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BACHIR Ice Cream: Now in Dubai

Ice cream lovers rejoice! World famous ice cream parlour, Bachir Ice Cream, is coming to Dubai for the first time ever and will be exclusively located at the city’s favourite Middle Eastern…

September 17, 2022

Achrafieh’s World Famous Ice Cream; “Hanna Mitri”. Natural, Traditional & Delicious!

Ice Cream & Gelato | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

May 31, 2020

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 | Achrafieh

Netflix and Ben & Jerry's Release Special Flavor Together

Netflix and Ben & Jerry's announced a new ice cream flavor called Netflix and Chill'd. It is made with peanut butter, salty pretzel swirls and fudge brownie chunks. Who wouldn't binge-watch their…

February 17, 2020

-14 Ice Cream: Delicious Refreshing Treat in Athens

Ice Cream & Gelato | Athens Greece Europe

Greece

August 14, 2019

-14 Ice Cream: Delicious Refreshing Treat in Athens

It’s good ice cream in Athens. Actually, I noticed that almost all ice cream parlors are good, inspired by Italian gelato. One of several stops I’ve tried in the Greek capital, I’d…

August 14, 2019 | Tasty Discoveries | Athens

Pure Berry Ice Cream, Chrine: One of the Country's Best

Ice Cream & Gelato | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Mount Lebanon

August 12, 2019

Pure Berry Ice Cream, Chrine: One of the Country's Best

It's a family business that started in the nineties, preparing one of the country's best ice creams and they don't even know it. Meet Mrs. Saliba and her children who have been working hand in hand…

August 12, 2019 | Popular | Metn

Choux Choux Gelateria: Exquisite Ice Cream Profiterolein Athens

Desserts & Sweets | Athens Greece Europe

Greece

July 31, 2019

Choux Choux Gelateria: Exquisite Ice Cream Profiterolein Athens

Two years ago, I made a point to visit every eclair and choux place around the planet passing by Paris, London, Beirut, New York, and Bucharest. Some are good, others less, but what I can say after…

July 31, 2019 | Ice Cream & Gelato | Athens

CIOCCOLATITALIANI: Chocolate Gelato in Milano

Chocolate | Milan Italy Europe

Italy

July 24, 2019

CIOCCOLATITALIANI: Chocolate Gelato in Milano

Cioccolati Italiani: It's not my first time because all I can remember is that their Ice Cream is good, tasty, fresh and good looking, every time I visit Milano. Simply amazing, strongly "Chocolate",…

July 24, 2019 | Ice Cream & Gelato | Milan

Groupy-Ramlawi: Saida’s Best Ice Cream

Desserts & Sweets | Saida South Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

South Lebanon

July 14, 2019

Desserts & Sweets

Groupy-Ramlawi: Saida’s Best Ice Cream

How many times have you enjoyed a lemon ice cream tasting like a real lemon being squeezed inside your mouth? One of Lebanon’s ultimate best ice cream shops is located in Saida and is called…

July 14, 2019 | Ice Cream & Gelato | Saida

Booza Ice Cream, Now in Lebanon: Homemade with Love

News | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Mount Lebanon

July 10, 2019

News

Booza Ice Cream, Now in Lebanon: Homemade with Love

Booza is a homemade artisanal ice cream made with fresh natural fruits and ingredients, produced at home by Ralph Khoury and created with passion and love. Leaving Dubai and settling down in…

July 10, 2019 | Metn

Al Fata Ice Cream Beit Chabab: One of Lebanon's Best Ice Cream and Merry Cream

Ice Cream & Gelato | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Mount Lebanon

July 06, 2019

Ice Cream & Gelato

Al Fata Ice Cream Beit Chabab: One of Lebanon's Best Ice Cream and Merry Cream

Found in Beit Chabab, Al Fata ice cream is one of Lebanon's best. It's fresh, it's healthy and it's natural. Other than the dozen flavors they produce, Al Fata makes a unique Merry Cream I…

July 06, 2019 | Popular | Metn

Ease the Heat with Ben & Jerry's New Flavors

News

May 17, 2019

News

Ease the Heat with Ben & Jerry's New Flavors

Ben & Jerry’s has been busy preparing for summer, because the ice cream brand just released new flavors for the warm months ahead. Available only in Scoop Shops flavors include: Toffee…

May 17, 2019

Get Buzzed with New Häagen-Dazs Spirits Colection.

