Alle Botti: A New Spot in Heliopolis

Alle Botti

With such a fresh, chic and welcoming décor and ambiance, you would hardly need to find an excuse to pop into Alle Botti. After a peek at the menu you will have every reason to stay.

Type of cuisine: Contemporary Mediterranean

Signature items: Makanik Eesh-ElBolbol, Baba Au Rhum

What you Will Find

An eclectic take on Mediterranean dishes created by Chef Charbel Abi Rached, each honoring traditional ingredients and presenting them with artistry. The visual appeal of each dish promises, and delivers a mélange of flavors, perfectly balanced and prepared with respect.

Our taste buds woke up at the very thought of Muhammara Mignon Tartlets. Who could resist the combination of muhamarra with beef fillet, zaatar and raspberry coulis? Or Chicken Liver Tartine on charred flatbread with a dash of tomeya, alumette fries and pomegranate molasses? Bring it on!

We would have to resist the temptation to overdo on Baby Potato Skin Bites, set off with shrimp, octopus, salade russe and siracha, just to save space for a bowl of Shrimp Bisque and Dukkah Crusted Chicken Salad. The combo of chicken with green apple, caramelized almonds and spiced Greek yogurt has already won us over.

Vegetarians should be as happy as the rest of us with Roquefort Quinoa with Caramelized Pears, and fish lovers could try the yummy-sounding Salmon Steak with beetroot tagliatelle and cauliflower puree.

Dessert options look so good we would probably go overboard with Apple Kunafa with Cardamom Date Cream and vanilla crumbles, and Raspberry Chocolate Soufflé as well. And maybe a few Mini éclairs to nibble with coffee?Alle Botti

We would shortlist Lamb Shank Fatah for another visit, and definitely add Makanik Eesh-ElBolbol and Baba Au Rhum, which must be signature dishes for a good reason, right?

Beverages: A full bar, with some interesting soft options as well.

Contact information

Opening hours: 12 pm to 12 am, and 1 am on weekends.

Worth knowing: Breakfast will be available soon from 10 am on weekends!

Address: 147 El Merghany St. Heliopolis

Tel: 0122 377 0040

Facebook: allebotti.eg

Instagram: allebottirestaurant

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Leena Pekkalainen: Passing on her Passion for Ancient Egypt to Children

Leena Pekkalainen

Leena Pekkalainen is a Finnish writer and artist who studied Egyptology at Manchester University. She loves cats, horses, ancient Egypt, and above all, writing. In fact, she began to write stories as soon as she taught herself to read and write. Her books have one thing in common: ancient Egypt.

She is the author of How I Became a Mummy (AUC Press, 2016), the story about “Mr. Mummific”, a pompous mummy with an attitude, Mummies, Monsters, and the Ship of Millions, (AUC Press, 2018), the sequel, another hilarious adventure with Mr. Mummific, and Tutankhamun: In My Own Hieroglyphs (AUC Press, 2018), the famous boy-king of ancient Egypt, who chronicles, in his own hieroglyphs, the ups and downs of his short life and his very long afterlife.

What is it about Egyptology that really fascinates you?

On a general level, it is the basic humanness that connects us to the people of the distant past. The more you study, the more you understand we have so much in common. Fears, hopes, love, sorrow.

The surroundings may be different, but I can feel a connection to these people who lived thousands of years ago by seeing their emotions reflected in their everyday objects, their letters, how they buried their dead. The reason I write children’s books and fantasy books about ancient Egypt is to get children and young adults interested in history.

How much time goes into research before you sit down to write and draw for a book?

The research takes about a month or so.  I have about 300 Egyptology books on my own bookshelf, so I make notes from them; also online, from trustworthy sources such as JSTOR. I write down what facts I need to bring out in the book, and in which order.

Then I plan the pictures necessary to illustrate the facts. After which I do another round of research, this time finding the details I can use for my drawings. Of course, I don’t expect to find every detail for my drawings before I start. I research as I go along. The writing process itself is pretty fast.Leena Pekkalainen

What were some of the biggest challenges you faced while writing your books

Details, details, details. To find the correct details for the time in which the books are set. The timeline of ancient Egypt is very long. Habits change, and designs change during thousands of years. I wouldn’t want to put in Ptolemaic details in a New Kingdom story.

