VIEW THESSALONIKI - The Winter Issue 2015 #0

issue#0 winter 2016

CITY GUIDE

Your official guide to the city

Fashion Style culture gastronomy entertainment

editorial 2500 reasons to visit our city Thessaloniki was founded in 315 BC

by King Cassander of Macedonia.

Some 2500 years later, and its charm stays still, undiminished! Fresh, lively, dynamic and innovative, Thessaloniki opens its arms to the sea, is refreshed by its contact with the water, recycles the vitalizing strength and infuses it back to everyone and everything, while at the same time on the horizon, Ancient, Byzantine, Ottoman and Jewish monuments are displayed as in a future hologram, scenes of a “cinematographic� past.

Thessaloniki is a modern day CirceIt is impossible for your mind to leave it behind even after your departure.

You feel nostalgia for the lively streets, the smells and flavors, for the dazzling beauties and amazements. The city motivates you to come back, so as to live once more the experience.

2500 years it offers far more than 2500 reasons to visit.

View Thessaloniki is here to guide you through this wonderful city. It will show you the best way to live the best of it through fashion and style, insider view, beauty, history, culture and gastronomy.

View Thessaloniki is dedicated to creating memories. It’s the new lifestyle destination that wants you to fulfil your potential. To surround yourself with the stuff that makes you smile.

Welcome!

Georgia Dodou Editor in Chief

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VIEW MAGAZINE ISSUE # 0 Publisher Makedoniki Ekdotiki Ektipotiki Managing Director Hasdai Capon Editor in chief Georgia Dodou (view@makthes.gr) Copy Editing Anna Papadaki Editorial team Anastasia Efthymiou Chryssa Nanou Efthimis Savvakis Vaggelis Stolakis Translations and proof reading Lord Byron Photographers Aris Rammos N.Vavdinoudis- C.Dimitriou/Studiovd.gr Commercial Director George Rizos (georgerizos@makthes.gr) Adveristing Manager Maria Fotiadou (fotiadou@makthes.gr) Adveristing Co-ordinator Eleni Pipinika PR Manager Glykeria Kapantai (kapantai@makthes.gr) Design Red Creative Image Processing Sotiris Giannakopoulos Printing Makedoniki Ekdotiki Ektipotiki SA

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INSIDER VIEW All that you need to know about Thessaloniki, through the eyes of those who know it best

FASHION VIEW Things you have to know about Thessaloniki’s fashion scene

40 interview Yiannis Boutaris, Mayor of Thessaloniki

44 Interview Voula Patoulidou District Vice Governor of the Metropolitan Area of Thessaloniki

50 interview Polyxeni Adam-Veleni, Director of Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki © All rights reserved. It is forbidden to reproduce in any way any of the texts, images or contents that appear on our pages, either in part or as a whole, without previous written permission (laws 238/1970, 4301/1979, N.100/1975, Ν.Δ.

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View Thessaloniki is published by Makedoniki Ekdotiki Ektipotiki twice a year in English and in 25.000 copies. View Thessaloniki is distributed free of charge.

54 INTERVIEW Prodromos Nikiforidis & Bernard Cuomo, The architects of the city's new waterfront

100 SHOES WE LOVE

110 PRECIOUS VIEW The wondrous world of jewelry

120 BEAUTIFUL VIEW Beauty at its best

128 ARTS & CULTURE VIEW Your personal city guide to museums, galleries, entertainment venues, archaeological sites

130 Art Matters An interview with Maria Tsantsanoglou, the director of the State Museum of Contemporary Art

134 The Jewish Museum of Thessaloniki A path through history

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The threads of a timeless culture

24 HOUR GUIDE Dimitris Koparanis: the food blogger and chef suggests

140 Trigonion The “other” Tower of Thessaloniki

170 healthy diet secrets

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GOOD LIFE VIEW City’s culinary scene

WORD TO MOUTH The best fashion and entertainment addresses in the city

160 The gastronomic gene of Thessaloniki

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THESSALONIKI

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Your guide t o a l l t h e b e st T h es s a l o n i k i has to o f f er.

Travel Intelli gen ce

Tips, actions

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of the crème de

la crème: our people’s

guide to navigate the city

that never sleeps.

By Vaggelis Stolakis

Photography: N.Vavdinoudis- C.Dimitriou/Studiovd.gr

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Strolling in Valaoritou Street and in Athonos Square >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Elli Chrysidou Thessaloniki’s Deputy Mayoress For Culture

She is not the common personality of a Greek politician.

She is rarely seen wearing a suit, she hasn’t got a chauffeur, she adores living in old but rich in history buildings of the city centre of Thessaloniki and her handbags are ... useful and not a brand. Elli Chrisidou is an artist by profession. The last five years she is involved in politics by participating in Yannis Boutaris’ administration as a Deputy Mayoress for for Culture, Education and Sports.

Speaking to View Thessaloniki she reveals the secret corners of ... "her Thessaloniki"!

Bio She was born in 1956 and has lived in Thessaloniki since 1980. She is a "graduate" of the School of Fine Arts in Paris and worked for 16 years. Alongside her work at the local government, she paints, creates and organizes exhibitions. In the past she used to participate in several exhibitions abroad representing Greece. Her son, George, a musician lives and works in Paris.

What’s your favourite “haunt” for grabbing a bite?

I do not have a specific one. I love those restaurants, I know the owners personally. Lately the “ERGON” has become my "haunt".

Where can someone enjoy a good bottle of wine and what should it be?

Although I am not a wine expert, when I drink I prefer the white one.

I find good wine in “ZYTHOS”. Although «ZYTHOS" specializes in beers, it pays an extra attention to the quality of the wines on sale.

How would you describe the city in which you live in with five words?

Youthful, active, cheerful, with good reflexes and loose!

Favorite spot for morning coffee?

The «URBAN» in Zefxidos Street Where can someone find the best bougatsa in the city?

We shall find it in the "Paradosiako", in Tsimiski Str. and will be the one with cream.

Who bakes the best Koulouri of Thessaloniki?

From the “street hawker” at the corner of Aristotelous and Tsimiski Str. How about the best coffee?

In the «Kitchen Bar» because you are at the port and you can see the city of Thessaloniki.

Which is your favourite spot for enjoying an early drink or even a nightcap?

For a drink I usually go to the "Prigipessa" and to "Vendetta".

Which of the museums you prefer and why?

The National Museum of Contemporary Art because I like the way the Russian Avant-Garde Collection is exhibited.

Your favorite means of transportation?

On foot and by taxi for longer distances.

