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gastronomic experience in the finest way. Do great taste is still the leader here.
not miss Siamidis’ desserts; his baklava is simply Tzimis is a new meat restaurant concept in the
fantastic! city that bears the intriguing signature of chef
Within the greater area of the Industrial Zone, Ilias Skoulas. In a very old oil storehouse at
among factories, storehouses and fields, you the area of Ladadika, with wood stoves, hooks
will find the renowned Duck Private Cheffing, and dry age cabinets, guests pass through the
the latest talk of the town. Chef-owner Ioanna kitchen in order to sit at their table and let the
Theodorakaki plays creatively with the Greek party begin. The menu’s not-to-miss include the
dining secrets, emphasizing mainly on meat and amazing brisket pastrami with potato chips and
fish, presenting a modern day cuisine, yet in the fried egg yolk, the braised beef spare ribs and
French bistro concept. But the ultimate all-time the spit roast pork in salt crust. At the industrial
classic restaurant of the city is still Clochard, by area of Sfaghia, Brizola adds its interesting
George and Alexander Vassiloglou. This timeless cuts and tasty dishes to the agenda of real meat
resto, thanks to chef Konstantinos Fournaris, lovers, while on the foothill of Panorama, with
also provides modern specialties that upgrade 360° view to the city, you will find the brand
its menu, such as the flying gurnard tartar new 718 Uptown Dine and Wine, where chef
with green vegetables, chili pepper and royal Dimitris Staktaris serves Black Angus straight
herring eggs. Now let’s move on to Xaroupi, from Ireland. The Backroom Thessaloniki is
which was created according to the standards found at the backroom of the Pepper SKG bar
of a modern, youthful bistro with a Cretan flair. and provides Thessaloniki with the interesting
We believe that chef Manolis Papoutsakis is meat dishes by Sakis Papadakis, from Argentina
the most successful ambassador of the Cretan and Italy. Nikos Nifoudis, who presented the
cuisine, because, although he remains true to country style meat restaurant Tzaki 'Ho at
the gastronomic tradition of the island, using the area of Hortiatis last year, makes a strong
ingredients that arrive straight from Crete, he comeback with EnfantGâté, at the Teloglion
has created a menu list that successfully balances Foundation. Coffee and brunch, lunch or

TO MANITARI IS GRACEFULLY GROWING AND
PRESENTS A NICE ALTERNATIVE IN DINING OUT
ΤΟ ΜΑΝΙΤΑΡΙ ΜΕΓΑΛΏΝΕΙ ΟΜΟΡΦΑ ΚΑΙ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΙΑΖΕΙ
ΜΙΑ ΔΥΝΑΤΗ ΠΡΟΤΑΣΗ ΕΞΟΔΟΥ

between tradition and creativity. To Manitari by dinner, cocktail or wine, it’s all in the game for a
Yannis Ziagas and Niki Tserepi, on the second restaurant that asks us to let it spoil us.
floor of the Sofouli Center mall, is gracefully
growing and presents a nice alternative in dining NEW & CLASSIC SPOTS
out. Its menu is described as comfort food Among the new restaurants that have brought
with Greek attributes, and it is supervised by a new flair to the gastronomic profile of the
Dimitris Pamporis. Its success is that it manages city, we have chosen: Glykanisos at the area of
to refine even the most plethoric of recipes, thus Pylaea, a restaurant that loves seafood but also
highlighting their elegant essence. serves some very interesting meat dishes; Nea
Opposite to the Concert Hall of Thessaloniki, Folia has led the way to the up and coming
the minimal-designed Thria, with its grey, trend of modern gastro-café’s; Nama, at the
beige and white shades, is warm, friendly neighborhood of Aghii Apostoli, pays great
and somehow stylistically in unison with its attention to the use of local products and
contemporary Greek menu, set up this year recipes. Diavasi, on Pavlou Mela Street, sets
by chef-owner Dimitris Tassioulas. On a the grill and prepares the tastiest soutzoukakia
small street opposite to the Macedonia Palace in town; Diagonios is still a classic choice, with
Hotel, you will find the beautiful Opsopion its excellent gyros, fresh French fries and all
Maganie by Dina Vogiatzoglou and Dimitris the delectable trimmings. When it comes to
Bolanis. The menu may be catching the eye with fish, the leader is definitely Alexandros Tokidis’
the chic presentation of its comfort dishes, but top restaurant Mavri Thalassa, at the area of

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