u The old new city of Limassol

Vlassides Tsiakkas m en u The old new city of Limassol Vlassides Shiraz 23.00 The grape variety Shiraz shows its distinctive character in this bottle of wine. The intense varietal aroma of blackberry complexes well with the vanilla given by the oak barrel. Full-bodied and yet velvety in flavor, Shiraz reveals its aging in new French oak barrels. Argyrides Chardonnay 24.00 Bright yellow-green colour. Rich nose characteristic of Chardonnay fruit combined with a little vanilla and very lightly roasted oak. A fine wine with body, balanced acidity and long lingering finish. Argyrides Vlassides Sauvignon Blanc 22.00 A wine produced solely from the private vineyards of Domaine Vlassides in Kilani. It has a vibrant nose with complex aromas and fruity mouth with refreshing acidity. Argyrides Mourvede 25.00 Single vineyard, great aroma and taste with chocolate and berries on the nose and palette. Strong body, smooth tannins and balance in the mouth. Decanting recommended before serving. Tsiakkas Xynisteri 16.00 Appealing combination of grape-fruit and lime aromas. A lingering peach and nectarine flavour. Tsiakkas Cabernet Sauvignon 28.00 Blackberry aromas combine with dark chocolate and roasted coffee. Firm structure with jammy tannins. Tsiakkas Tsiakkas Rodinos 16.00 Appealing aromas of rose petals, strawberry and cherry notes. Attractive ripe forest fruits palate complemented by refreshing acidity. Tsiakkas Porfyros 16.00 Succulent expression of pure cassis and plum jam aromas. Smooth textured palate with elegant roasted coffee finish. The renaissance of Limassol over the last 10 years has once again transformed a city that is bustling with an energy that our forefathers would have been proud of. This historic city has re-established its character by rebuilding around the old foundations with an exuberance of maintaining the traditional that belongs to the very people that graces its streets. The advancement of the old city has to be accredited to the vision of our Mayor Andreas Christou. The Medieval Square that once upon a time was a regal attraction with the wedding of Richard the Lion Heart to Berengaria of Navarro in 1191 and a fortress over many decades, became a poor, run down area. It started with the development that came about from the brilliant vision of the Lanitis family that made an investment twelve years ago into the old Carob Mill. The Carob Mill used to be an old warehouse that processed and exported Carobs, also known as black gold that was a huge importance to Cyprus s economy. The old spirit and character of Limassol has once again been reborn, with many little cobbled streets running off the main square like arteries from the heart, providing a flow of life that is being enjoyed by locals and visitors alike. The one tradition that remains a great trait of the Cypriot way of life is the simple gathering of lots of people in a public area that have come to eat, drink, observe and greet one another. Like the tradition of the village square, the natural outdoors brings people together, to enjoy, to reminisce and to cultivate. With the New Marina getting readied to open next year, the old city is promising to be the hot spot of Cyprus and an attraction that proves that the foundations of our history is forever eternal. 3 Summer 2014 Issue 008 T 25109040 info@ousialounge.com www.ousialounge.com Nominated as best mediterranean Cuisine in Cyprus

