Food
China Winds: Finally, authentic Chinese in Cairo
April 20, 2011
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?
April 18, 2011
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
April 17, 2011
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
April 11, 2011
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
March 17, 2011
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
March 8, 2011
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
January 20, 2011
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
January 16, 2011
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
January 13, 2011
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
January 12, 2011
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…