Every time I go to Thessaloniki I eat well, even very well. The cuisine of the city has always been characterized by depth, creativity, passion and richness. Whether it’s a tavern and a mezdok, or an urban style restaurant, it’s amazing to experience the multicultural taste, it’s a mesmerizing fusion of Jewish tradition, the Balkans, Pontus, Europe, the coast of Asia Minor, the City and so on. many other traditions that crossed over in Thessaloniki because of pots and pans and made their cuisine so special and different from all the local cuisines of Greece.

It is truly impressive that what we are describing has not only not been changed by the parade of modern trends and the globalization of cuisine, but remains alive and develops in a unique way, as if following its own autonomous course.

But it’s not just about taste. It’s also the exuberance of North Hellas that makes everything food so special. Wherever you go, you will be treated with “passion”. In Thessaloniki one does not feel the absolute predominance of professionalism, not that people are not professionals, they are and are, but they do not work automatically, so to speak. There is soul and care, they feel their store is a bit like their home, and the buyer is like a guest. Have you honored me? I will also honor you. I will take care of you. At the end, I will definitely treat you with candy.

In addition, Thessaloniki has a much greater economic focus. Especially in recent years, the difference is more noticeable. You can eat well and satisfyingly without spending a fortune. There is an explanation. Crowds of tourists raised everything in Athens. Rent, an expense in general, which in turn lowers the bill for the client. Thessaloniki is a destination, it will always be, but the figures for tourism are very different. This keeps prices in focus within a very reasonable range.