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Restaurant review: Pasta Strada, Nicosia

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Restaurant review: Pasta Strada, Nicosia

The restaurant industry has changed with more people ordering food at home instead of dining out. Pasta Strada in Nicosia offers a variety of pasta dishes, salads, and soups for takeaway and delivery. They focus on providing variety, consistency, and speed in their service. The menu is extensive, and the dishes are consistently well-prepared and delivered promptly. Pasta Strada has gained a reputation for being a reliable and affordable option for Italian pasta in Nicosia.

Consumers face record Easter costs as food prices surge

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Consumers face record Easter costs as food prices surge

Consumers are facing the most expensive Easter in at least five years, as food prices have soared. A comparison with 2019 prices shows that consumers could pay 50% more for traditional Easter foods this year. The increase is attributed to global supply chain disruptions, inflation, the war in Ukraine, rising interest rates, and instability in the Middle East. The cost of 12 Easter staples has risen by 48.65% since 2019, with small, locally-reared lambs now costing €12.43 per kilogram, up 96% from 2019, and minced pork at €6.06 per kilogram, a 69.27% increase. The price of traditional flaounes has also gone up, with consumers now paying €13.27 per kilogram, a 56.29% increase from 2019.