Posted By
Najib
Nov 09, 2017 03:18
I was eager to check out the second edition of Whisky Live Beirut last month, and what got me even more excited was an invitation to one of its most interesting masterlcasses this year: Malts Masterclass by Diageo’s Global Scotch Whisky Ambassador Donald Colville. Colville’s family history and own life are deeply intwined with whisky distillation, and it was an absolute pleasure meeting him, learning about his life journey with whisky and chat about his…
Posted By
Najib
Nov 09, 2017 10:28
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…
Food
8 years ago
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 ...
Architecture
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
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
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
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
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
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
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, ...
