Life & Style
Koshary, lentils and fuul, oh my! Vegetarian fare is a natural part of Egyptian cuisine
January 28, 2013
Koshary, lentils and fuul, oh my! Vegetarian fare is a natural part of Egyptian cuisine
As vegetarian diets continue to grow in popularity around the world, more and more Egyptians are making the shift to…
Traditional Egyptian food in Zamalek: 3am Hawawshy worth a try
January 27, 2013
Traditional Egyptian food in Zamalek: 3am Hawawshy worth a try
In a little alley off of Shagaret al-Dor Street in Zamalek, a new hawawshy chain has just opened its first…
Tahrir revisited: From mundane crossing to a house of history
January 24, 2013
Tahrir revisited: From mundane crossing to a house of history
Just before it became the site of political tourism after housing mass protests and sit-ins in 2011 demanding the fall…
Sip’n Dip offers chocolate fountains, home-style entertainment
January 23, 2013
Sip’n Dip offers chocolate fountains, home-style entertainment
Sip’n Dip, a new addition to the growing food and entertainment venues around Omar Ibn al-Khattab Street in Heliopolis, opened…
‘Make your grandma proud’: Scrumptious smoothies from Lychee will keep you healthy and happy
January 21, 2013
‘Make your grandma proud’: Scrumptious smoothies from Lychee will keep you healthy and happy
Lychee, the latest addition to Zamalek’s Brazil Street, opened last month with a small gathering. But the hype the juice…
A little help from your friends
January 20, 2013
A little help from your friends
You’ve got new workout clothes and a new gym membership, and one day you wake up and get out of…
Pick up your speed: Cairo Runners have the city on its feet
January 17, 2013
Pick up your speed: Cairo Runners have the city on its feet
Whether you are a marathon professional or a casual runner, put on your sneakers, roll up your sleeves and hit…
Take a walk: A quick-paced daily walk could be a lifesaver for your health
January 14, 2013
Take a walk: A quick-paced daily walk could be a lifesaver for your health
It’s stressful handling multiple priorities and trying to fit exercise into your busy schedule. Fortunately, all you may need to…
Two women, four burgers, one island: Zamalek’s new burger joints
January 13, 2013
Two women, four burgers, one island: Zamalek’s new burger joints
If you love burgers but have tired of the stale fast food variety, Zamalek has a few spruced up surprises…
Downtown’s department stores: A demolished history of a bygone era
January 10, 2013
Downtown’s department stores: A demolished history of a bygone era
The entryway is warm and welcoming, despite the vast space and the vaulted ceilings. Huge green walls embrace tens of…