NEW PLACES
The latest scoop on the places that are
buzzing around town
O BY MICHEL FADEL
The brainchild of Lebanese born composer and producer Michel Fadel, O is an ode to the opera. This spot brings together a unique fusion of Occidental and Oriental musical cultures.
NUDE BEIRUT
A nightclub offering an experience that reveals the nudity of all that is music, art and entertainment
FLOUR AND BLOOM
Flour and Bloom is a bakery inspired by a happy family of foodies, a passion for baking, and a constant craving for the warm and welcoming taste of a home-made dessert.
Beirut; 71458835; flournbloom.com
FONDUE CHOCOLATIER
Crafting beautiful, custom made chocolates for every conceivable event and occasion.
Verdun; @fchocolatier
TONIA CHOCOLATIER
Tonia is a premium chocolate experience, a tribute to high quality, and a sensual carnival made special with the true taste of chocolate made from only the world’s finest cacao.
CAFÉ PATISSERIE COCONOIX
Coconoix is a café patisserie located in the heart of Achrafieh. Specialized in Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Refined Sugar free and Vegan options.
LE MYTHE
Le Mythe, a new concept for private clubs in Lebanon, in Naccache. Le Mythe will not be only a special architectural landmark and a hotspot for fine dining, but a space where memorable and joyful moments are lived.
BARTARTINE BAKE & BREW
Bartartine Bake & Brew brings a faster, more affordable and casual experience that grants a smooth and easy customer journey. This branch has an extended coffee menu, the introduction of the grab & enjoy fridge offering a large variety of ready-to-eat products and the self-service.
LES JARDINS DE TYR
Les Jardins de Tyr is a new Bespoke Guesthouse available with 10 rooms and facilities that encompasses Lebanese traditional and Mediterranean lifestyle. This 90 years old house and its gardens presents an idyllic setting for relaxation under luxuriant trees by the pool.
ATELIER DISEÑA
At atelier Diseña you can find a diverse range of unique and creative wooden accessories and homeware for every taste and occasion. It’s atelier ecofriendly and innovative, offering you something special.
THE WOODEN CELLAR
The Wooden Cellar offers a wide selection of premium drinks that clients can taste and buy in a cozy set-up.
01 293233; @thewoodencellarleb
L’ATELIER TATIANA CHOCOLATE
An assortment of handmade milk and dark chocolate that sets you on a unique journey of the senses. A range of irresistible plain, fruity ganache and crunchy pralines, ideal gift for chocolate lovers.
BREAD O’CLOCK
Bread O’clock is a French bakery, specialized in selling croissant, French bread, desserts, sandwiches, salads and specialty coffee.
THE JUICE FACTORY BY MOUSSALEM FRUITS
Fresh Healthy Juices and Cocktails.
05 924244; @thejuicefactorybymoussallem
THE COOKIE SHOP
The cookie shop is a cozy little spot offering homemade cookies in a variety of flavors, as well as coffee and hot drinks.
AFEER
A great mountain escape with a magnificent view of Faraya-Chabrouh. Afeer offers several facilities from lodgings, pool, bar, restaurant, to ensure a pleasurable experience.
KAAKEH SQUARE
A contemporary kaak bakery situated in the heart of Beirut, inspired by the ancestral know-how mixed with the finest hand-picked products and specialties of the Lebanese terroir. Some of the must try items are: Goat Labneh & Makdous, Eggs & Awarma, Halloumi Pesto.
Mar Mkhayel; 01 568095; @KaakehSquare
BEIT EL BAHR GUESTHOUSE
Located 35 km from Beirut, surmounted on a cliff over the Mediterranean Sea, in one of the most panoramic part of the Tabarja natural bay, this 19th century restored Lebanese prototype beachfront Guesthouse, with a total of 6 room, offers its guests the ideal environment to relax.
THE CASK & BARREL
The Cask & Barrel newest branch, Kfardebian, has some of the world’s most selective and premium single – malt whiskies from Scotland, Ireland and Japan, alongside premium and limited batches of bourbon, cognac, rum and Champagne.
76 667557; @TheCaskAndBarrelLB
CATADOR
The Spanish “Catador” offers a range of the finest cigars as well as refined wines for those who are open to new experiences and flavors and are always looking to enrich their experience and deepen their knowledge of luxury cigar and wine.
Sin el Fil; 01 483555; @catadorlb
BOFF AND JOLLY
Boff and Jolly offers you gluten free fluffy homemade marshmallows that you can customize by printing on them any design any real pictures.
70 357904; ABC Achrafieh, L0
KIANA
The perfect spot to catch the pink and golden hues of the Jezzine sunset has opened.
Kiana offers an exclusive lounging taste, surrounded by nature overviewing a horse rink.
Inspired by its name, the Greek goddess of the moon, Kiana portrays the epitome of a heavenly feeling.
70 987525; @kianalebanon
AL MOUAJJANATI
Lebanese bakery that specializes in ‘mouajjanet’ (or small bakery bites) with generous servings, a wide range of products and a varied choice of flavors.
01 750766; @Almouajjanati
NOMAD
A beach club nestled in a pristine white sandy beach, this newly opened Beach Club features 5 elegant beach bungalows, a Mediterranean kitchen and a beach club.
