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This is one of the most popular restaurants among this energetic stretch of eateries. The
sprawling terrace and two floors of tables are generally packed with a youthful, well-
heeled crowd, here for the tasty international cuisine, including fajitas, pasta, steaks, ke-
babs and interesting salads, like a tasty vegetarian choice with lentils, red peppers and
goats cheese.
Note that the name is intentionally spelled this way to avoid any potential copyright in-
fringements from the US sunshine state.
Mahzen Wine & Gourmet
INTERNATIONAL
In a historic building backing onto the old railway station, which dates to 1905 (it ceased
operation in 1951). The menu includes pasta and chicken dishes with various sauces, and
the excellent wine list offers vintages from South Africa, France and Italy.
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Drinking & Nightlife
Turkish Cypriots will themselves admit that nightlife in their capital is not all that hot, at
least in the Old City. In the New City, Mehmet Akif Caddesi is reasonably animated, but
if you're looking for more vigour and choice, head over the Green Line or to Kyrenia,
25km away.
A popular drinking area in the Old City is behind the Belediye Pazarı within the re-
stored old market building. Although it resembles a kind of warehouse, with tall ceilings
and low-hanging lamps, the space has an upbeat, modern look. There are several bars in-
side and plenty of places to puff on a nargileh.
The Büyük Han has live music on Tuesday and Thursday evenings in its central court-
yard.
Cafe Biyer
BAR
A cosy cosmopolitan-style bar with live music Friday and Saturday and an impressive
range of 14 specialty cocktails and eight brands of tequila. Bar snacks, including cheese
platters and wraps, are also available or you can head to the swankier Biyer restaurant
next door.
Özerlat
CAFE
