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Update: Lana Del Rey will also be performing at the Byblos Festival on July 10th even though it wasn’t officially declared yet. [Source]

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The 4G network will only support data at the moment to be followed by calls and SMS by end of June
I tried the 4G SIM on both the Nokia Lumia 920 and Samsung Note2 and I couldn’t get a 4G sign even though I put the right configuration. I don’t know if I misunderstood Alfa’s official statement but they did specify a list of devices that work on the Alfa 4G network during the launch:

If you happen to be going towards Beirut and stop on the right side of the Jounieh Highway (Between EDL Zouk Power Plant and Nahr el Kalb), watch out for these randomly open holes as they could seriously screw up your car.

Just when I started having hope when I saw a policeman wearing a helmet (see below), I spotted an ISF bus not only going the wrong way yesterday but driving recklessly (and stupidly by creating more traffic). Of course other cars followed him instead of staying in line.
I’m wondering if the Interior Minister and concerned parties are allocating enough time to teach these officers the law because they obviously don’t have a clue or just don’t give a damn, and I am not sure which is worse.

After Zabad and Salmontini Riva, another one of Zaitunay Bay’s restaurants is closing down, Amarres… Some questions are to be asked here! What is happening to what is supposed to be the meeting point of Lebanon’s food aficionados? Places close while others open in their places… Amarres, is Couqley at the Bay, “The” French address for »more...

I am sure you’re wondering about the title… You’ll get your answer towards the end of this review. I am still in shock…trust me… On my mission to find the best breakfast at a five star hotel in Lebanon, The Hilton Habtoor Grand Hotel was next on the list. After Le Vendome, Le Gray and Le »more...

The sun is out in full blast – time for summer outdoor parties, barbeques and more… this means it’s time for some fun cocktails… For a change we bring you this fun info-graphic that shows you how to make some of the most popular drinks out there… Cheers and lets enjoy…  

I am aware that NoGarlicNoOnions is a blog covering all restaurants in Lebanon and wished to share my experience with a bunch of colleagues last week at Momo’s Lounge. I posted my complaint on Momo’s FB page and was responded to the next day by their management asking me to send my contact information to »more...

Did you know that a page existed about "Classic cars in Lebanon" on Flickr?

A couple of weeks ago, visiting La Cour Saint Michel, I discovered Bar Tartine by pure coincidence. A new place which was still closed at that time. I couldn’t but stand in awe in front of this unique concept that has quickly become a point for many in just a little time. Tartine Bakery gave »more...

A couple of weeks ago, I published two reviews about Cappuccino Grand Cafe Antelias, describing it as one of my favorite spots in the region for its professionalism, high end food, premium service and most importantly their wise choice of not proposing Shisha to their clients like the other places around them.But of course I »more...

I was at G-Star Raw‘s launching party last week and I was having a little chat with their Business Developer Patrick Reytenbagh who asked me which Lebanese restaurant I would recommend for a lunch or dinner for a tourist coming to Lebanon. I had a lot of places in mind but he just wanted that one-place that would leave a great impression and a one of a kind experience and the only restaurant I could think of is Babel in Dbayyeh.

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East and West. Industrial design and craftsmanship. Two cultures and two design languages usually far apart from one another blend in the common language of design and tell the story of a project that spans from research to the creation of innovative products for markets around the world. This design and cultural blend produced “Fusion”: »more...