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International Coffee Day: Celebrate Coffee!

Coffee in the morning to start our day; coffee at work to keep us alert... coffee with friends to catch up; going for coffee with a loved one or a future loved one – we drink coffee…

October 01, 2021 | News

Around the World: Favorite Restaurants I've Visited This Year: 50 Places to Choose From

This year, I had the chance to visit more than 14 countries, sleep in 35 hotels and eat at more than a hundred restaurants. Below is a selection of my 50 best. Enjoy checking the…

January 20, 2020 | Recommended

Blend Kitchen at the Pullman Hotel: Lunch Formula and Good Food in Berlin

International Cuisine | Germany Europe

Europe

September 22, 2019

Blend Kitchen at the Pullman Hotel: Lunch Formula and Good Food in Berlin

Located inside the Pullman hotel of Berlin, Blend is a trendy restaurant, decorated with style and serving lunch between twelve and two. Sit and relax, enjoy the modern decor while you wait for long…

September 22, 2019 | Restaurants | Germany

Maris Kitchen at D Maris Bay Hotel Turkey

International Cuisine | Turkey Middle East

Middle East

August 18, 2019

Maris Kitchen at D Maris Bay Hotel Turkey

Down at the bay, Maris Kitchen is the hotel’s main restaurant. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, stop for a bite, enjoy a meal, and spend time on the beach. Arriving at 11 am, we started…

August 18, 2019 | Restaurants | Turkey

The first edition of World Bloggers Awards has been a tremendous success

(Press Release) More than 110 million people have been following the first ever World Blogger Awards dedicated to naming the best influencers in the world. Nominees came from the United States,…

May 27, 2019 | Popular

Back to Baron: Food is Good!

International Cuisine | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

March 14, 2019

Back to Baron: Food is Good!

Back to this magical restaurant called Baron. I’ve been here not so long ago, leaving amazed and astonished by the food and ambiance. Casual, uncomplicated, simple yet gourmet and upscale;…

March 14, 2019 | Restaurants | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael

Lunch at the Sage Parlour in Mar Mikhael

International Cuisine | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

March 03, 2019

Lunch at the Sage Parlour in Mar Mikhael

Inspired by broad North American, European, and Mediterranean influences, the parlor lives up to the quirky wisdom of its namesake with a flavourful menu that infuses morning cuisine with a…

March 03, 2019 | Recommended | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael

Dinner at Centrale Beirut: Good Food, Pleasant Ambiance, Nice View on the Roof

International Cuisine | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

March 03, 2019

Dinner at Centrale Beirut: Good Food, Pleasant Ambiance, Nice View on the Roof

Centrale Restaurant-Bar, opened in August 2001 in an early 20th-century traditional house, after two years of renovation. The restaurant is located on the ground floor with an impressive wine…

March 03, 2019 | Recommended | Achrafieh

Bistro Kaprova: Bookstore, Bistro, Great Food and Positive Vibes in Prague

International Cuisine | Prague Czech Republic Europe

Czech Republic

January 17, 2019

Bistro Kaprova: Bookstore, Bistro, Great Food and Positive Vibes in Prague

I had enough of the Christmas market food, grilled pork, sausages, and sweet things... I needed to eat decent food! Walking in the “non-touristic” and not so crowded streets of Prague, a…

January 17, 2019 | Italian Food | Prague

Decadente Madrid: Everything is Unique, I Fell in Love

International Cuisine | Madrid Spain Europe

Spain

September 19, 2018

Decadente Madrid: Everything is Unique, I Fell in Love

With a review of 4,5/5 on google maps, and decor as beautiful as the one I discovered, I was so excited to browse the menu and enjoy the food. I felt the place from the minute I walked in, the…

September 19, 2018 | Recommended | Madrid

Envy: Classy and Fine Dining in Amsterdam

International Cuisine | Amsterdam Holland Europe

Holland

May 12, 2018

Envy: Classy and Fine Dining in Amsterdam

Envy... for the green logo, the industrial space, the superb decor, the long wooden tables, the pending silver lamps with yellow lights, the high stools, the set of tables, the sexy lighting and the…

May 12, 2018 | Restaurants | Amsterdam

THE FLAVORS OF 7 WORLD CUISINES, VISUALIZED

Visually experience the most popular cuisines from across the world. When you think of your favorite dish, you probably think of a particular taste: sweet, sour, savory or maybe spicy. But for…

April 14, 2018 | Popular

Gordon Ramsey Plane Food at Heathrow Terminal 5

When I read “Plane Food”, I freaked out; what a cheap name I said to myself. But wait, don’t judge too quickly, I walked into an elegant restaurant serving a non-complicated refined…