served as Tapazedakia or as starters small plates to share Σαλατες...Salads Για 2 άτομα...serves 2 people 1. Ψητές Πιπεριές & Φέτα Dip... Roasted Pepper & Feta Dip Σερβίρεται με ζεστό ψωμί Served with hot bread 2. Φούλια...Foulia Dip Αλεσμένα φούλια με ταχίνι και κύμινο Σερβίρεται με ζεστό ψωμί Blended foulia beans, tahini & cumin Served with hot bread 3. Nachos Σερβίρονται με λιωμένο τυρί, ντομάτα και ξινή κρέμα Served with melted cheese, tomato & sour cream dips 4. Πατέ Συκωτιού...Liver Pâté Κοτόπουλο πατέ με θρυμματισμένα φιστίκια Homemade chicken liver pâté & crushed pistachios 5. Παραδοσιακά Κυπριακά Τσιμπήματα... Traditional Cyprus Platter Αυθεντικές σπιτικές συνταγές με αλλαντικά & χαλούμι Cured meats & halloumi using authentic homemade recipes 6. Πιατέλα Τυριών...Cheese Platter Επιλεγμένα τυριά A selection of quality cheeses Mediterranean influenced small plates with a traditional thought, and a modern finish! Μεσογειακές επιρροές σε μικρά πιάτα με μια παραδοσιακή σκέψη, καθώς και ένα σύγχρονο φινίρισμα! 7. Χαλούμι & Σταφύλι...Halloumi & Grape Τηγανιτό, πασπαλισμένο με σουσάμι και σερβιρισμένο με έψημα (μελάσα σταφυλιών) Coated in batter sesame seeds, fried and served with epsima (grape molasses) 4.50 4.50 5.20 8.60 mini 9.00 full 18.00 mini 13.00 full 24.00 9. Μελιτζάνες...Aubergine bake Ψημένες στο φούρνο με φέτα και ντομάτα Aubergine baked with fresh tomato & feta 10. Ψημένα Μανιτάρια...Baked Mushroom Μανιτάρια τυλιγμένα σε προσούτο και ψημένα με κατσικίσιο τυρί Mushrooms wrapped in prosciutto and baked with goats cheese 11. Φαλάφελ...Falafel Σερβίρεται με Λιβανέζικη πίτα Original recipe, served with tahini, pitta & salad 12. Πιατέλα με Λουκάνικα..Sausage Platter Σερβίρεται με σπιτικές πατάτες Served with homemade fries 13. Χοιρινό Σουβλάκι...Pork Souvlaki Σερβίρεται με πίτα και σπιτικές πατάτες Served with pitta & homemade fries 14. Κοτόπουλο Σουβλάκι...Chicken Souvlaki Σερβίρεται με πίτα και σπιτικές πατάτες Served with pitta & homemade fries 15. Γαρίδες Σαγανάκι...Prawn Saganaki Μαγειρεμένες με ντομάτα, ούζο και φέτα Cooked in tomato, ouzo and feta 13.20 8.20 17. Σαλάτα του Καίσαρα...Caesar Salad Ψητό Φιλέτο κοτόπουλο, φρέσκα φύλλα σαλάτας, κρουτόν & ξύσματα παρμεζάνας. Σώς: Caesar Grilled Chicken Fillet, ham, mixed leafs,croutons & shavings of parmesan. Dressing Caesar 18. Εξωτική Σαλάτα Σολομού... Exotic Salmon Salad Φιλέτο σολομού σε Κρούστα μπαχαρικών, σερβίρεται με μαύρες γαρίδες τιγρη, φύκια και σαλάτα με Σώς: Teriyaki Herb Crusted Salmon Fillet, black tiger prawns, seaweed & mixed leafs. Dressing Teriyaki 19. Ελληνική Σαλάτα..Ousia Greek Salad Παραδοσιακός συνδυασμός σαλάτας με ένα σύγχρονο twist και σπιτικό Κουλούρι (Ψητό φύλλο κρούστας γεμιστό με φέτα). Σώς: Βιολογικό ελαιόλαδο, ξύδι και ρίγανη Traditional salad with a modern twist,homemade koulouri (filo pastry filled with feta + baked) Dressing: Organic Olive Oil, Vinegar & Oregano 20. Κοτόπουλο Μεσογείου... Mediterranean Chicken Salad Φιλέτο κοτόπουλο, που σερβίρεται με ψητά αμύγδαλα, σπόρους ροδιού, μανιτάρια, φρέσκα φύλλα σαλάτας και νιφάδες παρμέζανας. Σως: Ρόδι Grilled fillet of chicken, roasted almonds, pomegranate seeds, mushrooms, mixed leafs and parmesan flakes. Dressing: