Thessaloniki – Live & Love our City Like a Local
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To Neon – Best Bougatsa in town !
Today I will present to you a newly found discovery which has instantly climbed to the top of my best bougatsa in town list ! What is bougatsa ? Ok, let’s take it from the beginning. Bougatsa, (Greek: Μπουγάτσα [buˈɣatsa]), is a Greek breakfast pastry consisting of either semolina custard, cheese, or minced meat filling between layers of phyllo. It is said to originate in Serres,…
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TedX Thessaloniki 2014
TedX is back for it’s 4th year in Thessaloniki. This year’s theme ? Where does something end and where does it begin? How can an end boost inspiration and how does a beginning make an end? Where do we start from and how many are the ends and beginnings in a human’s lifetime? This year…
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Agioli – Lunch or Dinner with a view !
One of the best places to enjoy good food in the city is Agioli Restaruant at Nikis avenue. Very close to Aristotelous square, this restaurant is known for good quality food, reasonable prices, relaxed atmosphere and amazing city view ! There are actually 3 different food menu options to choose from. On the ground floor…
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FEAST Thessaloniki
FEAST is the new fund raising concept in town that intents to support local creativity. It is not just support actually ! The concept is Eat, Drink and Vote ! If you are living abroad you might have heard of the concept already, but for us locals of Thessaloniki it is totally new, so let…
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9th International Marathon Run “Alexander the Great”
The International Marthon Run “Alexander the Great” will be held for the 9th year in Thessaloniki. Every year more and more people join this event, and looks like this year they are breaking all records ! The city celebrates one more time and everybody, young or older, of any fitness level will join for the…
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Vogatsikou 3
Vogatsikou 3 is the new hot place in town ! It opened only a few weeks ago in the place of the town’s most famous bar of the 90’s, Bel Air and has quality written all over it ! The spirits collection is impressive, the cocktail list magnificent, the style and atmosphere amazing ! I…
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16th Thessaloniki Documentary Festival
The younger sibling of our city’s Film Festival, the Thessaloniki Documentary Festival is back as usually this March, currently on its 16th edition. For me it is a festival I have discovered quite recently, the last 5 years or so, but since i discoverd it I never miss the chance to see as many documentaries…
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Excelsior Sunday Brunch
Sunday Brunch is a relatively new trend in our city. It started a couple of years ago and now slowly spreads around as we see more bar restaurants giving this option. Tomorrow is a holiday as we have Clean Monday or better known to non greeks as Lent Monday. Ideally we would spend the day…
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Place De La Liberté
As we are getting ready for spring, we always search for new places to enjoy the city’s seaside view. A new place the opened recently close to my office is Place De La Liberté, a french style bistro cafe. It is perfect for a short midday coffee break or after work drink. The area does not…
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Theatre Play “Nocturnal Creatures” by Juan Mayorga at Aneton
I am very happy to announce that the excellent Theatre Play “Nocturnal Creatures” by Juan Mayorga will have two extra shows as part of the city’s new theatre festival. After enjoying great success during December and January, the City’s Cultural Department decided to include this play on it’s new theatre festival. The two new dates…
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