Archive for January, 2012

Mallorca’s Cappuccino Brings its Mediterranean Spirit to Beirut

A recent addition to Beirut’s restaurant scene, Cappuccino Grand Café opened its doors on the trendy new hotspot Zaitunay Bay, adding to its already existing chain of outlets across Middle East, North Africa and India. This franchise, originally from Palma de Mallorca, Spain, brings with it a Mallorcan flavor with a Mediterranean spirit. Since 1991, [...]

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Cassis: A New York Style Kitchen

Cassis opened up alongside some other restaurants and bars on Uruguay Street, the newest addition to Lebanon’s nightlife hotspots. It is also the newest member to Add-Mind’s list of successful outlets including White, Iris and Rococo. It is located right in the middle of Uruguay Street, surrounded by other bars and restaurants and has a [...]

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Momo at the Souks: Taste Morocco, Feel London

Momo took on Beirut with a blast when it opened early last year. After its success in London, Mourad Mazouz decided to branch out even further by bringing Momo to the Souks – Beirut Souks that is. Situated right above the Jewelry Souks in the heart of Beirut, Mazouz found “the perfect fusion between tradition [...]

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Tasty Food with Chef Jean-Pierre Jacob at Al Dente

There are things in life one should not miss. In my case, since I have such a strong passion for good food and fine dining, attending the French Gastronomic Week in Lebanon was a must.  This event is special in many ways; not only do we get to try dishes prepared by outstanding chefs from [...]

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Renowned Chef Frederic Vardon Brings a Taste of French Luxury Cuisine to Lebanon

A tasting night at Eau de Vie, Beirut, with Chef Frederic Vardon from the 39V Restaurant, Paris. An interesting journey… The Intercontinental Phoenicia Hotel in Beirut recently hosted a special high end tasting dinner with Chef Frederic Vardon, a renowned French chef who flew in straight from Paris, France. Known as neoclassical cuisine lover, Chef [...]

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