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November 26, 2019

Breakfast at The Montreux Palace Hôtel, Switzerland Is Good Enough

Rise and shine and run to have breakfast in the glass verrière. One of my biggest nightmares is eating under a low ceiling in a room without windows. One of the most beautiful breakfast spaces…

November 26, 2019 | International Cuisine | Switzerland

Breakfast at Hotel des Bergues Geneva: Upscale and Refined

Breakfast & Coffee | Switzerland Europe

November 23, 2019

Breakfast at Hotel des Bergues Geneva: Upscale and Refined

Refined is the best word describing breakfast at the luxurious and iconic, hotel des Bergues of Geneva. Served at the fine-dining restaurant located on the ground floor facing the bar, breakfast is…

November 23, 2019 | Recommended | Switzerland

A Relaxing and Classy Breakfast at The Phoenicia Hotel, Malta

Breakfast & Coffee | Malta Europe

April 14, 2019

A Relaxing and Classy Breakfast at The Phoenicia Hotel, Malta

Served in the main hotel restaurant, breakfast opens at seven every morning proposing an open buffet of local and international choices. Start by a fizzy Prosecco drink, a coffee and indulge yourself…

April 14, 2019 | Hotels | Malta

Saturday Brunch at The Phoenicia Hôtel Malta; Food is Good!

Hotels | Malta Europe

April 14, 2019

Hotels

Saturday Brunch at The Phoenicia Hôtel Malta; Food is Good!

I’ve been enjoying so much the food at The Phoenicia that I booked myself for lunch! Exceptional Eggs Benedict, burrata salad, pizza margarita, Maltese club sandwich... so why not discover the…

April 14, 2019 | International Cuisine | Malta

Breakfast at Cafe de La Paix, Intercontinental Hotel Le Grand Paris

Breakfast & Coffee | Paris France Europe

France

February 22, 2019

Breakfast & Coffee

Breakfast at Cafe de La Paix, Intercontinental Hotel Le Grand Paris

Memorable! Simply memorable! Pass the reception and prepare yourself to be amazed! A magical place from the French renaissance takes you on a journey in history. Handled by a very professional staff,…

February 22, 2019 | French Food | Paris

My Latest Tasty Discovery: Marché Movenpick

News | Germany Europe

January 19, 2019

News

My Latest Tasty Discovery: Marché Movenpick

I thought Movenpick is a hotel brand until I discovered their ice cream and now that Movenpick also has a market. An amazing food marketplace inspired by the street food markets of the world…

January 19, 2019 | Tasty Discoveries | Germany

Spending Sunday with Your Kids: Some Ideas to Have Breakfast, Lunch or Brunch

Hotels | Lebanon Middle East

January 06, 2019

Hotels

Spending Sunday with Your Kids: Some Ideas to Have Breakfast, Lunch or Brunch

While my kids grow older searching for places to take them has been a primordial thing every weekend. Where do we take them? What activities are there? Are they good enough? Are they kids…

January 06, 2019 | Popular | Lebanon

Sunday Buffet at Le Bristol is Back (Restaurant Closed)

News | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

October 26, 2018

News

Sunday Buffet at Le Bristol is Back (Restaurant Closed)

Famous for the last couple of decades, a great Sunday lunch has made it back to the heart of the capital. Lunch at Le Bristol, a buffet of endless choices, class at its most elegant,…

October 26, 2018 | Restaurant Closed | Beirut

Breakfast at Ana La Santa Madrid

Breakfast & Coffee | Madrid Spain Europe

Spain

September 22, 2018

Breakfast & Coffee

Breakfast at Ana La Santa Madrid

I enjoyed dinner so much that I planned another visit; this time for breakfast. Ana La Santa is where the decor is soothing, where the vibes are positive and where food is tasty! Dinner was indeed…

September 22, 2018 | Restaurants | Madrid

Lunch Buffet Happens Everyday at The Phoenicia Hotel Beirut

International Cuisine | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

August 05, 2018

International Cuisine

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

My New Favorite Breakfast Experience: Hotel Kempinski Beirut

Breakfast & Coffee | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

April 30, 2018

Breakfast & Coffee

My New Favorite Breakfast Experience: Hotel Kempinski Beirut

Breakfast at The Kempinski is served at Candelabra, a restaurant with a high ceiling and many glass facades which leave enough light travel around the space. Breakfast with a view of the pool, fresh…

April 30, 2018 | Hotels | Beirut

In The Morning at The Radisson Blu Kuwait City: Memorable and Unique!

