The Definitive Guide to Living in the Capital , Cairo , Egypt

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People are still divided by the pineapple-on-pizza debate, and now, new items on summer menus are likely to ignite even more arguments. Several restaurants have introduced exclusive summer dishes, with some offering creative twists on classic meals, while others present bold options that rival the controversy of pineapple on pizza.

Treats and Innovations from Crispy Hen

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Starting with The Treat, crispy chicken topped with vanilla ice cream in between buns. It might seem a little mismatched, but don’t be too hasty to judge; the sweetness of the ice cream unexpectedly complements the spices, opening up a new range of tastes. While it may not suit every preference, Crispy Hen offers a variety of options to accommodate all guests with its four new culinary inventions.

The Beat features a refreshing tzatziki sauce on crispy chicken with a twist of beetroot mixed in, adding a hint of sweetness and a splash of pink. This is not just a feast for the taste buds, but also for the eyes.

The Ruby is a jam, chilli, ginger, and garlic mix with the classic crispy chicken.  As the name suggests, this sandwich is a real gem for all sweet and sour lovers. This mix elevates each individual taste while also producing a unique and refined flavour.

Finally, for all the indecisive foodies out there, the Mac’a’Valley. It’s a crispy chicken and beef bacon sandwich, but also with macaroni and cheese in the mix, so you don’t have to decide between two beloved classics and suffer FOMO.

UFO Sweet & Savoury from Butcher’s Burger

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Food is not always just about the taste; spinning a story around a meal adds a whimsy to life that everyone needs from time to time. Butcher’s Burger understood the assignment. Their UFO burger landed a while back. The patty is encased in a UFO-like bun, keeping all the sauces and additions inside and enhancing the flavour.

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There are three versions: brisket, burger and chicken. It doesn’t stop there. In a recent collaboration between Butcher’s Burger and Chocolate Factory, we introduced the UFO Choco Nova, the sweet version of the UFO. A Mix of white and regular chocolate, melted with crispy feuilletine, is the ultimate dessert after the first outer space adventure.

Ritsa and Açaí Unconventional Dream from Dara’s Ice Cream

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If you’re into unconventional ice cream flavours, such as mastic, look out for the upcoming ice cream flavour Ritsa at Dara’s Ice Cream. A fish-flavoured ice cream might be too experimental, but one never knows; you might be surprised. For now, you can enjoy Dara’s Ice Cream and Copa Açaí’s collaboration, the Açaí Cone. It’s the first of its kind in Egypt, and it’s the perfect healthy dessert for that summer shape.

Cheesy Heaven from CULT

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Bagels mean CULT. Their new Triple Cheese Bagel is every cheese lover’s dream. Layers of cheddar, parmesan, and cream cheese with garlic in Cult’s iconic bagel will have your mouth watering as soon as the scent hits you.

Watermelon and Cheese with a Twist from Zooba

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The watermelon and cheese duo is a staple of the Egyptian summer. Zooba, with its consistently strong Egyptian identity, collaborated with Domty to offer us their authentic Watermelon Feta Cheese sandwich. This modern twist on a beloved Egyptian classic is exactly what we need to beat the summer heat and stay connected to our roots.

The summer is filled with foodie stations and stories to be shared around a good meal. Which one would you like to begin the adventure with?