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Holiday Party Mistakes To Avoid This Year

Holiday parties are fun events where you can celebrate the season, but you need to be polite. Here are some holiday party mistakes to avoid this year. The holiday season is a time of immense joy and…

October 17, 2023

Fun and Unique Food Themes To Serve at Your Next Party

Make your next party a hit by serving fun and unique food themes. Nothing beats an event with an impeccable choice of food your guests can enjoy. Serving fun and unique food themes at your next…

September 17, 2022

Tips for Keeping Your Outdoor Party Bug-Free

Keep the insects away from your outdoor party. Taking these extra precautions to make the event bug-free ensures guests can enjoy themselves more. Nobody likes bugs, especially since they have the…

July 02, 2022

Tips for Hosting an Unforgettable Brunch Party

Brunch is one of the best meals to have, and it’s even better when you enjoy it with friends. Check out these tips for hosting an unforgettable brunch party. There’s nothing like…

May 11, 2022

What To Know Before Catering Your First Dinner Party

Do you want to know how to create a successful dinner party? Well, keep reading to find out what to know before catering your first dinner party. Dinner parties are fun; however, catering them takes…

November 07, 2021

The Essential Food Types To Serve at Your Party

Hosting a fantastic party starts with one thing: food. These are the essential food types to serve at your party to make it a raving success. Whether you’re a master party planner or a…

September 08, 2021

SHOUT OUT ‘VIVA MÉXICO’ AND CELEBRATE MEXICO’S INDEPENDENCE DAY

SHOUT OUT ‘VIVA MÉXICO’ AND CELEBRATE MEXICO’S INDEPENDENCE DAY WITH AN EVENING PARTY AT SEÑOR PICO Free-flowing Mexican street bites & beverages starting at AED…

September 08, 2021

Entertaining Food: How Food Can Bring Your Party To Life (Infographic)

When it comes to party planning, food is more than just a meal; it’s part of the entertainment! Interactive food stations are not only fun, they can also serve as inspiration for the…

April 07, 2020

Kunhadi Taxi Night 2018: It's Happening on August 6th

In order to spread a new culture among the young generation against drinking and driving, Kunhadi has created "Taxi Night" concept, which offers guests a two- way Taxi to and from the event, two…

July 31, 2018 | News

Lebanon's Biggest Party, When Beirut Unites on Nejmeh Square: New Year's Eve 2018

Events | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

January 01, 2018

Lebanon's Biggest Party, When Beirut Unites on Nejmeh Square: New Year's Eve 2018

When the country united to celebrate life... When thousands of people gathered to make a point and prove that Lebanon never dies, Beirut Celebrated the biggest party ever in the heart of Beirut. It…

January 01, 2018 | News | Beirut Central District

New Year's Eve 2018: The Revival of Downtown Beirut - Uniting a Country

Events | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

December 31, 2017

New Year's Eve 2018: The Revival of Downtown Beirut - Uniting a Country

Join the biggest celebrations Beirut has ever witnessed on New Year's Eve: Be part of the revival of downtown Beirut this year. Drop everything, cancel your bookings and witness the unfor

December 31, 2017 | Popular | Beirut Central District

Tomorrowland Lebanon: The Night in Action

Events | Jbeil Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Mount Lebanon

August 28, 2017

Tomorrowland Lebanon: The Night in Action

Building bridges between Belgium and the rest of the world with a live connection from the Tomorrowland Mainstage, live local and international DJ’s on the UNITE stage and the unique, magical…

August 28, 2017 | Jbeil

Souk el Akel: See You in Chekka... The Beach is Calling!

News | North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

June 25, 2017

Souk el Akel: See You in Chekka... The Beach is Calling!

