What an evening… Let me start with my gut feeling as I walked into the place… positive vibes all around, you simply know ahead of time that everything is gonna be ok… a live band was playing rock music in the background, great music by the way. The place was almost all made of wood,...
IHOPed it was good and it really was, It’s been some time since “Moi” have written a review, I had given, for a while, the torch (si j’ose dire) to The Coach… And IHOPed that I’d write back again someday again soon, and what better place to start writing again than IHOP? Yup it just...
Yes, The Good Life that’s what the name means. In the heart of Mar Mkhayel street a place like no other, they serve Tapas e Còctels (Appetizers and Cocktails). The setup is comfortable, you can choose between sitting on high tables or couches. My friends were late a bit, so I was served a basket...
It always takes a combination of factors to have the perfect experience in a given restaurant… Sometimes those factors align by pure cheer luck… sometimes they are the result of hard work, great organization, skills and experience… The stars were aligned that night for Maracas in Jounieh… but no matter how bright they were shining,...
Nobody will defend teamwork like I do, success NEVER comes from the effort of just one person… there is always a team working around him (the person) don’t get all feminist on me… Tell that to a Chef D’orchestre, he knows the value of team work when it comes to performing symphony… but the invisible...
So after the food fiestas we were having back to back that last week, Coach Chicho decided that we should take a break and eat light & healthy… not something I’m honestly fond off, because I mean let’s face it, most of the times healthy food, specifically light food, can be tasteless… I know it’s...
How many times in Lebanon have we heard that famous phrase “Ekhid bared ya mama” when usually you have a headache or a mild to severe stomach ache that makes u break into sweat (especially in summer) along with gases (that threatens the ozone layer) and also mild to severe cases of diarrhea. Ekhid Bared...
…A hard sell, a difficult concept to swallow despite the obvious health advantages you get from consuming… wait… I think I should rewind a little… It’s that little café down in Verdun area, you know? Kif you don’t? You can’t miss it… it’s easy… listen hey, you’re on Verdun Main Street… right? You take your right just...
The Sun (Shams) – Anjar The Sun (shams) is a restaurant at the center of the ANJAR System and is by far one of the most important source of Lebanese gastronomy for life in Lebanon. (Wikipedia) Distance to Beirut: 70 km Surface temperature: 21°C The funny fact about SHAMS restaurant is that it also rises at night. With a...
The other day, I have attended a wedding, a weird wedding one might say… Now don’t get me wrong, the bride in herself is usually exquisite, layers of love and creamy textures and colors, while the groom, with its Gaetian origins, bronze crust and topping over topping of pure Italian arrogance and self-assurance can meet with anyone’s appetite…...