I’m aware, I am not the first student to write a blog post on this pasta bar over the years, but I can’t overemphasize how wonderful this little restaurant is. Located just down the street from The Blazer, this pasta bar was spoken of highly by returning students. The first time I visited was after a long trip to Ayia Napa and a long hard swim out to the buoy. When I returned I felt like I needed carbs more than anything so I decided it was the best time to give this place a try. When I arrived the restaurant was empty except for the owner and a chef in the back. I was greeted with a smile and offer to pull out the chair of my choice and have the fan pointed right at me. The owner immediately struck up a conversation with me. He recognized that I was from the US and asked if I was part of the group of archaeologists he’d seen and remembered from last year. When I informed him that was the case, his face lit up. He asked me questions about the archaeology and life in the US. He told me about being from Crete and the Greek education system. We compared the places we grew up as I ate some of the best pasta I’ve ever had. I got Omerta (marked as the chefs favorite on the menu), a creamy pasta with chicken, bacon, mushrooms, garlic, and brandy. The pasta nourished my body and the company and conversation of the owner nourished my soul. The second time I went back, I got Carbonara. It was just as good and truly made my long day better after just one bite. The third time I went back, I tried their pizza, freshly added to the menu. While I ate, I chatted with the young woman working at the counter. We had an enjoyable conversation where she asked me about archaeology and Colorado and she told me about her favorite places in Cyprus. I may be there by myself but I never feel like I’m eating alone at Capodecina. This definitely won’t be my last stop there.

~ Apollo Blue