Breakfast & Coffee | Kuwait GCC Middle East

GCC

April 29, 2018

Breakfast & Coffee

In The Morning at The Radisson Blu Kuwait City: Memorable and Unique!

Believe me; I’ve been to breakfasts! Some are charming, romantic and calm. Others are luxurious with a fine-dining style. I’ve experienced endless choices where the buffet serves cooked…

April 29, 2018 | Hotels | Kuwait

Brunch at The Movenpick Beirut is a Great Family Choice

Hotels | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

January 18, 2018

Hotels

Brunch at The Movenpick Beirut is a Great Family Choice

Every Sunday, head to the Movenpick Beirut and indulge in one of the country’s richest lunch buffets. Divided into nine sections, it’s created to satisfy all cravings. Accompanied by my…

January 18, 2018 | Restaurants | Beirut

Brunch at Sud... A Vibrant Sunday with the Family

Breakfast & Coffee | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

November 05, 2017

Breakfast & Coffee

Brunch at Sud... A Vibrant Sunday with the Family

Sunny side up, music, lively vibes, a sizzling mood... this Sunday, angels were passing by at SUD down in Mar Mikhael... flying over the rainbow, I felt transported by this positive dreamy…

November 05, 2017 | Recommended | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael

Breakfast at Amathus Beach Hotel Limassol, Cyprus

Breakfast & Coffee | Cyprus Europe

September 07, 2017

Breakfast & Coffee

Breakfast at Amathus Beach Hotel Limassol, Cyprus

Endless choices of tasty offerings, several islands of freshly prepared items, two live cooking stations and dedicated staff that are trained to satisfy any dream you might have. Breakfast at Amathus…

September 07, 2017 | Hotels | Cyprus

Breakfast at Mosaic: A Rich and Generous Breakfast in Beirut

Breakfast & Coffee | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

August 28, 2017

Breakfast & Coffee

Breakfast at Mosaic: A Rich and Generous Breakfast in Beirut

One of the richest and most generous breakfast experiences you can imagine having in Lebanon can be found at Mosaic, Phoenicia's all day dining restaurant. With endless choices of food, the morning…

August 28, 2017 | International Cuisine | Beirut

The Breakfast Experience at Mama Shelter Paris

Breakfast & Coffee | Paris France Europe

France

June 08, 2017

Breakfast & Coffee

The Breakfast Experience at Mama Shelter Paris

This hotel didn't cease to amaze me... after the delicious dinner I had the night before, I was excited to try their breakfast. Breakfast at Mama Shelter is served next to the lobby in the hotel's…

June 08, 2017 | International Cuisine | Paris

Farmers & Distillers: Homey Food Straight from the Farm

Breakfast & Coffee | Washington DC USA Americas

USA

April 29, 2017

Breakfast & Coffee

Farmers & Distillers: Homey Food Straight from the Farm

When I didn't find a place at Founding Farmers, I headed down to another concept owned by the same group called Farmers & Distillers. Since I had to wait for 30 minutes, I opted to sit at the…

April 29, 2017 | International Cuisine | Washington DC

Start Your Day on a Happy Note at Al Mandaloun Dbayeh

Breakfast & Coffee | Dbayeh Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

March 10, 2017

Breakfast & Coffee

Start Your Day on a Happy Note at Al Mandaloun Dbayeh

I come here so often that it feels like my second home – a place where I relax, enjoy good vibes and soothing music. It’s a happy space … sit on one of their comfortable…

March 10, 2017 | International Cuisine | Dbayeh

Breakfast at the Holiday Inn City Stars, Cairo

Breakfast & Coffee | Egypt Middle East

February 01, 2017

Breakfast & Coffee

Breakfast at the Holiday Inn City Stars, Cairo

The next morning we woke up and went straight down to breakfast. The manager was playing with his phone and were told to choose a table on the mall side, meaning a place where there are no windows to…

February 01, 2017 | Hotels | Egypt

Basin: Petra's Restaurant by Crowne Plaza is a Disaster!

International Cuisine | Petra Jordan Middle East

Jordan

May 14, 2016

International Cuisine

Basin: Petra's Restaurant by Crowne Plaza is a Disaster!

Dramatic! You walk for hours to reach the bottom expecting to eat good food, at least when it's managed by Crown Plaza! Proudly Crown Plaza? Let me tell you that this is not a place you would want to…

May 14, 2016 | Restaurants | Petra

Al Falamanki: It's Where I Am Transported...

Breakfast & Coffee | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

March 20, 2016

Breakfast & Coffee

Al Falamanki: It's Where I Am Transported...

