25 TV Shows to Catch in February!

January 27, 2020

By: Mariam Elhamy

TV Addicts, rejoice! To keep you plugged into what is premiering every month, we put together a monthly list of new TV series set to air! We’ve added a description and a trailer for each show, so all you have to do is choose what sounds good and start streaming!

*Shows are listed in alphabetical order.

ALL THE BRIGHT PLACES

Two teens, Violet Markey (Elle Fanning) and Theodore Finch (Justice Smith), struggling with emotional scars change each other’s lives in this film based on the best-selling novel.

Start watching now on Netflix

BETTER CALL SAUL: SEASON 5

Ex-con artist Jimmy McGill turns into a small-time attorney and goes through a series of trials and tragedies, as he transforms into his alter ego Saul Goodman, a morally challenged criminal lawyer.

Start watching now on Netflix

BRIARPATCH

The first season of the crime anthology series from Sam Esmail and Andy Greenwald features a story based on the Ross Thomas novel of the same name.

BROOKLYN NINE-NINE: SEASON 7

The series revolves around Jake Peralta (Andy Samberg), an immature but talented NYPD detective in Brooklyn’s fictional 99th Precinct, who often comes into conflict with his new commanding officer, the serious and stern Captain Raymond Holt (Andre Braugher).

Start watching now on Netflix

CABLE GIRLS: SEASON 5

In 1928, a modern telecommunications company begins to operate in Madrid. The series tells the turn in life that four young women take when they start working for this company. The four of them feel attached in different ways, to their families, their partners, or their memories.

Start watching now on Netflix

FOR LIFE

Inmate Aaron Wallace (Nicholas Pinnock) passes the bar exam to become a lawyer and represents other prisoners as he seeks to overturn his own conviction in this legal drama created by Hank Steinberg and inspired by executive producer Isaac Wright Jr.’s life.

GENTEFIED

Three Mexican-American cousins (Karrie Martin, JJ Soria, and Carlos Santos) struggle for the American Dream as their grandfather’s (Joaquin Cosio) taco business is threatened by gentrification in this dramedy from Marvin Lemus and Linda Yvette Chávez.

Start watching now on Netflix

GOOD GIRLS: SEASON 3

Beth, Ruby and Annie come up with a new scheme as Beth becomes friends with a single mother (Jackie Cruz).

HIGH FIDELITY

Brooklyn record store owner (Zoe Kravitz) tries to get over her latest breakup in this second adaptation of the Nick Hornby novel of the same name.

HIGH MAINTENANCE: SEASON 4

The Katja Blichfeld and Ben Sinclair comedy about a New York City marijuana dealer returns for a fourth season.

HOMELAND: SEASON 8

The eighth and final season finds Carrie recovering from being in a Russian gulag. Meanwhile, President Warner (Beau Bridges) tasks Saul, now National Security Advisor, to negotiate peace with the Taliban.

HUNTERS

Set in 1977, Jonah Heidelbaum (Logan Lerman) seeks out the killer of his grandmother and finds himself involved with Meyer Offerman’s (Al Pacino) group of Nazi hunters in New York City in this drama series created by David Weil and executive produced by Jordan Peele.

INDEPTED

Dave (Adam Pally) and Rebecca (Abby Elliott) think their lives will be more normal now that the kids are a little older, but the arrival of Dave’s parents (Fran Drescher and Steven Weber), who come to stay with them after going into debt, changes everything in this comedy from Dan Levy.

KATY KEENE

The Riverdale spin-off set in New York City and years after Riverdale the series follows aspiring fashion designer Katy Keene (Lucy Hale) and singer-songwriter Josie McCoy (Ashleigh Murray) as they pursue their dreams and becomes friends with socialite Pepper Smith (Julia Chan) and drag performer Ginger/Jorge Lopez (Jonny Beauchamp).

KIDDING: SEASON 2

With no Mr. Pickles’ Puppet Time, Jeff seeks a new way to speak to his fans.

LOCKE AND KEY

Following their father’s murder, three siblings move into a house filled with reality-bending keys; from the comics by Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriguez.

