When did Hamra become cool?

I finally got to experience nightlife in Hamra tonight for the first time since back in 2000 . Last time I partied in Hamra, Blues Alley was kicking ass and I'm not even sure if the place is even around today. The night started off typically with me lost in Beirut. I was trying to get to the main Hamra Street and didn't know where that was. Finally spotted two guys walking on the side…
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Ten Outstanding Lebanese Blogs

14 years ago
Najib forgot to post the list so here it is, the Top Ten blogs according to Communicate magazine… *drum roll* …and the winners are: 1) Beirut/NTSC* 2) Beirut Drive-by* 3) Joe’s Box* 4) UxSoup 5) ...
Critiques

Ten Oustanding Lebanese blogs?

14 years ago
I enjoy reading Communicate Magazine and we’ve been featured in that magazine quite a few times, but their top ten Lebanese blogs list in the December 2011 issue is very disappointing to say the least. ...
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Walk of Causes – Lebanon

14 years ago
Episode 1: For Peace and Health They started their journey in the spring of 2010, documenting their steps as they went. From the rights of domestic workers, to freedom of press, or the Armenian genocide, ...
Lebanon

ABC Dbayyeh Christmas Tree

14 years ago
I absolutely love ABC’s Christmas decoration in Dbayyeh branch. The tree is beautiful and the small villages they set are really nice. ...
Shopping

Great Gift Idea – Nespresso Essenza

14 years ago
BHV at City Mall have a really great deal on the Nespresso Essenza machine. The usual price is around LL350,000 but yesterday they started selling them for $160 which is a great price. It would ...
Lebanon

City Mall Christmas Tip – Don’t park in City Mall!

14 years ago
If you’ve tried going to City Mall at night then you know what I’m talking about. Finding a parking spot is literally impossible and driving around looking for one is a waste of time. Instead ...
Food

Sea Sweet in Maameltein

14 years ago
I thought the local authorities were going to shut down Sea Sweet after it poisoned over 100 people with its bad knefe. Instead, it opened another branch. I am not sure how new this branch ...
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Alfa & MTC at ABC Dbayyeh

14 years ago
Any idea why there are Alfa & MTC large boxes in ABC Dbayyeh’s parking lot? Is it to boost the signal or some other use? ...
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