To the sounds of chirping birds and Fairuz musical tunes I arrived at Falamanki on this beautiful Saturday morning. More than a restaurant, this place has a certain charm to it not found anywhere…

March 20, 2016 | Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Achrafieh

Princi London: Unique it is... On all Fronts

International Cuisine | London UK Europe

UK

February 03, 2016

International Cuisine

Princi London: Unique it is... On all Fronts

This is one of those concepts changing the world one bite at a time; a place where positive vibes rule and great food is served. Princi is the place to look out for in 2016.

February 03, 2016 | Italian Food | London

La Vie en Rose: Sunday Lunch with the Family

Grill & BBQ | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

September 13, 2015

Grill & BBQ

La Vie en Rose: Sunday Lunch with the Family

Today, we were invited to a place called La Vie en Rose for lunch. I thought at first it was a wedding venue, but it seems they organize buffet lunches on Sundays. "O Bois" or "La Vie en Rose",…

September 13, 2015 | International Cuisine | Metn

The Four Seasons Five Star Breakfast: Lebanon's Best

Breakfast & Coffee | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

September 13, 2015

Breakfast & Coffee

The Four Seasons Five Star Breakfast: Lebanon's Best

When you plan to visit the best breakfast spot in Beirut, believe me you won't be getting much sleep the night before. I dreamt of the finest eggs Benedict in Lebanon, of this long buffet filled with…

September 13, 2015 | Recommended | Beirut

Lunch at Beit Misk: Meet the Neighbors

International Cuisine | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

August 01, 2015

International Cuisine

Lunch at Beit Misk: Meet the Neighbors

Beit Misk was special this summer as it encouraged everyone to meet their neighbors through a weekly lunch get together at the Club House.

August 01, 2015 | Restaurants | Metn

25 Favorite Breakfast Spots in Beirut

News | Lebanon Middle East

July 06, 2015

News

25 Favorite Breakfast Spots in Beirut

It’s a beautiful day out there… Let’s start enjoying it early with a delicious bite somewhere around town… where to go? Scouting the country from North to South &hel

July 06, 2015 | Recommended | Lebanon

Breakfast at The Lancaster Plaza Hotel

Breakfast & Coffee | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

June 21, 2015

Breakfast & Coffee

Breakfast at The Lancaster Plaza Hotel

Up on the 19th floor is a restaurant. Up on the roof is where breakfast is served every morning until 10:30am in a nice ambiance and a beautiful view over Beirut's bay.

June 21, 2015 | Restaurants | Beirut

The Breakfast Buffet at Al Mandaloun Dbayeh

Breakfast & Coffee | Dbayeh Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

March 23, 2015

Breakfast & Coffee

The Breakfast Buffet at Al Mandaloun Dbayeh

How amazing it is to start your day on positive notes. Fresh vibes with some jazz music playing in the background will guarantee a smile on your face. The famous Mandaloun cafe, nestled in Dbayeh's…

March 23, 2015 | Recommended | Dbayeh

Mosaic: An All Day Generous and Tasty Buffet

International Cuisine | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

March 06, 2015

International Cuisine

Mosaic: An All Day Generous and Tasty Buffet

Mosaic, the all day restaurant at Phoenicia Hotel, welcomes you for breakfast, lunch and dinner around a generous buffet. A must try. I've been here before for breakfast, which was very good and…

March 06, 2015 | Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Beirut

2014: Best Breakfast in Lebanon

Breakfast & Coffee | Lebanon Middle East

January 06, 2015

Breakfast & Coffee

2014: Best Breakfast in Lebanon

The Food Dealer: A New Tasty Experience in LebanonOn a calm Friday

January 06, 2015 | News | Lebanon

Hotel Al Boustan: Sunday Buffet with a Beautiful View

International Cuisine | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

July 19, 2014

International Cuisine

Hotel Al Boustan: Sunday Buffet with a Beautiful View

I never thought I would actually say this, but I seriously enjoyed the Sunday buffet lunch at Hotel Al Bustan. It's not that I underestimate the place or anything, but for some reason, I haven't…

July 19, 2014 | Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Metn

BioLand, From Farm to Fork; Sunday Lunch with the Family

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

June 20, 2014

Lebanese/Middle Eastern

BioLand, From Farm to Fork; Sunday Lunch with the Family

I recently heard about Bioland, a project up on the hills of Batroun, nestled in a small village called Sghar. I believe in fate and honestly believe that this place was attracting me to come visit…

