Food
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,…
Nawab: affordable but delicious Indian food
May 28, 2010
Nawab: affordable but delicious Indian food
Quality Indian options are appearing all over Cairo faster than Rama fled to Sri Lanka to rescue his beautiful wife…
Wine pairing in Cairo
May 26, 2010
Wine pairing in Cairo
It takes talent and expertise to become a professional sommelier, or wine steward. A fixture of fine restaurants, a sommelier…
The quest for Cairo’s best sushi
May 25, 2010
The quest for Cairo’s best sushi
Though we've been teased with moderate temperatures for the past two weeks, summer is here in Cairo and it is…