The Neighborhood: All-Year-Round F&B Cluster Set to Open in Beit Mery by Early 2026

The final phase of construction for a $25 million F&B cluster in Beit Mery has just been completed, as it is set to open by March or April 2026. The cluster, dubbed "The Neighboured" was completed by Jellyfish, a company founded by Joseph Aoun, the owner of ‘Le Charcutier’ supermarket chain. The development includes 12 restaurants, three rooftop bars, a kids’ area, a beauty spa, and a fitness center. It also features a Le Charcutier…

Four Guys, Not Five – Now Open in Lebanon!

When I first saw the video on Instagram, I honestly thought Five Guys had opened in Lebanon. Everything looked exactly like one of their branches—except instead of "Five," it said "Four." Yep, you heard that right. A new burger joint just opened in Lebanon, and it’s basically a knock-off of the globally recognized Five Guys franchise. I really hope this doesn’t become a trend here. It comes across as cheap and unoriginal. Lebanon has no…
Food

Zaatar W Zeit is Opening in India

8 months ago
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 ...
Food

McDonald’s Knock-off Restaurant Open in Beirut

8 months ago
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, ...
Food

Knefeh Smash Burger? WTH?

8 months 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

9 months 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

9 months 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

9 months 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!

9 months 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

1 year 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) ...
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