NoGarlicNoOnions: Restaurant, Food, and Travel Stories/Reviews

Why Restaurants Need a Google Virtual Tour and Professional Photos

In today's world, it is as essential for a restaurant to have an online presence as it is to have a physical location. People contemplating a meal often make it their business to search online to…

September 10, 2024

Travel Slideshow Tips - Share Vacation Pics in a Stylish Way

Creating a slideshow of your favorite vacation moments is a splendid way to share your experience with family and friends. Are you looking for a way to organize and share your vacation photos and…

December 15, 2022

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

Mechwar Videos | Shouf Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

June 13, 2020

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

SANDWICH: Stuff it, Roll it or Keep it Open Faced... Everyone's Yummy Treat!

A sandwich is a food typically consisting of vegetables, sliced cheese or meat, placed on or between slices of bread, or more generally any dish wherein bread serves as a container or wrapper…

April 20, 2020 | Popular

Photos from the Suites at The Glorious Ritz Hotel of Paris

I had the chance to visit The Ritz' suites and beautiful hotel in Paris; a memorable experience I'm sharing with you in these unique photos. Restored to their legendary splendor, the Ritz Paris…

February 22, 2019 | News | Paris

Beaupassage, A "Couture" Urban Setting: Photos of the Place

It is a rare thing in the life of a city: the creation of a completely new destination. Beaupassage was born in 2018 in the seventh arrondissement of Paris, linking three streets whose history…

October 13, 2018 | Spotted Stories | Paris

Lafayette Gourmet Paris: A Haven for Foodies

Explore Lafayette Gourmet’s fine food deli and market place on the lower ground flower of the store, offering foie gras, truffles, a fishmongers with live fish tank, oyster bar, seafood…

October 13, 2018 | Popular | Paris

Marmaris Honey House: Undrestand the History of Bees

There are some other assets Marmaris features besides tourism. One of these assets is pine honey… Turkey ranks within the first five honey producing countries in the world and it is the top…

July 14, 2018 | Travel & Tourism | Turkey

Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque, Beirut

Travel & Tourism | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

June 03, 2018

Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque, Beirut

The Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque', also referred to as the Blue Mosque, is a Sunni Muslim

June 03, 2018 | Beirut Central District

The New, State of The Art, Muscat International Airport is Now Open; The First Pictures

Airports | Oman GCC Middle East

GCC

April 01, 2018

The New, State of The Art, Muscat International Airport is Now Open; The First Pictures

I say "state of the art" because it really is one of the most beautiful airports I’ve been to; open for only five days, I had the honor, the pleasure and the chance to be one of the few to…

April 01, 2018 | News | Oman

Ghabat el Ozor, Akkar: One of Lebanon's Most Beautiful Places

Travel & Tourism | North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

March 17, 2018

Ghabat el Ozor, Akkar: One of Lebanon's Most Beautiful Places

(Lebanon Untravelled) The largest of Lebanon forest, Kamouha forest stretches from Fnaideq to Akkar el Atika in the caza of Akkar . Kamouaa is considered as the largest forest in the middle east.

March 17, 2018 | North Lebanon

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

Chelsea Market: A Neighborhood, Must Visit Living Space in New York

A block long and a block wide and just a short walk from the Hudson River in the area of Manhattan known as the Meatpacking District, Chelsea Market has become in just fifteen years one of the…

November 20, 2017 | New York

La Grande Epicerie du Bon Marche: The Christmas Display of 2017

New premises at the corner of rue du Bac and rue de Sèvres would accommodate Le Bon Marché's "food counter" that opened in 1923, offering the finest teas and preserves, a first for a…

November 15, 2017 | Reviews | Paris

Starbucks Paris Celebrates Christmas

Celebrating Christmas, Starbucks Paris turns red and introduces special drinks and new mugs. Check out the store photos.