Pomegranate 21. Σαλάτα Προσούτο & παρμεζάνα... Prosciutto & Parmesan Salad Προσούτο, εποχιακά φρούτα, ανάμεικτη σαλάτα, ψητά αμύγδαλα και νιφάδες παρμεζάνας. Σως: Σύκο με βαλσάμικο και μέλι Prosciutto slices, seasonal market fruits, mixed leafs, toasted almonds & parmesan flakes. Dressing: Fig Balsamic Vinaigrette 22. Στέικ Σαλάτα...Grilled Steak Salad Εξαιρετικό φιλέτο μαριναρισμένο, ψημένο στη σχάρα μέχρι να μαλακώσει και σερβίρεται με λαχανικά εποχής, ανάμεικτη σαλάτα τριμμένο τυρί και τορτίγια. Σώς: Ousia Plum BBQ Sauce 12.60 13.40 9.80 12.60 12.90 14.90 23. Φαλάφελ και Ταμπούλι... Falafel & Tabouleh Salad Φαλάφελ, κους κους, ντομάτα, αγγουράκι, φρέσκο μαϊντανό και δυόσμος και σπόρους ροδιού. Σώς: Ταχίνι, βιολογικό ελαιόλαδο και χυμό λεμονιού Falafel, cous cous, tomatoes, cucumber, fresh parsley & mint and pomegranate seeds. Dressing: Tahini, Organic Olive Oil and Lemon Juice Always the freshest ingredients Πάντα τα πιο φρέσκα υλικά Προσφορές της ημέρας... Specials of the Daυ please ask what our specials of the day are 9.80 8. Μπρουσκετάκια...Bruschettakia Ψημένα τσιαπάτα με οργανικό ελαιόλαδο, ντομάτα και φέτα Baked Panini with tomato, olive and feta topping 16. Ψητό Χταπόδι...Octopus Baked Xταπόδι ψήμενο σε γλυκό κόκκινο κρασί Octopus slowly cooked in sweet red wine and pink peppercorns 8.60 Prime marinated steak grilled till tender, served with vegetables, mixed leafs, grated cheese & tortilla chips. Dressing: Ousia Δαμάσκηνο BBQ Sauce

κυριως πιατα...main Dishes κυριως πιατα...main Dishes Η μαγειρική για εμάς είναι τέχνη και γι αυτό στην κάθε συνταγή μας χρησιμοποιούμε τα καλύτερα υλικά και το πάθος μας! Cooking is one of the many creatives in life that requires the correct recipes consisting of the finest ingredients, knowledge & passion 24. Ψητές Μελιτζάνες...Aubergine Bake Μελιτζάνες ψητές στο φούρνο με φρέσκια ντομάτα, με πολτό απο βασιλικό και θρυμματισμένη φέτα. Σερβίρεται με ανάμεικτη σαλάτα και Ousia Tabouleh Oven roasted aubergines with fresh tomato, hint of basil paste and crumbled feta. Served with Ousia Tabouleh & mixed salad 25. Σπιτικό Μπιφτέκι...OUSIA Homemade Burger 100% εκλεκτό βοδινό, ετοιμασμένο με εξαιρετική γεύση 100% prime beef, carefully prepared with exceptional taste Για την απόλυτη εμπειρία προσθέστε τυρί, καραμελωμένα κρεμμύδια For that ultimate experience add cheese & caramelised onions 26. Κοτόπουλο με Βαλσάμικο... Chicken Balsamic Φιλέτο κοτόπουλου γεμιστό με φέτα, αναρή, λιαστής ντομάτας, τηλιγμένο με μπείκον, σάλτσα παλσάμικο και σερβίρετε με σπιτικές πατάτες Tender Chicken fillet, filled with Cyprus cheeses; feta & anari and sun dried tomatoes, wrapped in bacon and finished in a balsamic fused sauce served with homemade fries 27. Φιλέτο Κοτόπουλο... Chicken Fillet Στήθος κοτόπουλου στη σχάρα σκέτο ή με κρέμα και μανιτάρια σώς, σερβίρεται με σπιτικές πατάτες και σαλάτα Tender chicken breast, char grilled with a splash of lemon or in a cream & mushroom sauce, accompanied with homemade fries and mixed salad 9.80 11.80 12.80 12.80 12.20 28. Κοτόπουλο Σουβλάκι... Chicken Souvlaki Φιλέτο κοτόπουλο μαριναρισμένο με συνταγή του Σέφ και ψημένο στη σχάρα. Σερβίρεται με ελληνική πιτα, σπιτικές πατάτες, σαλάτα και Ουσία τζατζίκι Marinated chicken fillet in Ousia yoghurt recipe and char grilled till tender and juicy and served with greek pitta, homemade