In March of this year, a group of plucky Zamalekans - a word I just made up - did the impossible, bringing the some of the biggest names from Cairo's food and drink scenes together for a day of goodwill and binge eating.

This weekend, Taste of Zamalek is back at the Aquarum Grotto Garden for some festive winter fun, and with smooth crooner, Ahmed Harfoush, hosting the event expect some classic holiday songs from him and his Riff Band comrades that will put you in the giving-mood as well as provide a nostalgic backdrop to all the eating, drinking and shopping.