Eat Out During August To Help Treat Children Suffering From Cancer

Eat Out For Life campaign is back this year and will take place from the 17th till the 23rd of August. Just by visiting any of the participating restaurants mentioned , a percentage of your bill will go to the Children’s Cancer Center of Lebanon to contribute to the treatment of a sick child. Some of the restaurants mentioned are: Crepaway, Brgrco, Pzzco, Clay, Gilt, BistroBar, Tavolina, Zaatar W Zeit, Yeh!, Centrale, Babel Bay, Pepe…

Ma3roof: A Witty And Sarcastic Take On Events In Lebanon

I first found out about Ma3roof after George al Rif's tragic incident. Their "2atte3ne 2awou b2at3ak" graphic was a perfect reflection of the reality we are living in and everyone was sharing it online. After I got in touch with Bob Kastoun, the guy behind Ma3roof and visited his page, I noticed he had been producing witty and funny graphics for quite some time and some of them are spot on! Ma3roof basically "focuses and…

I Got Fined For Using My Phone (But I Wasn’t)

I was on my way to Beirut a week ago when a policeman stood in the middle of the road and started asking few drivers to park on the side including myself. At first I thought they were checking "mecanique" papers and indeed the officer asked me for my driving license and "mecanique" papers which I gladly handed over. I still had no clue I was being fined for using my phone because I don't…
Food

Salam Kahil: The Lebanese Sandwich Nazi

10 years ago
When I posted about the Saadah restaurant offering food for free to poor and needy families in Beirut, I remembered an old post from 2012 about a Lebanese immigrant called Salam Kahil who was nicknamed ...
Food

Al Saadah (Happiness) Snack: A Free Restaurant For The Poor And Needy In Beirut

10 years ago
“Bonheur du ciel” is a newly open snack in Bourj Hammoud that opens from Monday till Friday and serves food for free to the poor and needy families. The food is provided by a renowned ...
Information

The Ugly Side Of Lebanon’s Garbage Crisis: Dumping And Burning Garbage In Nature

10 years ago
via Trella Illegal dumping is not new in Lebanon but it has increased drastically ever since the garbage crisis has begun. In fact, while few municipalities and towns chose to start recycling and reduce waste, ...
Humor

Why Check In At Beirut Airport’s VIP Lounge When You Have CAFEMATIK?

10 years ago
Check out this guy’s [take on Cafematik at Beirut’s airport] and its overpriced menu. It’s hilarious! His take on [the Lebanese cliché pictures] is quite funny as well. ...
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