fries, salad and Ousia tzatziki 24. Χοιρινό Σουβλάκι...Pork Souvlaki Επιλεγμενο χοιρινο μαριναρισμένο με συνταγή του Σέφ και ψημένο στη σχάρα. Σερβίρεται με ελληνική πίτα, σπιτικές πατάτες, σαλάτα και Ουσία τζατζίκι Prime selection of Pork marinated in Ousia mediterranean recipe and served with greek pitta, homemade fries, salad and Ousia tzatziki 29. Ανάμεικτα Κρέατα...Mixed Grill Κοτόπουλου και χοιρινό σουβλάκι, μπιφτέκι βοδινό, λουκανικο και χαλλούμι, ψημένα στη σχάρα. Σερβίρεται με ελληνική πίτα, σπιτικές πατάτες και σαλάτα Chicken & pork souvlaki, prime beef burger, sausage and halloumi, served with pitta, homemade fries and salad 30. Rib Eye Steak Εξαιρετικό φρέσκο βοδινό στέκι 300g, ειδικά παρασκευασμένο για μία τέλια γεύση. Ψημένο στην σχάρα. Σερβίρεται με σπιτικές πατάτες ή πουρέ και ψητά λαχανικά. Επιλέξτε είτε Σκέτο, Σάλτσα Μανιταριών ή Σάλτσα Πιπεριού Prime fresh beef steak 300g, aged and specially prepared to get the perfect tenderness, juiciness and flavour. Char grilled to your preference and served with homemade fries or mash potato and grilled vegetables. 11.80 11.50 17.20 25.00 31. Αρνί Κότσι...Lamb Shank Αρνί κότσι σιγοψημένο μέχρι να μαλακώσει σε κόκκινο κρασί, κρεμμυδάκια, και φρέσκα βότανα. Σερβίρεται με κρεμώδη πουρέ πατάτας Lamb shank slowly baked till tender in red wine, shallots and fresh herbs and served with Creamy Mash Potato 32. Χοιρινή Μπριζόλα...Pork Chop Χοιρινή Μπριζόλα στη σχάρα και σερβιρισμένη με το περίφημο σώς μπάρμπεκιου της Ουσίας. Σερβίρεται με σπιτικές πατάτες και ανάμεικτη σαλάτα Prime selection of chop, char grilled and served with Ousia s bbq sauce on the side. Served with homemade fries and salad 33. Λαβράκι...Seabass Φρέσκα φιλέτα από λαβράκι, ψημένα στο φούρνο σερβίρεται με σάλτσα λευκού κρασιού, κρεμώδες πουρέ πατάτας και ψητά λαχανικά Fresh Fillets of Seabass, oven baked and finished in a white wine sauce and served with Creamy Mash Potato and grilled vegetables 34. Σολομός & Ταμπούλι... Salmon & Tabouleh Φιλέτο σολομού σε Κρούστα βοτάνων σερβιρισμένο με Ousia Tabouleh και ανάμεικτη σαλάτα Herb Crusted Salmon Fillet served with Ousia Tabouleh and Mixed Salad 35. Γαρίδες Σαγανάκι...Prawn Saganaki Μαύρες Γαρίδες μαγειρεμένες σε σάλτσα απο φρέσκια ντομάτα, ούζο, φέτα και σερβίρεται με ρύζι Black Tiger Prawns cooked in fresh tomato sauce, ouzo, feta and served with rice 15.80 14.20 15.80 14.60 15.20 36. Χταπόδι ψήνουμε σε Κουμανδαρία... Octopus bake in Commandaria Οχταπόδι ψημένο αργά με γλυκό κρασί κουμανταρία και ροζ πιπέρι και σερβίρεται με ρύζι και σαλάτα Octopus slowly baked with sweet Commandaria Wine and pink peppercorns and served with Rice and Salad συνοδευτικα...side dishes 14.20 You may select from either homemade fries, mash potatoes or rice, alternatively you may substitute your mixed salad to grilled vegetables Μπορείτε να επιλέξετε είτε από σπιτικές πατάτες, πουρέ ή ρύζι, εναλλακτικά, μπορείτε να αντικαταστήσετε με ανάμεικτη σαλάτα ή ψητά λαχανικά Σπιτικές Πατάτες 3.00 Fries Πουρές Πατάτας 3.80 Creamy Mash Potato Ρύζι 3.00 Rice Ψητά Λαχανικά 3.00 Grilled Vegetables Σαλάτα 3.20 Mix Side Salad Select either Plain, Mushroom or Pepper Sauce Some dishes contain nuts, please ask should you have an allergy Ορισμένα πιάτα μπορεί να περιέχουν ξηρούς καρπούς, ρωτήστε αν έχετε κάπιου είδους αλλεργία

