Zeina : Food in Downtown
Zeina, 32 Tala’at Harb St. (tel. 574 5758). A midtown bakery and eatery with meals for LE4-10. Outgoing waiter can make his bowtie jump up and down. Shwarma (LEI.35), large selection of fruit juices (LE1.35pt), cold drinks, and pastries. Try the konafa (LEI) or some bessboussa (90pt). Open daily 7am-midnight. New Kursaal, 5 Imad ad-Din St. (tel. 91 84 11), at the intersection with Aify Bey St. Professional service and good food. The adventurer can explore the various taguen (a mix of potatoes, carrots, onions, and various meats backed in a clay pot) or kobeba (ko-BAY-ba. beef with crushed wheat in it). Meals cost from LE3 to LEIO. Drinks (LE2), alcoholic beverages (LE5-7.50), and desserts (LE1-2). Open daily 7am-midnight.