How do you select the names of your characters?

Mr. Mummific sort of selected his name on his own. You may have read how he appeared on my sketch pad when I was taking a break from my Egyptology studies. I looked at the little fellow grinning at me, and I just “heard” how he exclaimed “Mummific!”. It sort of stuck as his name.

As I am not a native English speaker, I scroll around the websites searching for names I can use, and then checking to make sure those names aren’t too old-fashioned.

What book would you have liked to have written and why?

The Lord of the Rings. I adored that story when I was young. And of course, I tried to write something similar. Thankfully, I think those efforts disappeared a long time ago.

My stories aren’t about a ground of elves, dwarfs, dragons, and what have you, embarking on a never-ending sightseeing tour in an effort to get rid of magical objects. I prefer human mythology and to create my characters from these myths.

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It’s Time for a Treat at Nömnom in Zamalek

Nömnom in Zamalek

There it is, right in the heart of Zamalek, the perfect spot to catch your breath and restore your faith in the blessings of great pastries and coffee that hit the spot.

Nömnom may be a new kid on the block, but it certainly turns out the sort of pastries and cakes we love to sink our teeth into. And it’s not just about sugar, the savory items are also superb, just what we need for our next get-together.

Type of cuisine: Sandwiches, cakes, quiches, savories and coffee.

Signature items: Traditional cakes, sandwiches and baked products with a contemporary twist.

What You Will Find

If you have pangs of nostalgia about the delights of your grandma’s kitchen; those memorable flans, Swiss rolls, and pies that are forever embedded in your gastric memory, then this is the place for you.Nömnom in Zamalek

When you are looking for a creative sandwich or flavor-packed quiche to quell any hunger pangs, Nömnom has a super selection that should do the job perfectly. Our top picks are the Smoked Salmon, and the Caper and Dill Quiche, although the Asparagus and Gruyere version is also a winner.

The sandwich selection offers delights like Roast Beef and Turkey Club and Salmon Roulade, there is such a diverse selection that all tastes are catered to.

It may be hard to choose, but our sweet favorites just have to be the delightfully light and jammy Lemon Rasberry Swiss Roll, Toffee Cheesecake and the tangy Lemon Meringue Tartlets. Oh, and a Chocolate Cranberry cake to go, thank you very much!Nömnom in Zamalek

Contact information

Opening hours: 7.30 am to 10 pm

Address: 7 Mohammed Maraashly, Abu Al Feda, Zamalek

Tel: 0106 888 1588

Delivery: Through Talabat

Facebook: Nömnom-100738148670374

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Carbon: A Char Grilled Dining Experience at Mall of Arabia

Carbon Char Grill

Carbon Gastronomic Grill stands out at the new extension of Mall of Arabia for its food, atmosphere, and philosophy that a noble product has to be transformed in a respectful way to preserve its very essence and its purity.

Using Josper, Carbon’s theme is to bring you healthy high-quality food with intense smoked and roasted aromas that only cooking on fire can give.

By Aliaa Elsherbini

Type of cuisine: Modern cuisine on a Spanish grill.

Signature Dishes 

Carbon’s concept revolves around high-quality charcoal-grilled steak, slow-roasted chicken, quality seafood, and its’ Eastern-European inspired Chimney Cake, also cooked on the charcoal grill, and you can customize how you like.

Dishes Sampled

Dining at Carbon means a tender piece of prime quality meat sourced from Argentina, the USA and Australia. To start, we were served a rich tomato soup with freshly baked bread—made in-house and served straight out of the oven.

Then came a refreshing salad of green leaves, seeds, quinoa, and dried cranberries for a delicious sweet kick to the light cream dressing drizzled on top. Then it was time for the highly-awaited main course, the steak with Josper potatoes and grilled vegetables.

The fillet steak was juicy with a nice crispy exterior, accompanied by two equally delicious sauces, a buttery Béarnaise and a brown creamy mushroom sauce, along with crispy Josper baby potatoes. The potatoes were well seasoned and grilled to golden perfection. At Carbon, they use the Josper oven to bring out maximum flavor in a healthy way, even in pasta and rice dishes.