Which places should everyone visit, even if they are in Thessaloniki for just 24 hours?

He has to go to the area of Valaoritou Street and Athonos Square.

To take a stroll along the seafront, to go and see the port and pay a visit to the Byzantine Museum.

The first thing to do when in Thessaloniki ...To meet the mayor!

I love eating ... seafood.

I like going out ... to Rembetadika.

My favorite shopping area is ... the Metropoleos Street.

If I were a tourist, I wouldn’t leave Thessaloniki without buying… .A “tsarouchi” pendant by Katerina Ioannidis & Co. my favorite jewelry designer.

Urban charm >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Nano Kouyoumtzoglou Εditor of Glow magazine

The editor of Glow magazine, Nano Kouyoumtzoglou, is wandering in the neighbourhoods of Thessaloniki with knowledge, love, discovering, recording and introducing her favourite choices.

What’s your favourite “haunt” for grabbing a bite? The Local, it is the most bustling all day bar-restaurant in the city centre, in Zefxidos pedestrian street. The fantastic tagliata and the amazing truffle risotto are two of my favourite dishes, cooked with day fresh ingredients of the market. I keep going back over and over to taste once more this unique feeling of taste that lingers.

Where can someone enjoy a good bottle of wine and what should it be?

In "B", the multi-award winning restaurant at the Museum of Byzantine Culture, with its sophisticated high standard menu, where I enjoy the wide variety of quality wines and exquisite distilled beverages.

My favourite one is the Drumo by Kir-Yanni.

The new label Sauvignon blanc with the aroma of tropical fruit, lime and lemongrass and a flavour of fruit and herbs is perfectly matching with seafood, poultry and pasta.

How would you describe the city you are living in five words?

Atmospheric, historically important, nodal, multifaced and self-luminous.

Your favourite spot for a morning coffee?

The Sugar Angel in Lassani Str. for cappuccino, accompanied by the irresistible red velvet cake. There is a European atmosphere, a pretty little environment and its smells excite me and give me a promise for a wonderful day to follow!

Where can someone find the best bougatsa in the city?

In the legendary Bougatsa Yannis, at the end of Mitropoleos street, you would taste the most famous sweet bougatsa of Thessaloniki, sprinkled with caster sugar and cinnamon. A scandalous, tasting temptation! And for a more contemporary and exciting version of it, you can taste the sweet-hybrid of my favourite chef Dimitris Koparanis of Estrella, in Pavlou Mela street. The unique bougatsancroissant is a gastronomic revelation.

Who bakes the best Koulouri of Thessaloniki?

The traditional "gem" of Thessaloniki is my morning habit. Either from KLEA Bakery in Tsimiski street. or from the street vendors in the city centre, the crunchy koulouri of the city is the ultimate street food, to which I could never resist.

How about the best coffee?

In the city that has got the most cafes per resident, it is difficult to choose only one. For the coffee lovers, though, I recommend the specialty coffees of Taf in the -Parisian airs- Mon Frere in Karolou Dil Street.

Which is your favourite spot for enjoying an early drink or even a nightcap?

The neoclassical Paraty, in Ladadika with its special colonial atmosphere. It is my favourite place for fanciful cocktails.

Which of the museums you prefer and why?

The White Tower museum, which is devoted to the long history and the multicultural character of our city. On the top floor the visitor can enjoy the unique view, which is breathtaking, from the port to Ano Poli and Kalamaria.

Your favorite means of transportation?

Undeniably, by bike. Nevertheless, Thessaloniki tends to be characterized as the new bicycle city.

Which places should everyone visit, even if they are in Thessaloniki for just 24 hours?

The most important sights are to be seen in the historical ride by the OASTH's cultural route buses. He should walk along the narrow streets of Ano Poli, to explore the famous Ladadika, to visit the covered markets of Bezesteni and Kapani.

The first thing to do when in Thessaloniki A walk along the seafront, starting from dock A, in the port. Reach at the Aristotelous Square, the White Tower and move on to the New seafront from George Zoggolopoulos' "Umbrellas" to the Concert Hall, having as your companion all the way the one and only Thermaikos Gulf. If it is during the afternoon, you may see one of the most beautiful sunsets in the world.

I love eating At the casual restaurant Be* which operates at the listed building of the 5-star hotel Excelsior, at the heart of Thessaloniki.

It’s a nodal spot, the modern character and its fusion cuisine create the feeling of "my favourite place" for my meetings in the city centre.

You should definitely try the crunchy falafel, the fish & chips and the rest of the menu suggestions which combine a style of America's and Britain's street food.

If I were a tourist, I wouldn’t leave Thessaloniki without buying…

Antiques from the antique shops in the market of Bit Bazaar between Olympou and Venizelou streets. Handmade jewellery, small wooden furniture that take you back in time nostalgically, living the unique experience of a traditional bazaar.

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With a view of the city >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

George Lazaridis

Director for the Thessaloniki Concert Hall Organization Who is he?

During his 25 years of presence in the international music world, he has given hundreds of concerts in well-known Concert Halls all over the world, (Royal Albert Hall, Carnegie Hall, Musikverein etc), he has collaborated with leading orchestras (the Philharmonics of St Petersburg’s, London’s, Munich’s and many more) and he has also collaborated with famous chief conductors (Temirkanov, Marriner, Metzmacher etc). His recordings have been selected amongst the best of all times according to the most reliable international music reviews.

George Lazaridis suit was designed

by Stephen Seo especially for the Art Director of the Thessaloniki Concert Hall Organization.

What’s your favourite “haunt” for grabbing a bite? In Opsopion Maganiai (5, Aimiliou Riadi St) and in the Spiti tis Giagias ( 7, Aimiliou Riadi St) Where can someone enjoy a good bottle of wine and what should it be?

In the Winehouse of Anestis Haitidis (7 Kenedi St, in Pylaia). Whatever we may drink, will be special!

How would you describe the city you are living in five words?

A Paradise, Crossword, History, Family, Friends.

Your favourite place for a morning coffee?

In Rallou (7, Aimiliou Riadi St) or in Kitrino Podilato (3, Napoleontos Zerva St) Which is your favourite spot for enjoying an early drink or even a nightcap?

I usually drink to forget, so I do not remember!

Which of the museums you prefer and why?

The National Museum of Contemporary Art, the Macedonian Museum of Contemporary Art, the Archaeological and Byzantine Museum, for their variety of activities. The last one, especially, for its spectacular architecture.

Your favorite means of transportation?

