Taverna Kyclades

I still keep in touch with a few ladies that I used to work with from my airline days. I can't believe that I left there almost 4 years ago. I still travel, but am definitely paying a lot for it these days.

This time we went to Taverna Kyclades in Astoria. A few friends told me about this place for a long time, and this time I was determined.

It definitely lived up to its hype. Greek salad (as shown above) was great. We also had grilled octopus, sea bass, and stuffed shrimp, and they were all really good and fresh.
But then what's there not to like!!! Fresh seafood, good weather, and great friends!!!
This time Chris joined as well.

Make sure to get there early. We were there by 6PM and got a table right away.
They don't take reservations, because they don't have to. If you don't get there early, be prepared to wait for an hour or more.


Taverna Kyclades

www.tavernakyclades.com
33-07 Ditmars Blvd
Queens, New York 11105

Highlights from Egypt - Antiquities

Of course, we went to Egypt see pyramids and temples. So here are a few photos.
First two are from Giza and the last two are from Luxor.

Highlights from Egypt - FOOD

Here are some highlights from Egypt - FOOD!!!

This was our first stop - Grocery Market. First time around, it took us 3 hours to find one (this is after asking about 7 - 8 people), but when we went back for the second time, we loaded up the cart.

Strawberry juice!!! Michelle's friend recommended it and it was the best thing in Egypt.

Koshary - unofficial national dish of Egypt
This particular one was from Abou Tarek - the most well-known Koshary restaurant

All the flavors that we don't have in the States... We tried a few different flavors / different brands, and Pringles Prawn Cocktail flavor won!!!

Michelle told me Todo saved her life in Luxor, so Todo makes it to the list

Sabaya at Intercontinental Cairo Semiramis

OK, by this point, I had already left Cairo, but the rest of crew went to Lebanese restaurant, Sabaya at Intercontinental.

Too bad, I missed it. They told me it was really good.

Intercontinental Cairo Semiramis
Corniche El Nil
PO Box 60
Cairo, 11511
Egypt
Front Desk: +++2-02-27957171 • Fax: ++2-02-27963020

Abou El Sid, Cairo

I had read about Abou El Sid in few different sources, but when Michelle's friend who used to live in Cairo recommended, it was a destination we couldn't miss.

Reservation is definitely recommended, even though we still had to wait for a while.
I have to say, it represented the best part of Egyptian cuisine. And prices were pretty reasonable.

Sorry for dark photos. The restaurant was pretty dark inside.






Abou El Sid
157, 26th of July Street, Zamalek, Cairo

Telephone: 73 59 640

Alexandria, Egypt

After a few days in crazy Cairo, we decided to head to Alexandria for a day. I read about this restaurant called "Fish Market," so we had to check that out too.

Fish Market was definitely a good choice. You get to choose your own seafood, and they cook it for you. Fish Market also had their own oven for bread. The best!!!

Appetizer set came with more than what you can ask for.

Choose your own seafood

Fish Market
Corniche, Bahari
Alexandria
+20 3 480 5119