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Derlicious is synonymous with a casual, local and fun place to share traditional Greek favourites combined with jovial Cypriot hospitality.
Launched in London in 1992, wagamama came, saw and conquered 17 countries around the world with its unpretentious character and strictly controlled quality and procedures. By 2002, various awards started rolling in. The basic philosophy of wagamama is ‘good food, great experience, affordable prices’. But if you think that’s all marketing-speak, test it yourself and you’ll realise it’s different, it’s unique, and you’ll love it.
Derlicious: Aegean winners
No, it’s not a misprint. The name Derlicious is actually a cross between the English word ‘delicious’ and the Greek word ‘derlikono’, which could be loosely translated as ‘overindulge’. In other words, ‘delicious’ is an understatement that doesn’t do justice to what’s on the menu; and the menu is a tribute to grilled treats. For many in Athens, Nicosia, Larnaca and Paphos, Derlicious is the instinctive response to the ‘I-need-my-souvlaki-NOW!’ urge – or the Greek gyros equivalent. Indeed, Derlicious takes these classics beyond regular standards with a
choice of saucy taste enhancers tucked into a Greek or Cyprus pita pocket. Some like to call it the souvlaki boutique, serving both the pork and chicken version. But that’s just the tip of iceberg… or, rather, the skewer. Scan the menu and you’ll find irresistible grilled meat platters, pork chops and chicken, with all the requisite dips and salads, and of course the potato element. If you’re afraid the emphasis on meat will scare away a vegetarian companion, no need to panic. The sizzling grill will oblige with veggie burgers, grilled halloumi, mushrooms and various other vegetables, as well as shamelessly crisp onion rings. To complete the local concept, the interior is traditional, both overall and in various details. Stone floors, white paint strokes and woven rush chair seats echo Cyprus and Greek Island culture. Images of village coffee shops or island taverns come to mind – along with the relaxed and informal ambience that simply says: “Come in, unwind… nothing beats a hearty meal shared with friends.”
Although the first Derlicious address opened in Athens in 2007, it was soon followed by parallels in Cyprus. Here the name is synonymous with a casual, local, and fun place to share traditional Greek favourites combined with jovial Cypriot hospitality.
Caffè Nero: the authentic Italian pick-me-up
Not just residents of Cyprus, but anyone who has spent more than two hours on the island is distinctly aware of our contemporary café culture. ‘Going out for a coffee’ is as broad a term as ‘living’ itself. It may or may not involve that dark and aromatic grind. It stands alone or follows a meal. It could have a romantic dimension, or a business background. Its take-away variety lasts for minutes, while the trottoir version could extend for hours. In any and all these cases, Caffè Nero offers you the premium, authentic Italian interpretation, with its trademark double-dose of espresso coffee at its core. In fact, the London-born brand has been named ‘The best espresso this side of Milan’,