Greek coffee
Having its roots from the Ottoman period, Greek coffee is one of the most popular coffees in Greece, especially at older ages. The roasted coffee beans are being ground t
GASTRONOMY
Thessaloniki is a paradise of flavors and you will realize that from the very first walk around the city. Gyros shops, bougatsa shops, ouzo bars, local cuisine taverns and pubs, bar-restaurants, places with more gourmet tastes as well as traditional pastry shops, you will find everywhere: in central parts of the city, near the sea, high up in the walls or hidden in unexpected corners within the urban fabric. Your gastronomic experience is endless!
The gastronomic identity of Thessaloniki shaped by local flavors enriched by the cultures that passed through the city and the recipes the Greek refugees brought with them from Asia Minor, Pontos and Eastern Thrace. Today the cuisine of Thessaloniki progresses, with the creative mood of the chefs to experiment and make new suggestions on traditional flavors, catapulting your palate!
The greatest travel magazines, newspapers and global websites they discover the gastronomic world of Thessaloniki, among them the New York Times which included Thessaloniki in the list of 52 cities in the world that should be visited in 2016, particularly noting that “the second town of Greece is first in the eating! Read more here
Follow the the gastronomic map we made for you and make your own experiences with flavor Thessaloniki!
Frappe coffee
It is also called 'frapedoupoli (frappe-city)! Thessaloniki not only loves frappe coffee, 'national' coffee of Greeks, but is also the city that gave birth to! The coffee
Fish Auction of Michaniona
Fish is the treasure for New Michaniona, a small town about 32km away from Thessaloniki and home to one of the largest fishing fleets of Greece. The fish auction is the c
Farmers’ Markets
They are highly appreciated by the Thessalonians, due to their fresh products, variety and low prices. There are 50 farmers’ markets operating in the city, where you’ll f
Athonos square
Full of life, throughout the day, Athonos Square in the centre of the city is a place loved by, both Thessalonians and tourists alike. Here, food and nutrition plays the
Modiano market
Agora Modiano: Thessaloniki’s Central Food Market, returns with a fresh new look
Bringing a fresh new vibe to Thessaloniki’s center, Agora Modiano returns renewed, with
Kapani (Vlali Market)
One of the most traditional markets of Thessaloniki, Kapani, serves consumers’ needs ever since Ottoman occupation. It’ s an essential visiting spot for those interested
Deep Fried Potato Pies (Potato Piroshki)
Ingredients1 kg all-purpose flour1 small cube baker’s Yeast 2 tbsp caster sugar 1/2 cup warm water 1tbsp salt1 espresso cup sunflower oil 1/2 espresso cup vinegar1+ 1/2
Frumenty (Trahanas) with feta cheese and toasted bread
Ingredients6 cups chicken stock or water2 tbsp butter1 cup trahanas1 tsp salt200gr grounded feta cheese4 slices toasted bread
Preparation Bring chicken broth or water
Semolina Halva (Halvas Simigdalenios)
Semolina Halva (Halvas Simigdalenios)
Ingredients 1 cup olive oil
2 cups coarse semolina
1 cup walnuts chopped
Ground cinnamon
SYRUP
4 cups water
3 cups sug
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