I like driving, but I will go on foot everywhere. A bicycle would be my first choice if drivers were better instructed, in order to become for a safe and a pleasant means of transport.

Which places should everyone visit, even if they are in Thessaloniki for just 24 hours?

A stroll along the seafront, in Ano Poli and in Peraia with Konstantis, a concert at the Concert Hall, a visit at the Archaeological Museum and a dinner in Sempriko (2 Fragkon St).

The first thing to do when in Thessaloniki To realize that he is in the most historic city of all the Balkans, to look high and beyond the blocks of flats.

I love eating Pasta, staffed cabbage leaves, hounkiar beyedi, favorite recipes of the city.

I love going out I almost never go to bars, but, when I go out, I trust my friends who always know better.

My favorite shopping area is…

It depends on the shopping. Anyway, I wouldn’t like huge super markets compared to my local greengrocer or an open market.

If I were a tourist, I wouldn’t leave Thessaloniki without buying…

A picture with my friends in front of the White Tower, a tsoureki for the way and gifts for friends from our excellent museums.

"Unlocking" the city >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Tatiana Anagnostara, Katerina Doudoumi and Renata Douma have become the courteous hostesses of private and modern buildings.

A few years ago these three ladies, architects came up with the idea of bringing one of the most important and well-known institutions of their field to Greece, both to Thessaloniki and Athens. It is called the Open House and they have been… opening houses for three years.

For three days mansions, residences, private and public buildings open their doors to thousands of visitors, who can discover the architectural and other secrets of each place, in guided tours with the assistance of the people in charge of the Open House and several volunteers.

What is the Open House?

The Open House is one of the most important international institutions which aims at making known and promoting architecture.

The idea started in London, in 1992, and to this day has spread to more than thirty five cities around the world, with regular visitors and supporters.

The action Open House invites the general public to explore and understand the value of architecture and the constructed environment. Every year private and public buildings with an architectural interest open their doors to the public for two days, free of charge and the city is transformed into an open museum with its buildings and architecture on exhibition.

Where can someone enjoy a good bottle of wine and what should it be?

At the new multi-functional space at Ktima Gerovasileiou where you can enjoy a tasty Malagouzia with a view of the Vineyard (Ampelonas) and the sea.

How would you describe the city you are living in five words?

Attractive, historical, lively, creative and hospitable.

What is your favourite place for a morning coffee?

At the unique space of Be* at the Excelsior Hotel (at 10 Komninon and Mitropoleos St. Where can someone find the best bougatsa in the city?

At Gianni’s, at the end of Mitropoleos St. Who sells the best Koulouri?

The street vendors.

How about the best coffee?

At Tom’s the new flagship store at the arcade at 22 Tsimiski St. For every bag of coffee consumed, 140 litres of fresh drinking water is offered to a resident of a country where the coffee is cultivated.

Which is your favourite spot for enjoying an early drink or even a nightcap?

At those neighborhoods which are transformed at night, such as Ano Ladadika-Valaoritou.

Which of the museums you prefer and why?

The Museum of Byzantine Culture because every time we pay a visit we have the opportunity to admire its architecture.

Your favorite means of transportation?

On foot. Distances are short in the city centre and many streets have been pedestrianized, so walking around the center has turned into a pleasant routine and also a way of discovering beautiful, hidden spots.

Which places should everyone visit, even if they are in Thessaloniki for just 24 hours?

The White Tower, which combines history, architecture and a view of the city. Also, taking a visit around the Old Town, possibly walking along the old wall.

The first thing to do when in Thessaloniki A walk along the seafront. The view is always different, depending on the weather, season and time of day.

You love eating At Ergon Agora (42 P. Mela St) which is a multi-functional gastronomy space of unique architecture.

You love going out the Bel Air (3, Vogatsikou St), it is an all-timeclassic, which has become a haunt of European standards.

Your favourite shopping area is...

The centre, where you can find everything from high street shops to multi-shopping centers.

If you were a tourist, you wouldn’t leave Thessaloniki without buying…

The guide book and products of the Open House in Thessaloniki.

Nikos Nifoudis and Christina Kanataki join us for a walk in the city. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Nikos Nyfoudis has just returned from London, where for the last three years he has been trying to make known the products of Thessaloniki. He opens a bottle of wine that he has kept for exceptional cases, a French label wine, which was produced in a limited number of bottles worldwide.

Nikos Nyfoudis Christina Kanataki She is the one of the most well-known Tv personalities of Thessaloniki, a journalist in the Municipal Television and in various magazines. Although she studied Philosophy, television won her over. He is an economist who studied European Sciences, an author of two children's books and an active citizen with participation in the communal affairs. The last three years he is between Thessaloniki and London, where he has established in the heart of the British capital a Greek hangout with products of Thessaloniki, “The Life Goddess�. They are considered as one of the modern couples in lifestyle, although they have lately renounced it because of the arrival of a new member in their family.

The fourth to be precise, because they have avoided going anywhere for a few years now without their daughter, Billie. We are referring to Christina Kanataki and Nikos Nifoudis, who welcomed us in their new "home", a multiplex wine house in Pylaia.

Tips The WineHouse, owned by Nikos Nyfoudis and Anestis Haitidis, is located at 7,John Kennedy St., in Pylaia.

We asked him what kind of products of Thessaloniki the British usually buy from his store. "The Greek coffee, which I get from a traditional coffee-grinder, Ermidis (62,El. Venizelou St.). They also buy the pies and the dolmadakia made by Marianna, a small business on the border of Thessaloniki with Chalkidiki. They buy feta cheese from Arvanitis (in Neochorouda), kasseri cheese from Sochos, wines of Arvanitidis, also from Sochos, wines of Aslanis from New Michaniona", he mentions.

He strongly recommends to visitors coming to the city to definitely get products from the Traditional Pantopolion of Thessaloniki (12 Komninon St.) feta cheese from the Oraia Pylaia (in Pylaia) and products from the Kapani market.

The discussion was interrupted by the lady of the party, who mentioned the must of thefeminine stores, which the tourists should definitely visit.

"A very good suggestion for a woman to combine her manicure and hairstyle is the Bathroom (22,Gr. Palama St.), the Finesse (27, P. Patron Germanou St.)-she must have her hair cut by Aleka- and the Nails in Heaven (6, Kouskoura St.) for her nails " she mentions. She also advises lady visitors to buy eau de cologne from the Aroma, in Mitropoleos St., a traditional perfumery in Thessaloniki.

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Nikos Nifoudis

Christina Kanataki

What’s your favourite “haunt” for grabbing a bite?

