Latest in Tag: review Highlight
Latest in Tag: review
Political parties and Egypt’s constitutions
The Daily News Egypt takes a look at the positions of prominent parties in both years.
“The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug”: Big improvement over first one but is that saying much?
The second installment of the trilogy amuses and enthralls at times but fails to convince the need for three films
Get floored by Gravity
Gravity is a film that invites you to contemplate upon your own existence even if it is not in zero gravity
Saudi Arabia’s Image Falters among Middle East Neighbours: Pew Research Centre
Mixed Views of Saudi Influence, Record on Civic Freedoms
Booklet: trendy café near Cairo University
The new café is spacious and on a convenient location for Cairo University students
Mixed reviews over Apple’s new software
Egyptian users have their say on whether or not they like Apple’s new software iOS7
The Greek serves fresh and delicious food
The new restaurant serves authentic and tasty food in tasteful surroundings
Ramadan festival ends on a positive note
The final instalment of the Mawaweel festival offered a variety of music, art, dance and crafts
Bites Fil Beit Ramadan: Roomy bel wara’a ainab – Turkey with vine leaves
Ramadan offers a whole new challenge to cooking Egyptian food. The breaking of the fast, Iftar, is the main menu of the day and consists of an array of dishes. Traditionally the meal starts with juice, to prepare the stomach for the feast that is to come, and a savoury soup. Appetisers are up next, followed by a main course and a sweet dessert completes the meal.
Iftars are meant to be shared and inviting your close friends and family for a home-cooked dinner-cum-breakfast can be daunting. But not to worry; during the month we will be giving you suggestions for full menus for light meals because of the warm days, accompanied with a complete recipe for one of the dishes.
An authentic dining experience in Al-Khartoum
Sampling Sudanese food for iftar in Ramadan
Preview of the NUT Trilogy intrigues
Young choreographer explores the role of the female in society with new project
Burgers for breakfast
Burger Factory may not be the obvious choice for iftar but according to our reviewer well worth going to
Sohour in the garden of the Marriott Zamalek
During the evening the Zamalek hotel offers great food in a wonderful setting
French gastronomy at The Grill
The Grill in the Semiramis Hotel on the Corniche offers patrons a perfect foray into French cuisine.
My Experiment with Sufism searches for meaning within chaos
My Experiment with Sufism is a form of self-expression that carries with it the hope of forming a connection to a viewer who has himself been haunted by the same existential questions
The Great Gatsby: No disappointment, no masterpiece
Modern day adaptation of Fitzgerald’s timeless classic emphasises the beauty of the original novel
Les Chansons d’Amour: passion in Paris’ streets
The French Institute screens a movie that explores love in all its forms
Mexican food galore at Gordo Burrito
Gordo Burrito in Zamalek offers flavourful Mexican food
Baalbak revisited, Lebanese restaurant offers great food the second time around
A few months ago we reviewed the Baalbak restaurant in the Sonesta Cairo Hotel, Tower and Casino, and unfortunately our experience left a lot to be desired. The management of the hotel invited us to return to Baalbak for another review, assuring us that the first experience was in no way representative of the restaurant’s quality. And so we went, and here’s what happened.
Mazaj is one of the first Arabic-Fusion restaurants in town
Mazaj offers tasty dishes from around the region
Sabaya: Fine Lebanese dining in Downtown Cairo
Sabaya in the Semiramis offers an extensive menu of great mezzes, recommended seafood and delectable desserts
D-CAF Finale
D-CAF concludes festival with creative performances that provoke thought
Decade-old film still relevant in post-revolutionary Egypt
Netherlands-Flemish Institute screens controversial Egyptian film Asrar El-Banat followed by Q&A with the director.
Students stage Shakespearean stunner
The American University in Cairo’s rendition of A Midsummer Night’s Dream proves that 16th century English comedy works in 21st century Egypt
Review: Bassem Youssef’s interrogation and Al-Azhar University incident occupy writer’s attentions
Columnists in major Egyptian newspapers discuss the recent summoning for questioning of satrist Bassef Youssef and the fierce attack of Islamists on prominent artists and comedians. Also occupying the column inches was the food poisoning debacle at Al-Azhar University, which ended with the dismissal of the university’s president. Writers argue that the poisoning of more …
Review: Commentaries discuss holding parliamentary elections
Writers in different newspapers have discussed the Administrative Court’s decision to halt the parliamentary elections, which was initially planned to take place on 22 April, praising the move and stating that it might be a good chance for all conflicting political groups to reach consensus and find a way out of the current political maze. …
Review: Morsi’s son and bearded policemen explored in columns
Commentaries in several newspapers have analysed Islamist policemen’s demands that they should be allowed to grow beards. Despite arguing that it is part of their basic human rights, many writers believe that the move might contribute to potential sectarian strives.On another note, some commentators have discussed Morsi’s son’s offensive attitude to a security guard at …
Review: Columns attack opposition
The Egyptian opposition is in dire need of creative ideas that can enable them to defeat the ruling Muslim Brotherhood, wrote several commentators. As many opposition groups focus on the constitution and the constituent assembly, parties need to consider new mechanisms to gain the support of Egyptians, who have proved their inclination towards Islamists. …
Dining out in Cairo’s hotels: Sushi that covers the basics at Sushi Ya
Cairo is home to many five star hotels and most include specialty restaurants, ranging from Oriental to Italian to sushi. Several DNE reporters went out to dinner to find hidden gems behind the glossy facades of the capital’s high class hotels.
Review: Commentaries denounce Morsy’s call for dialogue
After President Mohamed Morsy met with a number of politicians in a new round of dialogue talks, several opinion writers have denounced the move, believing it is another failed attempt at fruitless dialogue. Replacing the cabinet is the first solution Diaa Rashwan Al-Masry Al-Youm Rashwan believes that the only way out of this crisis …