Zaatar W Zeit is Opening in India

India never came to mind when Zaatar W Zeit was talking about expanding, but they just announced on the @zaatarwzeitindia Instagram account that they’ll be opening in Mumbai soon. In fact, they shared a reel about it a while back, but I must have missed it. Zaatar W Zeit already has outlets in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Egypt, Bahrain, and Canada. I visited the Vancouver outlet last year, and it felt like I…

McDonald’s Knock-off Restaurant Open in Beirut

A year after a Starbucks knock-off coffee shop opened in Beirut, we now have a McDonald's imitation on Bliss Street. The fast food restaurant, called Meatway, closely resembles McDonald's, from the logo to the bags, packaging, and, of course, the food. While I am a strong advocate for supporting local businesses, I believe there's room for more creativity in the industry. Instead of opening knock-off stores, why not develop unique concepts? And by "creative," I…
Food

Knefeh Smash Burger? WTH?

2 weeks ago
I’ve seen many disturbing food trends lately, but this one has to top them all: a smash burger with a Dubai Chocolate Knefeh scoop. The trend appears to have started a couple of weeks back, ...
Art

Saudi-based Chef Zeina Itani Creates Stunning Cake to Celebrate Lebanon

1 month ago
Zeina Itani is an incredibly talented cake artist known for creating insanely large and jaw-dropping masterpieces. Her attention to detail and creativity have made her an internet sensation, with over 2 million followers on Instagram ...
Food

Get Your Loved One a “Djeij w Batata” Bouquet This Valentine

1 month ago
It looks like the Shawarma Valentine bouquet has finally been upgraded, as someone is now making “Djeij w Batata” Valentine bouquets with garlic inside a ring box. I would have wrapped the chicken and fries ...
Food

The Chase, Now Called “Chase Trattoria” Reopens on Sassine Square

1 month ago
“The Chase” on Sassine Square and in Kaslik were among my favorite hangouts with friends and family. However, the Kaslik branch shut down due to a decline in food quality and service, and more recently, ...
Baladi

Check Out the Beirut Chocolate Bar!

1 month ago
Australian-born Lebanese pastry chef Philip Khoury crafted the “Beirut Chocolate Bar,” a nostalgic treat made with 50% almond milk chocolate, filled with orange blossom caramel, and layered with cashew baklawa. The award-winning chef is bringing ...
Baladi

Läderach Chocolatier Suisse Now Open in Beirut

4 months ago
Swiss chocolatier Läderach is now open in downtown Beirut on Allenby street. Läderach was founded in 1962 and is a decades-long family business specialising in luxury Swiss chocolate, and famous for its FrischSchoggi (fresh chocolate) ...
Food

Famous Lebanese-Australian Chef Greg Maalouf Dies at 64

6 months ago
This is sad day for Lebanese cuisine as one of its most awarded chefs and authors has passed away. Lebanese-Australian chef Greg Maalouf, long considered as the “godfather of Lebanese cuisine”, has died at the ...
Food

Canadian Councillor Wants To Declare Ottawa “Shawarma Capital of Canada”

1 year ago
Laura Dudas, an Ottawa councillor, has officially asked council to recognize Ottawa as “The Shawarma Capital of Canada”. The council is expected to vote on this motion at their next meeting. I have no idea ...
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