The Lebanese government is said to be studying a proposal to legalize cannabis and export it for medicinal use. The proposal came from Mckinsey, a company that works in consultancy and helps businesses and organizations grow. Mckinsey is currently working with the Lebanese government to come up with a five-year plan in order to save [...]
Raising Cane's finally opened in Lebanon and is only a quick drive away from downtown Beirut! Yes, you've guessed it (If you missed it in the title) they are the newest restaurant addition to The Spot Mall in Choueifat. Founded in Louisiana in 1996 by Todd Graves and named after his dog, Cane. This place is all [...]
We've all heard the saying "Too much of a good thing is bad for you". Well, we tend to disagree. A beautiful hotel, stunning interior, exquisite food and impeccable service; These are the things that will make your night at Chez Alain, The Grand Hills Broumana. Apart from the beauty of the hotel and the [...]
Looking for some fun and spooky Halloween events? You've come to the right place. We've rounded up 5 Halloween events happening in Lebanon this year. Boo! Decadeath: LeboWeen This season, Decadeath promises you a highly entertaining mix of scary and funny with the most thrilling Halloween soundtrack, signed Rodge! Lebo-Ween, Saturday October 28 at St. [...]
As a die hard Germany supporter in anything football related, last night's game vs. Iran was pretty sad to watch. I must admit the Iranians played a really good game and it pains me to say they deserved to win. Their victory over Germany booked them a seat in the round of 16. Iran's next [...]
You know that feeling when you're stressed, overloaded and all you want is to binge eat a large pizza with a side of fries and a tank of coke but you don't want to deal with the judgmental tone of an operator! Or you forgot to withdraw money (Story of my life) and you're stuck at [...]
You know that big stack of thick, fluffy dreamy pancakes you always saw on TV but thought it was too good to be true !!! Well, brace yourself. In the midst of the huddled restaurants and shops at the Spot mall in Choueifat, you'll find the beloved all American, old school breakfast (& more) joint IHOP (International [...]
M eet the man behind Meats & Bread. If you happen to be new to the food scene or have better things to do than keep up with daily restaurant news (Seriously?!), Chef Riad is behind the legendary burger at Ferdinand's and now the much talked about Meats & Bread Hardcore BBQ in Gemmayze. The Interior [...]
In an unlikely alleyway in Gemmayze lies the perfect destination for a unique culinary experience. The founders of L'Atelier du Miel, famed for their unique honey, now bring you a Workshop & Garden Café offering honey based dishes, drinks and of course desserts. For those of you who don't know, L'atelier du miel offers more than30 different types [...]
Not only is this unique café/restaurant home to one of the best chocolat chaud viennois artisanal but it's also the perfect spot to get your creative juices flowing. The funky, colorful, rustic interior was designed by none other than the owner herself, Juliana Tarazi.
Sapori E Vini is so much more than your average Italian trattoria. This is the kind of place that is going to make you fall in love with Italian cuisine over and over again, and we're not just talking about pizza here, it's the pasta, the salad, the homemade fondant ... The place is reminiscent [...]
There's nothing like a small getaway to provide you with a quick recharge and leave you refreshed and ready to face the stressful daily work schedule again. What's better is being able to do that without having to travel or even leave your city. A vacation at home! Leaving the daily routine behind we walked [...]
The fasting season is upon us, it is time to say goodbye to your favorite foods and give up on chicken and meat. Below are some of the restaurants around the country offering Lent-friendly menus or special items. Bou Melhem Dimitri Hayek Street, Sin El Fil 01 497667 | 01 497666 The Chase Sassine Square, Ashrafieh 01 [...]
Let's face it, burgers are our ultimate craving. No matter how high new food trends might rise they will eventually fall but our love of burgers will never die out. Below are Beirut's Top 5 (in our humble opinion) Burgers: Urban Grill Original CheeseBurger Owned by a burger fanatic, Urban Grill prides itself on using the [...]
Being a total sucker for skin and bath care products, I have taken it upon myself to find some quality products that deliver on their promise and offer a little something extra! So here are a few of my recent favs! I fell in love guys.. and I fell hard !! Although I have only been using this brand [...]
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