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L'Orient-Le Jour
05-05-2025
- Business
- L'Orient-Le Jour
Lost and Found: A haven of well-being in the heart of Beirut
With Lost and Found, Nayla Saab launched a personal project at the crossroads of dining, well-being, and lifestyle. "A happy space," she summarized. Nestled in a fully renovated old Beirut house, just steps from the École Supérieure des Affaires (ESA), this new 220-square-meter space just opened its doors. Spread over two levels with independent entrances, the establishment houses a wellness center called The Vibe on the ground floor, while the upper floor is entirely devoted to dining. "When there are workshops downstairs, people come up to eat. And sometimes, it's the opposite: they discover the center after a meal," explained Saab, the creator of the project. The layout of the place reflects its philosophy: six distinct spaces chain together harmoniously – shared library to the left of the entrance, communal table around a tree, bar to the right, main room, two balconies and a semi-private corner. Outside, two terraces allow people to take advantage of beautiful days. In total, the venue can accommodate up to 128 people, including 28 on the terrace and eight at the bar. The kitchens, preparatory and main, extend over 50 square meters. An international and accessible menu The cuisine at Lost and Found is eclectic, mixing Mediterranean, Asian and American influences. "You can come for breakfast with toast, eggs, or labneh with zaatar, or for lunch or dinner with gyozas, rigatoni, or a steak sandwich," said Saab. The menu also includes healthier options, like kale, quinoa, or salmon salads. Classic desserts like pavlova or apple crumble complement the offer, in addition to fresh smoothies, cocktails, and a selection of alcohols. The restaurant is open from 9 a.m. to midnight, with a retro musical ambiance. "We play 80s music, feel-good sounds. The idea is that everyone feels good, no matter their age or style," stated Saab. The average bill is around $40. Former human resources manager at Pain d'Or, Saab also worked in the family business, Tinol Paints, before launching her own jewelry brand, Or la Loi, which had two boutiques in Beirut before closing in 2016. The same year, she discovered India for medical treatment; an experience that would lead her to become a hypnotherapist and open a wellness center in Gemmayzeh, destroyed during the port explosion. "That center was literally lost. Hence the name Lost and Found. We lose things, but we find others, sometimes even more precious," she said. Lost and Found is an extension of this quest for meaning, a space designed to reconnect body, mind, and community. To realize this project, Saab invested around $600,000. "We redid the entire interior: the moldings, ceilings, arches, openings between rooms, all the decoration," she stated. The place was entirely redesigned to combine the elegance of a traditional house with modern functionality. Today, she employs 24 people, including 8 in the kitchen. The venue also offers some items for sale: jewelry, plants, gifts designed "around care and kindness." Two words that echo as a leitmotif for this place and its patrons. This article was originally published in French in L'Orient-Le Jour.
New York Times
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
‘A Few Steps Into Our Walk, I Heard a Tremendous Thud Behind Me'
Close Calls Dear Diary: New York City dog owners have their regular routes. For years, mine began with a right turn out of my Yorkville building. One evening, I decided to turn left. My terrier tugged to go right, but my tug won out. A few steps into our walk, I heard a tremendous thud behind me. I turned to see an air-conditioner that had tumbled from a window several stories up on the sidewalk just on the other side of my building's front door. A young man stood nearby facing me. He had stopped short in time to watch the heavy metal crash down at his feet. I walked toward him and stopped, with the air-conditioner between us. His face was ghostly pale, as I imagined mine was. A woman rushed out of the building. 'Oh my god!' she cried. 'My air-conditioner! I opened my window and didn't realize it was keeping the unit in place!' 'Or, perhaps,' the young man said, 'that's yours.' He pointed toward a second air-conditioner on the ground a few feet away. 'Oh no!' the woman said. 'Mine hit another one on the way down.' — Sylvie Farrell Così Fan Tattoo Dear Diary: I have been attending operas for more than 25 years and getting tattoos for almost twice as long. On a trip to New York in 2018, I attended a Metropolitan Opera production of Mozart's 'Così Fan Tutte' that was staged in Coney Island and featured actual sideshow performers, including a fire-eater, a sword swallower, a snake dancer and contortionist. Later that summer, I returned to the city for an annual tattoo show in Manhattan. Some of the same sideshow performers provided entertainment. As one woman came off the stage, I told her I had seen her earlier that year in the opera. She looked at the heavily tattooed and pierced crowd. 'I'm guessing you'll be the only person this weekend who tells me that,' she said. — Jil McIntosh Lost and Found Dear Diary: I recently went to the Lost and Found at Grand Central, a musty office tucked in a subterranean corner of the terminal. I explained to the man there that I was looking for my bright orange AirPods case, which I had left on a train about a month before. He disappeared and then returned with a bin of at least 100 AirPods cases, each one carefully bagged and tagged. We looked through them together, one by one. A young woman appeared at the counter. She said she was looking for her purse. Another employee disappeared into the back. 'I've been here four times since Tuesday to see if it's shown up,' the woman told me, an air of desperation in her voice. She ticked off some of the important things in the purse: her wallet, a favorite lipstick, a deodorant she loved. I told her about my missing AirPods case. We stood there looking forlorn together. The employee helping her emerged from the back. He was holding a purse. Her face lit up. 'Oh my god!' she said. 'I can't believe it!' She threw her arms around me, and we hugged. By then, the man helping me had gotten to the bottom of the bin of AirPods cases. Mine wasn't there. 'I'm sorry you didn't get your case back,' the young woman said. 'Well, I'm really glad they found your purse,' I replied. 'Thanks!' she said, running off to a train. 'If it's any consolation, they didn't find my gloves.' — Jennifer Bleyer Home Alone Dear Diary: I was home in Brooklyn when he texted me: 'I just walked by your apartment.' Smiling, I responded: 'Did you hear the dulcet sounds of 'The White Lotus' theme song?' 'Ah, you're watching!' I paused, flirting with a rare moment of spontaneity. 'Do you want to watch it with me? I just started.' The text came back: 'I just missed my train! But I would.' He was already at the subway. 'Oh, then never mind,' I told him, feeling sheepish. 'But I would,' he insisted. I told him to holler when he was outside my window. Ten minutes later, I heard my name. — Louisa Savage Loose Change Dear Diary: It was the 1980s, and we were going to visit relatives in Manhattan. I had read that the fare boxes on the buses did not take dollar bills. You had to have quarters to pay the fare. So before we left for the visit, I went to the bank and got a $10 roll of quarters. While we were in the city, we got on a Fifth Avenue bus near Central Park to go to Greenwich Village. I paid my fare and my husband's. People kept coming on the bus and asking other passengers for change for a dollar. I made change for four people. The man sitting in front of me turned around to face me. 'What are you?' he asked. 'Some sort of good Samaritan or something?' — Marlene Hellman Read all recent entries and our submissions guidelines. Reach us via email diary@ or follow @NYTMetro on Twitter. Do you have a tale of a memorable experience that involved a close call of some kind in New York City? Please submit it below or share it in the comments. While you're there, join the conversation.
