Get Your Loved One a “Djeij w Batata” Bouquet This Valentine

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 in some bread, and the garlic inside the ring box isn’t exactly appealing. That said, I love the concept, but something tells me that sending Djeij w Toum to someone’s workplace might not be appreciated by everyone. View this post…

All Roads Leading To Nejmeh Square to Reopen

The roads leading to Nejmeh Square are gradually reopening after the Parliamentary Police Command announced that it will make these roads fully accessible to all citizens without any obstacles. These roads have been closed for years without valid justification, severely impacting businesses in Beirut's Central District. While this is a positive step, it is important to review the role of the Parliamentary Police Command to ensure they are no longer allowed to take such actions…

Exotica Limited Edition Valentine Totes

I miss posting about creative ads on special occasions like Valentine’s Day, Easter, Christmas, or national holidays, and I’m very happy to see companies like Exotica still distinguishing themselves with new campaigns. The Valentine’s ad was brilliant, using a red rose to spell out the word 'love' in Arabic. In addition, Exotica is launching beautifully crafted, limited-edition totes for Valentine’s Day.

Kim Ghattas Named Among Washington Post’s Top ’50 People Shaping Our Society in 2025′

It’s almost impossible to keep up with the political changes happening in the Middle East, but you can always count on Kim Ghattas' articles to help understand what’s going on. The Beirut-based journalist is an opinion writer for The Financial Times and The Atlantic and released a book in 2020, Black Wave, which explores the Iranian-Saudi rivalry. This week, Ghattas was named as one of The Washington Post’s next 50 thought leaders in various fields…
Business

Banque du Liban Gold Reserves Value Went Up by $1 billion

1 year ago
BDL published its latest balance sheet on January 31, 2025, where it reported an increase in the country’s gold reserves from $24.7 billion in mid-January to $25.7 billion on January 31. In comparison, Lebanon’s gold ...
Critiques

Why is the Central Bank Buying Armored Cars?

1 year ago
Lebanese journalist Ghada Eid shared a document showing that the BDL purchased armored cars in November 2024, worth roughly $600,000 USD. Armored cars are typically purchased to transport money, but one has to question the ...
Baladi

LAF Improv/3aka3ba Team is Brilliant!

1 year ago
I’ve been following Fouad Yammine & Anthony Hamawi for years now and I’ve recently discovered the 3aka3ba team and their hilarious improv performances. The 3aka3ba team consists of of Anthony Hamawi, Fouad Yammine, Jad Bou ...
Food

The Chase, Now Called “Chase Trattoria” Reopens on Sassine Square

1 year 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, ...
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