Definitely the Sempriko (2, Fragkon St.).

Where can someone enjoy a good bottle of wine and what should it be?

There are many places. But we shall have good wine in an off-center spot, at the Mediterranean Cosmos, the Prince Brassery, which exclusively has got a wine-fridge for twenty bottles, the latest technology for the wine storage. There we could drink a malagouzia “ Selini”.

How would you describe the city you are living in five words?

Optimistic, introvert, delicious, vibrant and creative.

Your favorite place for a morning coffee?

The Elysse (220, Gr. Lampraki St.) and the Local (17, P.P. Germanou St.).

Where can someone find the best bougatsa in the city?

At Estrella (48, P. Mela St.) we can have the best bugatsan. Which is an evolution of bugatsa.

Who bakes the best Koulouri of Thessaloniki?

Paradosiako, in Aristotelous Square.

How about the best coffee?

In Flavors (23, Karolou Ntil St.) or at the Cafe Sinatra (20, Mitropoleos St.) Which is your favourite spot for enjoying an early drink or even a nightcap? The Charlie (6,Kalapothaki St.) where you can find a wide variety of old gin and whiskey, or the Cocktail Bar (17, Polytechneiou St.), where are served the best cocktails of the city .

Which of the museums you prefer and why?

The Byzantine Museum. Thessaloniki is a Byzantine city and the mentioned place is a “jewel".

Your favorite means of transportation?

Riding my vespa.

Which places should everyone visit, even if they are in Thessaloniki for just 24 hours?

They should walk along the prize-winning seafront of Thessaloniki, among the most beautiful spots in Europe, and go for a stroll in Kastra, to see the city from above.

The first thing to do when in Thessaloniki To drink tsipouro in the Sempriko and the Folia (1, Charitos St.).

I love eating A shoulder stake with truffle oil and mustard seeds.

I love going out.

With my friends.

My favorite shopping area is…

The local market of Evosmos.

If I were a tourist, I wouldn’t leave Thessaloniki without buying…

A tsoureki and dolmadakia!

What’s your favourite “haunt” for grabbing a bite?

The Pezodromos (12, Athanasiou Christopoulou St.), the Glikanisos (46, Megalou Alexandrou St.) and the Agora (5, Kapodistriou St).

Where can someone enjoy a good bottle of wine and what should it be?

In the Alea in Isavron Street, "Akakies" by Kir-Yiannis.

How would you describe the city you are living in five words?

Gorgeous, contradictory, laid back, unexpected and dormant.

Your favorite place for a morning coffee?

The Stretto Cafe (18, Karolou Ntil St.).

Where can someone find the best bougatsa in the city?

In Athena (123, V. Olgas St.).

Who sells the best Koulouri of Thessaloniki?

The street vendor in the corner of Tsimiski and Karolou Ntil Street.

How about the best coffee?

In the cafeteria of TV100. Anyone who wants, they should get a Nes-coffee from there and come to the balcony of the Municipal TV, overlooking the White Tower.

Which is your favourite spot for enjoying an early drink or even a nightcap? The De Facto (19, P. Mela St.) and the Freideriko Agapi Mou (87, Olympou St.).

Which of the museums you prefer and why?

The Byzantine Museum, due to its aesthetics, space and exhibits.

Your favorite means of transportation?

By taxi and the urban bus.

Which places should everyone visit, even if they are in Thessaloniki for just 24 hours?

To visit the White Tower. One of my favorite routes is also from Kastra to the city-center through the narrow alleys of Ano Poli. This is Thessaloniki.

The first thing to do when in Thessaloniki Drink a coffee at the seafront or at Aristotelous Square.

I love eating Mushrooms Cayenne in Zythos (5,Katouni St.).

I love going out After midday, starting with a coffee, then going for a drink, then theatre and finally for wine.

My favorite shopping area is…

It is the center and specifically the "triangle" Tsimiski, Mitropoleos, Proxenou Koromila Streets.

Exquisite taste >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Ismini Tornivouka One of the well-known and accredited personas in the city, Ismini reveals her secrets on how to live well with substance. who is she?

Ismini was born in Thessaloniki in a family of hoteliers. She studied Law in the University of Thessaloniki and received her Executive MBA in Hospitality at Ecole Hoteliere de Lausanne. She is the Operations Manager at City Hotel and the Excelsior in Thessaloniki.

Favorite spot for lunch Meet the Ball is a really good, beloved place, a local secret. As the name suggests, they make killer meat balls.

The place I like to have a glass of wine I really like “Ktima Gerovasiliou” for red and a Santorini asyrtiko such as “Hajidakis” for white. Local in the center of Thessaloniki is a good place for wine and small plates of delicious food.

How would you describe your city Vibrant, young, fun, artistic, beautiful.

Favorite café Cafe Nikis 35, with a view to the sea.

Where we will find the best ‘’bougatsa’’ pastry?

I like “Anoteron”. Best I’ve ever tasted.

Where we will have the best ‘’koulouri’’ snack?

Anywhere on the street I guess. Pick crispy.

The best coffee shop in town is…

The Blue Cup "coffee roasters & cocktail bar" Favorite place for drinks Valaoritou is a good place for cocktails.

Your favorite museum I like the photography museum by the port.

What would you choose for transportation : taxi, car, bus, bicycle or by foot?

Walking. I live in the center and Thessaloniki is perfectly walkable, and one discovers the best places when on foot.

What would you recommend to see someone that is in your city for 24 hours?

Rent a bike or walk the beautiful promenade, from Megaro to the Port. A tsipouro somewhere in Ladadika. Take a taxi to Ano Poli and walk around a bit, see the view from above. And go for a drink around Valaoritou at night.

The first thing to do when someone arrives in Thessaloniki Go towards the sea.

My favorite restaurant I have to say be*. It is our restaurant so I got to have everything I love on the menu like Mac and Cheese and perfect burgers!

The bar that I like I like tiny little hole in the wall places. Elxate is a really good one. I also like the good music and fun crowds at Bord de l’eau.

My favorite shopping area Anywhere in the center really.

If I was a tourist in Thessaloniki I will leave with this certain memorabilia: I’d rather take photos and memories and I suggest the same.

From the Ano Poli, to the White Tower >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Anastasios Kotsiopoulos

an architect and professor at the A.U.Th, knows Thessaloniki as few people do

He is an architect, professor emeritus in the largest academic institution in the country, the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Due to his profession it is reasonable for him to have seen most of the buildings of the city and to have an opinion on their construction. Anastasios Kotsiopoulos talks about his favorite places within the city borders and reveals to the city’s visitors the places they should see.