Other Menu Items that Appealed

This gastronomic grill restaurant also offers a well-rounded breakfast menu with eggs cooked in different ways, Josper Charcoal Shakshuka, sandwiches and house-made bread.

The beverage menu has an enticing range of hot and cold beverages that include fruit coladas, smoothies, and charcoal heated Turkish coffee and teas. The kitchen offers charcoal-oven pizza, cold cuts, and pasta.

Décor & Ambiance

Carbon resides in a spacious two-story venue with both an outdoor seating area and a terrace overlooking The Park at Mall of Arabia. The terrace is the perfect place for birthday bashes and private events.

The indoor area is modern with vintage vibes thanks to the big and comfortable leather seats, the open kitchen, the Mercado and Dulce sections, and the vintage decor that includes a food elevator. The food elevator adds charm to the venue, where plates of food can arrive at your table on the second floor without the waiter having to carry them up.Carbon Char Grill

Clientele mix: Ideal for groups of friends, business lunches, birthdays, family gatherings, one-on-one dinners, and private events.

Contact information:

Opening hours: 9:30 am to 11 pm

Address: Mall of Arabia, 6th of October City, The Park, Gate 9

Catering Service Available

Tel: 20 2 3826 0372 – 02 38260374

Website: http://carbon-grill.com 

Instagram: @carbonegyptrestaurant

Facebook: @carbonegyptrestaurant 

Mistiqa: New Branch Opens in Arkan

Mistiqa

The grill and oriental restaurant Mistiqa found a new home in Arkan’s new extension, where the sun rises and shines over its delightful terrace.

This branch is different from the others, not only for its modern design but for the extensive beverage menu that transforms it into an all-day venue where you can eat, drink, and hang out. They also deliver right to your doorstep.

By Aliaa Elsherbini

Type of cuisine: Grills and oriental food

Signature Dishes and Dishes Sampled

Eating at Mistiqa means three things: grilled quail, chicken livers, and Baladi bread. To wash off the heat on a sunny day, we started with fresh lemon-mint juice as we waited for our appetizers. The fresh Baladi bread arrived with an assortment of dips, tehina, tomeya, and baba ganoush. The bread is made right in front of you in a wood oven.Mistiqa

The vine leaves came next and were perfectly rolled and zesty. The chicken wings were nicely cooked and evenly coated with a crunchy crust that we dipped into a pink mayonnaise sauce, adding a hint of sweetness to the chicken.

It is hard to resist, but we recommend not overfilling with appetizers to leave room for the grilled meats.

The hero of the day, Mistiqa’s signature grilled quail, was served next. They come in two perfectly cooked pieces with a side of crunchy fries. The quail was juicy on the inside and grilled to perfection on the outside. It paired well with the liver rice, rich with the seasoning of the chicken livers.

We also had the Hawawshi, which was seasoned with aromatic spices that sang with every bite. The meat filling was tender, and the edges of the bread were crispy and delicious.

Other Menu Items that Appealed

The dessert trays kept on passing by, but we were too full to try any of them. We will make sure to make room for their rice and milk pudding next time. They also serve an inviting oriental breakfast that we would like to try on a sunny weekend.Mistiqa

Décor & Ambiance

This branch of Mistiqa is all about earthy vibes. Plants decorate the whole restaurant, even the entrance, and the furniture and wallpaper are all of the calm tones. The outdoor area was partly-sheltered with a glass door that permits the sunlight to shine through. It is modern yet comfy, à-la Greece’s Nammos, but humble and in the city.

Clientele Mix: Very family-friendly and ideal for big groups and weekend get-togethers.

Contact information:

Opening hours: 9:30 am – 12 am

Address: Arkan Plaza, Al Sheikh Zayed

Tel: 0105 050 2222 / 0105 050 3333

Facebook: mistiqaeg

Instagram: @mistiqaeg

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Shahira Fahmy: Award-winning Architect on How She Balances It All

Shahira Fahmy

Architect, urbanist and creative researcher, Shahira Fahmy is a three-time recipient of Harvard’s post-doctoral fellowship for her groundbreaking and award-winning architectural work. Her projects span the Middle East, London and Europe, and she has been hailed by famed publishing house Phaidon as one of the “Architects building the Arab Future”.

