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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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Deir Al Oumara: Staycation in Deir Al Qamar [Hotel Review]

HotelsChristinaJuly 11, 20190

We paid a visit to the charming village of Deir Al Qamar the other week for a relaxing weekend in the mountains of Chouf.

Deir Al Oumara is quite a popular hotel among locals and visitors.

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Amar Restaurant Harissa: Lebanese Food With A View In Lebanon

LebanonChristinaJune 19, 20190

We spent the perfect afternoon in Harissa and had lunch at this amazing Lebanese restaurant, Amar Restaurant Harissa on the way up.

Amar Restaurant Harissa is the perfect food stop on the way to or from Our Lady of Lebanon.

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Afaf The Cake Lounge: Just Because… Cake [restaurant closed]

LebanonChristinaJanuary 10, 20190

As you step inside Afaf The Cake Lounge Gemmayze, you’re met with a cozy ambiance with soothing music playing in the background. And of course, CAKE. Delicate desserts in glass domes – almost too perfect to eat.

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Swiss Butter: Our Favourite Steakhouse Opens A New Branch In Jal El Dib!

LebanonChristinaDecember 7, 20180

So excited that Swiss Butter opened a new branch in Jal El Dib!

Famous for the signature sauce and affordable prices, Swiss Butter features only 3 items on their menu: Beef, Chicken and Salmon.

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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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Coara: The First 100% Vegan Restaurant In Lebanon (Vegan Knefe Included!!)

LebanonChristinaOctober 25, 20183

If you’re visiting Beiteddine or Deir El Qamar in Shouf, then a lunch stop at Coara is a must.

Only 10 minutes away from Beiteddine, this family-owned farm-to-table vegan restaurant is a truly one of a kind!

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Baytna Barouk: A Must Try Lebanese Restaurant In The Shouf Region!

LebanonChristinaOctober 18, 20180

How about we visit a Lebanese restaurant housed in a 200 year-old building that serves wonderful authentic Lebanese cuisine for the weekend in Shouf?

This family-owned restaurant in Al Barouk village in the region of Shouf is situated in a traditional setting in an arched stone building built about 200 years ago.

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