A cracking night at Charcos (Lapta)

AlsancakJack



Joined: 14/08/2008
Posts: 5762

Message Posted:
01/01/2011 07:32

First of all happy New Year to all (especially those that were at Charcos last night).

What a great night. Good food, good service, good entertainment, good value for money and most of all Brit expats that I was proud to be in the company of.

Well done Celal and Christina and the rest of the staff for their efforts.

If any of you have not had the pleasure of eating at this restaurant then give it a go. It has a unique atmosphere and Christina's paintings that hang on the wall are incredible.

AJ

stingrayno1


Joined: 03/02/2009
Posts: 58

Message Posted:
01/01/2011 09:15

Totally agree Jack, it really was a fantastic evening. Happy New Year All!

Hippo


Joined: 02/02/2007
Posts: 2070

Message Posted:
01/01/2011 11:05

I see that AJ is again not supporting his adopted village.



Happy New Year AJ

Ailletoo


Joined: 24/01/2009
Posts: 1003

Message Posted:
01/01/2011 11:18

Totally agree with AJ. What a super evening. All that food and served leisurely over a long period... perfect. Terrific value for money. And yes, civilised company.



Well done Celal and Christina and of course the staff.



But I didn't win the painting... :-(





Does anyone know who the 'first footer' was. The guy who came in with the bottle of wine and went around all the tables greeting everyone?

TheSaints



Joined: 28/01/2009
Posts: 1369

Message Posted:
01/01/2011 16:06

Happy New Year to you all, we were booked in to Charcos too but could not go as her indoors is not well.



We are busy packing now as we are flying tomorrow work beckons.



All the best.



Mike

AlsancakJack



Joined: 14/08/2008
Posts: 5762

Message Posted:
01/01/2011 16:26

Ailletoo

The 'first footer' was:





























Christina

Had me guessing for a while.

JohhnyLee


Joined: 25/04/2009
Posts: 2495

Message Posted:
01/01/2011 16:32

TheSaints, Hi Mike, have a good trip, hope her indoors recovers soon, and a big big thank you.



Look forward to seeing you next time. Kind Regards Lee and Jan.



Happy New Year xx

AlsancakJack



Joined: 14/08/2008
Posts: 5762

Message Posted:
01/01/2011 17:24

Hipps

Happy new year to you and Mrs Hipps.

You should know my interests in the TRNC by now.

It was a 50/50 thing for me and as you may well know that Charcos used to be located in Alsancak.

They moved over the border (only just over the border!) to bigger premises and easier parking. And seeing as there was no other similar offering in Alsancak village then the consensus of opinion from our party was Charcos Lapta. It was a good decision as I could not see the likes of Cyprus Queen (Corner Bar for you) or the Barrel or in fact any other bar/restaurant offering the value for money that Charcos were offering.

45tl for a four course meal with sparkling wine to follow to toast in the new year and coffee and brandy to seal the evening. Traditional folk dancing and a traditional 'first footer' made it one of the best New Years Eve I have ever had. It was fully booked and I know some people were disappointed

in not being able to book a place. It certainly was the place to be.

AJ

Ailletoo


Joined: 24/01/2009
Posts: 1003

Message Posted:
02/01/2011 13:24

Well, I never guessed it was Christina.. however, looking back, I can see it.



What a nice touch. They really put a lot into the evening.



Once again Well Done!