Her work has been widely published and reviewed in international media, and two of her projects are featured in Cairo Since 1900- An Architectural Guide, an archive of the capital’s modern architectural landscape. Fahmy is a recipient of “Tamayouz Excellence Award, for the Near East and North Africa” 2019; The Mimar Sinan Prize 2014; and winner of the Green Good Design Award 2010.

Born and raised in Cairo, she recently moved to London and has been splitting her time between the two cities. We caught up with her in a quieter moment to learn more.

What are your earliest memories of wanting to create and design?

Lego. I used to play with Lego a lot when I was around 6 years old, or even younger, I can’t recall the age. Lego was a fantasy land I was creating with a life of its own, with a narrative and story around it.

Who lives in the house? Does it have a garden? Who are the inhabitants? What do they do for a living? My earliest memories are storytelling, and architecture for me is about storytelling, where your tools to tell a narrative are more spatial, experiential and physical.Shahira Fahmy

Who was the strongest influence in your life when it came to choosing a career path?

My mother, who was also an architect. I saw her work and saw her creating, whether it was interiors, or architecture or furniture design. My paternal grandfather encouraged me to draw and he gave me confidence in my drawing capabilities. Both pushed me though to choose this path, by introducing me to the world of art and architecture.

What principles do you seek to incorporate in every design or building you undertake?

Oneness. I like to see things as whole, and how then something can unfold from this whole, how things grow, develop, unfold, divide, mutate from this. Then I let this process carry me and the project through its journey, not having a destination in mind.

I’d rather be surprised, and if I am not, I don’t trust it, and I would rather restart again. The finishing line for any project is time and always halted by the deadline.

Which of all your projects holds a very special place in your heart, and why?

Ahmed Bahaa El Din Culture center, as it was my first public project in architecture, but also for the cause behind it, a non-profit association for literary cultivation in Upper Egypt. I loved the site, in a remote village called El-Dowier, one of the farthest villages located in the south of the Assiut governorate. So isolated that when you land in Assiut airport and you say you’re going to El-Doweir, the locals would tell you they had never heard of it.

Upper Egypt is known to have the largest Coptic community, it is one place in Egypt where Muslim and Coptic inhabitants can be in equal numbers, which is not always the case in other places. This center is for youth, children as well as adults. Rarely do you find such a project that encompasses all, and welcomes all, even the bare-footed.

I have been there a few times since the opening in 2013, and once I met a toddler climbing the stairs on his bare feet to reach the roof, where there is an open-air theater. On that day there was a group of six to eight teenage girls doing a folkloric dance. I was happy to see the girls dancing and being watched by their families, friends and neighbors.Shahira Fahmy

How do you juggle personal and family life with work?

I don’t. It’s very hard to admit. I know what I am doing while doing both, but I am not sure if I can juggle. You do the best you can do at the time you are doing it. You fail, and maybe you fail every day, but what you can do about it? You wake up the next day, and you try again.

Quickfire Round:

Place you would love to have a home in? Siwa, Egypt.

How do you start your day? With a run. It’s my ‘go-to’ thing, to do before I think about it twice, or else I won’t do it.

Best advice you have ever received? Not given, but read! “Let life happen to you. Believe me, life is in the right, always.” – Rainer Maria Rilke

Best food experience ever?  Zooba. Every time I am back to Cairo, visiting, it’s my go-to place for lunch.

Architects who inspire you? Zaha Hadid, Louis Khan, Kazuyo Sejima, Adolf Loos.

Best way to relax? In London, I listen to music, read, or light the fireplace. And in Cairo, I sit on my balcony overlooking the Nile, reading or listening to music. Sometimes, all I need is a walk to relax.

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Dr. Menatallah Elserafy: Award-winning Molecular Biologist

Dr. Menatallah Elserafy

There’s scarcely a day when a new scientific breakthrough doesn’t hit our news feed as some of the brightest minds around the globe dig deeper into the marvels of our universe.

One of these is young wife, mother, and award-winning molecular biologist, Dr. Menatallah Elserafy, who tirelessly explores the world of genomes, the genetic chromosomes present in the cell. How, we wondered, does she find a balance between her work as an assistant professor and researcher, and family life?

