Food

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…
The Bread Guide: A guide to the best baguette in Cairo

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 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

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

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…
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