March 31, 2018 | International Cuisine

Rawand: An Architectural Masterpiece Opens in Tripoli

International Cuisine | Tripoli North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

North Lebanon

December 20, 2017

Rawand: An Architectural Masterpiece Opens in Tripoli

I felt transported the minute I walked in! A marvelous place, a huge structure, hundreds of thousands of dollars invested in creating an architectural masterpiece. Rawand is not something I was…

December 20, 2017 | Restaurants | Tripoli

Hunter Mountain Brewery: Great Food Is Served Here

American | CatSkills New York USA Americas

New York

November 04, 2017

Hunter Mountain Brewery: Great Food Is Served Here

Great food is served here! Amazing quesadillas, crunchy and unique fries in generous portions with a selection of more than 17 craft beers on tap. I arrived here by mistake, hungry and driving to…

November 04, 2017 | International Cuisine | CatSkills

Sadelle’s New York: The Unique Caramel Sticky Bun

Breakfast & Coffee | New York USA Americas

USA

October 28, 2017

Sadelle’s New York: The Unique Caramel Sticky Bun

You’ll feel transported from the minute you walk in, welcomed by the salmon and caviar bar action, the big communal table, the two large paintings and the bakery located on the upper level.…

October 28, 2017 | International Cuisine | New York

Khaymet el Darwish Bickfaya

International Cuisine | Bickfaya Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Mount Lebanon

October 01, 2017

Khaymet el Darwish Bickfaya

Khaymet el Darwish, open for the last seven years or so, welcomes you around the chimney during winter days or on the terrace during summer days. With more than 200 food choices to choose from,…

October 01, 2017 | Restaurants | Bickfaya

Celebrate International Coffee Day on October 1st

People’s undying love for coffee is leading to a worldwide shortage of supplies. While consumption is starting at an earlier age, adults are increasing their daily intake on a faster-than-ever…

October 01, 2017 | News

Zuma Dubai: One of the Top 10 on the World's Best International Restaurant-Bars

For the third successive year Zuma Dubai is listed as one of the top 10 on the World's Best International Restaurant Bar list by Tales of The Cocktail. Zuma Dubai has placed on the top 10 list…

June 28, 2017

Divvy ABC Achrafieh: Delicious Food... Beautiful Decor... Must Try!

International Cuisine | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

November 15, 2016

Divvy ABC Achrafieh: Delicious Food... Beautiful Decor... Must Try!

Now in ABC Achrafieh, Divvy is a great place to try. The new location is where you should go for some food sharing, great vibes, good service and beautiful decor. I was in Divvy Hazmieh two weeks ago…

November 15, 2016 | Recommended | Achrafieh

Divvy: Sharing Tasty Things at The Backyard Hazmieh

International Cuisine | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

November 14, 2016

International Cuisine

Divvy: Sharing Tasty Things at The Backyard Hazmieh

It's been sometime since I last visited DIVVY... I headed to their branch at the Backyard Hazmieh to have lunch with my friends, sat and appreciated the simple decor, its diverse menu and enjoy…

November 14, 2016 | Restaurants | Beirut

Love at First Bite... An Erotic Restaurant in Muscat!

International Cuisine | Oman GCC Middle East

GCC

November 09, 2016

International Cuisine

Love at First Bite... An Erotic Restaurant in Muscat!

There’s a concept restaurant in Muscat, which will leave you intrigued or somehow confused. Are we walking into a club or a restaurant? Inside Love at First Bite, you'll find a dining area…

November 09, 2016 | Oman

Coffee Anyone? Happy International Coffee Day!

News

October 01, 2016

News

Coffee Anyone? Happy International Coffee Day!

Emmm, the smell of coffee coffee in the morning... a cup of coffee a with friends in the afternoon; going for coffee on a date.... We drink coffee morning, day... Whether you favour espresso,…

October 01, 2016

Budweiser Introduces Twist-off Bottle Caps

Spotted Stories

April 27, 2016

Spotted Stories

Budweiser Introduces Twist-off Bottle Caps

Budweiser has launched twist-off bottle caps to increase ease of serve for on trade customers and make the bottles more convenient by eliminating the need for bottle openers. Budweiser will be the…

April 27, 2016

Roadster's All Fit Menu Reviewed

American | Lebanon Middle East

Middle East

April 10, 2016

American

Roadster's All Fit Menu Reviewed

When I heard about a new "light" menu, I wasn't excited to try it because everyone has a light menu and usually they're not good. I'd been to Roadster and done a review about the light menu which…

April 10, 2016 | International Cuisine | Lebanon

Souk el Akel: The International Edition!