What’s your favourite “haunt” for grabbing a bite? Zythos Dore at the White Tower and Ouzeri Aristotelous, at Aristotelous after Tsimiski.

Where can someone enjoy a good bottle of wine and what should it be? At La Place Mignonne, on the ground floor of the Society for Macedonian Studies, any wine labelled by the Ktima Alpha .

How would you describe the city you are living in five words? Organizationally concise, visually distinct, literally and figuratively atmospheric, traffic-wise unbearable for those in motion - but ideal for those temporary stationery - and finally, popular.

Your favourite place for morning coffee?

My home in Ano Poli, overlooking Thermaikos and Mount Olympus.

Where can someone find the best bougatsa in the city? In many places, however, certainly in Yiannis, at the end of Mitropoleos Street, just before Filikis Eterias.

Who bakes the best Koulouri of Thessaloniki I think from the bakery Titania in Karolou Dil Street

How about the best coffee?

Probably at the Museum of Byzantine Culture, of the late architect Kyriakos Krokos.

Which is your favourite spot for enjoying an early drink or even a nightcap?

Good choice, although I rarely participate, remains the Balkan, in Proxenou Koromila Street.

Which of the museums you prefer and why?

First of all, the five co-operating major museums: the Museum of Byzantine Culture, the Macedonian Museum of Contemporary Art, TelLoglion Art Foundation, the Archaeological Museum and the State Museum of Contemporary Art, all of them are located in interesting to exquisite buildings. Their importance is great and today, their struggle for survival very difficult. Also, many other museums outside the starting five, along with the Port and the old markets, with the White Tower, the Rotunda, the large Byzantine churches and the archaeological sites of the city center, in addition to the university campus, which is a living museum of architecture despite the rather poor state of most of the buildings. All these as a whole reveal the history of Thessaloniki and make it a "city of museums", regardless of the fact that many Thessalonicians do not know it or do not take advantage of it.

Your favorite means of transportation?

In the city center and the university on foot.

To and from Ano Poli by car or taxi. To and from the airport by taxi or the urban bus.

Thessaloniki due to linearity, is a relatively easy city in terms of movement, taking into account its size. If one day she managed to get the planned subway, she will become somewhat better. After approximately two centuries, when the full underground network is completed, she will be much better, but maybe at that time people would be able to fly and the underground itself would not be needed.

Which places should everyone visit, even if they are in Thessaloniki for just 24 hours?

The museums, the walls, the Ano Poli (Upper Town), the city center, the seafront, the old markets, the archaeological sites, the churches, the Rotunda, the White Tower, the walls, the Port, the Ladadika district, the university campus, the architecturally important buildings and many more. Let them try to study and choose. I suggest the following exhausting summer schedule: wake up at 6:00, walk in the old and in particular the

new seafront until 7:30, a quick visit while it is still cool to the walls and Ano Poli (Upper Town) till 10:00, visit the museums, the White Tower, the Rotunda, the churches, the main archaeological sites, the markets, the port and the university campus until 15:30, lunch and coffee in the center until 18:00, browsing in the shops until 20:00 and finally, collapse at the hotel. Violent awakening with an alarm clock at 23:00 and a tour with food and drink, almost until dawn. Departure (with obligatory sleep during the journey) to other less interesting destinations.

The first thing to do when in Thessaloniki They should bear in mind that somewhere -from the archaeological sites to the tracings and the Hébrard’s design and its relation to the sea- wanders "the indigenous evil spirit" of the city and they should begin their tour trying to locate it, and if possible to have the feeling of it.

I love eating...Soutzoukakia at Diagonio (13, Stratigou Kallari St.).

I love going out For a stroll at the city centre –casting some glances, but rarely entering anymore, at De Facto (19, P. Mela St.) – or at Mikri Vouli, in Ladadika, with my old classmates from the Experimental school.

My favorite shopping area is…

The exquisite city center, from Nikis Avenue to Egnatia and from the port to the White Tower, and – in spite of the conscientious objectors- and at the different Malls in the neighboring areas of the city, for specific buys.

If I were a tourist, I wouldn’t leave Thessaloniki without buying…

A systematic photographic record of the city itself and its inhabitants.

Party with masks and mystery! >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Anastassios Tsirikos He is the inspiration behind the thematic Kakuzo parties, he sees the city in a different way!

Although he is a civil engineer, he left aside the designs and grasped ..masks in his hands. The young man from Thessaloniki who brought to the city a veil of mystery and has introduced the thematic parties to her lifestyle and not only, talks about his forthcoming plans and guides us to his favorite places.

Who is he?

Anastasios Tsirikos is the owner and founder of the idea Kakuzo, a company that began with private thematic parties in Thessaloniki and has extended his activities to Athens and Mykonos. The plans are to create a poker room "Kakuzo poker" and "Kakuzo club", a permanent space for his theme parties and the new ideas which never stop.

Your favorite hangout for nibbling?

The Meet the Ball in Zefxidos Street.

Where can we have good wine and what should it be?

Good wine, preferably Malagouzia, you can have it at Cocco Cafeina, once more in Zefxidos Street.

How would you describe in five words the city in which you live in?

Lovable, passionate, energetic, friendly and artistic.

Your favorite place for a morning coffee?

I do not drink coffee. Only tea. I prefer the cafe Greco (100, Mitropoleos Str.) Where can we get the best bougatsa?

At Yannis shop in Mitropoleos Str. Where can we get the best Thessaloniki bagel?

In Tsimiski street from the street vendors.

Where is the best coffee in town served?

I do not drink coffee, so I do not know.

Which place do you prefer for a casual or after drink?

At Coq au Zen in Valaoritou Str. Which museum do you prefer and why?

The Byzantine Museum of Thessaloniki, because I love that particular period.

Do you move about by car, taxi, urban bus, bike or on foot?

As I live in the center, only on foot.

What should a visitor see if he is in the city for only 24 hours? What is a must?

Me! The first thing for someone to do in Thessaloniki is ...

To go for a walk along the seafront!

You love eating ...

A variety of meat at Laikon (24, University Str.).

You like going out ...

In Kakuzo Club, at the Port area!

Your favorite shopping site?

The Tailor for suits (14,P.. P. Germanou St.).

If you were a tourist in the city, when leaving you would get as a souvenir ...

Memories!