A7la Balad Bel 3alam

April 09, 2019

A7la Balad Bel 3alam

Get Buzzed with New Häagen-Dazs Spirits Colection.

Finally the sun is out and so is Häagen-Dazs new Spirits ice cream collection. Seven alcohol-infused ice cream flavours include Rum, bourbon, Amaretto and stout integrated into sweet flavours…

April 09, 2019 | Spotted Stories

OSLO: Visiting the Factory of Ice Cream and Cakes

Desserts & Sweets | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

March 13, 2019

Desserts & Sweets

OSLO: Visiting the Factory of Ice Cream and Cakes

Who doesn't know Oslo by now, the famous ice cream maker who took Lebanon by storm, offering one of the finest one-liter tubs found in the country. For the last decade or so, I have been waiting…

March 13, 2019 | News | Beirut

I Scream: Innovative and Mouthwatering Ice Cream in Dubai

Ice Cream & Gelato | Dubai UAE GCC Middle East

UAE

March 06, 2019

Ice Cream & Gelato

I Scream: Innovative and Mouthwatering Ice Cream in Dubai

It’s innovative, it’s mouthwatering, it’s creative and it’s delicious; I Scream took ice cream to another level. Have you ever imagined eating zaatar ice cream, meghle,…

March 06, 2019 | Recommended | Dubai

Orsobianco Gelateria; Artisanal and Professional Ice Cream Made in Lebanon

Desserts & Sweets | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

February 24, 2019

Desserts & Sweets

Orsobianco Gelateria; Artisanal and Professional Ice Cream Made in Lebanon

Orsobianco, a local ice cream which started in a small kitchen in Bsalim back in 2007. Since 2009, they have been researching and traveling back and forth to Italy, France and the US in order to…

February 24, 2019 | Ice Cream & Gelato | Achrafieh

Brgr.Co: Downtown Beirut Favorite Lunch Escape

American | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

February 06, 2019

American

Brgr.Co: Downtown Beirut Favorite Lunch Escape

I have been here, done that and wrote several reviews... Coming to Brgr.Co as many times as I can a year has become a pleasant habit. Every time I go I enjoy their full-bodied burger as well as some…

February 06, 2019 | Burgers | Beirut Central District

Lebanon's Best Ice Cream: 25 Addresses Will Satisfy Your Craving

Ice Cream & Gelato | Lebanon Middle East

Middle East

January 04, 2019

Ice Cream & Gelato

Lebanon's Best Ice Cream: 25 Addresses Will Satisfy Your Craving

We often ask ourselves... Which is better and why? And this is about everything around us... Since it's summer and we're all craving something cold, let's talk about ice cream. Creating good…

January 04, 2019 | Popular | Lebanon

My Top 15: New York’s Best Ice Cream You Must Try

Ice Cream & Gelato | New York USA Americas

USA

January 01, 2019

Ice Cream & Gelato

My Top 15: New York’s Best Ice Cream You Must Try

I can't get enough of New York... I have been there probably nine times already in less than a year, and each 10-day trip is a full food experience challenge… I have tried enough pastrami…

January 01, 2019 | Popular | New York

Top 10 Gelato in Roma: My Personal Choice

Desserts & Sweets | Rome Italy Europe

Italy

January 01, 2019

Desserts & Sweets

Top 10 Gelato in Roma: My Personal Choice

After indulging in Milan's favorite gelatarias, I planned a trip to Rome to see how the capital of this most famous culinary country compares. The world talks about ice cream but Italy calls it…

January 01, 2019 | Ice Cream & Gelato | Rome

ÔMisk: Lebanese Ice Cream Flavors of Paris

Desserts & Sweets | Paris France Europe

France

November 17, 2018

Desserts & Sweets

ÔMisk: Lebanese Ice Cream Flavors of Paris

Booza bar est une société fondée par de jeunes libanais venant d’horizons différents et qui partagent leur passion pour la glace et pour leur pays . En créant…

