Amany Aly Shawky
Final Issue: Lifestyle reporting tends to revolve around class
Life & Style
April 25, 2013
Final Issue: Lifestyle reporting tends to revolve around class
This piece was written for Egypt Independent’s final weekly print edition, which was banned from going to press. We offer you…
‘Dogs Don’t Eat Chocolate’ offers little beyond catchy name
Books
April 22, 2013
‘Dogs Don’t Eat Chocolate’ offers little beyond catchy name
Only a few months after the launch of “The Time of Beautiful Melancholy,” author Omar Taher graced his avid readers with…
Power up: Electric generator sales are on the rise
Life & Style
April 21, 2013
Power up: Electric generator sales are on the rise
With news about future power cuts mounting and rumors of three- and four-hour-long power cuts in Cairo this summer, electric…
WWI epic arises out of dirt and creativity
Art news
April 17, 2013
WWI epic arises out of dirt and creativity
As part of the Downtown Contemporary Arts Festival (D-CAF), Dutch theater company Hotel Modern, along with composer Arthur Sauer, gave…
Tuesday’s papers: The next chapter of the Mubarak trial
Egypt
April 16, 2013
Tuesday’s papers: The next chapter of the Mubarak trial
Privately owned Al-Shorouk writes, “Mubarak imprisoned until further notice.” Cairo Criminal Court yesterday ordered the release of former President Mohamed…
Delano disappointment
Food
April 12, 2013
Delano disappointment
The white walls, the Picasso prints and the faux crystal appliques give Delano an air of trendy class and elegance.…
Wednesday’s papers: Where the finger points for sectarian violence
Egypt
April 10, 2013
Wednesday’s papers: Where the finger points for sectarian violence
For the third consecutive day, headlines on the Sunday attack on St. Mark's Cathedral occupy the front pages of most…
Wednesday’s papers: Exploding canisters, expired chicken
Egypt
April 3, 2013
Wednesday’s papers: Exploding canisters, expired chicken
Privately owned newspaper Al-Shorouk leads this morning with, “Angry cylinders explode in the government’s face.” In a swift act of…
Just sip and relax: Koy Lounge & Restaurant offers chill atmosphere — and drinks
Food
April 2, 2013
Just sip and relax: Koy Lounge & Restaurant offers chill atmosphere — and drinks
If you are looking for a comfortable space to relax and perhaps watch a game, Koy Lounge & Restaurant may…
Azza Fahmy launches design studio
Fashion
March 30, 2013
Azza Fahmy launches design studio
In a simple and chic event at Darb 1718 in Fustat, renowned jewelry design company Azza Fahmy celebrated the official…