All the Beirut news.

More coffee table literature can never hurt, and with these coasters, that’s literally true. Mark the Plot is a set of coasters features the cover artwork of 8 iconic fiction books like Lolita, Pride and Prejudice… this will satisfy your love of books as well as add a great touch to your set of coffee »more...

Located in the Bekaa is a small village called Jdita, known for its fertile land, stands an old house built on the remains of a wine cellar. The house dates back to the Bronze Age and carries the rich history behind Château Nakad. With a passion for wine making, combined with the rich soil of the »more...

Picture taken from Beirut.com

I went to pick up the 4G SIM and Dongle for the test pilot phase today from Alfa’s premises. The 4G SIM won’t be activated though before the official launching date which wasn’t communicated yet but should be soon.
The testing is for only one-month and I will have 10G to try out on the Huawei dongle.

Picture from Maya Zankoul

I don’t know who Pamela el Kik is to be honest, nor which shows or movies she took part in but what I know is how the bus managed to get across the mid-road separator and hit her car. It may not be the driver’s fault this time but someone should discipline these reckless bus drivers that are endangering their passengers’ lives and our lives as well.

Picture by Marwa at Eat Amore cafe in Verdun
They charged them for the Nescafe as well as the mugs lol!
Thanks Sam!

Good news travels fast in Lebanon, announced quite literally from the rooftops with fireworks. But the urgent whisper of bad news travels even faster.
We know we are in the right place because there is a hearse in the road at the foot of the apartment building. We don’t need to ask which entrance. It is marked by a man in stiff black, the driver maybe, who stands guard at the bottom of a flight of steps. He is surrounded by half a dozen cellophane-wrapped bouquets which lean awkwardly against the wall. The flowers are real enough but they are grimly preserved, completely sealed behind a plastic cover. They look out of place, spilt on the grey paved floor, an accident.

This fascinating accessory is perfect for those who love planting but live in an apartment. I guess now you can have your own small garden with the Chalkboard Wall Planter hung on the wall… Let’s pick some mint leaves for today’s lunch… Bring your wall to life with a stunning vertical herb garden. This planter »more...

Walking along Mar Mikhael street, you can’t but magically be driven towards the rich aromas coming out of a new modern bakery, Tartine Bakery. Hidden behind a tree, a huge window display is decorated with deliciously looking pieces of bread in many shapes and forms. The freshly painted walls in coral color frame the large »more...

I’ll be nothing, that’s what I’ll be
I’ll be the limbs breaking on the ice
I’ll be desire melting onto itself
I’ll be the longing that possesses me
That I’ll never possess

I’ll be nothing, that’s what I’ll be
I’ll be the vicious hope that rides me to death
I’ll be just another breath, another step
To nowhere

(originally posted on December 06, 2004)

I love the idea. It’s something you rarely see when doing business in Lebanon: revenue forecasts, share prices, expected cost, etc. And usually, shares are between friends and existing colleagues, rarely offered to the public in such an accessible manner: Facebook.

He didn’t even bother remove the original plate. Bassita chou we2fit 3le?
Thanks Manal!

So, LBC has taken its traffic watch to the next level and released an app called “Kif El Seir” back in March. When I revisited to see how it was going, I was pleased to see hundreds of folks using it and updating it.
Basically, it is a crowd-sourced platform where drivers can post status updates on major routes in Lebanon, especially those going in and out of Beirut and other major cities. This makes it somewhat prone to misinterpretation, after all what is “khabsa” to you, might not be for someone else.

Have you heard of Afendello? If you haven’t yet, you’re missing out on a lot and I will tell you why. You can take a minute. Perhaps you’re still pondering over the name – Afendello – as it sounds like something you know? Afende (Lebanese clementine), Limoncello, the Italian liqueur many are fascinated about…? Combine »more...

[High-Res] It looks more like a Lada Niva than a FIAT
Only one model was produced in the whole world and it’s in Lebanon. Jokes aside, the Fiat Punto Abarth and 500 Abarth are awesome cars.

I leaked Virgin Radio Lebanon long before anyone had even heard of the plans. Many of you have gotten in touch to see if they’re hiring and I was happy that so many readers of this blog got a chance to be part of this new radio station.