Food and Drink

Operating since 1969, and since 1989 in its current location, Jack’s Pizza House is arguably the oldest pizzeria in Nicosia. Yes, the Jack’s. The mythical, legendary pizzeria that seems to ...

The spiciest festival of them all is back! “Get ready for a fiery celebration of all things chilli, where bold flavours, great music and epic vibes come together in one ...

Few desserts make an entrance quite like Baked Alaska – a dome of golden-tipped meringue hiding cold ice cream atop a layer of sponge, all briefly blasted in an oven or ...

Chicken Provençal For the chicken 500g boneless chicken thigh 25ml olive oil 1 clove of garlic (finely chopped) 1 small onion (finely chopped) 1 red pepper (cut in strips) 1 green pepper (cut ...

Baked Manouri Cheese with Figs There’s something magical about early autumn, when the evenings turn crisp, and the garden still offers a few last gifts. This year, my fig ...

Few dishes capture the essence of a nation’s culinary identity as wholly as pork adobo does for the Philippines. Braised slowly in vinegar, soy sauce, garlic and spices, this ...

One-Pot Creamy Coconut Pumpkin Curry This fragrant Indian one-pot pumpkin curry is super creamy and loaded with creamy spiciness for a comforting, and satisfying vegetable curry. It uses classic Indian ...

Nicosia will spring to life this Sunday as another edition of the Indian Food Festival takes place. Transforming Eleftheria Square into a hub of flavours, spices and aromas, the festival ...

Few vegetarian dishes have earned as much global recognition as palak paneer – a vibrant green curry of puréed spinach and soft, fresh cheese, delicately spiced and unmistakably Indian. Comforting ...

Microwave Mochi with Sweet Bean Paste 100g sticky rice flour 260ml cold water 50g white sugar Pinch of salt 1–2 drops of food colouring (red or green, optional) 50g cornflour 10-12 ...

It is fair to say that Cyprus wine production is contemporary, although it maintains its human scale and keeps the advantages of tradition. Most wineries are small or medium-sized, which ...

Starting this year, the Nicosia International Festival 2025 acquires a taste for Cyprus wine. Nicosia For Art, the organisation behind the festival, joins forces with WINECORE – the Cyprus Winemakers Consortium to ...

Bringing some pre-weekend fun is the 6th Cyprus Cocktail Festival, part of the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit this Thursday in front of the Nicosia Municipal Theatre. Street food, DJs and, ...

Mushroom season is almost upon us, but what does that have to do with Cyprus’ events’ agenda? It signals the return of the Cyprus Mushroom Festival, which, after a year’...

Traditional Cyprus sheftalia, most commonly served in pitta with souvlakia to complete a mixed kebab has been named as the second best sausage dish in the world by Food Atlas. ...

Though often mistaken as a mere side to meats or seafood, risotto stands on its own as a dish of depth, technique and regional pride. Creamy yet al dente, plain ...

Indian Potato Kofta with Curry Sauce 3 medium-size white potatoes 1 large sweet potato 200g firm tofu 1/2 cup of corn starch 2 tablespoons of chopped coriander 1 tablespoon of lemon juice Pinch of salt 3 ...

Though often considered a symbol of Italian-American comfort food, Fettuccine Alfredo’s origins lie not in the bustling trattorias of New York or Chicago, but in early 20th-century Rome. It ...

By Loula Astin Pastitsatha – Aromatic Beef with Pasta This popular Greek family stew is a speciality of Corfu. I remember eating it in the famous Tripa Taverna in Kinopiastes, Corfu, ...

When you think of Italian cuisine, the first thing that often comes to mind is pizza. Simple yet sophisticated, Italian pizza has conquered hearts around the globe. But there is ...

Octopus salad 3 cans of octopus in olive oil (300g) 1 small red onion, finely chopped 1 small bell pepper, cut into cubes 1 small red pepper, cut into cubes 1 small clove garlic, crushed 2 ...

Climbing to an altitude of 1,100m in the Marathasa region of Cyprus’ mountains, you will find the quaint village of Pedoulas, known for its pine and cherry trees. Vines are ...

Long before the chime of the street-side cart or the glint of a cone beneath the Mediterranean sun, ice cream began as an experiment in luxury, reserved for emperors and ...

Tom Kha Gai – Thai Coconut Soup with Chicken 400ml chicken broth400ml coconut milk400g boneless and skinless chicken fates, cut into 2.5 cm pieces.1 lemongrass stalk, crushed1 tablespoon ginger, finely ...