Food
Golio’s: Sicilian by the sea
August 3, 2010
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
July 31, 2010
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
July 27, 2010
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
July 25, 2010
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 22, 2010
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
July 20, 2010
Gourmet summer burgers
Nothing can quell the craving for a burger when it hits. There's something about the juiciness, the lettuce crunch, the…
The Bread Guide: A guide to the best baguette in Cairo
July 15, 2010
The Bread Guide: A guide to the best baguette in Cairo
Until recently, if you were looking for a quality baguette in Cairo, you were substantially out of luck. While you…
July summer sips: Limoncello fruit salad
July 14, 2010
July summer sips: Limoncello fruit salad
Fruit salads are generally recommended in summer. A fine mixture of different summer fruit, lime juice and perhaps a scoop…
Mori: Sushi on Road 9
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,…
Trattoria: Zamalek’s neighborhood bistro
July 8, 2010
Trattoria: Zamalek’s neighborhood bistro
Walking into Trattoria in Zamalek, I’m reminded of that American TV series Cheers, famous for the tagline “where everyone knows…