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There’s A New Vegan Brunch In Beirut Every Weekend At KOHO! [restaurant closed]

Health & FitnessChristinaJanuary 10, 20200

I personally never pass up the opportunity for trying out a new brunch in Beirut, especially when it involves innovative dishes in a cozy, beautiful location. So when Nawar – he’s the mastermind behind KOHO Vegan Eatery AND Detox Parlour (check out how I lost 6 kilos in just 10 days last summer 2018 and kept them off!)

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Blogger Coffee Workshop In Beirut At Blanca Café

EventsChristinaOctober 15, 20190

To say Blanca Café Bistro loves coffee is an understatement; they’re devoted to it.

Are you a coffee lover?

The charming Hamra café held a coffee workshop last month which I had the opportunity to host.

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UNICA Signatures Chocolate by Gandour Lebanon [Product Review]

LebanonChristinaJune 14, 20190

I think it’s safe to assume that the entire Lebanese population loves Gandour – especially the celebrated chocolate wafer, UNICA.

It’s part of every person’s childhood in Lebanon and with good reason too!

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Potion Kitchen Natural Skincare In Collaboration With Mint Basil Market

BeautyChristinaNovember 26, 20182

Taking care of your skin is just as important as taking care of your diet.

I love trying new skincare products (especially face masks) and I received this gorgeous set from Potion Kitchen via Mint Basil Market (aka the BEST place for shopping healthy and organic online in Lebanon because everything is in one place!).

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Celebrate World Mankousheh Day With Zaatar W Zeit! + WIN 100$

EventsChristinaNovember 2, 201816

Lebanon. The ultimate breakfast nation, from eggs to all sorts of cheeses to labneh to knefeh and so much more, but most importantly… mankousheh, the most beloved traditional Lebanese breakfast.

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Grey Goose X Kalei Coffee [Cafe de Nuit]: A Night To Remember

EventsChristinaOctober 2, 20180

Last weekend, with local-favourite Kalei Coffee in Mar Mikhael, renowned vodka brand Grey Goose held “Café de Nuit”. The social gathering featured fun games, make-your-own martinis, vodka and coffee tastings, food and entertainment… all centered on the renowned French vodka and Kalei’s unique coffee blends.

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The Grand Sofar Hotel: This Hauntingly Beautiful Art Exhbition By Tom Young Will Give You Chills

EventsChristinaSeptember 20, 20181

The village of Sawfar (Sofar / Saoufar) was once a stop on the railway track from Beirut to Rayyak in the 19^th century. Due to its location and natural environment with scenic views over Hammana valley, Sawfar became the perfect summer getaway for Beirut’s upper middle class.

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Beirut Design Fair 2018 Second Edition in Lebanon [Press Conference Brunch]

EventsChristinaAugust 20, 20182

Considered the “design hub of the Levant and the Middle East”, Beirut is a global hotspot for rising talent.

Beirut Design Fair is the first event of its kind to take place in Beirut featuring unique collectible and limited edition furniture and design objects.

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