Start watching now on Netflix

MACGYVER: SEASON 4

Henry Ian Cusick joins the cast as Russ Taylor, a wealthy, ex-military man.

MANHUNT: DEADLY GAMES: SEASON 2

An in-depth look at how an FBI profiler helped track down the terrorist Ted Kaczynski, the Unabomber.

MY HOLO LOVE

A lonely woman with face blindness finds the perfect companion upon getting to know a humanlike hologram modeled after its genius creator.

Start watching now on Netflix

MYTHIC QUEST: RAVEN’S BANQUET

The comedy series executive produced By Rob McElhenney and Charlie Day follows a team of video game developers led by creative director Ian Grimm (Rob McElhenney) as they ready the launch of an expansion of its most popular multi-player game.

OUTLANDER: SEASON 5

Life for the Frasers is never easy and at Fraser’s Ridge. Jamie’s ability to protect his family is tested when he is ordered to locate and kill Murtagh by Governor William Tryon.

STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS: SEASON 7

The seventh and final season of the Star Wars animated series moves to Disney+ with events that will lead into 2005’s Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith.

TEAM KAYLIE: SEASON 3

Meet Kaylie Konrad, a 19-year-old, shallow, and selfie-obsessed social media celebrity, who has everything. She has millions of followers, owns a mega-yacht, and boasts of extravagant mansions in Calabasas and Malibu. However, everything goes for a toss when the teen billionaire is issued a sentence by the court to serve in community service after a car accident. Kaylie needs to assume the leadership role of a rag-tag Wilderness Club in inner-city Los Angeles.

Start watching now on Netflix

THE SINNER: SEASON 3

Detective Harry Ambrose (Bill Pullman) looks into a car accident in upstate New York involving a local named Jamie (Matt Bomer) and it leads him to another hidden crime.

TOMMY

NYPD officer Abigail “Tommy” Thomas (Edie Falco) is hired to become the first female Chief of Police for the LAPD in this drama from Paul
Attanasio.

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Sinatra’s Sweet Corn Soup

January 22, 2020

When the weather is cold everyone appreciates a bowl of soup like their life depends on it. Here’s a quick recipe of Sinatra’s sweet corn soup so you can stay warm this winter.

Ingredients:

35 g sweetcorn, canned
25 g green peas, frozen
25 g carrots, finely diced
30 g potatoes, finely diced
10 g onions, finely chopped
10 g leeks, finely chopped
10 g fresh herbs, finely chopped (parsley, coriander, dill)
½ liter bouillon or stock.

Preparation:

Gently sweat the onion and leeks in a couple of drops of oil than add bouillon.
Add remaining vegetables and simmer until cooked through.
Add chopped herbs just before serving and serve hot.

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Read our review of Sinatra here.

We Interviewed 28 Celebrities This Year! Here’s Our 2019 Highlights

January 15, 2020

By: Mariam Elhamy

We’re big on celebrities, and feature a new exclusive interview with the biggest names on the screen each month! Here are some of our highlights from 2019’s celebrity coverage – stay tuned for more exclusive interviews like these in 2020!

Khaled El Sawy

Khaled El Sawy is no stranger to taking on a super challenging role, and his turn as Dr. Yehia El Tagany in the socio-political thriller El Deif is no different. We caught up with the thespian to learn more about what it took to pull off such a charged character.

Read the full interview here!

hend sabry

Award-winning actress, lawyer, mother, WFP Goodwill Ambassador and IWC Ambassador Hend Sabri is known in the business and to her fans as one of the sweetest actors around, with a smile that can disarm even the most hardened of souls. However, the actress is no stranger to a challenge when it comes to her work. Already a fan of the first installment of The Blue Elephant, Sabri read the script for The Blue Elephant 2 and was captivated by the idea of playing a villainous character with deep femininity. We caught up with the actress for a chat about what it took to pull an acting feat like this one off.