ζυμαρικα...pasta Σαντουιτσ...Sandwiches παιδικο μενου...childrens menu Νόστιμες σπιτικές σάλτσες σε συνδυασμό με ποιοτικά ζυμαρικά! Our delicious homemade sauces combined with quality pasta! Τα πιάτα μας σερβίρονται με σπιτικές πατάτες και σαλάτα! Our dishes are served with homemade fries & salad! 48. Κοτομπουκιές με Πατάτες Chicken Nuggets & Fries 52. Μακαρόνια με σάλτσα ντομάτας Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce 37. Σπαγγέτι με Σάλτσα Ντομάτας... Spaghetti al Pomodoro Γευστική και πλούσια σάλτσα ντομάτας. Σε περίπτωση που επιθυμείτε μπορείτε να προσθέσετε λίγο πέστο! Rich homemade tomato sauce. Should you prefer add a little pesto! 8.60 42. Club με Ουσία...Ousia Gourmet Club Φιλέτο κοτόπουλο, μπέικον, αυγό, τυρί, ντομάτα και μουστάρδα-μαγιονέζα Chicken fillet, bacon, egg, cheese, tomato & mustard-mayo 8.20 49. Μπιφτέκι με Πατάτες Beefburger & Fries 50. Ζαμπόν & Τυρί σε μπαγκέτα Ham & Cheese Baguette 6.40 4.80 53. Μακαρόνια Καρμπονάρα Spaghetti Carbonara 54. Μακαρόνια Plain Pasta 4.60 38. Σπαγγέτι Καρμπονάρα..Spaghetti al Carbonara Σάλτσα με φρέσκα κρέμα, μπέικον και μανιτάρια Rich and creamy with bacon and mushrooms 10.20 43. Χαμ με Τυρί...Ham & Cheese Φέτες απο χαμ, τυρί τσένταρ (ή χαλούμι) και ντομάτα Prime slices of ham, cheddar (or halloumi) & tomato 6.90 51. Σουβλάκι χοιρινό ή κοτόπουλο με Πατάτες Pork or Chicken Souvlaki & Fries 55. Κρεμώδης Μακαρόνια Creamy Pasta 4.90 39. Πέννες με Κοτόπουλο...Penne al Pollo Τρυφερά φιλετάκια κοτόπουλο, που σερβίρονται σε πλούσια κρεμώδη σάλτσα ντομάτας και μανιτάρια Tender chicken fillets, served in a rich cream tomato sauce, with mushrooms 11.40 44. Ψητό χαλούμι...grilled halloumi Χαλούμι στην σχάρα, μελιτζάνα, πιπεριά, κολοκύθι, ντομάτα και πέστο Grilled halloumi, aubergine, pepper, courgette, tomato & pesto 7.40 επιδορπια...desserts ΚΑΝΟΝΑΣ! Να θυμάστε πάντα να επιλέγετε πρώτα το γλυκό σας και στη συνέχεια οποιοδήποτε άλλο πιάτο επιθυμείτε. Φτιάχνουμε τα γλυκά στο χώρο μας χρησιμοποιώντας τα πιο ποιοτικά υλικά! Rule: to always look at the desserts before the rest of the menu. All of our desserts are homemade, using the finest ingredients! 40. Ταλιατέλες με Γαρίδες... King Prawns Tagliatelle Μαύρες Γαρίδες φλαμπέ με ούζο με κρεμώδη σαλτσα γάλακτος, πράσο και καρότο Black Tiger Prawns flambe in Ouzo & finished in a leek and carrot cream sauce 41. Ταλιατέλες με Σολομό...Tagliatelle alla Salmon Αισθησιακό Φιλέτο σολομού μαγειρεμένο με κρεμώδη σάλτσα άνηθου και με ξύσματα παρμεζάνας Salmon Fillet sensuously cooked with a creamy dill and shavings of parmesan 13.20 13.20 45. Κοτόπουλο με Τυρί...Chicken & Cheese Φιλέτο κοτόπουλο με κρεμώδες τυρί και ντομάτα Chicken fillet, cream cheese & tomato αλμυρες κρεπες...savoury Crepes 46. Χαμ & Τυρί Ham & Cheese Όλες οι κρέπες μας είναι σπιτικές! Our delicious crepes are freshly made! 47. Κοτόπουλο, τυρί & Χαμ Chicken, Ham & Cheese We do not serve Crepes on Saturday after 20:30 Δεν σερβίρουμε Κρέπες μετά τις 20.30 Σάββατο βράδυ 7.80 6.90 7.60 56 Σοκολατένια Μπράουνι...Chocolate Brownie Σερβίρεται με ζεστή σος σοκολάτας και παγωτό βανίλια Served with hot chocolate sauce & vanilla ice cream 57. Μπανόφι...Banoffee Pie Ένας συνδυασμός μπισκότου, toffee, μπανάνα και σοκολάτα...