NoGarlicNoOnions: Restaurant, Food, and Travel Stories/Reviews

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

Epic ANJAR: Activities, Nature, Water, Agriculture, Food, History and Endless Stories!

Mechwar Videos | Bekaa Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

September 03, 2022

Epic ANJAR: Activities, Nature, Water, Agriculture, Food, History and Endless Stories!

Although I've been to Anjar several times, I decided to go back to get a different perspective. With various activities planned in this serene environment, the day was destined to be great!

September 03, 2022 | Bekaa

A New TV Show, "Samoun w Zaatar": Anthony Rahayel Discovers Baghdad

Mechwar Videos | Iraq Middle East

Middle East

May 22, 2022

A New TV Show, "Samoun w Zaatar": Anthony Rahayel Discovers Baghdad

A New TV Show, "Samoun w Zaatar": Anthony Rahayel Discovers IRAQ

May 22, 2022 | News | Iraq

Made by Nature in Lebanon – Mouneh Hub and Meeting Place of Lebanese Heroes

A7la Balad Bel 3alam | Lebanon Middle East

Middle East

February 05, 2022

Made by Nature in Lebanon – Mouneh Hub and Meeting Place of Lebanese Heroes

Lebanon's one-of-a-kind, Positivity, Local Producers, Farmers, Lebanese Artists & Mouneh Hub Nature by Marc Beyrouthy in partnership with NoGarlicNoOnions proudly invites you to the Grand…

February 05, 2022 | Events | Lebanon

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

Nourishing our Need for Human Connection

Nourishing our Need for Human Connection: BY Houda Harb, Sydney, Australia We all know what it means to nourish the body but what does it mean to nourish the mind? Nourishing the body by taking in…

May 06, 2021 | Popular | Lebanon

Aainata el Arz: Beauty, Richness & Fertility Between the Bekaa Valley and Bcharri Mountains

Mechwar Videos | Bekaa Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

October 10, 2020

Aainata el Arz: Beauty, Richness & Fertility Between the Bekaa Valley and Bcharri Mountains

Ainata, or sometimes known as Ainata-Al Ariz (Arabic:عيناتا الأرز) is a Lebanese village, 108 km from Beirut, located in Northern Lebanon, between the Bsharri District and the Baalbek District.…

October 10, 2020 | Travel & Tourism | Bekaa

Ammiq Wetland: A Breathtaking Experience for the Senses

Travel & Tourism | Bekaa Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

September 07, 2020

Ammiq Wetland: A Breathtaking Experience for the Senses

The Ammiq Wetland (100 hectares) is the last significant wetland in Lebanon, a remnant of extensive marshes and lakes that once covered parts of the Beqaa Valley. This natural spot remains an…

September 07, 2020 | Bekaa

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

Recommended | North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

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 straightforward yet fulfilling. Yes, no garlic and no onions; have a…

August 24, 2020 | Restaurants | North Lebanon

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

Fish & Seafood | North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

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 serving a delicious homey cuisine on the waterfront down at Ta7et el Ri7.…

August 21, 2020 | Recommended | North Lebanon

Sustainable Farmers' Market, Barouk, Chouf (Happens Every Sunday from 10am to 6pm)

Travel & Tourism | Shouf Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

July 11, 2020

Sustainable Farmers' Market, Barouk, Chouf (Happens Every Sunday from 10am to 6pm)

For visitors who choose the reserve as their destination, pass by the Sustainable Farmers' Market in Barouk (road leading to Barouk Cedar Forest) and check the variety of fresh fruits and vegetables,…

July 11, 2020 | Shouf

DEIR MIMAS: A Traditional Old Village, Top Quality Olive Oil, Welcoming People, Excellent Manoucheh

Popular | South Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

July 04, 2020

DEIR MIMAS: A Traditional Old Village, Top Quality Olive Oil, Welcoming People, Excellent Manoucheh