Read the full interview here!

mohamed farrag

A mammoth of a movie, El Mamar directed and penned by Sherif Arafa was the talk of the town, every detail has been considered from the cast undergoing tactical training, the special access to restricted locations, and the reenacted war scenes. We spoke with the exuberant Mohamed Farrag to learn more about his experience working with Arafa, one of his cinematic heroes, and how important this movie is to Egypt’s film industry.

Read the full interview here!

ahmed malek

Ahmed Malek has proven himself to be a capable and enigmatic rising star on the Egyptian cinema scene, all while remaining humble and dedicated to his craft. We were eager to speak with him and discuss his role Osama in El Deif, and the star was willing to give us a glimpse into what it took to embody this complex soul.

Read the full interview here!

karim abdel aziz

When the film version of The Blue Elephant hit screens in 2014, it quickly became a cult classic, gaining the love of audiences and show business icons alike. Written by Ahmed Mourad in 2012, the novel is a dark and twisted cautionary tale about loss, addiction, and inviting the spiritual world into your life, without considering the potential grave costs. We sat down with Karim Abdel Aziz to find out about his experience making The Blue Elephant 2.

Read the full interview here!

Marwan younes

He’s a radio host, a maker of viral videos, a “singer” (of catchy joke songs), an actor, and he’s also given us a taste of TV presenting skills during the Gouna Film Festival in 2018. We caught up with Marwan Younis to find out what it’s like to be so damn good at everything … and found out he can’t live without gebna emmental. The things you know!

Read the full interview here!

omar samra and omar nour

Beyond the Raging Sea retells the experience of capsizing at sea with Omar Nour and Omar Samra during their daring attempt to cross the Atlantic Ocean in an effort to support the cause of refugees. We met up with the heroes right after the film premiered at the third edition of El Gouna Film Festival to learn how the horrific experience shaped their worldview and how the idea for the documentary took shape.

Read the full interview here!

hany adel

As Hany Adel takes it back to the Pharaonic era in his latest love adventure, he opens up about what it’s like to be Senmut.

Read the full interview here!

Shereen reda

We sat down to find out how Shereen Reda capitalized on her versatility as an actress to tap into the role of Mimi in El Deif, in addition to finding out what the star had wished to accomplish in 2019 on both the personal and professional front.

Read the full interview here!

ahmed ezz

Having proven his box office draw numerous times before, Ahmed Ezz tells us all about his role in El Mamar as an epic film of massive proportions. Ezz’s role as Commander Nour is pegged to be a highlight of his career, so we caught up with the stoic actor to find out more about it.

Read the full interview here!

eyad nassar

Eyad Nassar executes nuanced work through his role as Kamal in Ras el Sanna, and we all want to know more about it. Nassar reflects on his journey, ups and downs, and behind the scenes scoops while making the iconic film.

Read the full interview here!

ahmed mourad

One of Egypt’s best-selling authors and the genius behind the spectacular world of Blue Elephant has taken us on a wondrous ride of dreams, parallel universes, and spiritual presences. We sat down with Ahmed Mourad to pick his brains about the upcoming movie adaptation of his hit novel 1919 starring Ahmed Ezz and Karim Abdelaziz and the complex levels of the writing journey.

Read the full interview here!

nelly karim

Back for The Blue Elephant 2 with the help with Hend Sabri and Eyad Nassar, we sat down with Nelly Karim to find out what it took to make The Blue Elephant 2.

Read the full interview here!

amr youssef

The charismatic actor is back with a follow-up to 2015’s blockbuster Welad Rizk, the action-packed story of four brothers wading deep into a world of crime and mischief. With his piercing blue eyes and stern stare, Youssef has steadily accumulated the admiration and praise of critics and audiences alike since breaking onto the scene a decade ago, with no sign of slowing down. We caught up with the family man to talk about the sequel, his secret for success, and the kind of life he wishes his little girl to have.

Read the full interview here!

Amir eid

Amir Eid was presented with an opportunity this year to take on an acting role in the musical When We Are Born, he enthusiastically took on the challenge. Bringing on board his bandmate Hawary to assist in the composition of the soundtrack, the film spins a narrative sung by Eid, playing a musician named Ahmed who is battling his father for control over his ambitions and chosen career track. We sat down with Eid after the film’s premiere at El Gouna Film Festival to discuss his first foray into acting and what the future holds.

