Food

Charwood’s, Mohandessin: the steak of your dreams

Charwood’s, Mohandessin: the steak of your dreams

When was the last time you had a steak that you really enjoyed? You might need a minute or two…
The first night of Ramadan: Let them bring sweets

The first night of Ramadan: Let them bring sweets

Ramadan is a time of fasting, self-restraint, and good deeds. It is also an occasion for storytelling, either in celebration…
Sampling Sudanese food in Cairo

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…
Ramadan recipes: A fatta fantasy

Ramadan recipes: A fatta fantasy

This Ramadan, the food section of Al-Masry Al-Youm English Edition is all about the recipes. Whether or not this month…
Golio’s: Sicilian by the sea

Golio’s: Sicilian by the sea

Perched on the beach at Marina Gate 5 is Golio’s (pronounced Julio’s)--a fabulous eatery that's the North Coast's new "place…
A ful for vegetables: Going meatless in Cairo

A ful for vegetables: Going meatless in Cairo

Egyptians know how to eat a mango. First, slice through the fruit horizontally and twist the halves apart. Next, twist…
Rice preparation made easy

Rice preparation made easy

Anyone who has randomly decided to start cooking at some point in life is aware of the difficulties associated with…
Massala at the Karvin Hotel

Massala at the Karvin Hotel

Several years ago, while living in Beirut, I was a regular visitor to Cairo. When I arrived, friends were always…
July summer sips: The ‘Cairo-politan’

July summer sips: The ‘Cairo-politan’

The Cosmopolitan is a drink that reminds us of the cold streets of New York City and the sophisticated narration…
Gourmet summer burgers

Gourmet summer burgers

Nothing can quell the craving for a burger when it hits. There's something about the juiciness, the lettuce crunch, the…
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