This weekend we're spending some fun and delicious time by the beach in Chekka. The view of the sunset alone is enough to make you want to visitSouk el Akel in Chekka... Grab a bite from

June 25, 2017 | Souk el Akel | North Lebanon

The Sea is Calling... The Biggest Beach Party is Happening in Chekka

Events | North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

June 19, 2017

The Sea is Calling... The Biggest Beach Party is Happening in Chekka

And our tour continues around Lebanon... The view of the sunset alone is enough to make you want to come... Grab a bite from any of our endless choice freshly prepared by Souk el Akel's…

June 19, 2017 | Souk el Akel | North Lebanon

Bright Night: Creating a Revolution in the Party Scene

It's almost summer and so are all the best summer parties... Meet "Bright Night", the first luminous bottle of champagne in the world. From Moet & Chandon this bottle is designed with all…

April 25, 2015 | Spotted Stories

Gourmet Chocolate Chili Pizza

The Chilli Chocolate Pizza might not look like your normal pizza but it tastes just as good, if not better. This pizza is perfect for any occasion including parties and BBQs or as a unique…

January 04, 2015 | Spotted Stories

Wishing Everyone a Happy and Safe Halloween

Wishing every single one of you a peaceful and happy Halloween. Enjoy the sweets but don't forget to brush your teeth afterwards.

October 31, 2014

The Bikers Champagne Bucket

If you're looking for something new to impress your friends over dinner, I would suggest these cool champagne ice ice buckets called Icejets by Bienvenue 21. In the shape of sturdy helmets,…

September 24, 2014

Inhale Some Chocolate Mist... Enjoy Without the Calories

Lick Me I’m Delicious’ Charlie Harry Francisr has made a machine that lets the consumers eat mist that tastes of bacon, cotton candy, and chocolate.

August 11, 2014 | Spotted Stories

Mingle and Enjoy Appetizers Without Tables

When mingling about at your next party, these cool new Wine Glass Appetizer Plates will come in handy. These miniature reusable wooden plates are designed to fit over wine glasses up to 3" in…

July 25, 2014 | Food Gadgets

Dip Clips are Perfect for Any Party

Make sure your salsa, dressing and condiments are always close!

July 14, 2014

Keep Calm and Carry On: Cocoa&Co's Cake for Her Majesty

It was an immense pleasure watching Hala Beydoun from Cocoa&Co as she artistically crafts this year's birthday cake for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II of England

June 26, 2014

Create a Surprise in Your Cake!

Exclusive to Nordic Ware this is a one of a kind pan. Easily create a hollow centered cake, or what’s also known as a

May 25, 2014

Piece of 3D Cake Anyone?

Make cupcakes come alive with these 3-D Cake Molds, the Cake Creatures. After baking, these cake shapes can be made into any creature you can ima

April 24, 2014

We're Two!

With all the time and effort I spend on NoGarlicNoOnions, I often lose track of time. I woke up this morning and thought... My gosh, it's been two years already since I launched this site... two…

April 21, 2014 | Popular

Sensio Bella: Beautiful Pieces of Cake in Five Minutes

Enjoy your favorite cake in a new way. The Sensio Bella cake maker bakes up to 5 fluted and nicely decorated cakes in a few minutes! You can use your favorite ca

March 27, 2014

An Application Encouraging You to Get Drunk! - Drink Til You LIVR

Drinking heavily in the presence of your smartphone is one of the best ways to rebel in the 21st century. Nothing says ‘I’m King Boss and I Do What I Want’ like maybe sending a misspelt text to a…

March 25, 2014

Lafiesta Beirut, An Event Supporting the Lebanese Autism Society

The Magic is here with Lafiesta beirut on the 14-15 of March at the Phoenicia Hotel Night Club!! Come and party in a one of a kind clubbing ex

March 14, 2014

5,000 Gingerbread Cookie Christmas Tree

An army of 12 pastry chefs are baking and assembling 5,000 gingerbread cookies on an acrylic structure to create a three-meter high edible Christmas tree which was recently introduced at Corinthia…

December 05, 2013

Let's BBQ Indoors with Volcano

How beautiful is is this piece of art? Who said barbeques can only be enjoyed outdoors? I can really imagine you preparing some pre-Christmas parties, inviting friends over for some BBQ and…

November 27, 2013

Special Spoons: Perfect for Any Occassion

Special Spoons is plastic cutlery packed like a model kit - the the user has to break each spoon out of their frame. Each spoon has a small indent, which allows it to balance on the rim of a…

November 03, 2013

Have Your Shot and Chaser in One Easy Step!

