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Greece vs Cyprus Food, What Actually Makes Cypriot Cuisine Different
Greek and Cypriot food share the same roots but taste, feel and arrive at your table very differently. A guide to meze, meat, halloumi, wine and the tavern culture that sets Cyprus apart.
The Cypriot Diet, What Locals Actually Eat
One of the healthiest ways of eating in the Mediterranean, and almost nobody outside Cyprus has heard of it. What the Cypriot diet consists of, and why it works.
The Cypriot Diet, What Locals Actually Eat
One of the healthiest ways of eating in the Mediterranean, and almost nobody outside Cyprus has heard of it. What the Cypriot diet consists of, and why it works.
Henry’s Nicosia Review, Is It Still One of the Best Places to Eat in Nicosia?
Henry’s by Columbia is one of the few places we recommend in central Nicosia. A great venue and drinks list, but quality control has slipped. Our full review.
Pyxida Limassol Review, Fish on the Marina, and Why It Beats the Nicosia Original
Pyxida Limassol is the marina sister of the Nicosia original. Fresh fish, great sardines and a waterside room, with prices that feel fairer for the setting. Our review.
Pyxida Nicosia Review, the Original Fish Tavern, and Is It Overpriced for the Capital?
Pyxida Nicosia is the original of the Pyxida fish tavern pair. Great fresh fish and cured sardines, but pricey for Nicosia and the service lags. Our honest review.
Ouzo in Cyprus, How Cypriots Drink It, the Best Brands and Three Recipes
Ouzo is not only Greek. It is legally protected for Greece and Cyprus alike. How Cypriots drink it, the local brands, ouzo vs zivania, and three recipes.
Traditional Cypriot Drinks and What to Order
What do Cypriots actually drink? The brandy sour, zivania, Commandaria and how to order coffee without getting it wrong.
Cyprus Wine, the Complete Guide to Grapes, Regions and Wineries
One of the only places in Europe where phylloxera never arrived, so every vine grows on its own roots. The grapes, the appellations and what to actually drink.
Moussaka Recipe, the Cypriot Way, With Potatoes, Aubergine and a Proper Bechamel
How to make moussaka the way Cypriot home cooks do, with potato, courgette and aubergine, a cinnamon spiced meat sauce and a thick golden bechamel.
Ouzo in Cyprus, How Cypriots Drink It, the Best Brands and Three Recipes
Ouzo is not only Greek. It is legally protected for Greece and Cyprus alike. How Cypriots drink it, the local brands, ouzo vs zivania, and three recipes.
Feta Cheese, How It Is Made and How Cyprus Uses It
Greece invented it, Cyprus eats it daily. How authentic feta is made, how it differs from halloumi, and three traditional recipes worth cooking.