Maadi
An initiative for color in Egypt’s streets
Life & Style
March 11, 2011
An initiative for color in Egypt’s streets
As a part of the unprecedented efforts of Egypt's youth to spruce up the streets, a group of artists launched…
Maadi witnesses protests after killing of microbus driver by police
Egypt
February 24, 2011
Maadi witnesses protests after killing of microbus driver by police
Hundreds gathered in New Maadi's Gazayer Square to protest police abuse with a particular focus on abuse against drivers of…
Looters threaten and attack residencies in Cairo
Egypt
January 29, 2011
Looters threaten and attack residencies in Cairo
Looting has been reported in different districts across Egypt. In Alexandria, at least eight police stations were set on fire on…
Church officials blame govt for boat accident
Egypt
July 16, 2010
Church officials blame govt for boat accident
Giza Archbishop donned a black robe on Friday as funerals were held for four girls who drowned in a Nile…
Mori: Sushi on Road 9
Food
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,…
Fromagerie: A better bread and cheese
Food
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…
Lucille’s: An American diner in Cairo
Food
January 20, 2010
Lucille’s: An American diner in Cairo
Long-time favorite of the American expatriate community in Maadi, Lucille’s, which was started and is still run by a Cairo…
Break from tradition
Food
November 11, 2009
Break from tradition
Deep inside me is a voice that wants to sustain everything old-school about Cairo. If I have the choice, I’ll…