Egypt works to revive flax industry to boost local manufacturing    Time for bold homegrown IMF orthodoxy alternative    Gaza bleeds under siege: Death toll soars as Israeli-imposed famine devastates children    Egypt provides state-funded treatment for about 1.6 million citizens in H1 2025    Energean's floating regasification unit arrives at Aqaba Port: Petroleum Ministry    EBRD collaborates with Gamasa investors to strengthen SME sector    US sends 'dangerous criminals' to third countries, but some are sent home instead    India to continue buying Russian oil despite Trump's sanction threat, officials say    Pakistan says successfully concluded 'landmark trade deal' with US    Gold prices end July with modest gains    Egypt's FM, US envoy discuss Gaza ceasefire, Iran nuclear talks    Health minister showcases AI's impact on healthcare at Huawei Cloud Summit    On anti-trafficking day, Egypt's PM calls fight a 'moral and humanitarian duty'    Federal Reserve maintains interest rates    Egypt keeps Gaza aid flowing, total tops 533,000 tons: minister    Indian Embassy to launch cultural festival in Assiut, film fest in Cairo    Egyptian aid convoy heads toward Gaza as humanitarian crisis deepens    Culture minister launches national plan to revive film industry, modernise cinematic assets    Rafah Crossing 'never been closed for one day' from Egypt: PM    I won't trade my identity to please market: Douzi    Two militants killed in foiled plot to revive 'Hasm' operations: Interior ministry    Egypt's EHA, Huawei discuss enhanced digital health    Egypt, Oman discuss environmental cooperation    Egypt's EDA explores pharma cooperation with Belarus    Foreign, housing ministers discuss Egypt's role in African development push    Egypt reveals heritage e-training portal    Three ancient rock-cut tombs discovered in Aswan    Sisi launches new support initiative for families of war, terrorism victims    Egypt expands e-ticketing to 110 heritage sites, adds self-service kiosks at Saqqara    Egypt's Irrigation Minister urges scientific cooperation to tackle water scarcity    Palm Hills Squash Open debuts with 48 international stars, $250,000 prize pool    On Sport to broadcast Pan Arab Golf Championship for Juniors and Ladies in Egypt    Golf Festival in Cairo to mark Arab Golf Federation's 50th anniversary    Germany among EU's priciest labour markets – official data    Paris Olympic gold '24 medals hit record value    A minute of silence for Egyptian sports    Russia says it's in sync with US, China, Pakistan on Taliban    It's a bit frustrating to draw at home: Real Madrid keeper after Villarreal game    Shoukry reviews with Guterres Egypt's efforts to achieve SDGs, promote human rights    Sudan says countries must cooperate on vaccines    Johnson & Johnson: Second shot boosts antibodies and protection against COVID-19    Egypt to tax bloggers, YouTubers    Egypt's FM asserts importance of stability in Libya, holding elections as scheduled    We mustn't lose touch: Muller after Bayern win in Bundesliga    Egypt records 36 new deaths from Covid-19, highest since mid June    Egypt sells $3 bln US-dollar dominated eurobonds    Gamal Hanafy's ceramic exhibition at Gezira Arts Centre is a must go    Italian Institute Director Davide Scalmani presents activities of the Cairo Institute for ITALIANA.IT platform    

Articles of the author Clarissa Pharr Cairo360 com
Cairo to Fayoum: A day trip in the desert
Sometimes it only takes a fresh perspective to remind ourselves of what a dynamic part of the world we actually live in. Cairo is a true blend of pop culture and ancient history, but it's still easy to take for granted. We all know the Pyramids (...)

22 - 01 - 2011
Voila Luxury Foods: Cairo's newest specialty foods shop
Cairo's penchant for fine dining and gourmet cuisine is no secret; the trend has been given away by the rising number of online and catering venues springing up all over the capital in recent years. For those who melt at the mention of imported (...)

10 - 12 - 2010
Rouge: Wine and sushi bar opens in Egypt
For all that Cairo's nightlife has to offer in terms of swanky clubs, jazz bars, pubs and baladi bars as well as cabarets, Egypt's wines have long been unappreciated. Sure, you can order a glass of wine at many of the city's nightspots, but the (...)

26 - 11 - 2010
Reform Pilates Studio: Vinyasa yoga with Jill Bodley
With its hectic traffic and heavy pollution, Cairo is definitely not easy on your nerves or mental health. Even if you sweat it out on a treadmill, a lot of pent-up stress can manifest itself in your tense joints, your hips and your (...)

26 - 11 - 2010
Fish Market: Fresh Seafood in Alexandria
Alexandrians love their seafood and everyone has their favorite restaurants when it comes to feasting on fresh fish. With a picturesque view of the Mediterranean Sea and a reputation for fresh fish, Fish Market is a popular choice for Alexandrians (...)

26 - 11 - 2010
Amar El-Sham: Syrian cuisine on the Nile
We first got a sneak preview of the authentic Syrian cuisine of Amar El-Sham during Ramadan, when the restaurant set up a kitchen and lounge inside the Gezira Club in Zamalek. Smitten as we were with their rich daoud basha (meat balls), delicious (...)

12 - 11 - 2010
Crêperie Des Arts: Fine crêperie in Cairo
A long-time Maadi favorite, this cozy crêperie is a fine example of the world-class international cuisine on offer in this diverse Cairo neighborhood. While it may not look like much from the outside, Crêperie Des Arts manages to capture the essence (...)

05 - 11 - 2010
Fandira: Classy Seafood Takeout in Maadi
You just got home. You're tired after an hour of ruthless Cairo traffic, and you have friends coming over for dinner. You'd like a decent seafood meal but you don't have the energy to cook. What to do? Enter Fandira, a specialty fish takeout and (...)

22 - 10 - 2010
Egyptian clothing guide: Top local brands
Given Egypt's international fame for its high-quality cotton, it seems natural that the local fashion industry would be a flourishing one. Think again. The local obsession with imported fashion in recent years hasn't helped home-grown fashion (...)

22 - 10 - 2010
Bull's Eye: British pub culture in Cairo
At 9 pm on a Wednesday evening, this forgotten Mohandiseen bar may seem like the watering hole of a ghost town. However, as the manager will tell you, “just give it an hour”; and Bull's Eye turns out to be quite the popular hang-out. This (...)

08 - 10 - 2010
Naguib Mahfouz Cafe: Quiet oasis in Khan El-Khalili
Khan El-Khalili certainly isn't the quietest area in Cairo. Between hoards of inappropriately attired tourists, packs of vendors endlessly skilled in the art of creative heckling, and the horrendous parking situation, a visit to Khan El-Khalili is a (...)

01 - 10 - 2010
360 essentials: Five great workout podcasts
For some, the mere thought of working out in a crowded Cairo gym or getting stuck in the front row of an aerobics class is enough to induce an anxious sweat. Luckily, a number of fitness-related podcasts make working out in the privacy of our own (...)

01 - 10 - 2010
La Sombra: Street-Style Tex-Mex Cuisine in Cairo
Few food cravings cannot be satisfied in Cairo. The epicenter for some of the city's best ethnic restaurants is Maadi, which has recently added Mexican to its long list of international cuisines on offer. Occupying a simple shop front on Road 233 in (...)

17 - 09 - 2010
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