Nomad beach club is a destination for eco travelers, jet setters and world wanderers. A place to see, taste & feel the laid-back Nomad experience.
Byblos; @nomadbeach
JOINT
Joint Beirut revolves around the concept of a self-sustainable town, making use of solar energy, grey water and edible trees. It is an eco-friendly district, full of greenery, divided to three parts. It includes a workspace, a park called Jnaynit Farid, and a food court.
STOSA BEIRUT STORE
Created in collaboration with Kitchen Ideas by Beytech, Jdeideh Mirna Chalouhi Highway. The 4000m² showroom hosts on its 4th floor eight kitchen models designed to provide solutions for all furnishing needs.
01 243000; Beytech.com.lb
KANALI RESORTS
The ultimate escape and beach resort located on the Seaside Road of Halat, Lebanon.
09 479111; @KalaniResort
EM ALI
Em Ali offers nutritious and delicious saj in Beirut. The dough is gluten free, made of oat and corn, no sugar, salt or oil added and it’s made of everything brown.
THE BRIDGE
The Bridge avails the best in entertainment and wellbeing. Experience the world’s cuisines at the various food venues. Sweat your day off at the state-of-the-art gym. Indulge yourself to a relaxing spa session. Immerse yourself in a new-age library and media center. Watch your kids have fun in the indoor playground.
Facebook thebridgeleb
FROZEN AND MORE
Frozen and More is a place that offers more than just ice cream, gelato, or juices, it offers a wonderful experience.
05 815815; @frozenandmore
SILVER CRUMBS BAKERY
Our home style bakery offers treats that are made with natural and organic ingredients so you can enjoy your favorite treats guilt-free. Our desserts can be customized to suit your dietary needs whether sugar free, dairy free or gluten free.
Hamra; 01 341393; @silvercrumbs
BEIT EL TAWLET
A tranquil guesthouse in the heart of Mar Mikhael, boasts four double bedrooms, two with private balconies and two with direct terrace access.
01 448129; beit-el-tawlet
HANSON DOUGHNUTS
Opened from Monday to Saturday, 10am till 4pm, Hanson Doughnuts specializes in delivering creatively handcrafted donuts right to your doorstep.
81 415416; @hansondoughnut
ZERO4
A food cluster of the best cuisine Lebanon has to offer, and the new hotbed of cultural events. Antelias – Naccache.
70 040044; @Zero4Leb
ORGANIC SISTERS
Organic Sisters is born from the passion of clean eating and the holistic wellbeing it brings to people’s live. It offers nutritious, healthy tasting delivery meals. People with food allergies, can benefit from organic, low-carbs, gluten, dairy and sugar free menus.
01 577907 / 207, 70 159777; organicsisters.lb
FOOD DISTRICT
Food District is a modern concept forged in the heart of Beirut. it’s not just a food venue, it offers a variety of culinary experiences influenced by different brands and cultures. Which district will you choose?
01 740005; fooddistrict.me
CITYWALK HAZMIEH
CityWalk, is a Food & Beverage complex facing City Centre Hazmieh that includes a number of luxury restaurants including Liwan SeaFood, Le Rouge, Rock’n Rumps, Tri-S, and Square Cafe & Square Kids, Eye See and Sugarme Spa for women and men.
70 888478; @citywalklb
BADARO URBAN FARMERS
Badaro Urban Farmers is a gathering of individuals, promoting environmentally-friendly and community-building actions that will result in a green neighborhood with a strong community spirit.
SKYFALL LOUNGE
SKYFALL is a high-class cigar lounge and premium bar concept located in Dbayeh, Lebanon. An excellent selection of top cigars are paired with premium and small batch spirits, wines, beers and specialty cocktails.
04 542541; skyfallclub.com
TUSK BAKERY
Artisan sourdough bakery, relocated on January 6, 2018 to Mar Mikhael. Tusk Bakery offers a wide range of artisanal breads and pastries.
01 571720; Facebook tuskbakery
EMOTIONS
EMOTIONS, Artisan Patissier & Glacier was born out of a passion for sharing one-of-a-kind gustatory experiences. Carefully sourced ingredients, selected among the finest, are the basis of the sensory EMOTIONS journey.
01 321335; emotions-lb.com
BAKE SHOP
Bake Shop Beirut offers a range of bread, sweets, as well as plat du jour.
01 444992; Facebook bakeshopbeirut
RESTOS ST. NICOLAS
Restos St. Nicolas is the fourth project by Venture Group after Uruguay Street in Down-Town Beirut, The Village Dbayeh and The Backyard Hazmieh, managed by Sabbagha Development. Restos St. Nicolas project includes five renowned names in the food and beverage scene in Lebanon: Ahwak, Roadster Diner, Bar Tartine, Don & Café Gourmand.
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NESPRESSO IN ABC Verdun
Since 2000, Nespresso has always been committed to expanding its business and reach out to more coffee lovers. With this new Nespresso Boutique in ABC Verdun, Nespresso is complimenting its existing Boutiques in ABC Achrafieh and in ABC Dbayeh.
01 791777; nestle-nespresso.com
SAWANI FALFOUL
Sawani Falfoul is a new Lebanese street food concept serving a large selection of foul, fatteh and sawani with freshly home baked bread and vegetables that can be selected from the trolley.
01 382212; sawanifalfoul.com