Read the full interview here

ahmed hatem

It is no secret that the romantic comedy genre is making a major comeback on the Hollywood circuit, and the Egyptian cinema industry isn’t far behind on trend! The main takeaway of Love Story is how love can truly be blind. We caught up with Ahmed Hatem to tell us all about his experience acting in this movie.

Read the full interview here!

HAUSER Live Performance in Somabay

January 5, 2020

After selling out arenas worldwide as one half of renowned duo 2CELLOS, Stjepan Hauser, now known simply as HAUSER, returns to his classical origins to perform a series of full orchestral shows across Europe for Spring 2020.

HAUSER’s first show ever in Egypt will take place in Somabay, Hurghada on April 18th. Tickets are on sale at Ticketsmarche so mark your calendars for the perfect Easter weekend with Hauser’s live performance.

HAUSER is heading on his solo tour in Europe with a symphonic orchestra. He premiered his classical show in Zagreb in 2017 with the Zagreb Philharmonic. The remarkable show has become a Youtube phenomenon with tracks such as Albinoni’s Adagio having been viewed over 40 million times.
Playing at prestige venues across the major cities of Europe, HAUSER will take center-stage to transform classical compositions with his distinctive passionate and dynamic style. Supported by a new classical album out in 2020 these shows will reflect his life-long love of the music, reimagined with his characteristic flair.

“Throughout my life and career certain classical compositions have remained dear to my heart. Compositions that have a special drama, a moving melody, a deep romanticism. I now have the opportunity to play some of these pieces with a full orchestra and share my passion for this music in the way I always imagined it.”

Sort Out Your Emotional Baggage with Emotion Code Clearing

January 2, 2020

How aware are we of the issues lurking beneath the surface of our psyches? Are the daily decisions that steer the course of our lives healthy and based on self-knowledge and clarity? Holistic Health Consultant and Emotion Code clearing practitioner, Maha Abou Taleb met our questions.

The origin of Emotion Code clearing

The Emotion Code is a technique developed by Dr. Bradley Nelson, and it works by literally getting rid of emotional baggage that we have accumulated over the years and that is tainting our reactions to every situation in our life. Using muscle testing, we quickly identify and release hidden trapped emotions, which are harmful emotional energies from negative past events.

Much of our suffering is due to negative emotional energies that have become ‘trapped’ within us. The Emotion Code is a simple and powerful method of finding and releasing these trapped energies.

A therapy session involves:

Muscle testing to identify the trapped emotion
Using a pendulum to identify the emotions
Releasing trapped emotion by a specialized magnet running over the spine

Benefits of undergoing therapy sessions:

The results of this therapy can bring balance, a new inner calm and profound healing.
Identifying and releasing trapped negative emotions can help you overcome the obstacles of your past, past traumas, limiting beliefs and physical pain, thus bringing new life to your career, family and relationships as well as general health and wellbeing.
A significant percentage of physical illness and emotional difficulty and self-sabotage are actually caused by the unseen energies of trapped emotions and most of the time they are the cause of pain.
One of the nice things about Emotion Code is that people’s private matters can remain private as they don’t need to explain or vocalize the event that created the trapped emotion.

How many sessions does it take to be effective?

This is a difficult question to answer as each individual is unique and has his or her own mental/ emotional/physical blue print. Usually people can feel immediate relief but it all depends on the emotional baggage they are carrying and on their presenting complaint.

What are the main complaints it can help with?

Emotion Code release can help with many conditions whether physical, mental or emotional. Some of the conditions could be:

Depression
Panic attacks
Anxiety
Phobias
Low self-confidence or self esteem
Thyroid problems
Fibromyalgia
Asthma
Pains
Fears
Allergies
Insomnia
Migraine
Sinus
Vertigo
ADD/ADHD
Chronic fatigue

Is the therapy suitable for everyone?

Yes, it is definitely fine for everyone, including children, pregnant women, men, and the elderly.

What can it do and what can’t it do?

