Food
Charwood’s, Mohandessin: the steak of your dreams
August 12, 2010
Charwood’s, Mohandessin: the steak of your dreams
When was the last time you had a steak that you really enjoyed? You might need a minute or two…
The first night of Ramadan: Let them bring sweets
August 10, 2010
The first night of Ramadan: Let them bring sweets
Ramadan is a time of fasting, self-restraint, and good deeds. It is also an occasion for storytelling, either in celebration…
Sampling Sudanese food in Cairo
August 10, 2010
Sampling Sudanese food in Cairo
If you’re up for trying something new, the backstreets of Cairo are host to a handful of restaurants from neighboring…
Ramadan recipes: A fatta fantasy
August 9, 2010
Ramadan recipes: A fatta fantasy
This Ramadan, the food section of Al-Masry Al-Youm English Edition is all about the recipes. Whether or not this month…
Golio’s: Sicilian by the sea
August 3, 2010
Golio’s: Sicilian by the sea
Perched on the beach at Marina Gate 5 is Golio’s (pronounced Julio’s)--a fabulous eatery that's the North Coast's new "place…
A ful for vegetables: Going meatless in Cairo
July 31, 2010
A ful for vegetables: Going meatless in Cairo
Egyptians know how to eat a mango. First, slice through the fruit horizontally and twist the halves apart. Next, twist…
Rice preparation made easy
July 27, 2010
Rice preparation made easy
Anyone who has randomly decided to start cooking at some point in life is aware of the difficulties associated with…
Massala at the Karvin Hotel
July 25, 2010
Massala at the Karvin Hotel
Several years ago, while living in Beirut, I was a regular visitor to Cairo. When I arrived, friends were always…
July summer sips: The ‘Cairo-politan’
July 22, 2010
July summer sips: The ‘Cairo-politan’
The Cosmopolitan is a drink that reminds us of the cold streets of New York City and the sophisticated narration…
Gourmet summer burgers
July 20, 2010
Gourmet summer burgers
Nothing can quell the craving for a burger when it hits. There's something about the juiciness, the lettuce crunch, the…