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Visit Ftouh Keserwan

Mechwar Videos | Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

September 03, 2022

Visit Ftouh Keserwan

Ftouh Keserwan Day 1: Ou

September 03, 2022 | Keserwan

La Campagne En Ville: Farmers & Producers Market in Zouk: A Monthly Event

Events | Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

June 18, 2021

La Campagne En Ville: Farmers & Producers Market in Zouk: A Monthly Event

"La Campagne En Ville: Farmers & Producers Market in Zouk: A Monthly Event" La Campagne en Ville is a contribution to Lebanon’s greatest terroir. It’s a way of supporting these…

June 18, 2021 | News | Keserwan

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

Desserts & Sweets | Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

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, desserts, fruit cocktails and especially the avocado are…

March 27, 2020 | Reviews | Keserwan

Tarik el Nahel: A New Restaurant in Faraya

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

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 cups, baked potatoes and much more. If you have plans to visit…

March 26, 2020 | Recommended | Keserwan

Meatly: A New Lebanese, Armenian Restaurant Opens in Zouk Mikael

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

December 20, 2019

Meatly: A New Lebanese, Armenian Restaurant Opens in Zouk Mikael

Lebanese, Armenian and the signature Kebab Sushi is what Meatly is all about. Check out the photos and give this restaurant a try. The Gallery below hosts the menu and a hundred pictures of the…

December 20, 2019 | News | Keserwan

Zeralda: French Cuisine in Jounieh

French Food | Jounieh Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

Keserwan

September 02, 2019

Zeralda: French Cuisine in Jounieh

"Bistronomie Francaise" is the tag line - Zeralda is a bistro serving casual French cuisine. It is nestled in the heart of Jounieh/Sarba. At the entrance of Sarba is an old house where Zeralda…

September 02, 2019 | Restaurants | Jounieh

Walking Jounieh: Discovering an Old City and Amazing Old Houses

Mechwar Videos | Jounieh Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

Keserwan

March 22, 2019

Walking Jounieh: Discovering an Old City and Amazing Old Houses

The luscious Keserwan Mountains slope downwards to the picture perfect crescent bay of Jounieh. Around 16 kilometers north of Beirut on the highway, Jounieh is the first city that you’ll arrive…

March 22, 2019 | Popular | Jounieh

Batal Street food: Tasty and Affordable Quick Eats in Ballouneh

Restaurants | Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

March 06, 2019

Batal Street food: Tasty and Affordable Quick Eats in Ballouneh

Google led me to Batal, a street food restaurant on the Ballouneh highway. Amazing and mouthwatering photos you want to try! I was excited to see double patties and double cheese, submarine…

March 06, 2019 | Reviews | Keserwan

Mr.Crepe: Crepes of My Childhood, My Personal Favorite in Feytroun

Desserts & Sweets | Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

March 03, 2019

Mr.Crepe: Crepes of My Childhood, My Personal Favorite in Feytroun

I still remember my favorite reward, as a child, was when I went to Mr. Crepe for some crepes. The famous Mr. Crepe serves delicious round preparations from a simple container. I don't think anybody…

March 03, 2019 | Recommended | Keserwan

Ya Baladna: Lebanese Street Food Now Open in Sarba (Restaurant Closed)

News | Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

March 02, 2019

Ya Baladna: Lebanese Street Food Now Open in Sarba (Restaurant Closed)

Ya Baladna is a Lebanese Street Food concept that has opened recently in Sarba on the Kaslik road. Check the photos and try this new place.