We can’t say that releasing trapped emotions is a cure-all, or that it can be used in itself to address major medical conditions, but it is a complementary therapy that can help a lot.

Contact information:

Maha Abou Taleb

Tel: 0100 100 2491

Facebook: @maha.a.taleb

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Lexie’s at Lakeview

January 2, 2020

Lexie’s has carved its own niche on the local dining scene, not only for a buzzing vibe and edgy decor, but also for its brilliant and innovative take on Italian cuisine. So when owner Ayman El Baky and Executive Chef Reif Otham took the decision to showcase Egypt’s excellent local produce on the updated menu, our curiosity was piqued. Suffice to say, we came away impressed.

Signature Dishes & Dishes Sampled

Their signature dishes include: Beef Carpaccio, Salmon Gravlax, Lexi’s Caesar Salad with Shrimp, Mushroom Risotto, Lexie’s Lasagna, Salt Baked Seabass, Wagyu Beef Fillet, Chocolate Peanut Butter Semi-Fredo, and not to forget, Lexie’s signature Negroni cocktail, a potent mix of gin, raspberry vermouth, peppercorns and Campari.

A meal at Lexie’s is not to be rushed. Every moment and morsel should be savored, so we opted to enjoy the basket of warm olive oil bread with our pre-dinner cocktails while we lapped up the atmosphere. Our starters arrived in unison; Branzino Carpaccio, finely diced fresh seabass doused in a guacamole and lemon dressing, topped with crunchy hazel nuts, and Gnocchi Pops, homemade deep-fried gnocchi which came resting on a rich tomato salsa, accompanied by pine nuts and Parmesan crisps. These were swiftly followed by Crispy Manzo Pizza, a crisp crust with wafer thin slices of beef carpaccio, fresh Rocca, garlic mayo and shaved Parmesan, and a hearty Melezana. The totally more-ish eggplant came topped with lashings of melted mozzarella, and a rich tomato and pesto sauce and was our idea of comfort food heaven.

We then kept in the mood with a generous dish of Lexie’s Lasgana, open faced delicate sheets of perfectly al dente pasta bathed in a meaty Bolognese sauce, with Parmesan crisps. Each dish celebrated its Italian roots, with rich authentic flavors, but with a lightness that allowed us to look forward to the arrival of our Salt Baked Seabass. A little bit of theatre adds to any dining experience, and the arrival of whole fish, encased in a neatly constructed mound of salt provided just that. Expertly served at our table side, the fish was gradually freed from its casing and portioned into neat servings. For anyone who hasn’t tried this gastronomic treat, please do so. The flesh was flaky and moist, and the simple accompaniment of green beans, baby potatoes and citrus buerre blanc sauce did it full justice. It was the star of an already impressive dining experience, and worth the visit in itself.

We could have happily relaxed over the two shots of homemade mistiqa that suddenly appeared at our table, but agreed to venture on to dessert. After all, it would have been madness to say no to Warm Mango Cake with Caramel Sauce and Licorice Ice Cream, and Banana Tart with Toffee Sauce and Hazelnut Ice Cream. Amazingly, we cleaned our plates. Forgoing coffee, we let the tantalizing flavors of the dessert remain with us as we headed out into the night.

Other Menu Options that Appealed

We would love to try the Wagyu Beef, Warm Shrimp, Parmesan Panacotta, Salmon Confit and the Mushroom Risotto, (along with the rest of the menu we must admit).

Beverages Available

The cocktail selection is creative, intriguing and adventurous. We enthused about our choice of Sardinia Cooler, a mix of gin, cherry brandy, orange, lemon and house ginger beer, and El Mediteranneo, with rum and house mistiqa. Local wines feature, along with soft options and hot beverages.

Décor and Ambience

In a world of pared back interiors and industrial elements, Lexie’s is unabashedly glam. Chic and sophisticated, from the stunning entrance foyer with its curated selection of artworks, to the subtly lit interior. Colors are warm, flattering, and boldly used in a palette of golds, bronze and warm browns with liberal use of marble. A large round bar could dominate the space, but somehow works as an eye-catching center point to the gentle hum of activity from the surrounding tables. The comfortable well-spaced interior flows through to an outdoor terrace, with high tables and a view over the greenery and water beyond. The service standards are high, attentive and courteous.

