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Liza: A Guaranteed Sense of Amazement As You Walk In
I was not sure what to expect… As I walked into Liza. Do they serve Lebanese food? Lebanese with a twist? Lebanese the way French people see it? I was not sure… Some people I know like it, others less...
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Shtrumpf: My Childhood’s Diner… Stuck in Time
Back home and after drinking three bottles of Perrier to cleanse my pallet as well as help me digest, I thought to myself, “Who on earth puts garlic in a club sandwich?” I didn’t think it was funny at...
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Cozmo ABC Achrafieh: Another Surprise from Boubess Group
Wooden features, green leather, metallic structures, reflective ceramics, mirrors, graffiti… Welcome to a piece of architectural wonder… welcome to Cozmo ABC. I have to start by expressing my ongoing...
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Sweet Lebanon: Finest Mouthwatering Treats from Around the Country
Who doesn’t love desserts? Perfect pieces of mouthwatering indulgence… But where can you find the best of what Lebanon has to offer, in terms of sweets, cakes, cookies, ice cream… Are you drooling yet?...
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Kampai: Tasty but Noisy
The last time I came to Kampai, I left unimpressed. A series of imperfections encountered by my friends and I left us shocked – especially that this is a restaurant loved and appreciated by many. I...
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TOTO: A Special Italian Spot in Beirut
A year has passed and it was time to give Toto another try. In my search for the best pizza and finest pain perdu in the country, this stop was important. Toto welcomes Italian food aficionados into a...
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Gilt’s Desserts: Fine Pieces of Art on a Plate
Gilt… Come to think of it I am surprised that I still don’t have a review about it on NGNO. Passing by for lunch or dinner has been difficult, but since I am looking for the best pain perdu in town, I...
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Le Pain Perdu du Balthazar
This is not a restaurant review since I came into Balthazar just for the Pain Perdu. It was 09:20am on a calm Wednesday in Beirut when we arrived to Beirut Souks, which felt like a haunted city since...
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A Generous Iftar at the Mövenpick, Beirut
After last year’s experience at the Mövenpick, I decided to come back this year to check it out how it is this year… what they are offering… and what changes have been made. Last year’s Iftar was...
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SUD: Good Food and Great Ambiance is Guaranteed Everytime
The tent has been removed, the nylon covers have been wrapped up… Welcome the summer vibes of La Cour Saint Michel. Located right at the beginning of the hippest collection of bars in Beirut and...
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Yumi: Sushi and Drinks in the Heart of Monot
Yumi, this special bar/restaurant located in the heart of Monot Street, is not like any other Japanese place around. It all starts with the location, in the middle of a nightlife district where things...
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Downtown: Old, Faithful and New Look
There are places that I visit on a monthly basis, experiencing the same pleasure I had when they first opened and Downtown Kaslik is one of them. When many failed to survive in Jounieh, when Beirut...
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McDonald’s New McFlurry Mars Series; Now in Lebanon
With the World Cup fiesta taking over the country, many restaurants and companies alike have launched special items, one of which is McDonald’s special edition McFlurry. My story with McDonald’s...
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Push Over Cronuts, Churro Ice Cream Sandwich Is Here
Last year, the cronut was taking over New York City and now it seems another hype is taking over Los Angeles. The Churros are pretty popular in the US. These Spanish donuts that are hot, fried pastry...
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Discovering The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
This month, I was invited alongside a group of media to discover Jordan. The trip was scheduled to take place in mid May but was immediately rescheduled to fall at the same time as the Pope’s visit to...
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Nouh Al Haddad: Enjoy Some Haléwet el Shmeisseh from Maitre de Halawa in Tripoli
What a morning! I arrived to Tripoli unprepared and without any particular place to visit. One place after the other, I found myself discovering the oldest and finest the Northern capital has to offer....
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Couqley: Like Always, Simply Great
It’s been some time since I last came to Couqley, the place for good food, great ambiance and professionalism. I decided to visit again to indulge in some more pain perdu and their famous steak-frites...
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Magnolia Bakery New Ice Cream Sandwiches
I’m not sure whether or not I’ll be spending my time this summer reviewing ice cream places. A lot of them are popping up, restaurants are adventuring into the ice cream business as well, while pastry...
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Invest in One of the Hottest Summer Trends
Invest in one of the hottest summer trends this year with the limited edition Pistachio White Dolce & Gabbana Magnum bars, which were designed to celebrate Magnum’s 25th anniversary. The luxury...
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Sufra Restaurant: Tasty Food from the Jordanian Table
As soon as I reached Sufra, my taste buds started tingling and my mouth started watering as I remembered the foukhara, the hummus and the fresh hot bread.. I’ve been here before in 2012 and the...
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