food
The quest for good Indian food: The Karvin Hotel’s Massala
Food
August 30, 2010
The quest for good Indian food: The Karvin Hotel’s Massala
There are many Indian immigrants in Cairo, and at least a few of them are cooking food in the Karvin…
Sampling Sudanese food in Cairo
Food
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…
Summer food concerns
Health & Fitness
June 27, 2010
Summer food concerns
Summer has arrived with its oven-fresh weather and in order to enjoy the season on the beach, rather than sick…
Wagamama: Japanese chain opens new Cairo location
Food
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…
Egypt must restructure subsidies
Opinion
June 14, 2010
Egypt must restructure subsidies
There is almost a consensus that the existing subsidies system in Egypt is dysfunctional.The Minister of Economic Development has recently…
The moussaka dip
Food
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,…
Wine pairing in Cairo
Food
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…
Bagels: The real deal finally arrives in Cairo
Food
May 12, 2010
Bagels: The real deal finally arrives in Cairo
Beyond its delightful baladi bread, Cairo isn't known for the quality of its breadmakers. Unlike the French in Vietnam or…
Global dining
Food
May 5, 2010
Global dining
Want to have a quick, yet healthy and luxurious dinner? Gourmet Egypt is the first retail company that serves fine…
An Ancient Diet
Food
May 5, 2010
An Ancient Diet
Recipes from the Pharaohs' Kitchen is Magda EL Mahdawi's new release, Al Masry al-Youm met the writer and revisited the…