Lexie’s own music compilation drew us in immediately, ranging from contemporary Italian hits to favorites that will never age. In a nutshell, it was hard to drag ourselves away as the evening drew to a close.

Clientele Mix: A stylish crowd, with a casual yet chic mien. On our visit 25+.

Price Range: High end, but deservedly so.

What We Loved: The decision to integrate many locally sourced items was a brave move, but it paid off. The food quality was impeccable, and we would like to see more restaurants follow this lead.

Contact information

Opening hours: Lunch – 2 pm until 6 pm, Dinner 7 pm until 10 pm, Late Dinner 10 pm until 1 am.

Address: The Lake House, Dusit Thani, Road 90, Fifth Settlement

Tel: 128 581 8590

Facebook: lexiesrestaurant

Instagram: lexiesrestaurant

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What NOT to Miss on the East Side! January 2020

January 2, 2020

Tati Hafez takes us on a quick tour of all the new spots and services available to East Siders!

Eco Warrior – Eco-friendly made easy and affordable

Plastic is so last season! Eco Warrior was born of the idea to make an eco-friendly living as easy and affordable as possible. Having this in mind, Eco Warrior came up with a great, sustainable alternative for cling film, sandwich wraps, and sandwich bags: Bees Wax Wraps. They’re 100% biodegradable, made entirely of local sources, eliminating carbon footprint, they are naturally anti-fungal thanks to the bees wax, and they can last for years with proper care. This earth loving product can help you reduce your use of plastic wrapping and waste by 90%. You can contact the Eco Warrior through its’ social media account and learn more about beeswax wraps and share a small, economical and eco-friendly product that has really big impact on the environment.

Telephone: + 2 01012664848

Facebook and Instagram: @eco_warrior_egypt

From the Farm – Your one-stop-shop for a healthier lifestyle

A group of entrepreneurial health enthusiasts started off their business in Gouna delivering the freshest vegetables, fruits, aged meat and chicken from local suppliers. Luckily their operation has reached Cairo, and you can find their products in City View, or contact them for delivery around the city. From the farm provides carefully curated clean sourced, chemical free and organic groceries, and ready to cook/eat foods.

Telephone: + 2 01061008999

Plant Cult – Join the growing movement

The aim of Plant Cult is to introduce hard-to-kill plants into your life. Selling a range of tough, resistant plants, Plant Cult offers affordable, potted house plants for total beginners. The plants are clearly labeled according to their need of direct or indirect sunlight and maintenance. Plant Cult also provides constant support to keep your cute pots healthy and thriving.

Telephone: + 2 0 1211112336

Facebook and Instagram: @plantcultcairo

Robaveka – Knick knacks for your home

You cannot miss this colorful sign from Mustafa Kamel Square in Maadi. up Robaveka is gallery is filled with handmade, vintage, arts and crafts home decoration and furniture. Browse for hours and always leave with something new!

Address: Mustafa Kamel Square, Maadi Sarayat

Telephone: + 2 01224513125

Facebook and Instagram: @robaveka

The Tree House Fairy

An architect-turned-mom turned her passion for design to building her son a memorable bedroom that is playful and practical. This soon turned into The Tree House Fairy, specialized in creating spaces and customizing furniture for children. The founder creates every unique design based on the child’s character and hobbies, keeping practicality in mind so ample storage is factored into every design.

Address: www.thefairytreehouse.com

Telephone: + 2 01005792572

Facebook and Instagram: @thetreehousefairy

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10 Wallpaper Trends to Inspire you

January 1, 2020

Are You Well-Papered?

Let’s face it. Bland can get a bit boring. And with 2020 celebrating a return to wallpaper in its new incarnation, boring is the last thing your home will be. Match it up with duvets and cushions, cover your ceilings, jazz up your bathroom, or create a removable blackboard for the kitchen or kids’ rooms. Here we go with looks to inspire you.

