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delicious dishes, like the handmade dolmas and the pasta At the delicate Evora, they transport old lace of the past to
with wild truffle, the Karditsa panseta and aged gruyere from today, with tradition shaking hands with modern Greek
Sfakia. Very near the seafront, there’s the toy like Canteen, a cuisine. The restaurant’s history goes back to 2001, in
tasteful bistro, with a dependably worthwhile kitchen, as well Makrinitsa, Serres. Sixteen years later, on the occasion of a
as a carefully selected wine list. Open from morning to late trip to the centre of street food, the idea was born for a new
at night. shop in Kato Toumba, with carefully selected ingredients,
warm hospitality and a steady dedication to Greek cuisine
Dimitris Tasioulas in Thria offers a modern Greek cuisine and reassuringly delicious flavours. The wine list is also very
menu with a more artistic profile, strongly emphasising the respectable.
seasonal qualities of the ingredients. In Marea, the owners’
fishing boat in Ierissos, Chalkidiki, sends loads of fresh fish. Giorgos Zorbas in Fyssalida is making a laudable effort
The imagination of chef Panagiotis Delithanasis adorns the to present an idiosyncratic modern Greek cuisine, with
dishes, making them more fanciful. the great assets of excellent ingredients and his advanced
technical proficiency. Wine lovers will have a ball here too.
Finally, from the new arrivals in the co-capital, four stood
out. The second home of the popular and super successful Incredibly tasty street food in a gourmet wrapping can be
Noell, in Paleon Patron Germanou Street, bringing to the found in Mahalo, which was a food truck, recently getting a
North the same colourful and festive extravagance. In the permanent home, but continuing to offer flavours from all
kitchen there’s two of the most interesting chefs that we over the world. Alternatively, if you want to experience eating
met in last year’s Master Chef, Constantinos Symeonidis in an original grocery store, you should head to Elliniko.
and Argiris Aglamisis. Charlie D. is a classy brasserie that For post-modern meat eating, but with a traditional
winks at French cuisine. The restaurant’s menu, staying in substructure, I recommend Nea Diagonio, as well as 718 in
the accessible paths of comfort food, but with a finesse that Panorama, that gives meat a more intellectual dimension,
you rarely meet in that type of food, is signed by Arnaud while on the opposite shore at Maiami in Kalamaria, you will
Bignon, awarded many times with two Michelin stars, a be tempted by the great experience of seafood with freshly
close associate of Apostolos Trastelis, owner of the famous caught fish.
Spondi in Athens. As for Casablanca, it’s one of the more
notable arrivals in the city, conquering many hearts. It opens Η πόλη, που είναι ονομαστή κυρίως για τους πληθωρικούς
early, serving coffee, brunch and carefully prepared comfort μεζέδες της, τις παραδοσιακές, βορειοελλαδίτικες
food and when evening comes, the entertainment intensity σπεσιαλιτέ της, τα αστικά και τα έθνικ εστιατόρια, αλλά
goes up, with great vibes and fantastic music. You can drink και για τις μπιραρίες ή τα πάμπολλα bar restaurant, μας
numerous well-made aperitifs, choose one of ten negroni, δείχνει ότι μπαίνει πλέον και σε ένα γκουρμέ τριπάκι,
and the signature cocktails are signed with the strong hand of που της δίνει έξτρα πόντους και μας αρέσει ιδιαίτερα.
Alexandros Sourbatis. Also, in the salon - private bar, a select Αυτό το διαπολιτισμικό σουλάτσο φτιάχνει ένα όμορφο
and rare list of spirits are served on demand by Alexandros ψηφιδωτό γεύσεων, που έχει έντονη προσωπικότητα και
at the large table. As for Mamalouka, the new hot arrival ταμπεραμέντο, ενώ συνεχώς μεταπλάθεται με σύγχρονο
has the phrase “Food for Soul” as its motto and promotes τρόπο στοχεύοντας τα επόμενα χρόνια σε γαστρονομία
simplicity and modesty, using pure, fresh products of Greece. υψηλού επιπέδου. Τα πάει ήδη πολύ καλά. Θα τα πάει
The dishes are paired with excellent wines from the Greek και καλύτερα. Το σημαντικό είναι ότι η Θεσσαλονίκη
vineyards. συνεχίζει να σε τρατάρει ένα έξω καρδιά φαγητό και, παρά
τις δυσκολίες της εποχής, έχει συσπειρώσει μια ομάδα
At the beautiful Local you can have excellent coffee as well as πολύ ταλαντούχων και ικανών μαγείρων, που δίνουν τον
a wonderful breakfast menu, that includes eggs with truffle καλύτερο εαυτό τους στις κουζίνες. Πάμε να δούμε τι
cream and the all time classic armenonville with caramel μαγειρεύεται φέτος στην πόλη.
cream and fresh bilberries. The old guard might remember
that at the same location there was one of the most historic Πρώτη στάση στο εμβληματικό και ανακαινισμένο
grocery - meze shops in Thessaloniki, that belonged to the Makedonia Palace, εκεί όπου ένας κορυφαίος Έλληνας
father of one of the owners. I heartily recommend it. And σεφ, ο Σωτήρης Έυαγγέλου, γεφυρώνει με μοναδικό
since the reference to historic stores of the city, we should τρόπο στο μενού του εστιατορίου Salonica τη γευστική
not omit Zithos Dore at the White Tower and Zithos at προίκα του παρελθόντος με το παρόν και το μέλλον.
Ladadika, where apart from the exquisite fresh draft beers, Τα πιάτα αποπνέουν έναν αστικό χαρακτήρα και
the distinct Thessalonian flavours definitely steal the show. είναι συνταρακτικής νοστιμιάς. Έίναι μια κληρονομιά
You will also taste genuine Greek flavours at Thermaicos της ελληνικής κουζίνας που άξιζε να διασωθεί και
Garden, an alternative meze shop in the heart of the city with αποτυπώνεται στο φαγητό από τα χέρια ενός σεφ που έχει
a retro décor ideal to awake your nostalgia. το σεβασμό όλων μας.

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