March 02, 2019 | Restaurant Closed | Keserwan

Zaroub Lebnen: Lebanese Street Food in Adonis

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

February 25, 2019

Zaroub Lebnen: Lebanese Street Food in Adonis

There’s a new kid on the block, a Lebanese street food eatery, now open on Adonîs-Zouk road facing the highway. Zaroob for (Tiny little street), a common word used to describe small…

February 25, 2019 | Restaurants | Keserwan

New York City Pizzeria: Authentic and Handcrafted from the States to Jounieh

American | Jounieh Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

Keserwan

January 13, 2019

New York City Pizzeria: Authentic and Handcrafted from the States to Jounieh

On the seaside road of Jounieh, there’s a new pizza place. Much more than a pizzeria, NYC pizzeria is the restaurant of Elie and his father who have come back from Houston to Lebanon, bringing…

January 13, 2019 | Pizza | Jounieh

Juicy Grill: A Franchise from Athens to Beirut

American | Jounieh Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

Keserwan

December 31, 2018

Juicy Grill: A Franchise from Athens to Beirut

With a restaurant in Athens and now another in Jounieh, Juicy Grill is a franchise claiming to have the best burger in town; so let’s try the food! Facing college central in Jounieh’s old…

December 31, 2018 | Burgers | Jounieh

The Spoonteller: Delicious Food and Amazing Desserts in Zouk (Restaurant Closed)

French Food | Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

December 28, 2018

The Spoonteller: Delicious Food and Amazing Desserts in Zouk (Restaurant Closed)

It’s unbelievable how great the food is at Spoonteller but sometimes it’s not enough to make a restaurant shine. Probably the location, the lack of social media attention and surely the…

December 28, 2018 | International Cuisine | Keserwan

Al Zouwada, Mar Charbel: Afif's Bakery in Hrajel

Bread & Bakeries | Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

December 25, 2018

Al Zouwada, Mar Charbel: Afif's Bakery in Hrajel

There are so many places in Lebanon that offer amazingly delicious bites - some you know, some you'll get to know and some you'll remember. If you're a ski lover or happen to live in the Kesrerwan…

December 25, 2018 | Breakfast & Coffee | Keserwan

Downtown: Moules-Frites Every Wednesday in Kaslik

International Cuisine | Jounieh Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

Keserwan

November 29, 2018

Downtown: Moules-Frites Every Wednesday in Kaslik

Tonight I’m having “Moules Frites” at DT! Every Wednesday, visit DT, the neighborhood restaurant of Kaslik which has been open since 1986. I love it here and have been visiting for…

November 29, 2018 | Japanese & Sushi | Jounieh

Le2metna Snack: Flavors of Home Prepared with Love, in Sarba

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

November 25, 2018

Le2metna Snack: Flavors of Home Prepared with Love, in Sarba

It feels like home from the minute you walk in. Fresh aromas of food, two chefs working behind the counter, a gentle lady helping with the order make sure you are treated like a king. I felt good...…

November 25, 2018 | Restaurants | Keserwan

Al Sultan Brahim: Lebanese Seafood Mezze in Jounieh

Fish & Seafood | Jounieh Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

Keserwan

November 18, 2018

Al Sultan Brahim: Lebanese Seafood Mezze in Jounieh

Considered to be one of the high-end Lebanese restaurants in Lebanon and winner of the best restaurant in the Middle East, Al Sultan Brahim has been preserving the taste of our local heritage for…

November 18, 2018 | Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Jounieh

The Burger Shop: New, Simple, Tasty and Innovative

Burgers | Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

August 23, 2018

The Burger Shop: New, Simple, Tasty and Innovative

When you see a big car suspended in the air on the Ajaltoun highway, know that you have reached “The Burger Shop.” An American diner inspired by the eateries of Route 66 and run by a…

August 23, 2018 | Recommended | Keserwan

Souk el Akel: This Weekend in Ghineh

Events | Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

August 08, 2018

Souk el Akel: This Weekend in Ghineh

JOIN US THIS WEEKEND IN GHINEH !!! A beautiful weekend in a one of Lebanon’s most historical VILLAGE !!! A small road-trip for 10minutes from Ghazir you will Arrive to GHINEH !!

