Food

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…
Americani Restaurant Asian Taste: Utterly authentic and surprising Thai

Americani Restaurant Asian Taste: Utterly authentic and surprising Thai

Traveling through Bangkok many years ago, I learned firsthand how little resemblance the food served at elegant Thai restaurants bears…
A year in review: Top five eateries opened in Cairo in 2011

A year in review: Top five eateries opened in Cairo in 2011

When you look back at 2011, you may not think of food —beyond KFC’s revolutionary debut in February, food for…
Indian luxury meets Heliopolis at Raj

Indian luxury meets Heliopolis at Raj

The Fairmont Heliopolis opened its new Indian restaurant last month, an addition to its already internationally infused set of lobby…
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