Say goodbye to summer in style with these ultimate shot/chaser tool that will certainly spark some conversation at your next party. It holds your favorite shot on top and your chaser on the bottom.…

October 02, 2013

A Birthday Party: Children and their Parents were Happy Alike

Last weekend, we were invited to our friends' place to celebrate their little girl's first birthday. I am not reviewing a restaurant nor am writing about their hospitality but it was one of the few…

August 26, 2013

Fouad Khalil's Authentic Lebanese Food: History in the Making

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

August 26, 2013

Fouad Khalil's Authentic Lebanese Food: History in the Making

I truly hope I will be able to describe my experience at the one and only Fouad. Giving justice to a place and finding the right words to describe is hard, especially when the overall experience…

August 26, 2013 | Popular | Keserwan

The Beautiful Lebanon: Paris of the Middle East (An Awesome Video)

Travel to Lebanon and discover a country of great contrast and diversity both in the places you go to and in the people you meet. All regions of Lebanon are within easy reach of the exciting capital…

July 30, 2013 | Popular | Lebanon

Food Meets Art 122: Music in a Bottle

19th Century technology meets 21st Century music over a bottle of beer in the latest extension to the Beck's Record Label project. This time, the art label has evolved, and been replaced by the…

July 02, 2013

Ripple: A Dish That Moves with You

The Ripple is a product designed for people who lead busy lives. Rooted in design, this bowl and plate connect to form a handheld portable dish so you can eat, mingle and move.

June 13, 2013

Cherry on the Rooftop: A Summer Escape in the Heart of the Capital

Events | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

May 26, 2013

Cherry on the Rooftop: A Summer Escape in the Heart of the Capital

Cherry on the Rooftop is a Mediterranean holiday destination in its own right. With 100 seats, both indoor and outdoor, this poolside ultralounge, which takes its name from a fabulous fruity painting…

May 26, 2013 | International Cuisine | Beirut

THE ROOF: Summer at The Four Seasons Hotel

News

May 25, 2013

News

THE ROOF: Summer at The Four Seasons Hotel

Summer is here and so are the openings of all the rooftops in Beirut. The Four Seasons Hotel welcomed the most eminent members of the Beirut Jet-Set, from the showbiz world to the business world as…

May 25, 2013 | Popular

Améthyste Pool Lounge, Phoenicia Hotel Beirut

News | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

May 20, 2013

News

Améthyste Pool Lounge, Phoenicia Hotel Beirut

Summer is here and our favorite places are opening up for fabulous endless summer days and nights. Améthyste Pool Lounge opened its doors in Phoenicia Hotel Beirut. An exotic atmosphere…

May 20, 2013 | Popular | Beirut

Ice Straws: Add Chills to Any Party

Food Gadgets

April 16, 2013

Food Gadgets

Ice Straws: Add Chills to Any Party

Ignore the heavy rain outside and think of the hot summer days ahead. There's nothing more soothing in the summer than a refreshing cold drink and more so when it's sipped through these ice straws.

April 16, 2013

Let's Party - Napkin Cup

Food Gadgets

March 30, 2013

Food Gadgets

Let's Party - Napkin Cup

Party snacks, finger foods and Tapas are all becoming more popular as small snacks that are served during cocktail parties... Let's have a colorful one today! &n

March 30, 2013

Endure the Heat With Ball Ice Cubes

Food Gadgets

March 16, 2013

Food Gadgets

Endure the Heat With Ball Ice Cubes

Welcome the weekend in style and color. Its super hot, a cold drink will definitely come in handy... Here's a way we have in mind to make your drinks more more refreshing and delicious with these

March 16, 2013

One Source: 30 Shots Made Easy

Spotted Stories

March 13, 2013

Spotted Stories

One Source: 30 Shots Made Easy

With this heat we're facing, who isn't thinking about summer time, roof tops, open air parties and shots a go go... Here's a cool info-graphic I came across that has 30 different cocktail shot…

March 13, 2013

Cashew Nuts Spread

Spotted Stories

January 09, 2013

Spotted Stories

Cashew Nuts Spread

If you're still hosting some last minute dinner parties and plan on serving something original - try these cashew cheese spread.

January 09, 2013

Get Behind the Tequila Buffet

Food Gadgets

December 29, 2012

Food Gadgets

Get Behind the Tequila Buffet

Get behind this

December 29, 2012 | Spotted Stories