Events

March 30, 2016

Events

Souk el Akel: The International Edition!

Souk el Akel goes International in partnership with AIESEC to showcase international cuisines of Lebanon's Street Food Market. Where: Downtown Beirut When: Thursday the 31st Time:…

March 30, 2016 | Souk el Akel

The Beirut Cellar: Achrafieh’s Neighborhood Restaurant

French Food | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

March 19, 2016

French Food

The Beirut Cellar: Achrafieh’s Neighborhood Restaurant

An iconic restaurant down in Beirut has made it into history with a resume spanning 38 years.

March 19, 2016 | International Cuisine | Achrafieh

Celebrate International Women's Day Today and Everyday

News

March 08, 2016

News

Celebrate International Women's Day Today and Everyday

We are all celebrating a special day today... March 8 marks a very important day - International Women's Day. NGNO's comes a little late just to remind everyone of the importance and value of every…

March 08, 2016

Salt Gourmet: A Culinary Experience at Beirut's Airport

Dinner at The Fourth: Hyatt Union Square

International Cuisine | New York USA Americas

USA

July 17, 2015

International Cuisine

Dinner at The Fourth: Hyatt Union Square

The Fourth is one of the restaurants at Hyatt Union Square hotel in New York, a hotel I stayed at for 10 days during my trip to the Big Apple. I headed to The Fourth daily for breakfast and enjoyed…

July 17, 2015 | Restaurants | New York

Le Maillon Cafe: Good Food in a Shisha Cafe

International Cuisine | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Mount Lebanon

July 15, 2015

International Cuisine

Le Maillon Cafe: Good Food in a Shisha Cafe

When I hear about a restaurant that offers Arguileh, I'm not too tempted to go try it. But even though the air quality is bad, some of these places do offer good food and Le Maillon is one of them.

July 15, 2015 | Restaurants | Metn

A Kitchen Hood that Connects You to the World

Appliances

July 09, 2015

Appliances

A Kitchen Hood that Connects You to the World

Here's a smart kitchen like no other. When we say a smart kitchen we don't mean a kitchen that connects you to the Internet, but a kitchen that connects the Internet to you. And what does this mean?…

July 09, 2015 | Spotted Stories

Sa7Se7: The Address for a Get Together in Tripoli

Philine's: Tasty and Generous Dishes in Zwickau

International Cuisine | Germany Europe

Europe

November 04, 2014

International Cuisine

Philine's: Tasty and Generous Dishes in Zwickau

In the city of Zwickau, they say that Philines is a place to visit. Known for its local and international dishes, our journey from Dresden to Munich had a stopover in this beautiful rural…

November 04, 2014 | Recommended | Germany

Divvy: Flavors of Food and Fun

International Cuisine | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

October 16, 2014

International Cuisine

Divvy: Flavors of Food and Fun

I went to a preopening dinner at Divvy, a new place that just officially opened on Mar Michael. The experience was lovely, although some fine-tuning was required… but then again it was the…

October 16, 2014 | Recommended | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael

International Coffee Day - Let's Enjoy a Cup Together This Morning

Coffee, Wine & Drinks

September 29, 2014

Coffee, Wine & Drinks

International Coffee Day - Let's Enjoy a Cup Together This Morning

Coffee in the morning to start our day; coffee at work to keep us alert... coffee with friends to catch up; going for coffee with a loved one or a future loved one – we drink coffee…

September 29, 2014 | News

A Sweet Tart to Savory Burger

Spotted Stories

June 01, 2014

Spotted Stories

A Sweet Tart to Savory Burger

Here's something new to think about- a tart that is made to taste like a hamburger. Yum what I would do to get a hold of this creation...

June 01, 2014

Lebanese Beer Market Yet to Brew

Spotted Stories | Lebanon Middle East

Middle East

April 14, 2014

Spotted Stories

Lebanese Beer Market Yet to Brew

Ever since the first Lebanese beer was produced eighty years ago, the local beer market has been dominated by a single brand for the majority of its history. However, over the past few years, a new…

April 14, 2014 | Lebanon

Spotted Stories

March 12, 2014

Spotted Stories

Liza Beirut Featured in Architectural Digest

It's always a pleasure to see one of our innovative restaurants featured in international magazines like Architectural Digest. Text by Julie Coe

March 12, 2014

Casablanca: Discovering New Horizons While Staying in Town

NoGarlicNoOnions Supports You Jackie #StripForJackie

In an unexpected twist, Lebanon’s online community has taken to social media platforms including Twitter, Facebook and Instagram to express support for 22-year-old Lebanese Olympic skier Jackie…

February 12, 2014 | Spotted Stories