Food
Sequoia: Is the darling of Zamalek diners worth the hype?
September 21, 2011
Sequoia: Is the darling of Zamalek diners worth the hype?
Reviewing Sequoia, a bastion of Zamalek’s dining scene, presents a problem. It has been endlessly reviewed in the past, in…
Dinner ideas: Easy grilled chicken
September 7, 2011
Dinner ideas: Easy grilled chicken
If you’re a fan of grilled chicken, then this is the perfect recipe for you. It's not just the easiest…
Taj al-Sultan: A taste of the Orient
September 6, 2011
Taj al-Sultan: A taste of the Orient
Hussein is a busy area of Cairo, full of street vendors, tourists, bazaars, cafes and restaurants. The last addition to…
The standard Eid dessert: Kahk
August 31, 2011
The standard Eid dessert: Kahk
Both Muslims and Christians in Egypt celebrate their feasts with special desserts baked for each occasion. Two such desserts, kahk…
Daily Ramadan Recipe #25: Homemade red velvet cupcakes
August 28, 2011
Daily Ramadan Recipe #25: Homemade red velvet cupcakes
Red velvet cupcakes have made their appearance in Nola and Crumbs - the cupcake moguls of the Cairo dessert scene…
Daily Ramadan Recipe #24 – Tajin with fereek and meat
August 26, 2011
Daily Ramadan Recipe #24 – Tajin with fereek and meat
Fereek (grits) make for a delicious meal that only require a little chicken or meat on the side to…
Daily Ramadan Recipe #23 – A beet salad trio
August 25, 2011
Daily Ramadan Recipe #23 – A beet salad trio
Often featured as an artless pile of pickles, beets are not the most glamorous vegetable, or most widely loved. But…
Abdel Wahab: Renowned Lebanese chain arrives in Zamalek, but needs work
August 22, 2011
Abdel Wahab: Renowned Lebanese chain arrives in Zamalek, but needs work
Abdel Wahab, the renowned chain of Lebanese restaurants, has launched its first branch in Egypt on the banks of the…