Food

Tastes of Ramadan: Basbousa with chocolate

Tastes of Ramadan: Basbousa with chocolate

Iftar is not only the time to break your fast, it’s a chance for family and friends to gather and…
Dates with political flavor

Dates with political flavor

It seems nothing can escape politics nowadays, even Ramadan nuts. During my pre-Ramadan shopping this year, I noticed that traders…
Combat caffeine withdrawal

Combat caffeine withdrawal

A sudden caffeine deprivation can have its toll on those fasting, both mentally and physically. For many, morning coffee seems…
Zamalek salad bars: Low-calorie options for sweltering Ramadan summers

Zamalek salad bars: Low-calorie options for sweltering Ramadan summers

As the weather gets hotter, salads and light, fresh meals become more and more appealing. Fortunately, some eateries in Zamalek…
Mr Wok’s offers westernized takeaway noodles

Mr Wok’s offers westernized takeaway noodles

Mr Wok’s takeaway is the latest addition to the stream of restaurants popping up on or around 26th July Street…
Egypt Independent commemorates new print edition with potluck

Egypt Independent commemorates new print edition with potluck

The Egypt Independent staff gathered with a quest: to get to know each other better through our diverse culinary roots.…
The flavor of politics; At Somaya’s, conversation is the main course

The flavor of politics; At Somaya’s, conversation is the main course

Near Tahrir Square, in the alley between Youssef al-Guindy Street and Mohamed Sidy Street, behind pine-green shuttered doors, lies Fasahat…
Anadol: Unassuming and delicious Turkish food downtown

Anadol: Unassuming and delicious Turkish food downtown

Downtown is the hub of old bars, cabarets, striving artists and old restaurants that have become Cairo institutions. But there's…
At Fuego, sushi special caters to insatiable appetites

At Fuego, sushi special caters to insatiable appetites

Fuego’s all-you-can-eat sushi special is arguably the best roll-for-pound deal in town — but only if you’re Japanese, a seasoned…
How organic is ‘organic’?

How organic is ‘organic’?

When deciding between the types of fruits, vegetables, meat and poultry to buy for your family, you are expected to…
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