Reviews

Netflix’s ‘Farha’ is an Honest Depiction of the Nakba and Palestinian History

For a film whose title literally translates to ‘joy,’ Jordanian film Farha brings grief and war into Netflix’s screens, and it…

10 December 2022

Ratios Bakery: Where Dreams Crumb True

Delectable smells come tipoteing from the oven door, and there is contagious comfort at the sight, smell, and taste of…

13 October 2022

Hulu’s Third Season of ‘Ramy’ is Brutally Honest and Authentically Spiritual

The critically acclaimed Hulu dramedy Ramy (2019) has never failed to tap into human emotion, and the third season is…

12 October 2022

Review: Can Bouchée Conquer Korba’s Food Scene?

Walking through the soulful streets of Korba, Heliopolis – a hotspot for lively cafes, restaurants, and bakeries – one place…

1 October 2022

Saigon Review: A Cairo Spot for Asian Fine Dining with a Twist

With birthdays less than two weeks apart, and schedules too busy to navigate, my husband and I have a tradition…

17 September 2022

Netflix’s ‘Mo’: On Palestinian Representation and Blurring the Line between Fiction and Reality

“I have never been to Palestine. I don’t have citizenship there; I don’t have citizenship here. I’m like a refugee…

3 September 2022

Visiting a Hammam: Dipping into Egypt’s Disappearing Bathhouse Culture

Walking into a hammam for the first time, in celebration of a friend’s imminent marriage, is a time capsule of…

28 August 2022

“Midaq alley: Does Mahfouz’s Exploration of Identity Loss Still Hold True Today?

“Her connections with the past were now cut forever, so why should she retain her name?” – Naguib Mahfouz This…

1 August 2022

Review: Does Cairo’s Le Relais de l’Entrecôte Live Up to the International Original?

If you’re a trop de choix tue le choix (too much choice kills the choice) kind of person, then the…

13 June 2022

Netflix’s ‘Finding Ola’ Explores Self-Discovery and Life After Divorce: Review

Netflix’s latest Arabic original ‘Finding Ola’ landed on the platform on 3 February, shedding light on a woman’s journey of…

6 February 2022

Review: Paris’ Little Mint Green Pâtisserie Lands in Egypt

Born and bred French pâtisserie, Ladurée, has arrived in Egypt’s Arkan Plaza in El Sheikh Zayed and The Waterway in…

21 January 2022

Our Week in Zanzibar: Why Egyptians Are Right to Love it

The dates were decided, the itineraries set, the AirBnBs booked. Athens, Santorini, Florence, and Rome. We thought the plan was…

25 September 2021

Chicha: El Gouna’s Sweet and Sour Latin Home Away From Home

In El Gouna’s Downtown, Chicha is a cozy restaurant and bar with Mexican, Peruvian and Latin cuisines. An Izakaya restaurant,…

18 August 2021

Jones The Grocer: A Luxury Haven for Rare Meats and Cheeses in Cairo

Situated in New Cairo’s O1, Jones The Grocer is an Australian speciality gourmet restaurant, cheese room and grocery store. With…

22 June 2021

Zia Amelia: Bringing Italy to Egypt in Every Dish

I am a picky eater who is also not a foodie. Being this person in my group of friends, who…

11 June 2021

The Endearing Story of a Dog on the Loose: Review of Kahareb’s New Album

A soft lullaby-like melody introduces listeners to the story of a dog called ‘Debba’ (Bear), and with that, we are…

19 March 2021

Egyptian Food, Yoga and Kayaking: Escape Cairo’s Chaos at Ahimsa

Imagine the perfect Friday morning. Greeted by a big, open green space. The bright morning sun. Simple, straw structures under…

13 March 2021

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