Food
Though part-Egyptian, chef Bobby Chinn avoids local cuisine in the kitchen
April 7, 2013
Though part-Egyptian, chef Bobby Chinn avoids local cuisine in the kitchen
Celebrity chef Bobby Chinn — the popular Asian-fusion food entrepreneur, writer and TV personality — made his start redesigning Vietnamese…
Just sip and relax: Koy Lounge & Restaurant offers chill atmosphere — and drinks
April 2, 2013
Just sip and relax: Koy Lounge & Restaurant offers chill atmosphere — and drinks
If you are looking for a comfortable space to relax and perhaps watch a game, Koy Lounge & Restaurant may…
Taste of Zamalek: A Saturday picnic at the Aquarium Grotto Garden
March 23, 2013
Taste of Zamalek: A Saturday picnic at the Aquarium Grotto Garden
On Saturday, as I was trying to get through my usual weekend rituals, I noticed that Zamalek had come to…
Cart food, off the cart: Nicely packaged street food makes it to Mohandiseen
March 14, 2013
Cart food, off the cart: Nicely packaged street food makes it to Mohandiseen
In an attempt to catch up with its trendy neighboring district, Zamalek, Mohandiseen has recently welcomed its first “street food”…
Chocolate for Cairo: One city, two women, 60 chocolates
March 10, 2013
Chocolate for Cairo: One city, two women, 60 chocolates
Purchasing chocolate is not an easy task. While it may take you seconds to pick a candy bar at the…
Syrians find refuge in food, bringing cuisine to Egypt
February 27, 2013
Syrians find refuge in food, bringing cuisine to Egypt
At first glance, Al-Shami Shawerma could be just another Egyptianized Syrian sandwich shop catering to the lunch rush around Hosary…
Keeping kesra in Cairo: Attaba’s Al-Khartoum serves up popular Sudanese cuisine
February 13, 2013
Keeping kesra in Cairo: Attaba’s Al-Khartoum serves up popular Sudanese cuisine
When Saleh al-Bashir, now 76, moved to Cairo in 1985, there was no kesra, or traditional Sudanese bread, to be…
A suburban gem: Despite location, Saffron in 6th of October is a delight
February 3, 2013
A suburban gem: Despite location, Saffron in 6th of October is a delight
Over the years, this column has gone to great lengths to disparage the dining offerings available on Cairo’s suburban fringe.…
Koshary, lentils and fuul, oh my! Vegetarian fare is a natural part of Egyptian cuisine
January 28, 2013
Koshary, lentils and fuul, oh my! Vegetarian fare is a natural part of Egyptian cuisine
As vegetarian diets continue to grow in popularity around the world, more and more Egyptians are making the shift to…
Traditional Egyptian food in Zamalek: 3am Hawawshy worth a try
January 27, 2013
Traditional Egyptian food in Zamalek: 3am Hawawshy worth a try
In a little alley off of Shagaret al-Dor Street in Zamalek, a new hawawshy chain has just opened its first…