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From the lecture halls to the old city and the seafront >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Nikos Mousiopoulos spends most of his day in lecture halls and laboratories. He’s a professor at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, the biggest university of the country, which gives to the city her youthful aura and vivacity, while for the last five years he has held the position of the Vice-President at the International University of Greece. He chooses places with a sea view for his entertainment, whereas he prefers Krini when eating out. But where does Nikos Mousiopoulos spend his time when he is not lecturing?

Nikos Mousiopoulos

Professor at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and Vice-President of International University of Greece Who is he?

Nikos Mousiopoulos was born in Athens in 1956. He studied Mechanical Engineering at the University of Karlsruhe, where he also obtained his PHD title. In 1988 he was awarded the position of Assistant Professor in the Department of Applied Thermodynamics, after which he was appointed professor of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.

Since 1990, he has also been the director of the Laboratory of Heat Transmission and Environmental Engineering at the AUTh. Moreover, he is Emeritus Professor of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Technological Institute of Karlsruhe (former University of Karlsruhe). He has served as president of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the AUTh, he was the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering from September 2006 to August 2010, and in October 2010 he was appointed Vice-President of the Governing Board of the International University of Greece, a position he holds to this day. He has been a member of the German Academy of Sciences, Leopoldina since 2002.

That same year he was awarded with the Cross of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany. In 2012, the Royal Society of England placed him in the Editorial Board of the Philosophical Transactions A, a scientific journal with a long history of publishing worldwide. He has received many distinctions

What is your favourite place for a quick bite?

The “Full tou meze”, amongst others.

Where can we have some good wine and what would that be?

At Vaggelis Gerovasileiou winery. All of his wines are exceptional.

How would you describe Thessaloniki the city in which you live in five words?

An enchanting city of lost opportunities, unfortunately What is your favourite place for a morning coffee?

At my office. I know I may sound a workaholic, but that’s the way it is.

Where can we get the best bougatsa?

I wouldn’t know, because I rarely look for one.

Where can we eat the best koulouri in Thessaloniki?

I would be doing many street vendors a injustice if I were to name just one.

Where is the best coffee served?

At Loumidis.

Which place do you prefer for a relaxing or afterhours drink?

The Kitchen Bar because it boasts an unrivalled view.

Which museum do you prefer and why?

This is a tough question, thought I would place the Tellogleio at the top of my list.

Do you get around by car, taxi, bus, bike or on foot?

On foot, of course.

What is a must for a visitor to see who may be in our city for only 24 hours?

The seafront, the Old Town, some churches and – if time permits – a museum.

The first thing someone must do in Thessaloniki is…

A walk along the old seafront.

You enjoy eating…

Fish mezes in Aretsou or in Krini.

Your favourite shopping area..

I would say somewhere in the city center and not the Cosmos Mall.

If you were a tourist in Thessaloniki, you would take back as a souvenir…

Possibly a trigono Panoramatos- if I had a sweet tooth.

The charm of the sunset >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Athena Pentefounta is crystal clear as regards her choices, she leads us step by step to her own hot spots.

Who is she Athina Pentefounda is an architect with her own practice in the center of Thessaloniki. Together with interior designer Despina Vafiadou they run the 1:1 architect studio. Their expertise focus in designing private residences,flats,clinics,shops e.t.c in Greece,Cyprus and abroad.

Your favorite hangout for nibbling?

At Galerios in Apellou Str. and BlĂŠ for the divine desserts.

Where can we have good wine and what should it be?

At Citizen, a ktima Alpha , by Gerovassiliou.

How would you describe in five words the city in which you live in ?

Historic, timeless, warm, easy, and friend-oriented.

Your favorite place for a morning coffee is?

The Piece of Cake in Chrysostomou Smyrnis Str. Where can we find the best bougatsa?

In Serraikon.

Where can we get the best koulouri of Thessaloniki?

At Titania in Karolou Diehl Str. Where is the best coffee in town served?

At the Sugar Angel.

Which place do you prefer for a casual or after drink?

At the Ladoze.

Which museum do you prefer and why?

The Byzantine, as it is one of the last architectural works of Kyriakos Krokos.

Do you move about by car, taxi, urban bus, bike or on foot?

In the city-center always on foot.

What should a visitor see if he is in the city for only 24 hours? What is a must?

The White Tower Museum, the Ano Poli, the Old seafront and the State Museum of Contemporary Art. The first thing for someone to do in Thessaloniki is ...

To have a coffee in the city center.

You love eating ...

At the Black Sea fishtavern in Aretsou.

You like going out ...

To the Local.

Your favourite shopping area is‌?

The Centre, Proxenou Koromila and Mitropoleos Streets.

If you were a tourist in the city, what would you get as a souvenir when leaving ...

An album of photographs of the city and of the sunset at the seafront.

What are your favorite shops for shopping.

The G-list, the Style Fax, the Max & co, and the Athina's iPhone

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A true believer >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Katerina Efstratiadou Dip. LC. She has been working exclusively as a Life Coach and a public speaker at the seminars she organizes. She offers her services for group and individual (via skype) sessions. At the same time , she set up ENERGY POINT which organizes seminars on personal growth and development. She is a certified NLP and EFT practitioner and also trained as a Law of Attraction Coach and an official Member of the team. Katerina is based in Thessaloniki Greece and she travels around the world for her seminars.

What’s your favourite “haunt” for grabbing a bite? Communale, Pizza Please, Meet the Ball and Blé for lunch.

Where can we drink good wine and what wine will that be?

A nice Alpha Malagouzia in Blé, Blacklime in Notos Galleries or Gasbard –off Ionos Dragoumi.

How would you describe the city in which you live in five words?

How is it possible for someone to describe something he loves all his life with only five words? Love is the first word because Thessaloniki is full of Love for her world, for her foreigners, for life itself in general, Forceful because here were born men and women who changed the world with their power and the most famous of all Alexander the Great. Beauty because from any side you may see it, it is as beautiful as a Bride humbly dressed, hence her name of the Bride of the North, Hospitality because wherever I go, in whatever neighborhood of Thessaloniki people are ready to open their hearts to you, their home, ready to give, to share, and finally, Tasty because the taste of the city which comes from her food, her sweets, her airs, her contact with people makes me always want to come back to her to taste more and more and more.

Where can we get the best bugatsa?

Bougatsan in Estrella by the chef Dimitris Koparanis. A kind of magic in a dish.

Where can we get the best koulouri of Thessaloniki?

In the Paradosiako, in the corner of Aristotelous and Tsimiski or in Kouskoura Street. The best one by far.

Where is served the best coffee in the city?

In the Garcon Brasserie overlooking the sea.

