Food and Drink

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. ...

A special evening brings together wine, music and conversation for a multi-sensory and inspiring take on wine culture. The GRAPES / Sips & Scenes on April 5 in Nicosia is organised by ...

Bangers and Mash is one of those dishes that needs no introduction. Sausages, mashed potatoes and onion gravy do not sound remarkable, yet together they form one of Britain’s ...

White Chocolate Blondies with Raspberries & Soy Cream Ganache For the blondies150g unsalted butter (melted)200g brown sugar1 egg + 1 yolk1 teaspoon vanilla extract200g all-purpose flour100g white chocolate (...

When I arrive for a trade tasting it has me wondering how much thought goes into conceptualising such events. Importers these days are increasingly searching for a theme to support ...

A Nicosia-based microbrewery has secured major international recognition after winning two top awards at a leading European beer competition. Golem Brewhouse was awarded a Diamond Medal for its Mosaic NEIPA ...

Sticky toffee pudding is one of those desserts that people return to without much hesitation. It arrives warm, usually with custard or cream, and does exactly what it is meant ...

Milk chocolate mousse with a crispy baseFor the mousse100g milk chocolate150ml whipped creamFor the base75g oat biscuits25g butter (melted)Coarsely chopped hazelnutsGrated chocolate Crumble the cookies ...

Shrimp scampi is a dish that feels both brisk and reassuring, the sort of meal that can be prepared quickly yet still carries a sense of occasion. Plump prawns are ...