Food
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…
The Bread Guide: A guide to the best baguette in Cairo
July 15, 2010
The Bread Guide: A guide to the best baguette in Cairo
Until recently, if you were looking for a quality baguette in Cairo, you were substantially out of luck. While you…
July summer sips: Limoncello fruit salad
July 14, 2010
July summer sips: Limoncello fruit salad
Fruit salads are generally recommended in summer. A fine mixture of different summer fruit, lime juice and perhaps a scoop…
Mori: Sushi on Road 9
July 13, 2010
Mori: Sushi on Road 9
Maadi's Road 9 is the restaurant/cafe/supermarket hub for residents of old Maadi.There are restaurants known for breakfast and lunch--Chinese, Mexican,…
Trattoria: Zamalek’s neighborhood bistro
July 8, 2010
Trattoria: Zamalek’s neighborhood bistro
Walking into Trattoria in Zamalek, I’m reminded of that American TV series Cheers, famous for the tagline “where everyone knows…
July summer sips: The perfect watermelon Mojito
July 7, 2010
July summer sips: The perfect watermelon Mojito
The summer fantasy: stretched out on a soft-sanded beach with just the right breeze... All that’s missing? The perfect summer…
Hip dinner venues of the North Coast
July 5, 2010
Hip dinner venues of the North Coast
Bringing successful Cairene restaurants to the North Coast has proven to be a lucrative business. This is perhaps why, year…
Taboula: Cairo’s traditional Lebanese favorite
July 1, 2010
Taboula: Cairo’s traditional Lebanese favorite
Taboula has two things going for it: location and quality. In terms of location, it’s the only dining option outside…