Eat & Drink
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The Most Popular Alcoholic Drinks in Greece: Ouzo and Tsipouro
Ouzo and Tsipouro are Greece’s internationally famous strong alcoholic drinks. Drinking it in the company of friends while enjoying small appetizers, is a very much enjoyed activity among many Greeks who come together for this purpose at kafeneia, ouzeria en tsipouradika. What is there to know about the most popular alcoholic drinks in Greece?
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A very Popular drink in Greece: Tsipouro – What you need to know
Key Takeaways Tsipouro: The Spirit of Greek Hospitality While you are wandering the vibrant streets of Thessaloniki you will quickly encounter a very popular drink in Greece: Tsipouro. Historically, this potent Greek liquor emerged from the needs of the common man and the constraints of poverty. However, it has since evolved into a sophisticated staple…
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The Best Authentic Restaurants in Thessaloniki for Politiki Kouzina
If you’re looking to taste history, Politiki Kouzina (Cuisine of the City) is where the legacy of the Greeks that once lived in the Byzantine Empire, truly lives on.
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Thessaloniki Gastronomy: the “Cuisine of the City” – Politiki Kouzina
While most Mediterranean diets focus on simple, fresh ingredients, Politiki Kouzina introduces an element of Eastern refinement and complexity. Following the Asia Minor Catastrophe in 1922, refugees brought these secret family recipes to Thessaloniki, forever transforming the city into Greece’s undisputed culinary capital.
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Thessaloniki Cuisine and its Byzantine Heritage: A Complete Guide
The Byzantine Soul of Thessaloniki’s Food Scene: A Culinary Journey Through Time When you stroll through the vibrant streets of Thessaloniki, the scents of roasting coffee and fresh pastries are impossible to ignore. While many travelers recognize the Ottoman and Sephardic Jewish influences on the city’s palate, the foundational layer of Thessaloniki’s cuisine actually dates…