August 08, 2018 | News | Keserwan

Street Eats! Tasty and Quick Street Food on Faraya’s Roundabout

Burgers | Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

July 13, 2018

Street Eats! Tasty and Quick Street Food on Faraya’s Roundabout

It’s called Street Eats, and it has newly opened on Faraya’s famous roundabout. From Souk el Akel to the jewel of Keserwan, Toni, Patrick, and Roy have taken the street food experience to…

July 13, 2018 | Recommended | Keserwan

Abou Artine: 3 years Later, 50 Kilos Down. Still A Superb Manousheh

Bread & Bakeries | Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

June 04, 2018

Abou Artine: 3 years Later, 50 Kilos Down. Still A Superb Manousheh

Remember Abou Artine, the happy family preparing Saj manakish in Faraya... They have changed -shrunk a bit- but their manakish not, still as tasty as ever. Check the photos.

June 04, 2018 | Breakfast & Coffee | Keserwan

Fouad: Where Food is Much More Than an Experience, A Journey

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

June 03, 2018

Fouad: Where Food is Much More Than an Experience, A Journey

With thousands of restaurants out there and my extensive explorations of the newest food destinations and trendy concepts, I always feel like coming back to the roots, to the basics, to a restaurant…

June 03, 2018 | Recommended | Keserwan

Gusti Gelato; Now Open in Kaslik

Ice Cream & Gelato | Jounieh Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

Keserwan

June 03, 2018

Gusti Gelato; Now Open in Kaslik

Craving a mouthwatering talian Gelato? Check out the pictures and make sure to try their one-of-a-kind merry cream!

June 03, 2018 | Jounieh

Moria: Bravo Chef... You Made My Day! Amazing Food in Jounieh

Fish & Seafood | Jounieh Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

Keserwan

June 03, 2018

Moria: Bravo Chef... You Made My Day! Amazing Food in Jounieh

Moria, or the old olive tree, a restaurant open on Jounieh’s old souk, serves a Lebanese and middle eastern cuisine with a gentle touch of freshness. A vast space welcomes you for lunch or…

June 03, 2018 | Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Jounieh

La Creperie: The View and the Unique Sweet Crepe!

French Food | Jounieh Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

Keserwan

May 27, 2018

La Creperie: The View and the Unique Sweet Crepe!

The best time to visit famous establishments and enjoy the experience is in the afternoon; when the parking is empty, the staff is relaxed, the ambiance is calm and the kitchen ready to take its time…

May 27, 2018 | International Cuisine | Jounieh

Kaslik’s Food Parking: Let’s Have a Burger at Dany'z

Burgers | Jounieh Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

Keserwan

April 30, 2018

Burgers

Kaslik’s Food Parking: Let’s Have a Burger at Dany'z

I’m not sure what it’s called so I called it “Kaslik’s Food Parking”. Before Starbucks and behind The Lord of the Wings, stop at the famous parking serving food from…

April 30, 2018 | Reviews | Jounieh

Street Eats: Sausages, Tacos and Burgers, Now in Faraya

News | Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

March 13, 2018

News

Street Eats: Sausages, Tacos and Burgers, Now in Faraya

Street Eats is the newest destination for street food lovers and an unconventional hub for mingling and chilling at the heart of Faraya!

March 13, 2018 | Restaurants | Keserwan

Burger Bros. Is Now Open in Kaslik

American | Jounieh Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

Keserwan

February 18, 2018

American

Burger Bros. Is Now Open in Kaslik

After the huge success of Burger Bros. in Jbeil, the family affair opened its first shop outside the family hometown. Burgers are what they do in a fresh and funky atmosphere decorated in three…

February 18, 2018 | Burgers | Jounieh

Downtown: A Neighborhood Restaurant Since 1986

International Cuisine | Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

January 10, 2018

International Cuisine

Downtown: A Neighborhood Restaurant Since 1986

Celebrating decades of the same food and the same waiters, Downtown is your neighborhood restaurant where tradition is respected the old-fashioned way. I’ve been brought here by my parents…

