Today, I was invited by McDonald’s Lebanon to be the very first to taste their French Burger, which is a part of the Taste Of The World series. A burger that’s new in content and certainly unique in its kind. Meeting up with the McDonald’s team and staff at their Antelias branch, everyone welcomed me »more...
Today, I was invited by McDonald’s Lebanon to be the very first to taste their French Burger, which is a part of the Taste Of The World series. A burger that’s new in content and certainly unique in its kind. Meeting up with the McDonald’s team and staff at their Antelias branch, everyone welcomed me »more...
I have expressed my admiration for Babel restaurant a few times already, but my admiration has grown stronger after I recently witnessed a successful gathering hosting 320 dentists during the annual Lebanese University Congress Gala Dinner. The experience always starts the minute you walk into the grandiose Babelish castle with three different levels. The whole ambiance
Just a few days ago I mentioned the news that Amarres’s closing at Zaytounay Bay which coincides with the opening of Couqley’s new branch in Dbayeh’s Blueberry Square. Amarres is owned by the same people who brought us Couqley, the French bistro located down “The Alleyway” in Beirut’s Gemmayze district. Known for offering traditional French
It’s been two months since my last visit to Margherita Mare. I liked the place but I can still remember their revolting paper menus. During this time I have received numerous calls of people complaining about the place while reading negative comments left on NGNO about the service, the food and some of the weird
I believe that everything happens for a reason. Returning from a TV interview with DMTV Dubai, my friend and I decided to stop by Kababji to grab a couple sandwiches, but not any sandwiches. Not many may know this but Kababji’s unique sandwiches melt under your teeth. Although it’s expensive, Kababji’s signature sandwiches are prepared
How many years have passed since I last visited Shtrumpf. A restaurant, which was once my favorite, was forgotten with time. The food industry has evolved drastically. Meeting the more demanding clientele, many diners have opened along the years, positioning themselves strong in the market. Where has Shtrumpf hiding all this time? Shtrumpf, which has
Enjoying a beautiful sunset, food, sweets, music and mingling were all on the menu during Blueberry Square’s official opening party. All the restaurants gathered on the rooftop to welcome and familiarize guests with the recently opened concept in Dbayeh. Blueberry Square is a cluster of neighborhood style restaurants, where people can gather in a fun
Throughout your life you encounter different experiences, meet new people and taste many types of foods… but a few of these experiences you may still remember, a few of these experiences leave a mark in your life. A big part of my childhood was spent at Sevan. Who is Sevan? What is Sevan? A small
Yes, Margherita again… Three times in less than three months. When I crave for a good pizza, automatically Margherita comes to mind. It’s where I head to, when I plan to enjoy some good old Italian style pizza. I often visit their branch in Jounieh, which is actually called Margherita Mare. Even though the negative
Batchig means a kiss in the Armenian language – a kiss which at this new restaurant comes with a thousand colors, flavors and aromas. Batchig by Mayrig is a new concept serving regional Levantine specialties with an Armenian twist, located in the Dbayeh area. You won’t get lost; as you go up the Antelias Bridge
I love Cinema VIP experiences. Lebanon is offering quite a few choices these days. I tried the one at ABC Dbayeh and another at Empire Premiere Sodeco. Both were good and offered a premium service. CineMall at Le Mall was next on my list since I visited its theaters on the opening day and loved
Located in the heart of City Mall Dora, Eric Kayser opened its doors the same time the mall did years ago, as they are owned and managed by the same group. When they first opened, we thought, here’s a new sophisticated bakery that will be serving premium French bakery products and will definitely be competing
Days are passing, the world is improving and Lebanon’s culinary sector is raising the bar higher and higher. Just close your eyes and remember what we used to eat couple of years ago. Where could we find the best burger? Did we ever ask for Augus beef? The Pain D’Or bread was the highest quality available. Organic
I love traveling, I love planes, I love staying at hotels… and my favorite part is indulging in a hefty hotel breakfast the next morning. But since I have been stuck in Lebanon for some time now, I have decided to go have breakfast at a hotel in Lebanon, a place where I can reminisce about
Let’s Burger, MBCo and now Al Balad. Three restaurants, part of the new Blueberry Square reviewed with the aim to cover them all within the next couple of weeks. Al Balad restaurant first opened in the heart of Beirut in 1999, introducing the concept of Lebanese dining in a casual atmosphere. Lebanese traditions are preserved