Tag: turkey
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Solo tarveler: How to spend 6 days in Istanbul
Istanbul felt like a slow-film love affair; warm light on ancient stone, ferry hums between shores, and tiny everyday rituals that somehow feel cinematic. My first trip asked me to slow down: cafés that became daily rituals, markets and alleys that revealed quiet histories, and craft moments that made me linger. It was as sensory…
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A la saj: innovating your regular manoushe
Re routing the saj history, this time from Montreal back to Beirut, A la saj opened its doors in Wardyeh Hamra. Transferring a know how that was spread over several countries, from Canada, to Panama, South Africa, Morocco, Jordan, UAE and now Lebanon. As they describe themselves, A la saj represents fusion take on the…
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Fit in the Ho Ho Holidays!
While that turkey is getting roasted, and the yule is getting baked, quick tips on how to fit gracefully in the holidays and it is not as hard as looking at your back account after buying all your Christmas gifts! 1- Fill your water tank! The number one tip that I give you, and that…
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Schnitzels: How do you Veal?!
Upon a sweet invitation of a zomato meetup, I had the chance to visit the newly opened branch of Schnitzels in Le mall Dbayeh. Our host for the eve, the most enthusiastic, sweet, knowledgeable and adorable Milvena, pampered us. We started with a basic green salad, a good portion of lettuce garnished with fresh mushrooms,…
