Fresh , Mouth-Watering and Culturally Prepared are Cyprus Foods...
Cyprus Foods have become one of the island's tourist attractions. It was once said that "Cypriots build houses to last a 1000 years, and eat like there is no tomorrow". The locals have inherited eating as an art form. Their traditional home-grown fresh produce, fresh fish, meat choices and desserts create a passion for cypriot cuisine. For the residents' catching a fish, cleaning, broiling and serving it with herbs, vegetables, fresh kalamata olives, lemon and salad from the garden is every day lunch or dinner...
To fully appreciate and experience the history and traditions of the island foods.. visit one of the many Tavernas located on every beach front and corner cobble street...
For your budget costs, calculate about 20 Euros per person for the Mezes... The fish can be quite costly ranging from 30 Euros - 100 Euros depending on the season...
The price is based on the weight of the fish. One fish is plenty for 2 people, even when it has been deboned... There will usually be nightly entertainment, when every-one joins in the singing and dancing. This friendly atmosphere and great Cyprus Foods will transcend to Cyprus Living... The Mezes, excellent in quality and large portions usually include, Halloumi (cheese fried or cold), salads, livers, chicken or pork souvlaki ... fresh beets, sieftalia (beef or pork), kebabs, potatoes, meatballs, olives and a colorful selection of soft spreads to add taste to the endless supply of baked pita bread or baked village bread...
Following the starters, try the grilled fresh fish, succulent with the bones and smothered with olive oil, fresh grown herbs and lemon... A trip to Cyprus would not be complete without a sample of hot cypriot coffee..
The strong dark coffee, that are served in tiny cups and saucers. Depending on the restaurant and season, your waiter will bring a platter of fresh fruits... Finally, for the dessertaholics sample a slice of baklava (honey, nuts and filo pastry, see photograph).. or galactaburoko a custard gelatin wrapped in a light filo pastry.
The tavernas warmly embraces people of all ages, groups of friends, families and foreign visitors .. whether it is a night of relaxing, destressing or entertaining visitors... the tavernas where the cultural Cyprus Foods are served are a definite must taste!
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