FOR DINNER AND A SHOW

LE PACHA 1901

This glamorous restaurant floating on the Nile was born from a dream in 1901.

A Pacha (high-ranking officer) passed away in the midst of fulfilling his fantasy of creating a riverboat palace. Almost a full century later, in 1992, a traveler fell in love with the ruins of the partially sunken boat and decided to revive the vision. Since then, Le Pacha has turned into a multi-cuisine gastronomic experience. Nadia's favorite is "Le Steak", serving French bistro food with a beautiful view of the Nile.

362H+R38. SARAY EL GEZIRAH STREET, EL-KHALIG, ZAMALEK, CAIRO GOVERNORATE 4270162, EGYPT

FOR A FALAFEL IN THE SUN

MY CORNER

My Corner offers classic Egyptian breakfast plates and sandwiches filled with omelets, beans, feta cheese, and one with just potato chips! The outdoor only seating is located inside of the Gezira Sporting Club on the island of Zamalek.

If you're looking for a quick morning bite in the sun, My Corner is the spot.

363G+C3O. ZAMALEK, CAIRO GOVERNORATE 4270103, EGYPT

FOR A GREAT HAPPY HOUR

CAROL BAR

Located in downtown Cairo, Carol is a great dive bar to grab a drink and Mezze.

Come for their happy hour and enjoy a selection of beers, cocktails and wine. In traditional fashion, smoking is allowed inside the bar so asthmatics, beware.

12 KASR AL NILE, ISMAILIA, QASR EL NIL, CAIRO GOVERNORATE 4272111, EGYPT

FOR AN ICE COLD BEER

GREEK CLUB

When they first opened their doors in 1906, Greek Club was veritably a Greeks-only spot to gather, drink and eat. Since opening to the public in the 1950's, it's become a hub for artists, academics and young activists. If you're in the Downtown area and in need of something refreshing, grab an ice cold beer or refreshing mint lemonade and a Greek salad on their open-air terrace.

21 MAHMOUD BASSIOUNY, MAROUF, QASR EL NIL, CAIRO GOVERNORATE 4272111, EGYPT

FOR AN ELEGANT TREAT

GROPPI GARDEN

If you're looking for a dessert with a bit more of an ambiance, Groppi Garden is an elegant tea room that has been serving chocolates, ice cream, pastries, coffee, and more for over 100 years. Originally created by Swiss chocolatier Giacomo Groppi, the staff has maintained the grandeur of the garden and the authenticity of the recipes. Ask any Cairo native and they will have a childhood story about their fresh early-morning croissants or afternoon ice cream scoops.

ABD EL-KHALIK THARWAI, EGYP 46