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The Beazbee: A Fine Lebanese-Style English Breakfast
I’ve been tagged on Instagram, on several occasions, on dishes from a place called Beazbee. Interesting and mouthwatering preparations that enticed me to want to come have a closer look at the place. I...
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OBI: Sushi at ABC Achrafieh…
While going down to Beirut, I received a bizarre yet intriguing phone call which concerns one of the Friends&Co reviews – OBI. The person on the phone disagreed with what was written and was...
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Crepaway: It is Called Crepaway for a Reason…
I don’t know if you’re already aware, but Crepaway now welcomes guests into its new interior, starting with their branch at Beirut City Centre. This new location is a must see. The whole place has...
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Kaiten Sushi Conveyor: Simple, Tasty and Enjoyable
At the end of Hamra street is a Japanese place called Kaiten. Red is the main color defining a place I really like. Walk in, sit at the conveyer belt and watch a sushi-tender prepare the rolls. I have...
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Tamashii’s New Menu and Wider Choices: Rice…
I recently heard that Tamashii has introduced a new menu…Tamashii, nestled in the middle between Mar Mikhael and Gemmayze is a small place that offers fine Japanese creations in a cozy well designed...
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Discover SUD’s New Tasty Menu: Some Fine and Innovative Creations
SUD is one of those places I go to every now and then when I feel the need to escape the city’s bustle. It’s a monthly getaway for me. Coming here is like taking a small trip out of town, only it’s on...
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Back to SÔ for Fine Sushi on the Conveyor Belt
Planning a sushi night-out with my wife on a calm Sunday night, we headed down to Beirut. We were looking for a nice place to eat, maybe something new to try – but Beirut seemed empty… it was like a...
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Safsouf’s Maamoul Madd bi Ashta: Back to Authenticity…
Every Saturday morning, my father-in-law and his friends gather around for hefty breakfast, or what can better be described as the weekend feast. They enjoy the best of what out tradition has to offer...
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Copla: We Dined Alone… It Means Something
It was time for me to visit Copla, this beautifully designed restaurant by famous Lebanese architect, Bernard Khoury, created by two Michelin Star Chef Dani Garcia and managed by the Add-mind group....
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Rod’s Burgers: Homemade with Style and Perfection
I’m going to start this review by welcoming the first entry to my TOP10 burgers list of 2014… Yes, already… Rod’s Burgers are to die for… Imagine a simple yet innovative burger prepared with love,...
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The Gordon’s Cafe: Fish & Chips… and Tiramisu
Many new restaurants open every week in Lebanon, each trying to create a niche for themselves in this competitive market, while the old timers are continuously working on maintaining the quality their...
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Toto: A Special Italian Experience from Start to End
I’m back to Toto, the Italian spot on Mar Mikhael, a special a 50′s ambiance in a trendy modern setup within a preserved authentic Lebanese house – original to say the least. Celebrating a family...
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Mario e Mario: Homemade, the Italian Way
There are two people in town that create a buzz whenever their names are involved- Mario Haddad Senior and Mario Haddad Junior. What are the father and son combo up to these days? I’ll tell you. A new...
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Tribute to Italian Opera: Celebrating Luciano Pavarotti at Music Hall
Aqua Panna and S.Pellegrino are two brands I appreciate a lot. A tribute to Luciano Pavarotti took place recently in Lebanon’s Music Hall as S.Pellegrino pays homage to the unforgettable Maestro...
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Casablanca: Discovering New Horizons While Staying in Town
Authenticity is key at Casablanca, a unique restaurant set in an old white Lebanese house on Ain Mreiseh. Facing a beautiful view of the Mediterranean Sea, this spot is a true gem in the heart of...
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Bar Tartine to Open in ABC Achrafieh Soon
For those of you who enjoy the good food served at Bar Tartine, rejoice! A new branch will be opening at ABC Achrafieh Mall soon… Bar Tartine’s first place is located on Mar Mikhael street, just above...
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Wellness Lunch at éCafé Sursock: Superfood Served in Style and Finesse
Together with a fine selection of people, I was invited to the wellness lunch at Edde Cafe Sursock. Enchanted by a calm musical background of harp, the set up and ambiance were so soothing and...
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Artist: One Hell of a Bizarre Lunch… The Food was Superb
Let’s say that my lunch experience at Artist was one of the most bizarre – the good kind – to date… Stopping in front of the “Artist“, a restaurant in Monot, that serves burgers for lunch and a set...
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Al Dente: A Fine Italian in Beirut…The Accademia Italiana Della Cucina Dinner
Al Dente, the only Italian fine dining restaurant in Lebanon has never seized to impress guests for the past decade or so. Located in one of the finest hotels in Lebanon and the only Relais et...
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My Latest Discovery: Soft and Tender Tasty Sfouf
Sfouf is a Lebanese almond-semolina cake. It is made from semolina flour flavored with turmeric, sugar, and pine nuts. This simple to do creation has many advantages other than being delicious – plus...
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