restaurants
East London gentrified, but in a good way
Life & Style
December 21, 2011
East London gentrified, but in a good way
Having lived in London for several years and frequented much of the central London district, I have been amazed to…
Eating in Alexandria
Life & Style
November 21, 2011
Eating in Alexandria
Have you ever taken a one-day trip to Alexandria just for a meal at a fish place, followed by shisha…
Grizzly’s: Competition for Zamalek’s best diner heats up
Food
October 24, 2011
Grizzly’s: Competition for Zamalek’s best diner heats up
Until recently, breakfast enthusiasts from Zamalek were forced to travel off-island to fulfill their morning cravings. Perhaps as a result…
Pizza Mia: Expanding the field for Cairo’s pizza connoisseurs
Food
October 18, 2011
Pizza Mia: Expanding the field for Cairo’s pizza connoisseurs
Pizza is hardly unusual fare in Cairo. Countless cooks, most without a hint of Italian training, purport to serve up…
Postcard from Portland: Maine finds its cultural heart
Life & Style
September 20, 2011
Postcard from Portland: Maine finds its cultural heart
With very few people, and a lot of forests and coastline, the US state of Maine, in the northeast corner…
Abdel Wahab: Renowned Lebanese chain arrives in Zamalek, but needs work
Food
August 22, 2011
Abdel Wahab: Renowned Lebanese chain arrives in Zamalek, but needs work
Abdel Wahab, the renowned chain of Lebanese restaurants, has launched its first branch in Egypt on the banks of the…
Australia: Melbourne’s sidestreet cafes and bars
Life & Style
May 22, 2011
Australia: Melbourne’s sidestreet cafes and bars
The central business district, CBD, of Melbourne is filled with all sorts of interesting cafes and bars. At first sight,…
Golio’s: A touch of Sicilian delight
Food
March 8, 2011
Golio’s: A touch of Sicilian delight
On a calm street in Mohandessin stands a white contemporary villa with the logo Golio’s by the entrance. The restaurant…
Hip dinner venues of the North Coast
Food
July 5, 2010
Hip dinner venues of the North Coast
Bringing successful Cairene restaurants to the North Coast has proven to be a lucrative business. This is perhaps why, year…