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Surrealism during downtown clashes

Surrealism during downtown clashes

Egypt's revolution has given us its fair share of surreal moments, and recent clashes in downtown Cairo were no different.…
Valentine’s Day getaway guide

Valentine’s Day getaway guide

If you planned to spend this Valentine's Day sharing a couch and a bowl of popcorn with your loved one…
Mexican on the couch from Gringo’s Burrito Grill

Mexican on the couch from Gringo’s Burrito Grill

Imagine a night at home with a good movie and some even better company — do you order Chinese, spring…
For the love of olives

For the love of olives

Green, black, ripe, raw, whole or as an oil, the health benefits of olives in all their forms are extensive.…
Bakeries ready for Prophet’s birthday

Bakeries ready for Prophet’s birthday

In preparation for Moulid al-Nabi, the holiday that celebrates the birth of the Prophet Mohamed, bakeries in Cairo began selling…
Samar al-Nil: Ethiopian cuisine in Dokki with a fusion twist

Samar al-Nil: Ethiopian cuisine in Dokki with a fusion twist

I thought my understanding of geography was perfect. My map tells me that there’s a line dividing Sudan from Ethiopia,…
Left Bank opens today with a new concept for food

Left Bank opens today with a new concept for food

Sequoia restaurant in Zamalek has decided to put the area between the entrance and the restaurant to good use and…
Amici tries out Friday brunch

Amici tries out Friday brunch

Free Friday afternoon? Had a rough Thursday night? For a little change of pace, head to Amici for its 1–4…
‘Bram’ restaurant full of disappointment

‘Bram’ restaurant full of disappointment

On the quiet road of Mar’ashly in Zamalek, a new restaurant for Egyptian food opens its doors for those looking…
Flying Fish: Seafood that stands the test of time

Flying Fish: Seafood that stands the test of time

I once had a literature professor who claimed never to read books written any time after the era of Jane…
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