Youssef Nassar’s The Exhibition Banned In Lebanon

The General Security has apparently banned The Exhibition by Youssef Nassar, which is a short movie that was showing at the Cabriolet Film Festival in Beirut. The reason is that there are topless Lebanese girls in the 10 minutes long movie. Here's what Youssef said: Just came back from Vienna, what a beautiful city, the culture, the people, it's just so perfect. Well here I am back in Beirut, I turn my cellphone on, loads…

My 10 Favorite Burgers In Beirut

The Raclette Brgr with Cheese fries at Brgrco Since Burger Day was on May 28, I thought of sharing with you the list of burgers that I usually crave in Lebanon. The burgers were selected from restaurants, burger joints, diners and fast food chains that I've been to in the past years. 1- The Butcher's Cut at Brgrco This 6 Oz Hussein Hadid signature burger is one of the best burgers I've had in Lebanon.…
Beirut

Remembering Samir Kassir

10 years ago
By Mazen Kerbaj Samir Kassir was assassinated on June 2, 2005, in Beirut, when a bomb placed under his car was detonated. The tragic death of this journalist and writer was one of many attempts ...
Art

Secret Walls X Beirut

10 years ago
Secret Walls is basically the “fight club of the art scene” where artists compete with black paint and markers for 90 minutes. It was brought to Beirut last year and rounds are being organized regularly ...
Beirut

A New Fun Activity To Do In Lebanon This Summer

10 years ago
[YouTube] You just have to get a fully loaded machine gun, get some extra ammunition, go on any roof, fire randomly and injure or kill people in the process. ...
Beirut

Lebanon: Not As Seen on TV

10 years ago
[YouTube] These videos are part of the Live Love Lebanon campaign and were shot by young Lebanese to show alternative gateways in Lebanon and emphasize on Lebanese hospitality, eco-tourism and basic pleasures in life. You’ve ...
Art

The Culture Trip: List Of 10 Contemporary Art Galleries You Should Visit In Beirut

10 years ago
For all the art lovers, here’s a list of 10 contemporary art galleries that you should visit when you come to Beirut. The list includes: Beirut Art Center Beirut Exhibition Center Art Factum Gallery Art ...
Beirut

Antoury Market In Hamra Closing Down: This is not Ariel Sharon’s Supermarket

10 years ago
If you pass by Makdessi street in Hamra, you will notice the above banners outside Antoury’s market. The big banner says “This is not Ariel Sharon’s Supermarket” while the small ones translate roughly to “Stop ...
Beirut

Syrian Elections In Lebanon

10 years ago
I couldn’t care less about elections in Syria or in Lebanon for that sake, and Syrians and non-Syrians in Lebanon have the right to elect their president, but that doesn’t mean they can block highways ...
Beirut

In Pictures: The Newly Revamped Rene Mouawad Sanayeh Garden

10 years ago
The new Sanayeh garden is almost ready and will be officially open on May 31st. The new garden looks great now, as it’s clean, greener and is fully equipped. Added to that, there’s now a ...
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