Vino Cultura Wine Bar & Cellar presents The Manhattan Sessions, a new musical experience inspired by the atmospheric jazz lounges and legendary supper clubs of New York.
Combining live music, select wines, signature cocktails and gastronomic creations, Vino Cultura invites guests to a special evening on Wednesday 18 November, featuring internationally award-winning Cypriot performer Christos Televandos.
Drawing on influences from jazz, musical theatre, film and pop, Christos Televandos will perform two live musical sets, singing beloved timeless hits and creating an atmosphere that evokes the golden age of Manhattan's nightlife.
A Cypriot artist with an active international presence. A graduate in Music from the University of Nicosia, Christos Televandos has distinguished himself at notable international music competitions and festivals in Europe, Asia and America.
Some of his significant distinctions include the First Prize for Best Performer at the Longoria Palace in Madrid in 2024, and the First Prize in the Musical category at the international Stars of the Albion competition in London in 2023. He has also been named a finalist at Slavianski Bazaar 2023, Europe's largest international competitive music festival, at the major Asian international festival Meikin Asia 2025, and in the Best Vocalist category at the InterContinental Music Awards 2025 in Los Angeles. Recently, he was named a finalist in the Best Vocal Performance category at the World Entertainment Awards 2027, which will take place in Los Angeles, with the award ceremony scheduled for 6 February 2027, one day before the Grammy Awards ceremony.
His artistic career includes appearances in major musical theatre productions such as The Sound of Music, Mamma Mia! and Buddy the Elf, as well as collaborations with organisations and creators from the worlds of music and theatre.
When music meets wine and gastronomy. For the first evening of The Manhattan Sessions, Vino Cultura has curated a special selection from its menu, inspired by the culture of New York supper clubs.
At the centre of the wine experience are Champagne Deutz, also available by the glass, as well as La Crema Chardonnay and La Crema Pinot Noir.
The evening is complemented by a selection of favourite Vino Cultura cocktails, such as the Vino Old Fashioned, Classic Negroni, White Negroni and Whiskey Sour.
The gastronomic offerings include Tuna Tartare, Vino Angus Sliders, Philly Steak Ciabatta, Black Angus Rib Eye, The Godfather flatbread and Cinnamon Churros, creating an experience ideal for sharing.
A new musical identity for Vino Cultura. The Manhattan Sessions is a new creative initiative of Vino Cultura Wine Bar & Cellar, which this year marks 20 years of presence in Nicosia.
The aim is to offer a different evening out, where music is not merely an accompaniment but part of a complete hospitality experience.
The 18 November performance is the first presentation of the new series, with the prospect of developing into a regular musical event at Vino Cultura.
New York Soul. Nicosia Nights.