Companies category powered by

World-famous restaurateur Riccardo Giraudi talks about opening his new Beefbar in Limassol (video)

Riccardo Giraudi was in Cyprus in June to attend the opening of his brand new Beefbar in Limassol, and CBN had the opportunity to sit down with him for an interview.

Watch CBN's interview with Riccardo Giraudi below:

Giraudi – aka the Beefboy and owner of 50 “give or take” restaurants worldwide – is not only Europe’s exclusive importer of the finest meats in the world, but also a dynamic and creative restaurateur, with a portfolio including his famous Beefbar chain and his Heritage Brands.

Untitled-5

The Beefboy was in Cyprus to attend the opening of his brand new Beefbar at AMARA Hotel in Limassol. And he revealed that this is only his second time on the island. “It’s the second time I’ve come here,” he said. “And the first time I arrived I saw this hotel (AMARA) and it just reflects everything that the brand aspires to in general. It’s international, it’s beautiful, it’s calm and soothing, it’s linear, it’s everything I like.”

Untitled-6

So when the opportunity arose to visit while on a trip to Athens, he decided to check it out. “Cyprus was not on the map,” he stressed; but then when he saw the AMARA, he was sold; his decision also helped by the fact that he would be opening alongside Locatelli and Matsuhisa restaurants.

Untitled-7

This is the sixth Beefbar in the Mediterranean area – one in Athens, Santorini and Mykonos, and two in Malta – and as Giraudi explains, “it’s a Beefbar like any other”. However, there have been some tweaks to the Cyprus concept. “We’ve kept it more fresh, fishy also, a lot more salads, much more inspired by Greece, by the Middle East. Also, because it’s hot, it’s very important that you adapt the menu to what you think the customer is looking for, especially in a hotel.”

Untitled-8

Giraudi’s fascination with high-quality and exclusive meats began in the early 2000s, when he quickly became the UK’s leading importer of American Black Angus beef, Australian meat and later on, the first European importer of certified Japanese Kobe beef.

Read More

Zorbas Group opens new luxury foods store, COOKNOOK
'Tiganokinisi' projects collecting cooking oil for fuel from Cyprus schools
Theodoros Mitsingas: Monjasa wants to contribute to Cyprus becoming an international business centre
Thomas Kazakos and Alexandros Josephides visit IMH for shipping sector briefing
Safe Bulkers Inc. announces 5th Annual Scholarship Program for the 2025-2026 Academic Year
Bank of Cyprus partners with FIBA EuroBasket 2025 as Main Event Sponsor
Infocredit Group’s 'Call Centre Cyprus' secures ISO 18295-1 certification
TITAN Group expands global reach of low-carbon building materials with cementitious venture in India
Carnival with the Princesses by Inspired Family Fun: A magical weekend at Paradox Museum Limassol Event Venue
Limassol-based Schwarzwald Capital suggests the global creator economy will double to $480 billion by 2027