παράδεισος!!! A combination of biscuit, toffee,banana and chocolate 58. Αναρόφυλλο...Anarofilo Τραγανό φύλλο κρούστας, πολυεπίπεδη αναρή, αμύγδαλα, κανέλλα και μέλι Thin, crunchy filo pastry, layered with anari, almonds, cinnamon & honey!! γλυκες κρεπεσ...sweet Crepes 59. Πραλίνα και Μπανάνα Pralina & Banana 60. Πραλίνα και Φράουλες Pralina & Strawberries Make your own Ingredients: Pralina, Banana, Strawberries, Biscotti, White Chocolate, Nuts, Chantilly Cream, Caramel & Strawberry Syrup παγωτα...ice Creams 61. Βανίλια, Σοκολάτα, Φράουλα και Μαστίχα Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry and Masticha 5.50 We do not serve Crepes on Saturday after 20:30 Δεν σερβίρουμε Κρέπες μετά τις 20.30 Σάββατο βράδυ 0.80 per scoop

The Butcher Boys The Butcher Boys represents the highest quality butchers and independent meat retailers in Limassol. Award winning, leading experts in their field. Quality, passion and craft skills run through their veins. The Butcher Boys are Two brothers, Giorgos and Dimidres, from a conveyor of second generation butchers, having been bought up through the business by their father. The range of meats are broad and tradionally cut and includes naturally reared beef, pork and lamb as well as gourmet delicacies and game. Giorgos is also a professional chef at Five Star Hotel and understands the importance of quality meat, that is prepared and cooked correctly that guarantees the best in taste. The Butcher Boys also provides meat that is to order, prepared, cut and ready for cooking. You may also select your very own sausage and burger recipes or recipes that have been specially created by Chef Giorgos. Together with Ousia you may even select to cater for a party within your very own environment. The Butcher Boys are centrally located in Limassol, next to the church in Ayia Zoni Address : 22,Agias Zonis str 3027, Lemesos tel: 25364618 Founded in March 1996, Karmi Unifruit Ltd. started as a small family business and after years of hard work and understanding of the fruit market, the company has excelled and grown to its present market leader status in the Cyprus fruit industry. Karmi have built up an exceptional reputation for superior quality, freshness & value. They pride their products on the expert knowledge in sourcing the very best producers of fruits & vegetables locally and internationally. Alecos, the father and founder of the business has a unique understanding of his industry and has a special relationship with both his suppliers, retailers and what he calls his family, the very people that work with him. Dedicated for 30 years in rising at hours when many are going to sleep; he personally opens daily at 02.00, dealing directly with his customers. Karmi Unifruit Group provides two retail services; one directly for the public of which it has two retail outlets, known as Limnia Froutaria: in Ayias Phylaxeos and Franklin Roosevelt, both in Limassol and services a number of leading Restaurants and Hotels. Every day Pambos, Aleco s son, will precisely manage every order, ensuring that we receive our deliveries daily straight to our kitchen, with each item professionally packaged & having a freshness and quality as though it had just been picked. Essentially we feel that we have the finest produce that you would have selected yourself. At Ousia, we are proud knowing that our customers are enjoying the very best quality with 100% taste, that money can buy.