Deir Mimas (also spelled Deirmimas, Deir Mamas, and Deir Mimas) is a town 88 km south of Beirut in Lebanon. Named in honor of Saint Mamas, the town overlooks the Litani River and the medieval…

July 04, 2020 | Travel & Tourism | South Lebanon

Rossini: Colorful & Tasty Italian Dishes in Beirut

Italian Food | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

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 | Beirut

Breakfast at Amethyste: Cooking with Chefs Frank & Rabih

Breakfast & Coffee | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

July 02, 2020

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 | Beirut

Nature, Stories & Learning: A Day with Father Nabil at Deir Al Mzayraa, Kfarhouna Jezzine

Travel & Tourism | South Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

July 01, 2020

Travel & Tourism

Nature, Stories & Learning: A Day with Father Nabil at Deir Al Mzayraa, Kfarhouna Jezzine

Kfarhoune, an amazing Village in the mountains of South Lebanon and offers numerous interesting places and events to relax and have fun. Kfarhouna is spread over four hills at 1100 -1300 meters above…

July 01, 2020 | South Lebanon

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

Hotels | Shouf Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

June 13, 2020

Hotels

“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 its green doors and traditional window shutters, you’ll find…

June 13, 2020 | Reviews | Shouf

Walking the Streets of "Deir el Qamar's" Old Village; The Stone Houses & Doors

Mechwar Videos | Shouf Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

June 13, 2020

Mechwar Videos

Walking the Streets of "Deir el Qamar's" Old Village; The Stone Houses & Doors

The village retains a remarkable picturesque appearance with typical stone houses with red tile roofs. In 1945 it was placed under monument protection. In 1943 The Lebanese president Bechara Al…

June 13, 2020 | Popular | Shouf

Traditional Authentic Breakfast with “Em Awtel” in Ehden. Taste "Em Awtel Lasagna Manoucheh"

Breakfast & Coffee | North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

June 12, 2020

Breakfast & Coffee

Traditional Authentic Breakfast with “Em Awtel” in Ehden. Taste "Em Awtel Lasagna Manoucheh"

Her name is Em Awtel and she prepares delicious manakish and traditional food up on the mountains in Ehden. A coup de Coeur since the first visit, I've been visiting the family regularly, to spend…

June 12, 2020 | Recommended | North Lebanon

Historical Deir Saydet El Natour, the Blue Sea, the Salt Mills of Anfeh

Mechwar Videos | North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

June 05, 2020

Mechwar Videos

Historical Deir Saydet El Natour, the Blue Sea, the Salt Mills of Anfeh

يعتبر دير "سيّدة الناطور" من الأديرة الارثوذكسيّة المهمّة في الشمال، وتحديداً في أبرشية طرابلس والكورة وتوابعها للروم الارثوذكس. موقعه في منطقة الحريشة - أنفه على شاطئ البحر بين جامعة البلمند شمالاً…

June 05, 2020 | Travel & Tourism | North Lebanon

BACK TO THE ROOTS: Produce from the Land. Agriculture in Ras Baalbeck: Fresh Natural Products

Mechwar Videos | Bekaa Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

June 02, 2020

Mechwar Videos

BACK TO THE ROOTS: Produce from the Land. Agriculture in Ras Baalbeck: Fresh Natural Products

A healthy body is a healthy mind. A healthy mind is a happy person. A happy person is everything! You need to take care of your body as though it is your own child, listen to it, and feed it what it…

June 02, 2020 | Travel & Tourism | Bekaa

HONEY, BEES & BEEKEEPERS: Funday in the Chouf, Learning, Eating & Celebrating "World Bee Day"

Mechwar Videos | Shouf Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

June 02, 2020

Mechwar Videos

HONEY, BEES & BEEKEEPERS: Funday in the Chouf, Learning, Eating & Celebrating "World Bee Day"

