If you've ever been to the Athenos cafe you hear the trams wheezing and sparking as they pass by, but inside you are awash in old architecture and can taste the signature pastries and coffee of Alexandria. Or get take-out at Muhammed Ahmed for a falafel bathed in cool hummus inside a hand-sized pita and wash it down with a cool cane sugar juice or fresh mango. Poems from Egypt by the author & chef.