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

9 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?

9 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

10 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

10 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!

10 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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