How did you become fascinated by the world of science and research?

As a child, I was actually much more attracted to languages, where I did well. Back then, science classes were traditional and not as advanced as today, they didn’t hold any appeal for me. It wasn’t until high school biology and chemistry classes that I started to enjoy science. The instructors explained the subject matter well, biology in particular, and my fear of science disappeared.

I went on in my studies to join the Faculty of Pharmacy at the German University of Cairo, but switched to biotechnology after two years, realizing that biotechnology was the future of medicine. I enjoyed it so much that I realized I would benefit from an international environment, so I traveled to Germany to pursue my master’s degree in the field.

I actually left for Heidelberg University, one of the most prestigious in Europe and a leader in biological sciences studies, on the day I received my bachelor’s degree. When I completed my doctorate in 2015, I was not yet 26 years old, and I decided to return to Egypt, where my contribution could be greater.

Who have been your biggest supporters so far in your career?

My mother encouraged me to study biotechnology and genetics, as she believed that very soon our health and use of medicine would be tailored to our genetic makeup, not just delivered according to symptoms, as standard prescriptions. And my father and my husband, of course.

Has there been another person who served as an inspiration?

I was really inspired by Prof. Dr. Ahmed Zewail. He was awarded his Nobel Prize when I was in primary school, and my mother took me to attend his first public speech. Even though I was not really interested in science, I saw how a person could rise from rather humble beginnings to make such a difference for humanity.

Even at that age, it impressed me. From then on, growing up, I always wanted to have a job where I could make a difference.

What can you tell us about your field of research?

The first step towards treating any disease is to understand the genetic defects behind it. Deciphering gene function is crucial for understanding molecular mechanisms and diseases.

My current research is to utilize yeast to understand molecular mechanisms in the cell. When you understand how something works, you can understand when it is disrupted or when it malfunctions, what is wrong, and how to treat it. We work with both yeast and human cells. The yeast research, in particular, has led to several important discoveries due to its ease of manipulation that have led to Nobel prizes.

We also employ bioinformatic approaches to analyze genetic defects in patients and to strengthen our findings by linking them to real patients. Our research can be applied to cancer and neuro-degenerative disorders: by gaining a better understanding of the genetic profiles we add to our understanding of the reasons behind the disease.Dr. Menatallah Elserafy

So, how do you manage to juggle your work and personal life?

My son is just one year and ten months old, and motherhood is a massive responsibility. I took three months maternity leave and even worked through a lot of that. I am also finishing a diploma in bioinformatics. I am also a member of Global Young Academy and a co-lead for the Women in Science Working Group.

I am a member of Next Einstein Forum and the Egyptian Young Academy of Sciences, and I’m currently working with over ten bachelor and master degree students as well as collaborating with other groups. The future of each student is in many ways my responsibility, so I need to follow up continuously.

I also apply for grants to finance the immense amount of research we do. On top of that I have also taken several courses in intellectual property rights, both abroad and in Egypt, which have been very helpful. I am naturally very energetic, if my schedule isn’t full, I can get depressed!

So, it has been difficult at times to find the right mix between work and family life. It seems that the appropriate balance never comes. I am fortunate to have a good babysitter who takes care of my son during working hours, and now he will be starting nursery school.

My husband is a great help and support with our domestic life and our child. We both see it as an essential part of marriage to share the upbringing of our son, as a child also needs to bond and develop closeness with his father through play and shared time together. And of course, my mum is always there to help when the need arises.

What advice would you give to any girl choosing a demanding career?

Do what you think is right for you, and listen to different points of view before taking the decision that feels best. Don’t be swayed by people who try to tell you that a girl who has a challenging career will not be accepted by a husband, or that a girl who travels abroad will not marry, or that if you have a successful career you will have a miserable home. This is nonsense, and no girl should listen to this, to be honest.

People can meet their future partner anywhere. You must select your partner very carefully, as it is not just about getting married, it is a collaborative union. Each person has unique skills and talents, so find the person who can support you in developing those qualities.

Don’t seek perfection in all areas of your life at the same time, there may be career high points and home life may sometimes suffer, but don’t beat yourself up so long as your intentions are good.

