On Bargylus: The World’s Most Dangerous Wine

Arte.tv is the latest to produce a report on Bargylus, often labeled as the world's most dangerous wine. Since the beginning of the war, as harvest is approaching, samples of grapes come from the Bargylus vineyard located close to the Syrian coastal city of Latakia all the way to Beirut so that Karim & Sandro Saade can taste the grapes to determine the harvest date. The vineyard is owned by the Saadé brothers that have…

November declared Lebanese Heritage Month in Ottawa

In recognition of the large Lebanese Canadian contributions to this province's social, economic, political and cultural platforms, the month of November was declared Lebanese Heritage Month in Ottawa on the 25th of October 2017. Ottawa City's twitter account announced the news after the Bill that was presented back in November 2016 was finally passed. Why November? Because all Lebanese people around the world celebrate Independence Day on the 22nd of November. The Lebanese community in Ottawa…

BK is Offering You a Free Whopper on Halloween if You Come Dressed as a Clown

Burger King is trolling McDonald's by giving free whoppers to people dressed as clowns on Halloween. All you need to do is show up at BK Jal el Dib on Tuesday October 31st between 7 and 11 PM dressed as a clown to claim your free whopper meal. The 90-second ad shows a man running away from scary clowns only to find them eating burgers inside a BK branch. I think McDonald's should send a…
Fun

Internet in Lebanon [1996]

6 years ago
Check out this show hosted by on Tele Liban by Zaven Kouyoumdjian where he’s introducing the internet to the viewers. I love how they’re asking people to “subscribe” to the internet service (email) to communicate ...
Baladi

Chef Alain Ducasse Opening a Restaurant at Le Gray Beirut

6 years ago
I just read on hospitalitynewsmag that one of the world’s most decorated Michelin star chefs Alain Ducasse is coming back to Beirut to open a restaurant and a chocolate boutique at Le Gray Hotel. Star ...
History

Back when a Full Ski Day Used to Cost 25 Liras

6 years ago
I found this old poster on Save Beirut Heritage’s FB page taken from the Daily Star and it dates back to January 15 1966. The poster is by Kurban Tours (not sure if it’s the ...
Fun

Your WTF Product of the Week: How to Generate More Smoke From an Arguile

6 years ago
There’s a page called Haydar Electronics that’s selling some product that gets your arguile to generate more smoke, because nothing says cool like showing your friends how much smoke your arguile does LOL! Next thing ...
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