Food
Chop Chop: Quality new Asian concept arrives in Giza
December 5, 2011
Chop Chop: Quality new Asian concept arrives in Giza
Nile Street in Giza between the Four Seasons and Gold’s Gym is one of Cairo’s most prolific dining destinations. Along…
High Tea in Zamalek
December 2, 2011
High Tea in Zamalek
Just when you thought Zamalek’s evening scene was oversaturated with venues, a new munching, snacking, sipping, chatting spot has opened…
Zo: Making excellent Asian food affordable
November 11, 2011
Zo: Making excellent Asian food affordable
I thought that Tarek Sherif’s Badaboum was the only conglomerate of upper-tier dining establishments in town. Recently walking into Zo,…
FishMakan: Light seafood in an open air setting
November 1, 2011
FishMakan: Light seafood in an open air setting
In an attempt to refurbish a certain section of the northwest bank of Zamalek, at 33 Abul Feda Street, various investors…
Grizzly’s: Competition for Zamalek’s best diner heats up
October 24, 2011
Grizzly’s: Competition for Zamalek’s best diner heats up
Until recently, breakfast enthusiasts from Zamalek were forced to travel off-island to fulfill their morning cravings. Perhaps as a result…
The batata man
October 19, 2011
The batata man
Mo'men is a sweet potato vendor - he has an “arabeyet al-batata," as it is known in Egypt. His shabby wooden cart…
Pizza Mia: Expanding the field for Cairo’s pizza connoisseurs
October 18, 2011
Pizza Mia: Expanding the field for Cairo’s pizza connoisseurs
Pizza is hardly unusual fare in Cairo. Countless cooks, most without a hint of Italian training, purport to serve up…
Sequoia: Is the darling of Zamalek diners worth the hype?
September 21, 2011
Sequoia: Is the darling of Zamalek diners worth the hype?
Reviewing Sequoia, a bastion of Zamalek’s dining scene, presents a problem. It has been endlessly reviewed in the past, in…
Dinner ideas: Easy grilled chicken
September 7, 2011
Dinner ideas: Easy grilled chicken
If you’re a fan of grilled chicken, then this is the perfect recipe for you. It's not just the easiest…