Food

 

I thought that Tarek Sherif’s Badaboum was the only conglomerate of upper-tier dining establishments in town. Recently walking into Zo,…

In an attempt to refurbish a certain section of the northwest bank of Zamalek, at 33 Abul Feda Street, various investors…

Until recently, breakfast enthusiasts from Zamalek were forced to travel off-island to fulfill their morning cravings. Perhaps as a result…

Mo'men is a sweet potato vendor - he has an “arabeyet al-batata," as it is known in Egypt. His shabby wooden cart…

Pizza is hardly unusual fare in Cairo. Countless cooks, most without a hint of Italian training, purport to serve up…

Reviewing Sequoia, a bastion of Zamalek’s dining scene, presents a problem. It has been endlessly reviewed in the past, in…

If you’re a fan of grilled chicken, then this is the perfect recipe for you. It's not just the easiest…

Hussein is a busy area of Cairo, full of street vendors, tourists, bazaars, cafes and restaurants. The last addition to…

Both Muslims and Christians in Egypt celebrate their feasts with special desserts baked for each occasion. Two such desserts, kahk…