Metamorphosis of Beirut From 1870 Till 2052 at Beyt Amir

There's a really interesting exhibition taking place at Beyt Amir entitled "Temporary - Metamorphosis of a city: Beirut 1870 - 2052". The exhibition is a tribute to Beirut through photographs, prints, and installations showing how Beirut has evolved from 1870 until now. Beyt Amir is a beautiful old house built over 100 years ago and one of the last remaining symbols of Beirut's rich heritage. If you're wondering why 2052, it's because there's an illustration…

Who wants a Baba à l’Arak?

I just placed an order for two jars of Baba au Rhum and, wait for it, Baba a l'Arak. I once saw a picture of a Baba l'Arak jar online back in August but then I totally forgot about it up until I saw Anthony's post and Clement Tannouri's photos few days ago. I had no clue Clément was the guy behind them. Most of you know Clément Tannouri from his stunning aerial photos of…
Architecture

Waterfront City: A Self-Sustaining City Coming to Life

8 years ago
My daily commute includes driving by the series of complete or nearly-complete buildings next to the Marina in Dbayeh. Like most, I just thought it’s another residential complex. Recently though, I got a tour around ...
Food

Zaatar W Zeit Opening in Vancouver

8 years ago
Friends in Vancouver told me that they spotted a Zaatar w Zeit branch opening there, so I looked up the news and it’s indeed happening. Quoting ZWZ’s blog which dates back to October 5, they ...
Lifestyle

What are your Favorite Running/Walking Tracks?

8 years ago
I don’t know how people can go for a walk or a jog without listening to music. I’ve had running playlists for as long as a I remember but I’m looking for new suggestions as ...
Fun

iPhone X is selling for $1650 in Lebanon

8 years ago
The iPhone X is priced starting $999 on Apple’s website yet Amhaz wants us to buy it for an outrageous $1650! I don’t know why anyone would buy it for this ridiculous price especially when ...
Beirut

Beirut Airport Expansion Planned To Accommodate An Additional 5 Million Passengers

8 years ago
The airport was originally built in 1992 to accommodate 6 million passengers and obviously need a whole revamp, not just an expansion plan. However the real problem is not only in the airport’s capacity but ...
Architecture

Video Showing the Middle East’s Oldest Brewery Getting Demolished

8 years ago
The Laziza brewery (“Laziza Grande Brasserie du Levant”), which was established in the early 1930s and closed in 2003 got demolished a couple of days ago to make way for a new project called “Mar ...
Baladi

Meet Rabih el Jammal: The First Lebanese Blind person to Run the Beirut Marathon

8 years ago
You obviously have to be extremely fit to run a marathon; you need stamina, endurance, months of training and obviously you need vision. You should be able to see the finish line behind the hills, ...
Baladi

It’s Thyme to Celebrate #WorldMankoushehDay

8 years ago
What we decide to eat for breakfast varies greatly from one country to the other and from one person to the other, but I believe the majority of Lebanese agree that nothing tops a Mankousheh ...
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