Eating local foods is better for you, for the environment, and (most importantly) for your taste buds. Our products at Ousia have been carefully selected for their quality and nutritional values. We strive to buy local, seasonal and organic, alternatively we look for the very best quality of which our customers are prepared to pay, so that they may enjoy 100% value for money. At Ousia we try to keep what we do simple, we essentially respect our traditions and our roots and together with the influences of other cultures that have graced our shores, we adopt homemade recipes and give them a little twist. The market today is filled with produce from all around the world and even though we may think that something that looks exotic and great is good for you, the fact that it has travelled thousands of miles beckons the question; Is it? Certain items are unavoidable and in some instances logic has The tradition of our modern eating: a recipe for life it that conditions in one country should produce better products than other countries. With the advancement in technology, food products from around the world have become readily available at any time. Living in a multi-cultural society enables us to cross over ingredients and with the influence of the media, the creative food has become top agenda. Essentially at Ousia the core of our menu is made up from local products. Our feature in this issue of our menu is from our local Butcher and Vegetable & Fruit Companies. We are very proud and passionate in what we do and creating something we love and enjoy makes what we do so much more special, especially when we are also supporting the very foundations of the Cyprus lifestyle. Enjoy our passion, enjoy our menu and the environment that we have created for both you and us! The pleasures of understanding Our food would be without a good partner if it wasn t for the great wines that we have selected at Ousia. We have a great range of local, new world and of course the classic wines from Europe. The understanding of wines is essential to the enjoyment of drinking a good wine. Wine has been with us since the dawn of civilization, some 7000 years and has followed the progress of human and agriculture development with a more scientific advancement over the last 90 years providing us with a more reliable and available pleasure. The Process of Making Wine After the harvest, the grapes are taken into a winery and prepared for primary ferment. At this stage red wine making diverges from white wine making. Red wine is made from the must (pulp) of red or black grapes and fermentation occurs together with the grape skins, which give the wine its color. White wine is made by fermenting juice which is made by pressing crushed grapes to extract a juice; the skins are removed and play no further role. Occasionally white wine is made from red grapes; this is done by extracting their juice with minimal contact with the grapes skins. Rosé wines are either made from red grapes where the juice is allowed to stay in contact with the dark skins long enough to pick up a pinkish color. To start primary fermentation yeast may be added to the must for red wine or may occur naturally as ambient yeast on the grapes or in the air. During this fermentation, which often takes between one and two weeks, the yeast converts most of the sugars in the grape juice into ethanol (alcohol). There is a secondary process decreases the acid in the wine and softens the taste of the wine. Red wine is sometimes transferred to oak barrels to mature for a period of weeks or months; this practice imparts oak aromas to the wine. The wine must be settled or clarified and adjustments made prior to filtration and bottling. Check Drinks your Wine to appreciating what you eat Our Featured Wines Our featured wines are amongst the finest that Cyprus has to offer with the production originating from 3 wineries; Tsiakkas Winery in Pelendri, Vasa Winery in Vasa Koilaniou and Vlassides Winery in Koilani. The wines selected are to give our guests the opportunity to enjoy the wide range of characters from Cyprus. To enjoy further the experience of more wines, we would recommend that you arrange a direct tasting at the wineries. Tsiakkas: Tel: +357 25 99 10 80 Costas Argyrides: Tel: +357 25 94 59 99 Rebecca Vlassides: Tel: +357 99 44 15 74 Sofocles Tsiakkas Winery is located in Pelendri village in Limassol region. Mr Costas Tsiakkas establised the winery in 1988 which he is running together with his wife Mrs Maria Tsiakkas. It owns 5 hectares of vineyards which are located at an altitude of 1000-1400m. The winery produces around ten wines and has a capacity of 170 000 bottles annually. Vasa Winery is a family-owned traditional estate situated in the village of Vasa Koilaniou, on the slopes of the Troodos mountains, 25km from Lemesos. The 200 year old winery has been home to four generations of traditional winemaking and is run by the Argyrides family. The building also houses a wine museum. Vlassides Winery is α family-owned winery with a tradition of excellence in red wine. They produce high quality wines from grape varieties Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot. Τhe wines are produced from their own vineyards, in the area around Kilani village, south of Troodos, at an altitude of 700 1,100 meters. The Vlassides family first planted vines in the Kilani region in the 1800s. Wine To view our featured wines, please refer to the back page of the menu. Our drinks menu has been carefully crafted so that it compliments our food menu. We have thoughtfully selected our ingredients and products, using the best quality that money can buy. We use 100% arabica italian coffee, have created our very own recipes using fresh fruits in our smoothies and classic cocktails that have modern twists, Luxury Drops that are perfect accompaniments before or after your meal; Apéritifs or Digestifs, spirits that you will not find on all drinks menus, unique beers & fruity ciders and a great range of wines that have been selected for all preferences. Should you require help in matching food with your choice of drink, please ask your waiter.