vico is a good delivery option. The pizza though are garlic-free! Having dinner at friends in Achrafieh, we ordered pizza and pasta…
March 22, 2019
| Restaurants
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Achrafieh