Life & Style
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…
Sunscreen and tanning oil: Let the sun rays in
July 14, 2010
Sunscreen and tanning oil: Let the sun rays in
When heading to one of the many beaches on the Egyptian coast, one item must not be forgotten: sunscreen. Without…
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,…
Europe on a plate: International clubs in Cairo
July 12, 2010
Europe on a plate: International clubs in Cairo
Aside from the standard services offered by the various cultural centers around Cairo such as language courses, music concerts and…
Lighting up your home 101
July 11, 2010
Lighting up your home 101
Queue lights. Camera ready? Rolling tape.Though somewhat overlooked, lighting in your home can truly transform the character of each and…
Kempinski: A new hotel on the river Nile
July 10, 2010
Kempinski: A new hotel on the river Nile
In an elegant ceremony attended by many social figures, the renowned hotel chain Kempinski launched its boutique hotel in Garden…
Mediterranean Getaways – Local Beach Roundup Part I
July 8, 2010
Mediterranean Getaways – Local Beach Roundup Part I
Local Beach Roundup: Part I, Mediterranean Getaways If you’re planning to spend some time relaxing on the beach in the…
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…
Kids summer activities: Diwan art workshop in Heliopolis
July 8, 2010
Kids summer activities: Diwan art workshop in Heliopolis
Diwan bookstore earned its status as one of the most diverse cultural venues in Cairo by branching out to include…