Food
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…
Kamala: A fresh take on Asian fusion
June 22, 2010
Kamala: A fresh take on Asian fusion
A certain skepticism has settled over this column about Cairo’s hotel restaurants in recent months. Some, to be fair, are…
Salmon with Stir Fry Noodles
June 21, 2010
Salmon with Stir Fry Noodles
Ingredients:Salmon 1 salmon steak, skin removed and chopped in small cubes 3 cloves of garlic, smushed 1 teaspoon ginger powder…
Wagamama: Japanese chain opens new Cairo location
June 15, 2010
Wagamama: Japanese chain opens new Cairo location
It’s an odd sensation to eat in a place like Wagamama. You may be in Egypt, at either of the…
Fromagerie: A better bread and cheese
June 8, 2010
Fromagerie: A better bread and cheese
Fromagerie is a new entrant in the high-end delicatessen market in Cairo. The Maadi-based retail store serves cheese imported from…
The moussaka dip
May 31, 2010
The moussaka dip
This dish came about when a moussaka craving coincided with a strong case of laziness. With the same fabulous flavors,…