If you are lucky enough to find yourself in Thessaloniki on the last weekend of September, there is a brand-new, delicious event calling your name down by the sea. Welcome to the 1st Thessaloniki Rice Festival, hosted at the open area of Pier A at the Port for an unforgettable weekend of gastronomy!
Most travelers associate Greece with olive oil and feta, but the coastal plains just outside Thessaloniki are actually the heart of European rice production. To celebrate this local treasure, the city’s top culinary minds have gathered to turn humble rice into a street-food masterpiece. Imagine walking along the pier, the sea breeze in your hair, while watching live cooking shows and tasting everything from rich, aromatic risottos to traditional Greek rice puddings with a modern twist.
But what is also impressive about this festival, is its commitment to sustainability. Every single dish will be served in biodegradable bowls made from natural palm leaves. Eating premium, slow-cooked local food under the open sky from a completely sustainable dish? That is exactly how modern food festivals should be done!
Local Tip: Admission is completely free, making it the perfect, unhurried weekend plan. Grab a palm-leaf bowl of delicious rice, find a spot on the pier to watch the sunset over the Thermaic Gulf, and experience the real, vibrant foodie culture of Thessaloniki just like a local.
Where: Pier A, Port of Thessaloniki
When: 28-29 September 2024
More details here
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