November 17, 2018 | Ice Cream & Gelato | Paris

Baked Bear: Mouthwatering Ice Cream Cookies, Donuts and Brownies

Ice Cream & Gelato | San Francisco California USA Americas

California

October 23, 2018

Ice Cream & Gelato

Baked Bear: Mouthwatering Ice Cream Cookies, Donuts and Brownies

Childhood friends, Rob Robbins and Shane Stanger, left their careers to follow their true passion: serving up inventive sweets to their home town of San Diego. At The Baked Bear, they assemble…

October 23, 2018 | Tasty Discoveries | San Francisco

Lebanon’s Glace Bashir-Paris is one of the Capital’s Best!

Desserts & Sweets | Paris France Europe

France

October 13, 2018

Desserts & Sweets

Lebanon’s Glace Bashir-Paris is one of the Capital’s Best!

It feels so good to see a “Lebanese” place having 770 reviews on Google Maps with a score of 4,6/5. It makes a Lebanese wants to support such a brand which makes it on the 17th place over…

October 13, 2018 | Ice Cream & Gelato | Paris

Giolatto Ice Cream Shop Madrid

Ice Cream & Gelato | Madrid Spain Europe

Spain

September 19, 2018

Ice Cream & Gelato

Giolatto Ice Cream Shop Madrid

Second best in my opinion, Giolatto serves a tasty ice cream with a bit more sweetness that I would have expected. Creamier than Helados Patagonia, the ice cream shop is known for its waffle cups.…

September 19, 2018 | Reviews | Madrid

Helados Patagonia Artesanal: Your Ice Cream in Madrid

Ice Cream & Gelato | Madrid Spain Europe

Spain

September 19, 2018

Ice Cream & Gelato

Helados Patagonia Artesanal: Your Ice Cream in Madrid

I’ve been following the Google Maps ratings for some time and usually, they do not miss. Searching for ice cream around the hotel, the app led me to Helados Patagonia Artesanal, a shop where…

September 19, 2018 | Recommended | Madrid

Haagen-Dazs at Woodbury Common Outlets New York

Desserts & Sweets | New York USA Americas

USA

August 05, 2018

Desserts & Sweets

Haagen-Dazs at Woodbury Common Outlets New York

Since the beginning, Häagen-Dazs has sought to innovate and bring new frozen dessert experiences to its customers, including distinctive flavors such as Vanilla Swiss Almond, Butter Pecan, and…

August 05, 2018 | Ice Cream & Gelato | New York

Ice cream Hopping in New York: I Choose Haagen-Dazs

Comparative Review | New York USA Americas

USA

August 05, 2018

Comparative Review

Ice cream Hopping in New York: I Choose Haagen-Dazs

Ice cream, an all-time favorite has become a trend lately. From local artisans preparing their homemade ice cream to international brands competing against each other, for the biggest and sexiest…

August 05, 2018 | Desserts & Sweets | New York

Laboratorio Del Gelato: It Smells and Tastes Cleaning Detergents

Ice Cream & Gelato | New York USA Americas

USA

July 16, 2018

Ice Cream & Gelato

Laboratorio Del Gelato: It Smells and Tastes Cleaning Detergents

When an ice cream shop turns into a hospital kitchen, it loses all its charm. Ice cream is made to be artisanal and even the giants like Haagen-Dazs make you feel at home when you visit. This place…

July 16, 2018 | Tasty Discoveries | New York

Van Leeuwen: One of New York’s Best Ice Cream Shops, The Black Sesame

Ice Cream & Gelato | New York USA Americas

USA

July 16, 2018

Ice Cream & Gelato

Van Leeuwen: One of New York’s Best Ice Cream Shops, The Black Sesame

After touring five ice cream concepts around the neighborhood in east village I stopped at Van Leeuwen. Coming here for the second time, I remember its ice cream to be one of the best in town. Indeed…

