The multitude of people who lived within the walls of this city over the centuries, with their eating habits mixed and assimilated over time, creating a special culinary profile.
Start your day in a good mood by enjoying a coffee from Valenio which offers a wide variety of blends. Try bougatsa, salty or sweet and round sesame bread of Thessaloniki from local shops. Don’t forget to taste stuffed tsoureki from the famous Terkenlis and Panorama triangles with warm salepi from the initiator and original creator Elenidis.
A visit to the Modiano and Kapani arcades will convince you of the deep influences of oriental gastronomy due to the Ottoman rule and the traditions brought by the Greek refugees from Constantinople, Pontus and Asia Minor. In the city’s most central market, which combines abundance, cheapness and variety, one might say that time stands still. Tradition is alive along with the distinctive style and various antiquated tactics of buying and selling such as the bazaar. These arcades also host some of the nicest cafes, taverns and snack bars that are concentrated mainly in Athos Square, Ladadika and Bit Pazar.
However, there was no shortage of newer European habits with a completely different approach to dining experience. The fine dining and gourmet restaurants of the culinary metropolis of Greece marry tradition with innovation in a unique way. Enjoy impressive and delicious dishes from more traditional shops such as Sembriko and Charoupi, to high-end restaurants such as MAREA sea spirit.
The multitude of people who lived within the walls of this city over the centuries, with their eating habits mixed and assimilated over time, creating a special culinary profile.
Start your day in a good mood by enjoying a coffee from Valenio which offers a wide variety of blends. Try bougatsa, salty or sweet and round sesame bread of Thessaloniki from local shops. Don’t forget to taste stuffed tsoureki from the famous Terkenlis and Panorama triangles with warm salepi from the initiator and original creator Elenidis.
A visit to the Modiano and Kapani arcades will convince you of the deep influences of oriental gastronomy due to the Ottoman rule and the traditions brought by the Greek refugees from Constantinople, Pontus and Asia Minor. In the city’s most central market, which combines abundance, cheapness and variety, one might say that time stands still. Tradition is alive along with the distinctive style and various antiquated tactics of buying and selling such as the bazaar. These arcades also host some of the nicest cafes, taverns and snack bars that are concentrated mainly in Athos Square, Ladadika and Bit Pazar.
However, there was no shortage of newer European habits with a completely different approach to dining experience. The fine dining and gourmet restaurants of the culinary metropolis of Greece marry tradition with innovation in a unique way. Enjoy impressive and delicious dishes from more traditional shops such as Sembriko and Charoupi, to high-end restaurants such as MAREA sea spirit.