What have been the most rewarding moments in your career?

I think the standout moment must have been the award at the L’Oréal-UNESCO for Women in Science Fellowship in 2017. It was a big milestone for me. Also, when I took the International Rising Talents award in 2019.

Dr. Menatallah Elserafy
Photography: Courtesy of D&P Creative Studio

I learned a lot from being a L’Oréal-UNESCO Fellow, in networking, interacting with the media etc. Since then, I have fortunately had a chance to collaborate with two of the other International Rising Talents that I met in Paris.

Quickfire Round:

Hobbies or sports? I have always been a bookworm and love reading, but now with a small child, it is hard to find time to finish anything I start. My hobbies are very simple; I like walking, cycling, shopping, and meeting up with friends. Or finding a place where I can sit in silence with a coffee, to relax. I also like cooking, but only when I am in the mood.

Early riser or night owl? I am a real night owl, which is not easy when you a have a small child, and my husband is an early bird. I tend to work very late into the night and get quality work done while everyone else is asleep.

Last book read? A rather sad book on the life of Sudanese refugees in Egypt. It really touched me and made me realize how important it is to work towards creating a better life for people we host as a country.

Holiday destination? Anywhere where I can do some great shopping and experience a new culture and cuisine. I love places with traditional markets. Heidelberg is still very special for me, I would love to go back and catch up with people. I love Paris as well.

Habit you would like to break? I wish I could sleep earlier and wake up earlier. Also not to have such high expectations of people, and feel bad if they let me down.

Person whose advice you always listen to? I listen to my mum, and my friend Yomna who is a psychologist. She is a peaceful, non-judgmental person who helps me think and find clarity.

Best quality in a friend? To be able to keep a secret, no matter what happens in life. To be there for you when times get tough, and trust in your intentions and forgive mistakes.

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How to Make a Small Room Look Bigger in 10 Steps

small room bigger

Some rooms are just small and you can’t do anything about it, yet you actually can. Follow these 10 steps and give your room a whole new look by making it more spacious and bright.

By Mariam Elhamy

Step 1: Clear Out Any Clutter

We’ve said it before and we’re gonna say it again, nothing makes a small space feel more cramped than having too much misplaced or useless stuff, so get rid of it all and make things more organized. Try this decluttering service in Cairo.

Step 2: Choose Light Colors

Dark warm colors tend to make spaces look smaller. Bright colors feel more open and airy.

Step 3: Pick the Right Furniture

Aim for see-through glass and lucite tabletops with legs, it opens up the view beyond making the room more spacious and lets light and air travel under and around it.

Step 4: Match the Furniture Color with the Walls

When choosing furniture don’t make contrasts in colors because they break up the room and make it look crammed. Match furniture that blends with the walls, this gives the illusion of a bigger room. And keep it plain, less patterns and stripes.small room bigger

Step 5: Let In the Light 

Any room will look larger if it’s well-lit. Get rid of heavy draperies and open up the windows or add some lights.

Step 6: Add a Huge Mirror

Using a large framed mirror on a wall will give you a room-enlarging effect. The reflected room and light tricks the eye into perceiving more space and a more open feeling.small room bigger

Step 7: Pick the Right Size Furniture

Low small furniture are easier to move around and are closer to the ground so they don’t take up big space but large, simple pieces make a small space look less cluttered.

Step: 8 Ditch the Rugs and Curtains

Rugs and curtains tend to close up a room and take up space. If you must have them use the simplest most minimal ones.

Step 9: Less is More

When it comes to accessories in small spaces, less is really more. The more you crowd the room with decor pieces the more living space it takes up.

Step 10: Utilize Hidden Storage and Multi-Functional Furniture

small room bigger

What if we tell you that you can press up a couch to a long window without it looking odd? Use hidden places to store stuff inside furniture and clear clutter. Add multi-functional furniture like a bed or coffee table with storage drawers, expandable dining tables, folding and nesting tables, which can be tucked away when you don’t need them.

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20 TV Shows to Catch in March!

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!

By Mariam Elhamy

*Shows are listed in alphabetical order.

BLOODLANDS

After twenty years, a cold case re-appears when an assassin known as “Goliath” is on the loose with a connection to DCI Tom Brannick whose wife was one of the victims.

