Food
Tastes of Ramadan: Basbousa with chocolate
August 10, 2012
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
August 8, 2012
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
August 6, 2012
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
July 30, 2012
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
July 27, 2012
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
July 9, 2012
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
July 7, 2012
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
June 13, 2012
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
June 3, 2012
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’?
May 17, 2012
How organic is ‘organic’?
When deciding between the types of fruits, vegetables, meat and poultry to buy for your family, you are expected to…