January 10, 2018 | Restaurant Closed | Keserwan

Casino du Liban Celebrates Christmas

Events | Jounieh Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

Keserwan

December 17, 2017

Events

Casino du Liban Celebrates Christmas

For the first time, witness a one-of-a-kind festive experience at Casino du Liban for the whole family: The Christmas Village by Souk el Akl! Open Daily From 5:00 pm till Midnight, starting December…

December 17, 2017 | Souk el Akel | Jounieh

My Latest Discovery: "Maakroun Hobeiche"

Desserts & Sweets | Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

December 15, 2017

Desserts & Sweets

My Latest Discovery: "Maakroun Hobeiche"

They look like any Lebanese sweets, covered with powdered sugar but in fact they are not. A tradition of the Hobeiche family of Keserwan, these amazing delicacies are a must try. My friend Fady,…

December 15, 2017 | Tasty Discoveries | Keserwan

Dinner at La Table Fine: Tagliatelle and Chocolate Ball (Restaurant Closed)

French Food | Jounieh Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

Keserwan

November 15, 2017

French Food

Dinner at La Table Fine: Tagliatelle and Chocolate Ball (Restaurant Closed)

Fine dining in the heart of Jounieh, but sad staff, one waiter that doesn’t feel like working, very dim lights but the pleasant sounds of an active sea preparing for winter. The same menu for…

November 15, 2017 | Restaurant Closed | Jounieh

Crepaway's New Menu: Casual, Exotic and Urban

International Cuisine | Jounieh Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

Keserwan

November 01, 2017

International Cuisine

Crepaway's New Menu: Casual, Exotic and Urban

Lebanon’s Crepaway has a new menu... after big changes last year the casual eatery - which I had considered to be more an international diner - has transformed itself. I was invited tonight…

November 01, 2017 | Restaurants | Jounieh

Al Intabli Tabarja: A Refreshing Fruit Cocktail

Desserts & Sweets | Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

October 10, 2017

Desserts & Sweets

Al Intabli Tabarja: A Refreshing Fruit Cocktail

Located on the Tabarja roundabout, Al Intabli has been a renowned location for fruit cocktails and juices for a long time. I remember coming here with the family on our way from the…

October 10, 2017 | Reviews | Keserwan

St Charbel's Biggest Statue Rises High in Faraya

Events | Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

October 01, 2017

Events

St Charbel's Biggest Statue Rises High in Faraya

The sculpture is 23.3 meters high, with a width of 9.30 meters. Its external structure is made of glass-reinforced plastic (GRP) while internal beams and bars, aimed at reinforcing the external…

October 01, 2017 | News | Keserwan

The Lodge Inn Hotel Faraya

Hotels | Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

September 27, 2017

Hotels

The Lodge Inn Hotel Faraya

Open in December 2012, The Lodge Inn hotel is located on Faraya's village main road, only 10 minutes from the Mzaar ski resort. Suitable for families and couples, the hotel is good for…

September 27, 2017 | Reviews | Keserwan

Em Bashir Faraya: One of the Country's Tastiest Saj Manakish

Breakfast & Coffee | Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

September 18, 2017

Breakfast & Coffee

Em Bashir Faraya: One of the Country's Tastiest Saj Manakish

I'm back for this superb Saj Mankouche... I came across Em Bashir back in 2014, a lady who sits behind the window preparing saj sandwiches with a welcoming attitude. To tell you the truth,…

September 18, 2017 | Manakish | Keserwan

Souk el Akel Tabarja-Kfaryassine: See You at the Beach!

Events | Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

September 01, 2017

Events

Souk el Akel Tabarja-Kfaryassine: See You at the Beach!