Express Tribune
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Will Smith's comeback album flops with low sales, misses Billboard 200
Will Smith's comeback album Based On A True Story flops, missing the Billboard 200 and selling just 268 UK copies in week one. The 14-track project marks Smith's first solo release since 2005's Lost and Found and includes high-profile collaborations with Big Sean, Teyana Taylor, and his son Jaden Smith. Despite the star power and deeply personal lyrics — including direct references to the 2022 Oscars slap incident — the album has not resonated commercially. Tracks like 'Int. Barbershop — Day' and 'You Lookin' for Me?' openly address the Oscars controversy, with Smith acknowledging public backlash and cancel culture. In one lyric, he raps: 'Took a lot, I'm back on top / Y'all gon' have to get acclimated.' Undeterred by the poor sales, the 56-year-old entertainer is pushing forward. Smith has announced plans for two more albums and his first headline tour, which will span cities across the UK and Europe, with festival stops in Morocco, France, Spain, and Italy. The tour will feature both new music and fan favorites like 'Miami' and 'Gettin' Jiggy Wit It.' Smith's return follows significant fallout from the Oscars incident, which led to a 10-year ban from Academy events and halted production on several film projects. Despite the rocky road, Smith remains committed to rebuilding his music career and reconnecting with fans on stage.
Yahoo
28-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Philadelphia renames city street after Will Smith near Philly icon's alma mater
In time for his first album release in 20 years, Philadelphia has renamed a street after its local icon, Will Smith. On Wednesday, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker sang a few lines from The Fresh Prince's "Brand New Funk" before gifting Smith a key to the city and a replica of the street sign that now bears his name, Will Smith Way. The new street name replaces 2000 N. 59th St., just a short jaunt away from Overbrook High School, from which Smith graduated in 1986. "The name 'The Fresh Prince' was coined in that building," Smith said at Wednesday's ceremony, pointing back to his alma mater. "I added the 'Fresh,' because it was hip-hop slang," he continued with a laugh. According to Smith, it was a teacher by the name of Mrs. Brown who began calling him "Prince Charming" when he was in the 10th grade. It was from there that he deemed himself "The Fresh Prince," which would carry over to his 1990s sitcom, "The Fresh Prince of Bel Air." On Friday, Smith released his new album, "Based on a True Story." It is his first album since "Lost and Found" in 2005. Greta Cross is a national trending reporter at USA TODAY. Story idea? Email her at gcross@ This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Will Smith Way: Philadelphia renames city street after Will Smith
Express Tribune
28-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
'Based on a True Story'- Will Smith releases first album in 20 years
Will Smith has made his highly anticipated return to the music scene with Based on a True Story, his first album in 20 years, released on Friday. The record features notable collaborations and marks his first full-length album since Lost and Found in of the album's release, Smith teased the project with several singles, including "Beautiful Scars" featuring Big Sean, "First Love," "You Can Make It," "Tantrum," and "Work of Art." Based on a True Story also sees Smith reunite with DJ Jazzy Jeff, with additional guest appearances from Teyana Taylor, Joyner Lucas, and Smith's son, Jaden Smith. The album's release comes two decades after Lost and Found, making this a significant moment in Smith's musical career. Smith had signed a distribution deal with Slang Records for the project, according to The Hollywood Reporter. In a teaser video posted to Instagram, Smith shared that the album's creation process was a journey of self-reflection and authenticity. "The process of this album is really allowing myself to be more honest with myself than I ever have about who and what I actually am," he said. "This is about to be the greatest artistic creative period of my entire life." Smith's personal life has been a focal point in recent years, especially following the infamous slap incident at the 2022 Academy Awards, where he slapped comedian Chris Rock over a joke about his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith. Despite the controversy, Smith remains focused on his career, including announcing an upcoming European tour set to begin this summer. Smith's return to music has stirred anticipation, but it's uncertain how the public will respond after such a long hiatus from his recording career. His new album represents a key chapter in both his musical comeback and personal recovery.