Tip: reach the second floor next to a window where the view is “endless”.

Where would you have a laid- back or an after drink?

At the Gin Fish opposite the White Tower, or at Vogatsikou 3 at 3, Vogatsikou St.

Which museum you prefer and why?

You keep posing hard questions, it is like having many children and I have to choose which one I love the most. Anyway, I will start with the first child, from where it all began, the Archaeological Museum, the one that shows the heart of Thessaloniki, the grandeur and the vision of globalization.

What should a visitor see if they find themselves in the city for only 24 hours?

What is ... a must?

As I am a lover of the sea and the seafront of Thessaloniki, I think the first thing for someone to see is that. To enjoy a walk along our city seafront. For sure to visit the Archaeological Museum, definetly the Byzantine Museum and also the Museum of Modern Art. For a Byzantine church, I choose the church of Agios Dimitrios and its catacombs, then the church of Aghia Sophia where the catacombs end.

The first thing for someone to do in Thessaloniki is ...

Anything you do at home, because Thessaloniki feels like home anyway. To drink a coffee and accompany it with food depending on the time.

I like eating : At the Clochard, the Canteen and Meet the Ball.

I like going out: In Valaoritou Street– I single out the Ladoze.

My favorite shopping area: The Aghias Sophias pedestrian Str., the Attica and the One Salonica. Of course, I love the city center and the walk along Tsimiski Street and getting lost in the narrow vertical and parallel streets. I always find wonderful shops with clothes, shoes, accessories, souvenirs, gifts and…you name it, Thessaloniki is also famous for the good taste and the finesse of her people.

If I were a tourist in the city, when leaving I would definitely get as a souvenir ...

The landmark of Thessaloniki is the White Tower and most of the visitors would choose this as a souvenir, photos and videos everybody can take anyway, but I would suggest that they should get as a souvenir a promise that they will come back!

Thessaloniki has got an identity >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Olga Tabouris- Babalis

Cultural Management and Communication Consultant

Olga Tabouris – Babalis was born in Thessaloniki and is a cultural management and communication consultant, leads us to places that few people know about.

She knows Thessaloniki by heart!

She knows what she can find in every corner and is the right person to suggest places to eat, good wine and shopping to visitors of the city! Olga Tabouris-Babalis is a woman of culture, art and communication, and for several years she deals with the aesthetics of the city. Let us get to know her.

Who is she?

She was born in Thessaloniki and he studied Journalism and Communication with specialization in Visual Mass Information Media at the Universite de Fribourg, Institut de Journalisme et des Communications Sociales, in Switzerland. She works as a cultural management and communication consultant. She has been the artistic director of the Sani Festival since 1996. In 2013 she was granted by the municipality of Thessaloniki, the artistic direction of the 48th Demetria, and the overall coordination of it, which is an urban performing arts festival of the city of Thessaloniki. She had the overall direction of the Entrepreneurs Cultural Society of Northern Greece and the management being an editor-in-chief of the quarterly cultural periodical of the THESSALONIKEON POLIS from 2010 to 2013. She was a Visual Communication Consultant and Art Director during her co-operation with the creative agency Red Creative from 2004 to 2010 and she helped in the creation of a visual identity to many cultural institutions and festivals in Thessaloniki. She is a member of the electoral committee of the Cultural Center "Vafopoulio".

What’s your favourite “haunt” for grabbing a bite? The Absenti (19, P. P. Germanou St.) of Christos and Chrisoula. A dose of "motherly" food with a touch of laid-back atmosphere (because of the good raki) and not only.

Where can we have good wine and what will that be?

At Alea Wine Bar, in 12, Isavron St. There are several labels that I like. Instead of a list of labels I will refer to varieties and favorite districts: fresh sour–red wine from wine producers of Goumenissa and Naoussa, also Syrah from northern to central Greece areas.

Which is your favourite place for morning coffee?

In Palermo, 8 Aristotelous St., on 1st floor.

Elegance and timeless aesthetics, exactly what you may need to start your day in a sophisticated correct environment.

Where can we get the best bougatsa?

In Serraikon, in Modiano Market (45,Vas. Irakleiou St.).

Where can we get the best koulouri of Thessaloniki?

At the bakery Ouzounian (26, Leontos Sofou St.). After the appearance of the boutique bakeries, it remains one of the best of the traditional kind, reliable in using excellent quality raw products and delicious pastries.

Where is served the best coffee in the city?

As a fan of the Greek coffee, I buy freshly-grinded coffee from the coffee-grinding place of Ermeidi (62, Venizelou St.). When I drink Greek coffee outside my home, I ideally prefer a real Greek environment: Modigliani (Kapani Market). Never try a machine-made Greek coffee, it is obvious!!

Which place do you prefer for a casual or after drink?

The Alea Wine Bar, Yannis Kalpachidis’s spot, the best host for years,. The Vogatsikou 3, also for its good host Yiannis Kedes.

What should a visitor see if they find themselves in the city for only 24 hours?

What is a must?

The port: it is a space of culture - transit between dreaming and reality. Museums: ambassadors of the city's culture and not only.

The Kallithea Square in Ano Poli: the closest point with reference to the city-center of Thessaloniki, where you encounter the past and the present of the city.

The coloured houses of traditional architecture, the church of Agios Nikolaos Orfanos with the most “zen” churchyard space. And after the visit, tsipouro with meze in Igglis.

You love to eat ...

Real mastic ice cream with flavor of roses (made by real milk instead of powder) from the patisserie Nikiforos (54, Venizelou St.).

You like going out ...

At the Extravaganza, a laid-back version of enjoyment, because you can "melt" with excellent cocktails and delicious dishes (29A, Stoa Ptolemaion).

Your favorite shopping site?

The Pantopoleion of Thessaloniki (12, Komninon St.). You discover on the shelves countless products from around the world, goods that challenge you to mix them, to cook them and to share the experience with friends at home. It is the kind of shopping I happily do very often. Also, I shop in Stereodisc (Aristotelous Sq.) for a different kind of relationship that you may have going through a variety of music diamonds of all kinds with the help of Kosmas, Memas and Panagiotis. All three are personas of the city.

It is an experience!

If you were a tourist in the city, when leaving what would you get as a souvenir ...

I would buy the Helen Karaindrou’s CD “Music for Films”, which is released by the German recording company ECM, with theme scores she has composed for the films of Theodoros Aggelopoulos, very closely linked with the city: the poetic scenes-melodies, the mist that goes with the city, the historical memory of Thessaloniki, the surrounding areas, the entire Greece.

