2 weeks today!!

jobee



Joined: 17/01/2008
Posts: 23

Message Posted:
27/02/2008 15:26

Hi all...



Well, I come out to my new apartment 2 weeks today! I can't wait.....Have got everything crossed that the snagging's done and furniture's in.....don't think my Mum will enjoy 'crashing' on the floor!



Anyway....Now although we're coming over to lots of work!! I love eating and drinking out.....i've got some info on restaurants...but would love a brief idea of your fave's! ...think I know the good Indian (though that'll be with the girls in April) I'm more into local food; fish and meze's really.....



So, any info would be gratefully received!



Cheers all...



Jobee

gentle


Joined: 25/01/2008
Posts: 29

Message Posted:
27/02/2008 15:32

Wher are you based

jobee



Joined: 17/01/2008
Posts: 23

Message Posted:
27/02/2008 15:43

That would help wouldn't it!!!



Tatlisu.......

stevie-d



Joined: 13/07/2007
Posts: 1420

Message Posted:
27/02/2008 15:48

Hi Jobee, where is your apartment?????? If you are west of Girne I can recommend the following Charcos in Alsancak, Veni Vechi in Lapta, Ali Hachi in Lapta ( or is it Hachi Ali ) Stumble Inn in Lapta for a drink also do meals Jashans Indian Resturant in Girne/Karaoglanoglu. Hideaway Club in Edrimit for Lunch take your costume and have a swim then stay for Dinner, Halfway House, halway up the mountain towards Karaman on the right,( Really good Meze and stunning views )

Cenap in the Centre of Alsancak ( Beautiful Meze ) I`m going over on 22nd of March for a couple of weeks can`t wait.

stevie-d

orangekazzie



Joined: 31/07/2007
Posts: 1091

Message Posted:
27/02/2008 18:34

In Esentepe go to the Esentepe Restaurant (first restaurant you come to at the top of the hil on right hand side). From the outside it doesn't look inviting but its a locals place. Very good food. Limited menu but love it there.

Karen

spud1


Joined: 22/05/2007
Posts: 544

Message Posted:
27/02/2008 20:40

hi orangekazzie your spot on with esentepe restaurant great food we are over late next wed will be there for lunch on thursday last time we were there the baby was asleep swinging in the hammack spud1

Jarra



Joined: 07/08/2007
Posts: 61

Message Posted:
27/02/2008 21:40

Hi Jobee

I really enjoy Hasan's hospitality at the Esentepe Restauraunt, the meals mainly consist of Chicken, lamb or fish with a starter of meze's and home cooked bread.

On a Wednesday evening in the Summer Months Rosie puts on a nice meze with a choice of Mixed Kebab, Klefteco and chops.

I also enjoy Tumba's run by Shefki smashing lad with a superb personality some say his prices are a little higher and again his menu is mainly local foods however if you enjoy Pork Chops, he's well worth a visit.

Then you have the Esentepe Hotel where you have a menu which includes Steaks.

On the Main Road from Tatlisu to Esentepe you have Antique and Alkans where I sometimes expect to see John Cleese and the Fawlty Towers Staff.

Further up the road and if you want something up market there is the new Golf club where I am informed you can get a beautiful meal, however I have not tried it yet.

The beauty is though in about Two weeks time you will be able to take all the time you want to find what you like and hopefully point us in the direction of many more Restaurants that are opening in the region. Bon Appetite.

Jarra

Notsoboredhw


Joined: 15/03/2007
Posts: 1254

Message Posted:
28/02/2008 00:54

We can definitely recommend the restaurant at Korineum Golf Club. We were there in October and were really really pleased with the meal - very good and not badly price either. We have also eaten at Tumba's in Esentepe twice and can recommend it. We sat outside in October and it was a beautiful view. Ambience in Karalanglou is also excellent.

orangekazzie



Joined: 31/07/2007
Posts: 1091

Message Posted:
28/02/2008 11:32

Another one not mentioned, well two actually are the Eagles Nest at Bachelli (wonderful views but prices have increased over the past couple of years) and Naizi (you now need to go through a new housing estate to get to this place), family run restaurant which is between Esentepe and Bachelli. signs/directions for both of these are on the main road.