The view of the sunset alone is enough to make you want to visit Souk el Akel in Tabarja-Kfaryassine... Grab a bite from any of Souk el Akel's unique food vendors, pass by the bar for a drink and sit…

September 01, 2017 | Souk el Akel | Keserwan

Fouad Khalil's Lebanese Restaurant: It's Happiness Guaranteed

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

August 21, 2017

Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Fouad Khalil's Lebanese Restaurant: It's Happiness Guaranteed

Fouad is a small restaurant in Nabe3 el Mghara, Hrajel located far away from the tourists and the main road. I love it here and have been visiting since I was a kid. It's just 'It'!…

August 21, 2017 | Recommended | Keserwan

Helado Ice Cream: Grab a Cone on the Jounieh Highway

Ice Cream & Gelato | Jounieh Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

Keserwan

August 19, 2017

Ice Cream & Gelato

Helado Ice Cream: Grab a Cone on the Jounieh Highway

Ice cream, the latest trend around Lebanon has invaded the Jounieh highway. Coming from the north, you will notice a dozen of ice cream shops open between Casino du Liban until Nahr el…

August 19, 2017 | Mechwar Videos | Jounieh

Doughlicious: Your Canadian Diner in Jounieh

American | Jounieh Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

Keserwan

August 18, 2017

American

Doughlicious: Your Canadian Diner in Jounieh

Back to Doughlicious, the diner on Jounieh’s old souk road for a new experience. Second time already to discover the new additions to their varied menu.

August 18, 2017 | Pizza | Jounieh

Ghosn: Jounieh's Traditional Breakfast

Breakfast & Coffee | Jounieh Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

Keserwan

August 06, 2017

Breakfast & Coffee

Ghosn: Jounieh's Traditional Breakfast

Two years ago, I visited a man, hardly a moment to stand still, preparing breakfast like his father taught him to more then fifty years ago... His food made me cry, the passion…

August 06, 2017 | Reviews | Jounieh

It's Faraya on The Beach at 1500 Meters!

Events | Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

August 01, 2017

Events

It's Faraya on The Beach at 1500 Meters!

If you're not with us in Faraya right now you're missing out big time on the hottest event of the season. So start your engines and head up to experience a one of a kind event: Faraya on the Beach,…

August 01, 2017 | Souk el Akel | Keserwan

3end Arze: A Happy Place; An Amazing Host; Great Homey Food!

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

July 29, 2017

Lebanese/Middle Eastern

3end Arze: A Happy Place; An Amazing Host; Great Homey Food!

I never thought that any restaurant existed in a forgotten spot up the road to Fatqa. And I never imagined that I'd be having a delicious Lebanese meal in a majestic setup, surrounded by green trees…

July 29, 2017 | Popular | Keserwan

Yassouh el Malak: Christ Roi, Zouk at Sunset

A7la Balad Bel 3alam | Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

July 10, 2017

A7la Balad Bel 3alam

Yassouh el Malak: Christ Roi, Zouk at Sunset

Discover Lebanon; Between Kesserouan and the district of the Metn, a river runs down to the sea whose name is legendary – Nahr el-Kelb, the Dog River. It pours out of the caverns of Jeita and…

July 10, 2017 | Mechwar Videos | Keserwan

Souk el Akel Klayaat: The Circus Edition is Breaking Records

News | Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

July 07, 2017

News

Souk el Akel Klayaat: The Circus Edition is Breaking Records

With more than 5,000 visitors attending Souk el Akel Klayaat on the opening night -Thursday, this food gathering is considered to be one of the biggest Lebanon has ever witnessed... 35 stalls…

July 07, 2017 | Souk el Akel | Keserwan

Lina's: The Kaslik Location Needs Renovation

Breakfast & Coffee | Jounieh Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

Keserwan

June 28, 2017

Breakfast & Coffee

Lina's: The Kaslik Location Needs Renovation

Been here twice already, to the Kaslik branch and probably a dozen times to other Lina's around the country over the last year... I love their sandwiches so much that I plan on coming back here more…

June 28, 2017 | Restaurants | Jounieh