Constantinos Kouyialis, the owner of The Boys at Number Five, reveals his favorite corners of the city.
– Where do you like to enjoy your morning coffee?
-I normally love to have my morning coffee at The Boys at Number Five and at Menta as well!
-Which is your favorite city yard?
– My favorite yard is Nicosia Municipal Garden in the center of the city. However, I used to spend time at my grandfather’s orchard, when he was alive.
-Where can you find the best souvlaki in Nicosia?
– Definitely, in my parents’ backyard!
-Where do you find authentic meze dishes?
-At Patrikon in Tersefanou village, by far! The number of items on the menu is limited, but the ones present, have a history of excellent taste and quality.
-Your favorite place in the city?
-Matthaios restaurant.
-Could you reveal a well-hidden city gem?
-Prodromou Park and a few terraces across the Buffer Zone.
– A restaurant that holds a special place in your heart? A recommended dish?
-Skinny Fox, Duck Steam Buns and Foie Gras.
-Which is your favorite kind of cuisine?
-Apparently, I eat everything! However, eggplant with potatoes and yogurt is my number one choice!
– And where could you enjoy it?
-At Matthaios, for sure, and sometimes at Pantopoleion.
-And the best, timeless place to hang out?
-I do not believe that Cyprus is really up to alternative places. There is always something new.
-Any cocktails recommendations?
-I enjoy amazing cocktails at Lost + Found, or Notes & Spirits.
-Where do you usually go for delightful sweets?
-In London… Or at The Boys!
-Which place of the island do you remember fondly?
-Palaichori, with a wanderlust that stems from many wonderful memories such as strawberry picking, raw almonds, kleftiko, hide and sick, ‘michanoues’, snow!
INFO:
The Boys at Number Five, Themistokli Dervi 5, Nicosia
To Patrikon, Makariou 3, Tersefanou, Larnaca
Matthaios restaurant, 8th October Square, Nicosia
Skinny Fox, Menandrou 14, Nicosia
Lost + Found, Vyronos 38, Nicosia
Notes & Spirits, Evagorou 33, Nicosia
