Drink

Since Phoenician times, olive trees have been an integral part of Lebanese life. They grew in the wild until the Phoenicians began exporting them throughout the Mediterranean thus giving way to…

The harvesting of wine grapes (vintage) is one of the most crucial steps in the process of winemaking. The time of harvest is determined primarily by the ripeness of the grape…

Cidra is a Lebanese Cidery based in Kfour, Keserwan, that produces apple cider and sparkling apple juice. Its products are all natural, gluten-free, vegan and have no added sugars. We learn…

Author, photographer, food consultant and TV host, Barbara Abdeni Assaad tells us a thing or two about pomegranate molasses. When lemon trees were scarce in Lebanon and the tangy taste, which…

Can the first coffee of the day really ‘tell’ what will happen to you for the rest of that day and well beyond into your future? Coffee reading has been around…

Beirut nightlife, though world famous and constantly abuzz, is not exactly cheap. In this capital city, spending half your paycheck on a night out has become the new norm.

Food writer Barbara Abdeni Massaad takes a closer look at this traditional method. Be sure to look out for local mouneh as you travel throughout the country. The word Mouneh comes…

As the olive harvest season approaches, we learn more about one of Lebanon’s biggest industries.

Escape the summer heat in Beirut by heading to the roof, where you can enjoy the gentle breeze and cool down with a drink or two.