BOMBAY BEGUMS

In Bombay Begums five women across generations wrestle with desire, ethics, personal crises, and vulnerabilities to own their ambition, in contemporary urban India. … And as each woman strives to find her own truth, they find in each other an unexpected understanding and the sliver of a bond.

Mark to watch on Netflix

BULLETPROOF: SEASON 3

Bishop and Pike head to South Africa for vacation but soon find themselves involved in a kidnapping case in the third season of the British drama.

CITY OF GHOSTS

A documentary-style series that features animated characters with live-action backgrounds — follows Zelda, a kid from Los Angeles who forms The Ghost Club with a bunch of new friends.

Mark to watch on Netflix

COUNTRY COMFORT

An aspiring young country singer named Bailey (McPhee) takes a job as a nanny for a rugged cowboy named Beau (Eddie Cibrian) and his five children.

Mark to watch on Netflix

DEALER

As he dreams of moving to Australia with his daughter to become a pastry chef, a Parisian small-time drug dealer accepts a one-time-only, big cocaine deal. What starts as a simple score becomes a tale of survival in the local criminal underworld.

Mark to watch on Netflix

DEBRIS

After pieces of a crashed spaceship scatters over several countries, MI6 agent Finola Jones (Riann Steele) and CIA agent (Jonathan Tucker) Bryan Beneventi must team up to investigate when it appears to be affecting the laws of physics in this sci-fi series created and written by J.H. Wyman.

DELILAH

Delilah Connolly (Hill), a headstrong, highly principled lawyer in Charlotte, North Carolina who left a demanding white-shoe law firm a decade ago and hung up her own shingle so she could make raising her kids her #1 priority.

GENERATION

A group of high school students explore their sexuality in a modern world. This tests their deeply entrenched beliefs about life, love and the nature of family in their conservative community.

GOOD GIRLS: SEASON 4

The Secret Service ARE on the trail of Beth, Ruby and Annie’s counterfeit ring.

KEEPING UP WITH THE KARDASHIANS: SEASON 20

The 20th and final season of the long-running reality series finds the Kardashians in tears and reminiscence.

NEW AMSTERDAM: season 3

Dr. Goodwin and the doctors at New Amsterdam deal with the COVID-19 pandemic in the third season of the medical drama.

PARADISE PD: SEASON 3

A group of cops at a police department in the fictional town of Paradise, who are all terrible at their jobs and end up causing more crimes than the actual criminals of Paradise.

Mark to watch on Netflix

PENNYWORTH: SEASON 2

Pennyworth explores the early life of the titular Wayne family butler, Alfred Pennyworth, a former British SAS soldier who is forming his own security company in an alternate London which combines aspects of the 1950s and 1960s with invented events and practices such as televised public executions.

SKY ROJO

Three prostitutes trying to flee from their pimp to earn their freedom back. Sky Rojo revolves around the chaotic journey the women embark on together.

Mark to watch on Netflix

STAGED: SEASON 2

Still under COVID-19 lockdown, Michael Sheen and David Tennant (playing fictional versions of themselves) learns Michael Palin did not like their show and that an American version will star different British actors.

THE FLASH: SEASON 7

Team Flash is back for season seven which introduces scientist Mark Stevens (Jon Cor) aka Chillblaine.

THE VOICE: SEASON 20

Nick Jonas returns to the red chair with returning coaches Kelly Clarkson, John Legend, and Blake Shelton for 20th season of the singing competition.

tROLLSTOPIA

The fun doesn’t stop in the newest season of TrollsTopia! Friendships between the tribes are stronger than ever with the arrival of “Pal-entine’s Day” and the help of the new Metroll train station, connecting all of the neighborhoods together. But when Chaz, a smooth jazz troll arrives, Poppy realizes she accidentally excluded an entire tribe from TrollsTopia and must do everything she can to make her new friends feel at home.

WAFFLES + MOCHI

Former first lady Michelle Obama is joined by puppet pals to discover, cook and eat foods from around the world. When these two taste-buddies are suddenly hired as the freshest employees of a whimsical supermarket, they’re ready for the culinary adventure of a lifetime.

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