A minute with Eftichia Kathopouli Sous chef and boxer

Where do you live?
In Limassol alone

Best childhood memory?
On my island, Kalymnos, jumping from the cliffs into the sea

Most frequented restaurant and absolute favourite dish?
In Akrotiri, Swang restaurant, I love food in general, I can eat anytime, anything. Mixed grill is my favourite, or any kind of fish.

What did you have for breakfast?
Eggs, and nutella and fruits with yogurt

Would you class yourself as a day or night person? What’s your idea of the perfect night/day out?
I am a daytime person, because I am a child of the sun, it gives me energy and positive vibrations.

Best book ever read?
The Other Side of Midnight by Sidney Sheldon. I loved the whole story and I just couldn’t stop reading it

Favourite film of all time?
Blood In Blood Out – I watched it seven times and it made me cry

Favourite holiday destination? What’s your dream trip?
Halkidiki, Thessaloniki – great combination of mountain and sea. The people are very friendly, great night life. I would love to travel to the moon.

What music are you listening to in the car at the moment?
Deep house, reggae and hip hop

What is always in your fridge?
Now with the crisis eggs, before caviar

Dream house: rural retreat or urban dwelling? Where would it be, what would it be like?
Traditional stone house on my island for sure near to the sea if it’s possible

If you could pick anyone at all (alive or dead) to go out for the evening with, who would it be?
Bob Marley because with his music and his lyrics he influenced and gave hope to a lot of people

If the world is ending in 24 hours what would you do?
Pray

What is your greatest fear?
Nature, the revenge of nature

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