HONEY, BEES & BEEKEEPERS: Funday in the Chouf, Learning, Eating & Celebrating "World Bee Day" Lebanese Honey Video Live with Emm Jihad Live with Raed

June 02, 2020 | Travel & Tourism | Shouf

Bassam from Mechmech: Positivity and Inspirations! A Video Interview

Breakfast & Coffee | North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

May 23, 2020

Breakfast & Coffee

Bassam from Mechmech: Positivity and Inspirations! A Video Interview

Meet Bassam, an inspiration! He spreads happiness and talks about the true meaning of life. Watch the video and learn. Talbita Market and Breakfast Mechmech, Lebanon https://goo.gl/maps/cCNCR4C5d

May 23, 2020 | Mechwar Videos | North Lebanon

Live with Krikor: Learning and Inspirations About Lebanon and Covid-19 Situation

Bread & Bakeries | Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

May 04, 2020

Bread & Bakeries

Live with Krikor: Learning and Inspirations About Lebanon and Covid-19 Situation

Live with Krikor! You can't imagine how delicious this Manoucheh is... Probably one of the best in Lebanon and compared to none. Everything that makes of it the best "Lebanese Pizza" is unique. The…

May 04, 2020 | Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Mount Lebanon

LEBANON: 85 Marvelous Photos from Above. Discover Wonderland by Drone

News | Lebanon Middle East

Middle East

May 01, 2020

News

LEBANON: 85 Marvelous Photos from Above. Discover Wonderland by Drone

I’m sure you never knew how beautiful Lebanon is! Today I share my Lebanon, your Lebanon, our Lebanon, hoping everyone will look at it with fresh eyes, and start taking care of this marvelous…

May 01, 2020 | Popular | Lebanon

The Lebanese House: Lebanon is the Epitome of Mediterranean Living...

News | Lebanon Middle East

Middle East

April 24, 2020

News

The Lebanese House: Lebanon is the Epitome of Mediterranean Living...

The "Lebanese house" is usually a stone building with a large arch framing a vaulted ceiling on the ground floor, three arches centered over narrow baloney on the upper floor, all topped by a steep,…

April 24, 2020 | Popular | Lebanon

Lebanon is Famous for its Exquisite Beauty, Diversity, Glamor, Hospitable People: 69 Breathtaking Photos to Share!

News | Lebanon Middle East

Middle East

April 18, 2020

News

Lebanon is Famous for its Exquisite Beauty, Diversity, Glamor, Hospitable People: 69 Breathtaking Photos to Share!

Lebanon is much more than a country, a land, or another spot on earth: Lebanon is a piece of paradise! Not a touristic destination like any other, Lebanon is an experience for the five senses.

April 18, 2020 | Popular | Lebanon

The Lebanese Colorful Mezze Table: Sharing, Generosity and Smiles, One of the Greatest Food Gatherings on Earth

News | Lebanon Middle East

Middle East

April 10, 2020

News

The Lebanese Colorful Mezze Table: Sharing, Generosity and Smiles, One of the Greatest Food Gatherings on Earth

The Lebanese Colorful Mezze Table: Sharing, Generosity, and Smiles, One of the Greatest Food-Gatherings on Earth One of the world’s most fabulous tables is probably underrated: it’s time…

April 10, 2020 | Popular | Lebanon

11 Excellent "Manakish" Bakeries I Visited This Year: Add Them to Your Favorite Food Bucket List

Breakfast & Coffee | Lebanon Middle East

Middle East

April 04, 2020

Breakfast & Coffee

11 Excellent "Manakish" Bakeries I Visited This Year: Add Them to Your Favorite Food Bucket List

April 04, 2020 | Mechwar Videos | Lebanon

Marjeyoun: A Beautiful Village Down South With Thousand Stories to Tell

Mechwar Videos | South Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

March 28, 2020

Mechwar Videos

Marjeyoun: A Beautiful Village Down South With Thousand Stories to Tell

Marjayoun (Arabic: مرجعيون‎: also Marj 'Ayoun, Marjuyun or Marjeyoun - meaning "meadow of springs") is both a Lebanese town (also known as Jdeideh / Jdeida / Jdeidet Marjeyoun) and an…

