Food

China Winds: Finally, authentic Chinese in Cairo

China Winds: Finally, authentic Chinese in Cairo

We’ve all had Chinese before, and in Cairo that usually involves ordering spring rolls and special fried rice from Peking,…
Revolution cafes and martyr sandwiches: When does commemoration turn into exploitation?

Revolution cafes and martyr sandwiches: When does commemoration turn into exploitation?

The line between exploitation and commemoration is so thin that even Mostafa Mahmoud, owner of the 25 January ‘Caffe’ and…
La Maison Blanche: Extravagant, extraordinary, quality

La Maison Blanche: Extravagant, extraordinary, quality

I’m a believer in value. Value is a difficult concept to define, but it basically means that the worth of…
Le Bistro: Expanding the elegance of downtown

Le Bistro: Expanding the elegance of downtown

Dining in Cairo has taken on a new sense of urgency in the revolutionary age. In the spirit of abiding…
Treat yourself to three yummy Italian dishes

Treat yourself to three yummy Italian dishes

Last Tuesday, Ramses Hilton Hotel held a cooking class given by Chef Dimitrios, who unveiled three delicious Italian recipes: potato…
Golio’s: A touch of Sicilian delight

Golio’s: A touch of Sicilian delight

On a calm street in Mohandessin stands a white contemporary villa with the logo Golio’s by the entrance. The restaurant…
Heartwarming soups for Cairo’s cold

Heartwarming soups for Cairo’s cold

Winter calls for slight variations in restaurant ordering habits. Although you may be prone to crave heavy fried foods or…
Fairmont offers Lifestyle Cuisine Plus

Fairmont offers Lifestyle Cuisine Plus

The mark of excellent service is the constant ability to adapt and change, while keeping consistent quality. While the Fairmont’s…
Yemeni food: get your fill without emptying your wallet

Yemeni food: get your fill without emptying your wallet

Whenever I move into a different Cairo neighborhood, one of the first things I look for is where to get…
Don Quichotte: Remnants of royalty on the streets of Zamalek

Don Quichotte: Remnants of royalty on the streets of Zamalek

The restaurants reviewed in this column tend to be new, funky, innovative, or have some other characteristic that would distinguish…
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