#237 - Christiana Sykopetritis Kyriakides - A Most Memorable Journey Through Food and Travel
From Most memorable journeys by Elisabeth Villiger Toufexis
March 17, 2026 · 41 min · Episode 237
About this episode
Christiana Sykopetritis Kyriakides shares her journey through food and travel, highlighting culinary experiences and the art of food photography.
In this deliciously inspiring episode, I sit down with my wonderful friend Christiana Sykopetritis Kyriakides, restaurant explorer, cooking addict, culinary influencer, food traveller, and the creative force behind the popular Instagram account @mychicdish . Christiana’s journey into the world of food began at just 17 years old when she moved to London to study. Suddenly, she was exposed to an incredible variety of ingredients, flavours, and culinary influences that were not easily available back home. The sheer abundance and diversity of products opened her eyes, and her palate, to a whole new world. What started as curiosity quickly became passion. In this episode, we talk about: How living in London expanded her culinary horizons The moment she realised cooking was more than just a hobby How she carefully plans her food-focused travel experiences Finding simple yet exceptional restaurants around the world The art of food photography and storytelling Building a loyal following on Instagram through authenticity and joy Christiana is not just about fine dining or trendy spots. She has a gift for discovering the best but also the beautifully simple restaurants, places where…
People in this episode
Host: Elisabeth Villiger Toufexis
Guest: Christiana Sykopetritis Kyriakides
Topics covered
- food
- travel
- culinary experiences
- cooking
Keywords
- food travel
- culinary influencer
- restaurant explorer
- food photography
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: @mychicdish
Places: London
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