Karen

orangekazzie



Joined: 31/07/2007
Posts: 1091

Message Posted:
28/02/2008 11:34

Esentepe Restaurant also do Pide now (and home deliveries!!). Great on the cold evenings when you just can't be bothered to venture out. They do a range of 4 different toppings.

Karen

jobee



Joined: 17/01/2008
Posts: 23

Message Posted:
28/02/2008 13:12

Hi Guys, Thank you all so much!!



Just what I was looking for...family run places serving local food!! They all sound right up my street....nice and close too so I don't have to drive too far on my first time driving in the area...can't wait to explore and try them all out!

The golf club too.....A long Boozy Birthday lunch there I think!!



Hi Orangekazzie.....Home deliveries! perfect!! Sure when I go out there with the girls in April and we've had too much in the day to drive we'll have one of those....



Hi Spud1 ......A blue badge!!?? I take it you're from the Midlands? Do you know Hockley Heath!?



I can almost taste that Efes!!!



Jobee

woody


Joined: 24/02/2008
Posts: 171

Message Posted:
28/02/2008 17:12

I am just down the road fom you and our favorite is Alkans -yes Faulty Towers does spring to mind but have had many good nights there

orangekazzie



Joined: 31/07/2007
Posts: 1091

Message Posted:
28/02/2008 18:12

We used to stay at Alkans when our house was being built and funnily enough even then it was classed as the turkish version of Fawlty Towers. Not quite sure who Manuel was though but Alkan is defintely Basil.

Karen

lisa201168



Joined: 21/12/2007
Posts: 66

Message Posted:
28/02/2008 21:00

Ever want a night out in Kyrenia, give me a shout, if I am in Catalkoy, will be obliged especially if also have girls out there too....

Enjoy your place and time there - its fab!

dodger



Joined: 29/07/2007
Posts: 1895

Message Posted:
28/02/2008 21:26

Karen,

Do you mean the alkan holiday village esentepe run by alkan and his wife.

jackiem


Joined: 23/02/2008
Posts: 11

Message Posted:
28/02/2008 23:35

Hi

we were over in October and had a fantastic lunch at the golf course, was amazed that the price was so reasonable. more down to earth, we like the Antique bar, very friendly, good food and to entice you back, free drinks and extra tasies, did the trick with us!

fosterscan


Joined: 27/02/2010
Posts: 541

Message Posted:
19/01/2011 00:42

Hope your enjoying it out there.

Woodspeckie


Joined: 25/01/2009
Posts: 2263

Message Posted:
19/01/2011 01:09

fosterscan. the thread was in Feb 2008

Blackbird



Joined: 11/08/2009
Posts: 1432

Message Posted:
19/01/2011 01:20

...nearly three years ago...how about an update...

fosterscan


Joined: 27/02/2010
Posts: 541

Message Posted:
19/01/2011 10:08

Where have these members gone why are they not posting any more ?

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
19/01/2011 10:11

why are all these old posts returning several in last few days. x

tomsteel


Joined: 22/06/2009
Posts: 482

Message Posted:
19/01/2011 11:56

The best local food east of Esentepe, in our opinion, is at the Tatlisu Belidesi sea-front restaurant. Now the new road is in, it is located approx 10 mins drive east from the Tatlisu roundabout. Welcoming staff, great food, fantastic setting and cost precious. We live in Bahceli and ALWAYS take our visitors there, plus eat there ourselves. My wife still maintains their chicken is the tastiest/softest here and I love their fish menu. However, there are a number of local eateries opened recently in the Tatlisu/Bahceli/Esentepe area offering local or Indian food. The beauty is, being located 'in the wilds', we do not occur the Girne/Lapta strip hordes in the summer months. Whatever, enjoy!!

Tenakoutou



Joined: 27/07/2009
Posts: 4110

Message Posted:
19/01/2011 12:21

Let's be practical - if you're coming in 2 weeks time, definitely don't forget to bring an electric blanket!