Food and Drink

It is almost time for kleftiko to hit the table. As the weather turns hot and the ovens are fired up, one culinary dish of Cyprus makes its comeback, as ...

Huevos Rancheros is a dish that speaks of mornings, warmth and open kitchens. Translating as Ranchers’ Eggs, it began as a rural breakfast in Mexico, traditionally served to farm workers ...

For most Cypriots, it’s a simple matter, it’s halloumi with two Ls, but abroad, the island’s most famous cheese is increasingly turning up on supermarket shelves missing ...

Mediterranean Lentil & Quinoa Stuffed Peppers If you are looking for a nourishing, vibrant and deeply satisfying dish, these Mediterranean Lentil & Quinoa Stuffed Peppers are the perfect addition to ...

Cyprus loves its coffee. Freddo espressos, flat whites, lungos, Americanos, Cypriot coffee and the list goes on. Not a day goes by that local coffee shops, generating interest in the ...

Croque Monsieur is one of those dishes that seems to sum up the ease of a Paris café in a single bite. Golden on top, softly layered within, it arrives ...

Legumes with Lemony Fish Fillet 8 fish fillets (sea bream or sea bass), skinned150g lentils (soaked overnight)150g chickpeas (soaked overnight)150g fine beans (soaked overnight)150g frozen peas1 celery ...

If you love seafood, the deep blue and local events, “come celebrate the 11th Fish Festival with us,” suggests the municipality of Polis Chrysochous. Highly anticipated, the festival has now ...

For those who love adventure and discovering hidden gems, visiting off-the-beaten-path wineries offers a rare chance to taste handcrafted, low-intervention wines in stunning, remote locations. These wineries may not be ...

Chicken Kyiv is one of those dishes that carries a sense of occasion with it, even before it reaches the table. Its name points to Ukraine’s capital, yet its ...

Stuffed Eggplants with Cheese and Vegetables These stuffed eggplants are wholesome, nourishing, and full of Mediterranean flavour. Tender roasted eggplants are filled with a light mixture of fresh vegetables, garlic, ...

Wine connoisseurs have gathered in Limassol to sample a variety of 145 wines from 30 Cypriot wineries over the course of four days to find the best in the category of dry, ...

Cyprus has a deeply rooted coffee culture that goes far beyond a simple daily caffeine fix. On the island, coffee is a ritual, a social anchor, and a reflection of ...

If you are hungry and out and about in the capital this weekend, you can enjoy dishes from around the world on Saturday at the AKORA Street Food Party in ...

Nicosia’s popular street food event makes its comeback this spring and kicks off a new 2026 season of foodie gatherings as the evenings are turning warmer. Two Fork Food Markets ...

Daily food spending often feels harder to control than it should be. Small purchases add up, and unplanned orders quickly push your budget beyond what you expected. A proper food ...

With several taverns and restaurants, Kathikas has two wineries on either side of the village. Sterna is just outside, the name referring to the old wells used by the people ...

Restaurants face constant pressure to increase revenue while keeping costs under control. Customer expectations are higher than ever, and competition is strong in both local and online markets. A gastronomy ...

Two days dedicated to the richness of the Cypriot vineyard are coming up this month as the Nicosia-based BIGA Neapolitan Pizza teams up with Winecore to present the tasteful event, ...

Beef Stroganoff is the kind of dish that feels quietly reassuring. It arrives in a shallow bowl, the sauce pale and glossy, the beef tender enough to cut with little ...

Quinoa with Asparagus, Peas and Lemon If you’re looking for a healthy spring recipe, this quinoa-based dish is a great alternative to traditional risotto. Quinoa is naturally high in ...

Easter Lamb Shanks with Cyprus PotatoesBig flavour, minimal effort. This slow roasted lamb dish captures the essence of a traditional Cypriot Easter: tender meat, rich juices and potatoes soaked in ...

This year, Orthodox Easter falls on Sunday, April 12. While it is a very religious time of year, attention is also given to traditional foods, flaounas, red eggs, kokoretsi, lamb on ...

Bánh mi is a sandwich where the crust shatters slightly as you bite, giving way to soft bread. It has a filling that is at once savoury and fresh. ...