Discover the culinary soul of Greece’s first UNESCO City of Gastronomy. From legendary morning bougatsa and bustling open-air markets to hidden alleyway taverns, modern culinary innovations, and lively waterfront tsipouradiko, explore the rich flavors and history that make Thessaloniki the food capital of Greece.

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? Continue Reading

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… Continue Reading

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. Continue Reading

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. Continue Reading

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