July 16, 2018 | Reviews | New York

10 Below: Do Not Ice Cream Here in New York

Ice Cream & Gelato | New York USA Americas

USA

July 15, 2018

Ice Cream & Gelato

10 Below: Do Not Ice Cream Here in New York

An ice cream shop in New York sells ice cream. The ice cream rolls for some, Thai ice cream of the cold surface. Not the first impression I expected: dirty Doors, a dirty floor, too many boxes and…

July 15, 2018 | Tasty Discoveries | New York

Häagen-Dazs Redesigns its packaging to become a "lifestyle brand"

News

July 14, 2018

News

Häagen-Dazs Redesigns its packaging to become a "lifestyle brand"

Digital Arts: The designers behind the ice-cream brand’s major refresh tell us how they commissioned ten international artists to create patterns visualizing each Häagen-Dazs flavor.

July 14, 2018

La Newyorkina Ice Cream: Flavors of Mexico in New York

Ice Cream & Gelato | New York USA Americas

USA

July 13, 2018

Ice Cream & Gelato

La Newyorkina Ice Cream: Flavors of Mexico in New York

It’s an ice cream shop that’s different from all the others. A Mexican ice cream parlor takes you on a journey the minute you walk in. Mexican tunes, Mexican decor, and Mexican…

July 13, 2018 | Tasty Discoveries | New York

New Territories: The Explosive Colorful Drinks

Desserts & Sweets | New York USA Americas

USA

June 17, 2018

Desserts & Sweets

New Territories: The Explosive Colorful Drinks

Made famous by their egg waffle cones and big sized milkshakes inspired by Blacktap, New Territories sells “instagramable drinks.” Bubble waffle and artisan ice cream, milkshakes and…

June 17, 2018 | Ice Cream & Gelato | New York

Haagen-Dazs Mouthwatering Creations in a Cup

Desserts & Sweets | New York USA Americas

USA

June 12, 2018

Desserts & Sweets

Haagen-Dazs Mouthwatering Creations in a Cup

It’s a food stand, probably like any other food stand selling ice cream; More than 22 choices of the creamiest ice cream on earth served in plastic cups for a grab-and-go experience.…

June 12, 2018 | Ice Cream & Gelato | New York

Gusti Gelato; Now Open in Kaslik

Ice Cream & Gelato | Jounieh Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

Keserwan

June 03, 2018

Ice Cream & Gelato

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

MAG Gelato: From Italy to Lebanon, The Authentic Italian Tradition

Desserts & Sweets | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

March 20, 2018

Desserts & Sweets

MAG Gelato: From Italy to Lebanon, The Authentic Italian Tradition

Very, very good ice cream can be found at MAG, the newest gelato shop to open in Hazmieh next to Tiger’s Diner. MAG is an Italian franchise with a recipe imported all the way from Italy. Very…

March 20, 2018 | Ice Cream & Gelato | Beirut

Haagen Dazs Dessert Sensations at Dubai Festival City

Desserts & Sweets | Dubai UAE GCC Middle East

UAE

March 13, 2018

Desserts & Sweets

Haagen Dazs Dessert Sensations at Dubai Festival City

Much more than simply ice cream, Haagen-Dazs proposes a delicious selection of dessert indulgences that will draw a smile on your face. Fresh products, crunchy waffles, light-bodied crepes and molten…

March 13, 2018 | Ice Cream & Gelato | Dubai

Toblerone Ice Cream... Drooling Yet?

News

February 24, 2018

News

Toblerone Ice Cream... Drooling Yet?

One piece of Toblerone is never really enough, right? Especially when I love those triangular Swiss chocolate with honey and almond nougat. Imagine my happiness when I heard that these bites…

February 24, 2018

First Museum of Candy to Open in New York

News

February 18, 2018

News

First Museum of Candy to Open in New York

Following the success of the Museum of Ice Cream, Sugar Factory has announced the Museum of Candy which is planned to open in New York City this summer.

