Food
100 books for a lifetime of cooking and drinking
October 19, 2016
100 books for a lifetime of cooking and drinking
Chef Traci Des Jardins' most treasured cookbook is a battle-worn copy of "The Joy of Cooking."San Francisco-based Des Jardins started…
Ziet Zeitoun: Home-cooked cuisine that empowers Syrian women
October 15, 2016
Ziet Zeitoun: Home-cooked cuisine that empowers Syrian women
The Arab Spring in 2011 was a hurricane of political change across the region and its aftermath continues to be…
How to satisfy your street-food craving… off the street
October 11, 2016
How to satisfy your street-food craving… off the street
The longing for authentic Egyptian street food can sometimes be overwhelming. Just passing by a sandwich cart can be mouthwatering…
How Japan went crazy for KitKats
September 20, 2016
How Japan went crazy for KitKats
A freshly made white chocolate and raspberry mix is carefully poured into a piping bag by chef Yasumasa Takagi, one…
Rock the fattah: Eid meat treats from near and far
September 12, 2016
Rock the fattah: Eid meat treats from near and far
So Eid al-Adha has arrived once more, along with the many animals prepared for slaughter and the resulting abundance of…
New survey uncovers consumers’ biggest restaurant turn-offs
September 10, 2016
New survey uncovers consumers’ biggest restaurant turn-offs
It doesn't matter how good the food is, if one element of the dinning experience isn't up to scratch, it…
64% of global consumers now cut certain ingredients out of their diets
September 5, 2016
64% of global consumers now cut certain ingredients out of their diets
Obesity, diabetes, high cholesterol and high blood pressure are just some of the fears that could be leading 64% of…
Olivo’s Pizzeria and Bar — fine food if you can handle the heat
August 19, 2016
Olivo’s Pizzeria and Bar — fine food if you can handle the heat
Walking into Olivo’s Pizzeria and Bar at the New President Hotel in Zamalek, one is slightly disappointed by the lack…
Food and nutrition myths debunked by celebrity trainer David Kirsch
August 16, 2016
Food and nutrition myths debunked by celebrity trainer David Kirsch
Celebrity trainer David Kirsch is well-known for his work with A-list models and actresses such as Heidi Klum, Kate Upton,…
World’s 23 best cities for street food
August 9, 2016
World’s 23 best cities for street food
Sidewalk vendors, push carts, holes in a wall — even in cities with rich reputations for fine dining, some of…