A Touch of Glamor

When a room needs a lift, add a metallic touch for extra impact!

10 Wallpaper Looks that Will Inspire you

Create a Statement Ceiling

Drifting clouds, a starry night, or something totally out-of-the-box, the choice is yours. This trend is really growing, so give your imagination free rein.

Get the Right Angle

Geometric has never looked so good. Simple lines or 3D, dare to make it your statement look in 2020.

Pop it on, Peel it off

Removable wallpaper is high on everyone’s radar. Changing the mood or color scheme has suddenly become a lot easier.

Mind the Gap Wallpaper

Web: www.mindtheg.com

Facebook: @mindtheGap

Instagram: @mindtgap

Decotec

Address: 10 Gezira el Wosta St. App 16, Zamalek.

Tel: 0115 379 4434

Facebook: @decotec.showroom

Instagram: @decotecshowroom

Chicken & Ribs in ICONIA, Zamalek

January 1, 2020

Chicken & Ribs, the successful southern comfort kitchen has now landed in Zamalek, in a spacious venue in the newly refurbished ICONIA building (formerly known as the AUC dorms). Serving a massive menu of soul food goodness; country fried chicken, tender brisket, and the only juicy short ribs in town! This is cheat day heaven.

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Signatures Dishes & Dishes Sampled

Ribs, slow cooked for 12 hours and smothered in BBQ sauce, Turkey Leg, a giant turkey drumstick slow cooked and served with gravy, and Potato Skins, topped with cheese and chili con carne in ICONIA.

Starving and ready for hearty food, we dived right into our massive order. We ordered the Potato Skins, followed up by an order of Ribs, Turkey Legs, and the Big Mamma Special.

The Potato Skins were delicious and perfect for sharing – a whole potato split in two, topped with melted cheese and a generous portion of chili con carne. But nothing can really top the main courses to follow.

The Big Mamma Special can be served with either dark meat, white meat or a mix – we opted for the white meat. Five generous chicken strips, fried crispy golden, arrived with a portion of Mac n Cheese and coleslaw. Delicious and fiery Buffalo Sauce perfectly complemented the crispy chicken and we didn’t want the meal to end! The Mac n Cheese was the perfect partner for this meal, gooey and cheesy. It’s important to note that the chicken served here is both hormone and antibiotic-free and brined to perfection for maximum juiciness!

The star of the table had to be the Turkey Leg, which was both massive and totally satisfying. Slow cooked to perfection, the meat was falling off the bone, definitely not a dish to miss. Each main course at Chicken & Ribs comes with two sides, and we choose the mashed potato and corn on the cob – both are recommended. Although the restaurant has Chicken in the name, we can’t ignore the meat! The Ribs, smothered in tangy sweet BBQ sauce, were tender and juicy from the slow cooking process over a period of 12 hours. For those who don’t mind a bit of juicy fatty meat, this is a dish that can’t be found easily in Cairo.

We washed down the meal with a classic American Peach Iced Tea, and left room for dessert. The Churros, fried pastry rolled in cinnamon sugar, and Sweet Potato Pie are both delicious! We recommend you leave space to sample both.

Other Menu Options that Appealed & Beverages Available

We’d love to try the BBQ Brisket Cuts, as well as the Louisiana Chicken Sandwich on our next visit. There is a selection of delicious sandwiches that caught our eye; the Pulled Brisket and Hickory Chicken Sandwiches, as well as the Southern Fried Chicken Breast.

Beverages offered include soft drinks, as well as fresh juices, milkshakes and mocktails.

Décor & Ambience

Chicken & Ribs has ample courtyard seating and a small selection of indoor tables for those who seek shelter. The décor is colorful, with diner-style seating and upbeat music and TV screens for entertainment.

Clientele Mix: Groups of friends mingling and socializing on the weekend and families enjoying a meal together.

Price Range: Average to above average depending on what you order.

Contact information

Address: ICONIA Zamalek, 16 Mohammed Thakeb St.

Tel: 0121 111 3300

Opening hours: 9 am to 12 am

Facebook: Chicken & Ribs

Instagram: chicken_n_ribs

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