February 18, 2018

Kinder Bueno Launches its Ice Cream

Spotted Stories

February 16, 2018

Spotted Stories

Kinder Bueno Launches its Ice Cream

Soon Kinder fans will be able to enjoy Kinder Bueno Ice cream. Three kinds of this ice cream will be out including a Kinder Ice Cream Sandwich, a Kinder Ice Crea

February 16, 2018

Amaretti: A Neighborhood Cafe in Mar Takla

Desserts & Sweets | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

January 14, 2018

Desserts & Sweets

Amaretti: A Neighborhood Cafe in Mar Takla

A neighborhood cafe up in Mar Takla Hazmieh has been welcoming its usual clientele for several years, catering to their needs; a meeting, a family get together, a casual meal, Amaretti is the place…

January 14, 2018 | Reviews | Beirut

Moishi: This Mouthwatering Mochi Rocks! A Must Try

Desserts & Sweets | Dubai UAE GCC Middle East

UAE

December 24, 2017

Desserts & Sweets

Moishi: This Mouthwatering Mochi Rocks! A Must Try

M'OISHÎ, the leading Japanese Mochi ice-cream provider in the GCC, is proudly created and owned by a Lebanese lady. Bringing the region a fine taste of authentic luxury in a panoply of…

December 24, 2017 | Ice Cream & Gelato | Dubai

Cold Stone Creamery, Now Open in Lebanon: The First Pictures

Ice Cream & Gelato | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

December 23, 2017

Ice Cream & Gelato

Cold Stone Creamery, Now Open in Lebanon: The First Pictures

Founded in 1988 in Tempe, Arizona, Cold Stone Creamery delivers the Ultimate Ice Cream Experience through a community of franchisees who are passionate about ice cream. Cold Stone Creamery is…

December 23, 2017 | News | Beirut Central District

Amorino New York: The World Famous Flower Ice Cream

Desserts & Sweets | New York USA Americas

USA

November 22, 2017

Desserts & Sweets

Amorino New York: The World Famous Flower Ice Cream

Amorino is known all around the world for its flower-shaped ice cream. I already tried it in Paris, Rome and now New York. The same great Italian taste carefully mastered in a flower shape has…

November 22, 2017 | Ice Cream & Gelato | New York

Hanna Mitri... Much More Than Ice Cream, It's Happiness on a Biscuit

Ice Cream & Gelato | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

November 20, 2017

Ice Cream & Gelato

Hanna Mitri... Much More Than Ice Cream, It's Happiness on a Biscuit

I highly doubt that any local doesn't know or has not heard of Hanna Mitri. The one and only Hanna Mitri known for his uniquely fresh ice cream, perfect Maamoul and arrogantly rude character.…

November 20, 2017 | Recommended | Achrafieh

Milk and Cream Cereal Bar: A New Kind of Ice Cream Hits New York

Ice Cream & Gelato | New York USA Americas

USA

November 05, 2017

Ice Cream & Gelato

Milk and Cream Cereal Bar: A New Kind of Ice Cream Hits New York

It’s so generous that it will make your mouth water, it’s so tasty that it will draw a smile on your face... I’ve been to hundreds of soft serve and ice cream places and believe me…

November 05, 2017 | Recommended | New York

Minus Celsius Rolled Ice Cream New York

Ice Cream & Gelato | New York USA Americas

USA

November 05, 2017

Ice Cream & Gelato

Minus Celsius Rolled Ice Cream New York

I always wanted to find out what rolled ice cream tasted like in the States, but moreover outside of Lebanon. Walking towards Soft Swerve, the soft serve ice cream king which I've previously visited,…

November 05, 2017 | Reviews | New York

Stax: The Mouth Watering Doughnut Ice Cream Sandwich

Ice Cream & Gelato | New York USA Americas

USA

November 05, 2017

Ice Cream & Gelato

Stax: The Mouth Watering Doughnut Ice Cream Sandwich

I discovered this place by pure coincidence on Instagram and i’m happy I did so. Open for only two weeks now, the guys at Stax have great ice cream but what is really memorable is the…

November 05, 2017 | Tasty Discoveries | New York

One Real Milk Soft Serve Ice Cream

Recommended | New York USA Americas

USA

October 25, 2017

One Real Milk Soft Serve Ice Cream

Soft cream in a cup: corn flake-flavored ice cream covered with crunchy flakes, gives a taste of the morning like cold milk and that famous cereal. Concentrated soft ice cream that feels like a cup…

October 25, 2017 | Tasty Discoveries | New York