November 03, 2017 | Paris

The New State of the Art Beirut Cedar Lounge is Now Open: The First Pictures

Airports | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

October 13, 2017

The New State of the Art Beirut Cedar Lounge is Now Open: The First Pictures

After months of waiting, a new state of the art lounge now opens at Beirut's International Airport. The New Cedar Lounge, one of the world's biggest, extends over an area of 3000sq.m with a capacity…

October 13, 2017 | News | Beirut

Grand Cinemas ABC Verdun is Now Open: Photos of the 11 Screens Entertainment Hub

News | Hamra & Verdun Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

August 28, 2017

Grand Cinemas ABC Verdun is Now Open: Photos of the 11 Screens Entertainment Hub

Grand Cinemas, opened its most spectacular theatre complex to date, at Beirut’s highly anticipated ABC Verdun. Grand Cinemas ABC Verdun’s 11-screen entertainment hub combines a…

August 28, 2017 | Hamra & Verdun

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

ABC Verdun: Now Open in the Heart of Beirut

News | Hamra & Verdun Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

August 05, 2017

ABC Verdun: Now Open in the Heart of Beirut

ABC Verdun, Lebanon's biggest and sexiest mall is now open in the heart of Beirut. Check below the first picture of this architectural masterpiece.

August 05, 2017 | Shopping Mall | Hamra & Verdun

The Beautiful "Khan el Askar" in Colors

News | Tripoli North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

North Lebanon

June 12, 2017

The Beautiful "Khan el Askar" in Colors

Khan al Askar, Caravanserai of Soldiers, also known as Khan al Asra, Caravanserai of Hostages and Khan al Hareer, Caravanserai of Silk, was built in Tripoli in the 13th Century to serve as a garrison…

June 12, 2017 | Tripoli

Rise Above Lebanon: Discover Beauty from Above

News

February 11, 2016

News

Rise Above Lebanon: Discover Beauty from Above

Rise Above Lebanon: Christian Ghammachi is one of the many people in our beloved country making the effort to show our country from a different angle, showing the richness the country holds in all…

February 11, 2016 | Travel & Tourism

Stepfeed: 25 Times NoGarlicNoOnions’ Posts Made you Want to Eat Your Fridge

News

February 09, 2016

News

Stepfeed: 25 Times NoGarlicNoOnions’ Posts Made you Want to Eat Your Fridge

Via Stepfeed by Leyal Khalife If you’re a foodie in Lebanon or in the region, you

February 09, 2016 | Popular

Tintin Fans: Visit The Herge Museum

Travel & Tourism | Belgium Europe

Europe

December 26, 2015

Travel & Tourism

Tintin Fans: Visit The Herge Museum

The Hergé Museum in Louvain-la-Neuve invites you on a journey through the life of one of the greatest artists of the twentieth century, offering a comprehensive perspective via thousands…

December 26, 2015 | Belgium

Google's New Innovation: One Picture Gives You How Many Calories

News

June 11, 2015

News

Google's New Innovation: One Picture Gives You How Many Calories

Taking photographs of your food has become an everyday habit for me and many out there... I take them to share with you, others take them to share with their friends the colorful dishes they are…

June 11, 2015

NoGarlicNoOnions on Instagram: A Mouthwatering Photo Gallery

News

March 23, 2015

News

NoGarlicNoOnions on Instagram: A Mouthwatering Photo Gallery

Some of you don't have an Instagram account and might be missing on lots of mouthwatering photos not published on the blog or on our Facebook page. You can now visit

March 23, 2015

Beirut Cooks: A Book Inside the Homes of the Capital

News

October 10, 2014

News

Beirut Cooks: A Book Inside the Homes of the Capital

Beirut Cooks is a unique cookbook that features a wide variety of people from all walks of life. Author Pascale Habis introduces us to artists, creatives, writers, entrepreneurs and…

October 10, 2014

Rome Airport Fiumicino in Pictures

Airports | Rome Italy Europe

Italy

September 01, 2014

Airports

Rome Airport Fiumicino in Pictures

Rome airport Fiumicino or Leonardo da Vinci airport of Rome is Italy’s first airport and Europe’s sixth where traffic volume is concerned. It is Italy's largest airport with…

