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When talking about traditional foods of Cyprus, Kalon Prama or Samali has to be mentioned. The traditional dessert made in Cyprus combines everything your pallet would want from a dessert. The sweet, soft, crunchy, moist semolina cake is made eggless, with sheep’s milk yogurt, flavored with matsiha (mastic), all that bathed in syrup. This isn’t the only dessert that utilizes syrups, and how they change texture and flavor to something unique and delicious. In fact,  Greeks love sweet sticky desserts so much so, that there is an entire class of desserts called Siropiasta – which loosely translates to syrupy, or syrup-soaked.

Simply put, a Kolokoti is a scrumptious pumpkin pie made with diced pumpkin, raisins, wheat, olive oil and raisins. The almost ‘calzone-like’ pastry is seasoned with cinnamon. Especially popular amongst the locals, these delicious pies are made in every single bakery on the island; available 24 hours every day.

Famous for its world-renowned and locally favored Halloumi Cheese, Cyprus has a lot more tricks up its sleeve when it comes to cheese making and other traditional foods. You can eat it as a dessert; it is usually served at taverns with honey. It is used for bourekia – a homemade flaky pastry that is filled with Anari cheese. It is used on pasta (dry or fresh) instead of Greek cheeses. Essentially it is an all-around, versatile cheese that can be used for almost anything, and enjoyed anywhere.

Crete has one of the oldest and most delicious gastronomic traditions in the world. Inspired by the history of Greece, it offers unique and special takes on traditional Greek foods. It’s a combination of fresh ingredients prepared simply, yet extremely flavourful and healthy as a diet for anyone to enjoy. Today we’ve summed up the top 5 traditional dishes you must try during your next visit to one of Greece’s island gems, Crete. 

If you’ve been to Cyprus, you have noticed locals hanging out at traditional Coffee Shops and enjoying a cup of Cyprus coffee. From senior residents to young students, coffee in Cyprus is more of a lifestyle than just a ‘wake up’ drink. 

Let’s go through one of Cyprus’s ever-present and delicious traditions, the cult of coffee. 

Many of you probably wonder what is Christ’s bread, and how does it differ from normal bread? Well for the most part the ingredients are not unusual. What does make it unique is the Christmas spirit present while making the bread and the ritual that goes along with the making of this Greek Christmas pastry.

The experienced chefs of Louis Hotels left an excellent impression by receiving 22 awards the HORECA gastronomy exhibition, held from November 5 to 7!

Specifically, the chefs of Louis Hotels took part in various competitions preparing elevated dishes, which secured them 13 gold, 7 silver and 2 bronze medals. The gold medals they received in the categories Chef of the Year, Grand Prix Challenge and Cypriot Breakfast Brunch stood out. These distinctions once again highlight the creativity and professionalism that consistently characterizes the staff of Louis Hotels.