Food
How organic is 'organic'?
17 May 2012
When deciding between the types of fruits, vegetables, meat and poultry to buy for your family, you are expected to choose between organic — more expensive but chemical free — food, or less costly, yet possibly contaminated...
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Competition to put culinary talent to the test
06 May 2012
Have you ever felt you possess distinguished, creative culinary talent that has been long buried? Well, if you do, get ready to work your tail off as Casper & Gambini’s and TheGiftery.com, in cooperation with Nineteen84...
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Zooba: More koshary in Zamalek
24 Apr 2012
Twinkling brightly on the bustling 26th of July thoroughfare in Zamalek is a new restaurant called Zooba. Zooba is a traditional Egyptian female name and though the restaurant sign is bright neon letters in funky font, the inside decor is...
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A delicious chicken biryani recipe
21 Apr 2012
Chicken biryani is among the ancient recipes of Indian cuisine. The recipe has Iranian origins and the word "biryani" is derived from the Persian word "berya," which means roasted.
It has a lengthy preparation but...
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Pastaweesy: A Faisal Street disappointment
19 Apr 2012
Pastaweesy, a venue that opened in January on Faisal Street near Haram district, offers “pasta and more to the masses” at very affordable prices. The eatery is part of a new Cairene trend of returning to and reinventing...
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Fabulous koshari at Cairo Kitchen
14 Apr 2012
Cairo Kitchen opens its doors to the public (and to delivery) tomorrow, April 15th. The colorful, practical and delicious haven for koshary lovers and tormented Cairean vegetarians and vegans is part of a long overdue but growing trend of...
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Frozen yogurt: The new cupcakes in Cairo?
08 Apr 2012
After sushi, cupcakes and concept boutiques, it seems that Cairo’s high-end consumer market is onto a new trend: frozen yogurt.
Already a US$2 billion dollar industry in the US, frozen yogurt appeals to a mostly female audience for...
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Reviewer’s pick: Kempinski’s Osmanly restaurant
05 Apr 2012
If you think Egyptians have mastered Turkish delicacies … think again. Osmanly at the Kempinski hotel offers an array of Ottoman dishes that delight the senses — taking the Cairo diner out for a totally new taste experience....
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Ghengis Khan: Mongolian in Maadi
01 Apr 2012
Maadi’s Road 233 has been blessed with a new restaurant — a Mongolian eatery named Ghengis Khan. The restaurant is unassuming — white tiled floors and four tables visible from the front window. In the back is a fifth...
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Dahab, home of Egypt’s best Thai restaurant
15 Mar 2012
Who travels to Dahab for food? Although eating spread on cushions represents one of the few activities slothy Cairenes indulge in while in the Red Sea resort, it is usually not the main reason that motivates them to get on a sketchy...
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