March 28, 2020 | Travel & Tourism | South Lebanon

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

Mechwar Videos | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

March 28, 2020

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 | Beirut

Discover Lebanon Like Never Before: Villages We've Visited in January and February

Popular | Lebanon Middle East

Middle East

March 27, 2020

Discover Lebanon Like Never Before: Villages We've Visited in January and February

Mechwar takes the form of a 20-30 minutes show that takes viewers across Lebanon: #A7laBaladBel3alam. You will delve into hidden gems, unknown areas and places you might not have visited in…

March 27, 2020 | Recommended | Lebanon

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

Desserts & Sweets | Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

March 27, 2020

Desserts & Sweets

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

Visit Rashiine: Lebanon's Last Traditional Flour Mill in Operation

Mechwar Videos | North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

March 27, 2020

Mechwar Videos

Visit Rashiine: Lebanon's Last Traditional Flour Mill in Operation

Rachiine, Rachaaine, (Arabic: رشعين‎) is a village

March 27, 2020 | Travel & Tourism | North Lebanon

Tarik el Nahel: A New Restaurant in Faraya

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

March 26, 2020

Lebanese/Middle Eastern

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

Kebbeh: National Heritage, Perfected in Zgharta

News | Lebanon Middle East

Middle East

January 29, 2020

News

Kebbeh: National Heritage, Perfected in Zgharta

It’s 6 am on a beautiful Sunday morning, and Suzanne is up and full of energy. She’s excited to start cooking for the family who will be joining her for lunch, as they do every Sunday.…

January 29, 2020 | Popular | Lebanon

2019 in Review: 35 Restaurants in Lebanon I've Visited This Year

Popular | Lebanon Middle East

Middle East

January 22, 2020

2019 in Review: 35 Restaurants in Lebanon I've Visited This Year

In 2019, I focused on visiting villages ending up in experiencing fewer restaurants. My favorite ones are listed below. OHANNES: The Food & The Chef... The Whole ExperienceSometimes, when…

January 22, 2020 | Recommended | Lebanon

Miziara: A Unique Village on Top of the Mountain

Mechwar Videos | North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

January 19, 2020

Mechwar Videos

Miziara: A Unique Village on Top of the Mountain

Miziara (known also as Meziara, Arabic: مزيارة) is a town located in the Zgharta District in the North Governorate of Lebanon. The village is home to Our Lady of Miziara, Mother of Mercies, St Elias…

January 19, 2020 | Travel & Tourism | North Lebanon

Beautiful Anjar: A World Heritage Site You Have to Visit

Mechwar Videos | Bekaa Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

January 18, 2020

Mechwar Videos

Beautiful Anjar: A World Heritage Site You Have to Visit

The city of Anjar was founded by Caliph Walid I at the beginning of the 8th century. The ruins reveal a very regular layout, reminiscent of the palace-cities of ancient times, and are a unique…

January 18, 2020 | Travel & Tourism | Bekaa

Kfar Jarra: A Model, a Clean Village in South Lebanon

Mechwar Videos | South Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

January 17, 2020

Mechwar Videos

Kfar Jarra: A Model, a Clean Village in South Lebanon

Kfar Jarra in Mohafazat Liban-Sud is located in Lebanon about 24 mi (or 39 km) south of Beirut, the country's capital town.

