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Discover Gemmayze: A Car Free Day

On Sunday, December 1, 2013, from 10.00 am to 7.00 pm the Gemmayze Street will be transformed into a pedestrian zone. Free entertainment involving, art, music, sports, wine tasting and environmental...

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Meet Abou el Abed: Gemmayze’s Famous Kaak and Picon Seller

There are moments in life you just feel you want to let go, pull your sleeves up high and plunge into someone else’s job, life, routine… and see how things are on the other side. Today was one of...

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Prune: A Yummy French Cuisine… Like no Other

Lebanon is truly an amazing country and regardless of anything that goes on – the positive vibes prevails and a great example to this is the continuous opening of new restaurants – places that are...

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Alesia Restaurant: French Fine Dining in Beirut

Many casual French bistros have mushroomed around town, but finding a high-end French dining spot is rare. You sometimes want to enjoy a high-end ambiance with a loved one in a cozy spot. Taking over...

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Beirut French Gastronomy Week: An Enchanting Grande Finale Dinner

There are things in life one should not miss… Attending the French Gastronomic Week in Lebanon was a must, at least for me. This event was special in many ways. . . Not only did we get to try dishes...

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Cinco Lounge Offering a New Drink Paired with Good Food

Cinco Lounge, a Peruvian inspired concept, is a new lounge in Achrafieh.  During the opening, we were taken on a mesmerizing journey by savoring the delicious cuisine, tasting the trendy Pisco brandy...

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Lunch at Work? Captain Cook is Tasty, Generous and Affordable

I’ve already been to Captain Cook a couple months ago and decided to pass by again to discover a wider choice of those “Superfoods” that can help my body all by being tasty and fulfilling at the same...

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Clé: A Lounge-Bar-Restaurant with Interesting Tasty Offerings

Clé, French for key as well as the first syllable of the word Clemenceau, the area that hosting this unique restaurant, Clé. Located in the heart of Beirut, the restaurant has an extensive...

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Discover Lebanon’s Ultimate Burger Place

This year has been intense with the burger mania, at least for me… After trying so many burgers this year, going back to the best was inevitable. I went to Frosty Palace just to remind my taste buds of...

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Patchi’s 50 Different Chocolate Flavors: Pairing Creativity with Taste

Sometimes things as small as a piece of chocolate can draw a smile on anyone’s face… So just imagine a beautiful paradise of chocolates in various colors and flavors filled with amazingly rich...

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P.F Chang’s: A Touch of Chinese Perfection Towards the End of Year

What a night, what an experience and what a restaurant… Simply amazing! The combination of authentic Chinese atmosphere with the well-known Lebanese hospitality is what made this night such a big...

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Boubouffe: Brasserie Libanaise… I Loved the French Fries

Before writing this review, I was trying to find some history about Boubouffe on the net, with not much luck. I found a few reviews on the food, but nothing about the place itself and its ambiance. For...

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Fat Burger… I Am Not Sure This is Even Called a Burger

The story is all wrong! Check their website and you will be welcomed with this statement: “In 1952, Lovie Yancey created something unique. A culture. A phenomenon, if you will. She created the biggest,...

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Villaggio: Attention to Some Cooking Details is Required

Every one who’s in Lebanon heard about Villagio when it first opened. The advertising campaign organized by this Italian spot, made waves all over town. Everyone rushed to try it bot not me. I wanted...

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NoGarlicNoOnions Best of 2013: A Casual Chic French Restaurant

At La Petite Maison, you are guaranteed a great experience. This unique restaurant which has opened in some of the world’s most beautiful cities, including Nice, London and Dubai and recently Beirut,...

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Swirlyz … The Original Funnel Cake Now in ABC Achrafieh

Some concepts are created out of no where, where others and developed because the market has a niche somewhere that needs filling, and in some other cases, concepts are introduced just out of...

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KONA Japanese Restaurant: Tiny But Mighty

Although tiny in size, some places hide interesting fine culinary wonders… And Kona is one of them. Nestled on Monot street, just a few meters from the St Joseph University and couple steps away from...

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P.F Chang’s: A Touch of Chinese Perfection to Start the Year

Visiting P.F Chang’s a few weeks ago, I was amazed by the professionalism. The service and food served were superb. Following my recommendations, many friends around me enjoyed a unique meal at P.F...

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Galette Des Rois: Paul, La Cigale or Pâte à Choux?

Incase one of your New Year’s Resolution is to start a diet, well hold that thought a few more days. ‘Tis the season to eat and enjoy all sorts of food and sweets  and in a day comes the King Cake or...

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Friitz: Authentic Belgian Fries Since 1825

A few months ago, four students from AUB contacted me for an interview. During the interview I found out that they were also working on an essay related to a new concept in town: “Friitz“. What’s...

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