I’ve never before been to “al Saniour” located in Antelias but I’ve heard many stories about how that restaurant is THE pick-up spot for many ready-to-mingle people in Lebanon, both men and women.
The strategy? Bluetooth. Just switch on your Bluetooth and before you know it you’ll get flooded with messages, pics or in some cases, cheesy songs. Of course I did not believe that for one second until I stepped in to the immensely condensed place yesterday (a friend of mine was in town and she just loves that place) and not-to-my-surprise almost every single lady and man had attached themselves to two very peculiar objects, their cells, that were placed right in front of their faces, and their arghilehs ( hubbly bubblies) that went into their mouths. As customers walked in those people would put down their cells, bluntly assess what they see and begin typing vigorously on their smart phones. It was though a network was put in place and we were mere contestants amongst a panel of judges who would soon provide us with their verdict. Only after twenty minutes of being seated did the crowd-with-a-staring-problem finally get used to our presence and accept us as part of the herd. i.e. they stopped staring us down so hard.
No,we did not turn on our Bluetooth, we were way too busy AWE-ing over the menu that did not seem to hold back on the sexual innuendos. If you thought strawberries and whipped cream are sexy you obviously haven’t been exposed to some taouk and garlic. Take a look…
And in case you were in the mood for something light, how about..
Posted in Rumor Has It..., Sly Yet Genius Dating Tips
Tagged food, lebanese culture, lebanon, love, social dynamics
There’s nothing more I love than to sample new dishes in atypical settings. When I got invited to attend 2011′s Feast For Change last Wednesday hosted by the Syndicate of Owners Of Restaurants In Lebanon I was quick to accept. The feast was truly one fit for a king, situated in the charming gardens of Sursock Palace.
Close your eyes, picture some of the finest restaurants in Beirut, now envision them all in one place, offering you an unlimited amounts of their specialty dishes… all whilst you sip on some wine and enjoy the live entertainment… yup that’s the life my friends! A special shout out to all my fellow bloggers who were there as well, enjoyed your company.. from a distance 
Here are glimpses of some of my favorites for the night,
Posted in IVY Lebanon-Eats, Weekly Whip-Ups
Tagged food, food critic, food review, hot spot, lebanon
I’m known to be a bit of a carnivore, I love me some tender good ‘old strip of filet de bouef. I find that in Lebanon, consistency with beef is tough for many eateries to maintain; at times you can order the exact same beef dish over and over again and never end up with the same one. But one of the places I’ve been dining at for years that has not once disappointed and may serve hands-down one of the most succulent, mignon pieces of beef filet is the French cuisine é Café at Eddé Yard in Jbeil .
The atmosphere is wonderful, pedestrian-only areas in Lebanon are rare, and so this is one of the few spots which you can have a meal on a trottoir without getting choked up by diesel fumes, while exploring this little square hidden at the heart of Jbeil souks.
If you’re dining with a date, you can start of with a double shared portion of a lovely crisp green rocca salad with simple balsamic vinaigrette to get your taste buds rolling. If the weather permits, they’ll probably grill them for you outdoors while you get teased with the loveliness of the aroma, but mind you, you won’t be the only one; the neighborhood felines will also come out to play as soon as they sense that you’ve ordered the best item on the menu.
I don’t know how or what they marinate that filet in but it will stand out for you instantly , and the portion is one of the largest and most generous I’ve had in the city, without compromising on taste or texture. The golden-soft side roasted potatoes infused in rosemary were quite the treat. But the best part of it all would be that buttery, creamy, dreamy mushroom sauce that accompanies the filet. An absolute must-have!
My friend had an eye-catching fish filet with some steamed vegetables and a lemony sauce that she instantly fell-in love with and highly recommends. It was toasted on the outside and soft and fluffy inside.
For dessert we shared a fresh’n warm Belgian waffle sprinkled with powdered sugar and drizzled with a comforting dark hot chocolate sauce. Truly a happy ending! Bisoux
Posted in IVY Lebanon-Eats, Mon Obsession du Jour
Tagged Cafe, food, food review, lebanon
One of my favorite things to do when I hit up Beirut Souks is to sneak into Ladurée for some of their heavenly Macarons. My absolute favorite flavors are the Griotte Amande and the Caramel à la fleur de sel. Yes they may be priced at LL3000 a piece, but I assure you it may be the best $2 you may ever spend. I’m heading there for my lunch break today, I see no better way to welcome the weekend. Bisoux
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Tagged food, food critic, lebanon, love
So the weather in Lebanon is having an identity crisis, each time we pull out our bikinis it decides to go grey and rain. Everyone knows you can never really escape a scorching hot summer here, so before we welcome the heat it was time to finally bid Faraya Farewell for the season with a memorable barbeque.Bisoux
Sundays are lovely. They present the perfect occasion for a big bad brunch. So yesterday, I took the liberty of whipping up two of my all-time favorite perfect-for-brunch dishes: a Spanish Omelette and a favorite family recipe we call Feta Mix.
The Spanish Omlette includes fresh mushrooms, diced ripe tomatoes, green pepper and lots and lots of paprika. Here’s a secret- add some milk to the raw eggs while whipping them to get the best results. Some people like their Omlette in one cake-like piece- I like to fluff mine up while in the pan.
To make the Feta mix, chop up some white onions, ripe tomatoes, green peppers, juicy black olives and cucumbers. Slice some feta cheese or any white cheese you prefer and toss them in with some extra virgin olive oil. Add some sea salt and black pepper et Voila!
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