June 20, 2014 | Restaurants | North Lebanon

The Wedding of the Season: Beirut Train Station Revived for a Night

Events | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

June 06, 2014

Events

The Wedding of the Season: Beirut Train Station Revived for a Night

I opened up the white envelope and started reading... My wife and I had been invited to a wedding, the first of the season. At the bottom of the page I discovered the destination: The Beirut Train…

June 06, 2014 | Spotted Stories | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael

Buffet Dinner at Radisson Blu, Tala Bay - Al Aqaba

International Cuisine | Jordan Middle East

June 03, 2014

International Cuisine

Buffet Dinner at Radisson Blu, Tala Bay - Al Aqaba

I've always been a fan of buffets at hotels. It helps in rating the stay from its culinary side, which I think is the most important aspect. A good buffet reflects professional staff,…

June 03, 2014 | Restaurants | Jordan

Buffet Dining at Evason Hotel, Ma'in Hot Springs - Jordan

International Cuisine | Dead Sea Jordan Middle East

Jordan

May 28, 2014

International Cuisine

Buffet Dining at Evason Hotel, Ma'in Hot Springs - Jordan

Evason Ma’In Hot Springs has the reputation for serving some of the best food in the region and I personally believe it’s true. Offering Jordanian specialties, Middle Eastern bites as…

May 28, 2014 | Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Dead Sea

World Fair Trade At Beirut Souks: A Video Review

News

May 11, 2014

News

World Fair Trade At Beirut Souks: A Video Review

On the occasion of the World Fair Trade Day and under the patronage of HE Mr Michel Pharaon, Minister of Tourism,

May 11, 2014 | Popular

Breakfast at Banyan Tree, Al Wadi Resort

Breakfast & Coffee | Ras al-Khaimah UAE GCC Middle East

UAE

April 13, 2014

Breakfast & Coffee

Breakfast at Banyan Tree, Al Wadi Resort

In a majestic hotel like Banyan Tree, Al Wadi you would expect a majestic breakfast. To tell you the truth I wasn't expecting the best since dinner the night before was very average, but still I…

April 13, 2014 | Restaurants | Ras al-Khaimah

Buffet Lunch and Dinner at The Movenpick Dead Sea Resort

Reviews | Dead Sea Jordan Middle East

Jordan

April 08, 2014

Reviews

Buffet Lunch and Dinner at The Movenpick Dead Sea Resort

I had to eat here four consecutive times during my trip to latest Jordan: Two lunches and two dinners... and believe me, it was good. The food was correct, the choices were varied and the different…

April 08, 2014 | Restaurants | Dead Sea

2013: Best Breakfast at Five Star Hotels in Lebanon

Breakfast & Coffee | Lebanon Middle East

December 10, 2013

Breakfast & Coffee

2013: Best Breakfast at Five Star Hotels in Lebanon

I think by now you have realized my 'love' for having breakfast at a hotel. Every time I s

December 10, 2013 | Restaurants | Lebanon

Chef Pasqualino Barbasso's Pizza Acrobatic Show at Caffe Mondo

Spotted Stories | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

November 26, 2013

Spotted Stories

Chef Pasqualino Barbasso's Pizza Acrobatic Show at Caffe Mondo

Two times Pizza Acrobatics World Champion Chef Pasqualino Barbasso returns to Lebanon for the fourth time to entertain crowds with his gravity defying pizza maneuvers.

November 26, 2013 | Beirut

Hotel Central: Homemade Sunday Buffet to Enjoy with the Family

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

October 10, 2013

Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Hotel Central: Homemade Sunday Buffet to Enjoy with the Family

Up in the mountains of Metn is a small hotel known to offer a rich homemade buffet every Sunday for lunch during the summer season. Hotel New Central, owned and managed by the Kiame family, is one of…

October 10, 2013 | Restaurants | Metn

Phoenicia Beirut: An Iftar Not to Miss Before the Month Ends

International Cuisine | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

July 18, 2013

International Cuisine

Phoenicia Beirut: An Iftar Not to Miss Before the Month Ends

Having Iftar with some of my friends has become a regular thing for me this Ramadan. I get to discover new horizons, meeting with people, talking and of course tasting new food...I have heard a lot…

July 18, 2013 | Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Beirut

The Wedding of the Year: Catered to Perfection

Tasty Discoveries

July 18, 2013

Tasty Discoveries

The Wedding of the Year: Catered to Perfection

Often times we go to a wedding where everything is just great, but the food is always so bad. And often times, we encounter special experiences in our lives where we feel the need to share with the…

July 18, 2013

The Sunset Iftar at Khaymet Burj El Hamam: Moevenpick Hotel Beirut

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Beirut Lebanon Middle East