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Magnolia Bakery: Much More Than Meets the Eye
I was happy and intrigued at the same time when I discovered that Magnolia Bakery Lebanon was proposing a savory menu in addition to their famous cupcakes and other baked goods. So I headed down to...
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Michel: Tasty Food and Positive Vibes
Back in October, I discovered Michel, a casual bistro nestled in the heart of Achrafieh, offering some fine dishes without being pretentious or arrogant. A simple bistro where Michel himself makes sure...
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Urbanista: Let’s Enjoy Some Urban Bliss
I’ve been a fan of Urbanista since they first opened in Gemmayze a few years back. Serving tasty food in a unique ambiance filled with positivity and joy, Urbanista is the perfect way to start your...
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A Dinner… En Tête a Tête
Where should I start and how should I start? I suppose many of you might presume by now that I’ve been paid by La Petite Maison to write about them. Articles, reviews, videos and every time I’m asked...
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Metropole: Good Food, Great Ambiance and Yummy Stroganoff
I’m not sure if I should listen to my friends’ comments or even read previous reviews of Metropole before writing this piece. All I know is that I enjoyed my time, I loved the place and ate some...
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Onno: Speechless is the Word!
What more can I say about Onno, this small modest Armenian restaurant in Bourj Hammoud. I can easily repost the same review published exactly a year ago, but I need to give this place justice by...
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Varouj: Not Bad… But Not Great
Varouj’s fame is second to none and visiting it was crucial to understanding the hype behind it. To tell you the truth, I was expecting to reach a large restaurant. After a long hour of searching, we...
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Osaka, Sushi Lounge: A Step Forward in Oriental Innovation
Considered in the top three best Japanese restaurants in Lebanon, Osaka has been on my to do list for a long time now. Last visited in March of 2012, everything has changed for the better… Today’s...
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Yabani: New Location, New Look, New Menu – A Luxury Approach…
Yabani has a new address and of course with it comes a whole new look. Its first loctaion, designed by esteemed Bernard Khoury, was located in Achrafieh and accessed through a large elevator which...
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Prune: Where Simplicity is Mastered to Perfection
Coming back to Prune was a necessity… I’ve been hearing very positive feedback about Prune for a while, so reviewing it again, and enjoying its great food, was common sense. Let me tell you a story...
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Villa Clara’s: French Inspiration in the Heart of Beirut
I can’t explain the coincidences but Villa Clara took me so much time to be review due to my extensive traveling and it’s taken a while to be published. I visited Villa Clara more than three weeks ago...
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Y. by Yabani: Reinvented Perfection at the Souks
What an improvement since I last visited Y. by Yabani almost two years ago! I remember walking into a badly finished white space, to be welcomed by untrained staff and having to browse a paper menu...
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Captain Davis: A Successful Concept in the Making
Captain Davis opened a week ago and already this new eatery has created a buzz for itself around town. Enticed by the mouthwatering images I saw on Facebook and Instagram I had to be one of the first...
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More from Captain Davis… Trying the Whole in a Week
If you’ve been following NoGarlicNoOnions for the last two years or so, you would have noticed that I usually don’t review the same restaurant twice in row… I usually give at least a six months period...
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Sunday Brunch at Casablanca: Indulge in Some Heavenly French Toast
Way before becoming a trend around the country, Casablanca was known for its brunch every Sunday. Opening at 11am you are welcomed to savor Casablanca’s fine organic preparations in the iconic setup...
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The Four Seasons: Beirut’s Highest Roof Lounge is Now Open
Summer is here and and we know that not just from the change of weather but also with the openings of rooftops in Beirut. The Four Seasons Hotel welcomed the most eminent members of the Beirut Jet-Set,...
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Jean, Charles: Achrafieh’s Delicatessen Heaven
Believe me when I say that I have been meaning to visit Jean, Charles ever since I started NGNO, two years ago, but never got around to doing so. If you’re one of those people who seek and crave some...
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Chili’s: Back on its Feet
My story with Chili’s is one of those long ones that started when it first opened, and still continues to date. Ups, downs, enjoyment and disappointments, it sometimes feels like a love relationship......
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Kanafanji: Knefeh has a New Address
Kababji, Shawarmanji, maybe soon enough we’ll be hearing about about Burgarji… But for now a new edition to the “ji” list is Kanafanji. This new kenafe ‘specialist’ is located in the heart of Mar...
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Let’s Indulge in Some “Daoukieh”… Orgasmic!
An NGNO reader sent me a request to try “Al Daoukieh” at Daouk in Tarik Jdideh, next to the Cola Roundabout. This Lebanese pastry shop has created a unique dessert that has made it to all four corners...
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