September 01, 2014 | Rome

Restaurant Helps You Shoot Better foodstagrams

Spotted Stories

April 26, 2014

Spotted Stories

Restaurant Helps You Shoot Better foodstagrams

South Africa’s El Burro restaurant has installed a device that enables customers to take professional-style Instagrams of their meals. The MWEB #dinnercam is part of a project exploring how WiFi and…

April 26, 2014

La Grande Épicerie du Bon Marche's New Look in Pictures

Spotted Stories | Paris France Europe

France

March 12, 2014

Spotted Stories

La Grande Épicerie du Bon Marche's New Look in Pictures

A short while ago, La Grande Epicerie reopened its doors after months of renovation. It reopened with a new style, a new look and a fresher feel. The few images I saw on the net were not enough to…

March 12, 2014 | Paris

From Instagram to Marshmallows for Christmas

Spotted Stories

December 01, 2013

Spotted Stories

From Instagram to Marshmallows for Christmas

A cool idea for a gift this Christmas, or in my case, it would be interesting to see some of my photos on Instagram on something edible... Well, now with UK based Boomf will take your favorite…

December 01, 2013

The Champs Élysées Christmas Market: Street Food, Shopping and Fun

Travel & Tourism | Paris France Europe

France

November 28, 2013

Travel & Tourism

The Champs Élysées Christmas Market: Street Food, Shopping and Fun

By pure coincidence I have had the chance to enjoy the annual Christmas Market in Paris for the last three years. The French capital glows in the Christmas spirit in November when Marche de Noel…

November 28, 2013 | Paris

A Project the World is Going to Talk About... Here in Lebanon

Spotted Stories

October 03, 2013

Spotted Stories

A Project the World is Going to Talk About... Here in Lebanon

Beirut's wonderland, The Junkyard or Pop-up Container is opening again, only bigger and better... The big opening is sooner than you can imagine. Following my first visit to the place back in April,…

October 03, 2013

The Smallville Hotel: An Urban Lifestyle Design Hotel In Badaro

Hotels | Badaro Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

September 09, 2013

Hotels

The Smallville Hotel: An Urban Lifestyle Design Hotel In Badaro

In the heart of Badaro, just a few meters before reaching the National Museum, a tall modern building to the left stands tall amidst the area's old buildings. The Smallville, the latest hotel to open…

September 09, 2013 | Reviews | Badaro

The Pulitzer Hotel: A Place I'll Recommend to all my Friends

Hotels | Paris France Europe

France

July 27, 2013

Hotels

The Pulitzer Hotel: A Place I'll Recommend to all my Friends

Planning my trip to the French capital, I was looking for a hotel in the 9th district. I need a place close to my where my courses are held and at the same time with easy access by metro or taxi.…

July 27, 2013 | Recommended | Paris

Let's Head South... SUD, Mar Mikhael

French Food | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

June 27, 2013

French Food

Let's Head South... SUD, Mar Mikhael

You've been reading my reviews about La Cour Saint Michel, an idea I have found to be extraordinary on so many levels. One of today's hot spots,

June 27, 2013 | Pizza | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael

Babel Bay: Your Reason to Visit the Zaitunay Waterfront

Fish & Seafood | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

May 13, 2013

Fish & Seafood

Babel Bay: Your Reason to Visit the Zaitunay Waterfront

In 2011 when Zaitunay Bay first launched they said we would "embark on a journey of tastes that take you into a savory world of temptations, embracing culture and flavor." They described all the…

May 13, 2013 | Fusion Cuisine | Beirut

VOX Cinemas, Beirut City Center: The First Exclusive Pictures

News

April 26, 2013

News

VOX Cinemas, Beirut City Center: The First Exclusive Pictures

VOX Cinemas, the region’s most innovative and now largest cinema operator has arrived in Beirut offering Lebanese movie-goers the most exciting VIP cinema experience to date. Under the Majid…

April 26, 2013 | Popular

Shooting Food Photos with your iPhone

News

April 10, 2013

News

Shooting Food Photos with your iPhone

A couple of months ago, I decided to give it a try: To take some detailed food shots with my iPhone and see what the results can be...

