Food
Sushi fantastic: Authentic Japanese food comes to Zamalek
September 16, 2012
Sushi fantastic: Authentic Japanese food comes to Zamalek
Tucked away in the bottom left corner of the Hilton Hotel — formerly the Safir Hotel — in Zamalek is…
Vermicelli with prunes and apricots
August 23, 2012
Vermicelli with prunes and apricots
My friend Reham is an excellent cook. Above and beyond being a talented painter and an excellent mother, she can…
Tastes of Ramadan: Libyan mebbatana
August 11, 2012
Tastes of Ramadan: Libyan mebbatana
Iftar is not only the time to break your fast, it’s a chance for family and friends to gather and…
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.…