January 17, 2020 | Travel & Tourism | South Lebanon

Baking with Maman Chocolat: Buche de Noel and Mont Blanc Cakes

News | Lebanon Middle East

Middle East

January 16, 2020

News

Baking with Maman Chocolat: Buche de Noel and Mont Blanc Cakes

MAMAN CHOCOLAT: “The smell of my grandma’s kitchen when she uses to bake is one of the things that marked me the most in my childhood… I was never a baker or a cook and rarely…

January 16, 2020 | Tasty Discoveries | Lebanon

Cruising the Greek Islands; Onboard The Lebanese ORIENT QUEEN

Travel & Tourism | Turkey Middle East

Middle East

January 16, 2020

Travel & Tourism

Cruising the Greek Islands; Onboard The Lebanese ORIENT QUEEN

Our next “Mechwar”, takes us to Greece onboard the Orient Queen, Abou Merhi’s cruise, taking passengers from Lebanon to discover the Mediterranean. This big ship is 145 meters long…

January 16, 2020 | Turkey

Beauty & Emotions: "Maasser El Chouf"... Old Houses, Cedar Reserve & Authenticity!

Mechwar Videos | Shouf Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

January 14, 2020

Mechwar Videos

Beauty & Emotions: "Maasser El Chouf"... Old Houses, Cedar Reserve & Authenticity!

A Traditional Village I'd Love to Live in One Day: "Maasser El Chouf". Old Houses, Cedar Reserve & Authenticity.

January 14, 2020 | Travel & Tourism | Shouf

Bsharri, The Cedars: The First Snow. Beautiful Photos and Adventure

Mechwar Videos | North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

January 14, 2020

Mechwar Videos

Bsharri, The Cedars: The First Snow. Beautiful Photos and Adventure

Bsharri (Arabic: بشري‎ Bšarrī; Syriac-Aramaic: ܒܫܪܝ; also Romanized Becharre, Bcharre, Bsharre) is a town at an altitude of about 1,450 m (4,760 ft) to 3,088 m (10,131 ft). It is located…

January 14, 2020 | Travel & Tourism | North Lebanon

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

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

December 20, 2019

Lebanese/Middle Eastern

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

Lunch at Rojo: A Memorable Sunday with the Family in Beirut

International Cuisine | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

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 | Recommended | Beirut

Happy Independence Day Lebanon: Let's Celebrate Change! "Together We Can"

News | Lebanon Middle East

Middle East

November 22, 2019

News

Happy Independence Day Lebanon: Let's Celebrate Change! "Together We Can"

(FIRST PUBLISHED IN 2016) Dear Lebanon, How beautiful is it is to finally enjoy your Independence Day after a long period of silence. How amazing it is to see our flag fly high throughout the…

November 22, 2019 | Popular | Lebanon

Rashaya: The Famous Fortress, The Longest Souk... An Informative Video

Mechwar Videos | Bekaa Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

November 21, 2019

Mechwar Videos

Rashaya: The Famous Fortress, The Longest Souk... An Informative Video

Rashaya, also known as Rashaya al-Wadi or Rachaya el-Wadi(and variations) is a town in Lebanon, situated in the Rashaya District and south of the Beqaa…

November 21, 2019 | Travel & Tourism | Bekaa

Visit El Kaa: Tourism, Sceneries, Food and Adventure (A Video Review)

Mechwar Videos | Bekaa Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

November 21, 2019

Mechwar Videos

Visit El Kaa: Tourism, Sceneries, Food and Adventure (A Video Review)

Qaa, El Qaa, Al Qaa or Masharih al-Qaa is a town in Baalbek-Hermel Governorate, Lebanon. It has a mainly Greek Catholic population. The village has been the target of attacks from the…

November 21, 2019 | Travel & Tourism | Bekaa

MECHWAR: Lebanon Through the Eyes of a Curious Foodie!

Mechwar Videos | Lebanon Middle East

Middle East

November 16, 2019

Mechwar Videos

MECHWAR: Lebanon Through the Eyes of a Curious Foodie!

Lebanon through the eyes of a passionate and curious foodie! Mechwar: A popular television segment on youtube and on national television, MTV Lebanon, Mechwar takes the form of a 20-minute show…

November 16, 2019 | Popular | Lebanon