April 10, 2013

Empire Premiere: Cinema, Lazyboy and Premium Sushi

Spotted Stories | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

April 08, 2013

Spotted Stories

Empire Premiere: Cinema, Lazyboy and Premium Sushi

I recently had the chance to get a sneak preview of the menu and too be honest I was super impressed that I just had to go back there for another peek of the new luxury way of watching a…

April 08, 2013 | Beirut

Film Canister Salt and Pepper Shakers

Food Gadgets

March 03, 2013

Food Gadgets

Film Canister Salt and Pepper Shakers

The

March 03, 2013

Leila Restaurant: An Arrogantly Rude Waiter!

Contributors

March 03, 2013

Contributors

Leila Restaurant: An Arrogantly Rude Waiter!

I am going to share something here, quick and straight to the point. I am honestly very angry and actually feel completely offended as a customer at Leila. Why?

March 03, 2013

Why Restaurants Need a Google Virtual Tour and Professional Photos

Travel Slideshow Tips - Share Vacation Pics in a Stylish Way

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

Mechwar Videos | Shouf Lebanon Middle East

SANDWICH: Stuff it, Roll it or Keep it Open Faced... Everyone's Yummy Treat!

Photos from the Suites at The Glorious Ritz Hotel of Paris

Hotels | Paris France Europe

Beaupassage, A "Couture" Urban Setting: Photos of the Place

News | Paris France Europe

Lafayette Gourmet Paris: A Haven for Foodies

News | Paris France Europe

Marmaris Honey House: Undrestand the History of Bees

News | Turkey Middle East

Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque, Beirut

Travel & Tourism | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

The New, State of The Art, Muscat International Airport is Now Open; The First Pictures

Airports | Oman GCC Middle East

Ghabat el Ozor, Akkar: One of Lebanon's Most Beautiful Places

Travel & Tourism | North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

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

Events | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Chelsea Market: A Neighborhood, Must Visit Living Space in New York

News | New York USA Americas

La Grande Epicerie du Bon Marche: The Christmas Display of 2017

News | Paris France Europe

Starbucks Paris Celebrates Christmas

News | Paris France Europe

The New State of the Art Beirut Cedar Lounge is Now Open: The First Pictures

Airports | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Grand Cinemas ABC Verdun is Now Open: Photos of the 11 Screens Entertainment Hub

News | Hamra & Verdun Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Tomorrowland Lebanon: The Night in Action

Events | Jbeil Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

ABC Verdun: Now Open in the Heart of Beirut

News | Hamra & Verdun Beirut Lebanon Middle East

The Beautiful "Khan el Askar" in Colors

News | Tripoli North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Rise Above Lebanon: Discover Beauty from Above

Stepfeed: 25 Times NoGarlicNoOnions’ Posts Made you Want to Eat Your Fridge

Tintin Fans: Visit The Herge Museum

Travel & Tourism | Belgium Europe

Google's New Innovation: One Picture Gives You How Many Calories

NoGarlicNoOnions on Instagram: A Mouthwatering Photo Gallery

Beirut Cooks: A Book Inside the Homes of the Capital

Rome Airport Fiumicino in Pictures

Airports | Rome Italy Europe

Restaurant Helps You Shoot Better foodstagrams

La Grande Épicerie du Bon Marche's New Look in Pictures

Spotted Stories | Paris France Europe

From Instagram to Marshmallows for Christmas

The Champs Élysées Christmas Market: Street Food, Shopping and Fun

Travel & Tourism | Paris France Europe

A Project the World is Going to Talk About... Here in Lebanon

The Smallville Hotel: An Urban Lifestyle Design Hotel In Badaro

Hotels | Badaro Beirut Lebanon Middle East

The Pulitzer Hotel: A Place I'll Recommend to all my Friends

Hotels | Paris France Europe

Let's Head South... SUD, Mar Mikhael