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Ge t a c qu a i n t e d with our citizens.

Yannis Boutaris T he A n

by VaGgelis Stolakis

M ayor ’ s o p e n Photography: ARIS RAMMOS

c i t y

dream

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The Mayor of Thessaloniki, Yiannis Boutaris, goes around the city he loves and fights to see it claim what rightfully belongs to Thessaloniki: emerging to a modern tourist foreground.

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e met him travelling first class in the maiden flight of Ellinair’s air link from Thessaloniki to Izmir, a connection that he considers his “own”. And he has every right because of his insistence on closer relationships and - above all – the touristic links between Greece and Turkey which had been his goal for several years before he became the Mayor of Thessalonicians. He was asked and agreed to "disguise" to a guide, introducing to us his own city. He revealed to us where he gets a good “bougatsa“ and “koulouri’ which are his haunts, in addition to what must definitely be seen by the visitors of the city, before leaving behind them Thermaikos gulf. At the same time, this indefatigable man, the eternal adolescent, promised to us that he will never stop fighting for an "open and tolerant" city that will not sleep while at the same time could be ... a retreat, a city-surprise, even for the most sceptical.

Yiannis Boutaris puts on his "Starakia" (All Star trainers) walks along Tsimiski street, he treats us with good wine and he overwhelms us with flavours and scents of Thessaloniki.

Let us follow him.

Are there reasons for someone to visit Thessaloniki?

There are thousands of reasons. First of all, Thessaloniki has a nice market, a bustling center reminding -without being- a big city, has got areas such Kalamaria, Kalohori and Sykies which are extremely picturesque and offer a sense of calmness. The main thing, though, is that there is a cultural wealth, great museums, international collections (such as the Costakis Collection), 15 monuments-cultural treasures recognized by Unesco. There are also four universities with 120,000 students, who create a lively atmosphere which is very hard to be found in other cities. Thessaloniki is the centre for trips to Olympus and Vergina or to Lake Kerkini and Chalkidiki and beyond – having as a starting point Thessaloniki someone can drive in one hour and a half to Ioannina, to discover the mountain range of Pindos, to pay a visit to the ski resorts of Aghios Athanasios, the Seli, the 3-5 Pigadia ... It is upon a visitor’s will, to follow a cycle track or to walk on the footsteps of Apostle Paul. Of course, there is a drawback: we cannot go to the islands. The aim of the Municipality Administration is to achieve this year a ferry connection to the islands of Sporades and Crete.

Being a Mayor, you emphasized on boosting your city’s tourism. What difficulties did you face?

There are a lot of difficulties. The first one is that Thessaloniki hasn’t got a developed tourist conscience. This means that the residents and the professionals are not accustomed to seeing tourists in the street. The first goal we set was for the city to acquire a touristic concept - from the taxi drivers, the hoteliers and restaurateurs to employees of all sectors . The second difficulty was to overcome certain obsessions that existed, towards the Turks and Jewish visitors. For example, the promotion itself and extroversion did not cost money, only my personal exposure, having as a result nowadays half Thessalonicians to hate me because I say that "we are brothers with the Turkish people and partners with the Europeans."

We grew up with some rigid entrenched misconceptions and we need to overcome all that. If we want to build our future, we must know our past.

Thessaloniki was and still is a multicultural and multiethnic city, in which always coexisted denominations and nationalities, without hatred.

We must become an open city. I feel happy to walk in Tsimiski street and listen to diferrent languages. On a political level we may have many differences with the foreigners, but not on a personal one.

Is Thessaloniki’s youth its living… advertisement?

Yes. The youth studying here, wherever they are to find themselves in the future will always have fond memories of the city.

Do foreigners know Thessaloniki?

For several years, I have been traveling abroad because of my profession. At airports in England, in America, in Europe I was showing my passport at the control desk and I was getting in return embarrassing smiles from the officers, who did not recognize my native place. It has not been overcome yet, of course, this conception and will take long to happen. But the air links of Thessaloniki with foreign destinations shall help her become more known, while several publications promote us. If we compare ourselves with cities of similar size, we are far behind. When people ask me what we do in Thessaloniki to draw the interest of the world, I reply: "We do everything to offer you good time." I have good time means not only to eat, to drink or to sleep in a good hotel. It means a lot more.

...a tolerant and open Thessaloniki, calm and at the same time vigorous...

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If a tourist arrived in Yannis Boutaris’ office and asked for information on the places to visit, what would the Mayor recommend?

I would recommend him getting the boat and taking a sea trip from the White Tower to the Port so as to see the city from the sea.

Then I would say to take a walk in Tsimiski street.

A short stroll in Vasileos Irakliou and a pass from Kapani. I would advise him to visit the Roman Forum and walking through the University buildings and campus and finally pay a visit to the Archaeological and Byzantine Museum.

Where can we find good wine?

There are many places which offer their own excellent and eclectic list of wines. I drink good wine, in addition to my home, at Clochard or in Balkan.

Where does the Mayor enjoy the best bougatsa in the city?

In the “Serraiko”.

Where a visitor could have good food?

In many places. In "B" of the Byzantine Museum in Clochard, in the 7 thalasses, in Akrogiali, in Le Pen, in the Market in Valaoritou street ...

Where could we find the most delicious “koulouri” of Thessaloniki?

In the area of the Rotonda there is a fine bakery.

There you may find the best “koulourtzidiko”, at least at the time I was a student. Also excellent is the koulouri at the Bakola bakery in Hrysostomou Smyrnis str.

Which dish emits sweet smells in Thessaloniki?

It is not a dish. It is a complete meal, including small plates with fava beans, tzatziki, beetroot salad etc. The main course would be pork meat with cabbage, a bean soup or chicken with plums. For a dessert I would have a ravani cake or chocolate mousse.

Thessaloniki has got so many things to offer.

Where do you relax?

When I leave from the Town Hall in the evening, I want to go to a place with music, with lots of people partying with music and not to talk to anyone. This is the way I relax, just seeing people around me to enjoy themselves. It's like washing everything away.

Where are your usual hangouts?

In Zucca, in On the Road, in The Bar ... There are a lot of nice spots.

What is your vision for the city?

To create a tolerant and open Thessaloniki, calm and at the same time vigorous.

Where you can live well. I'm not saying that we should become Switzerland, but a city in which her citizens will be conscious city dwellers, people who have acquired consciousness of life in a city.

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Thessaloniki

can satisfy them all!

By Vaggelis Stolakis Photography: ARIS RAMMOS

Voula Patoulidou is a well-known person to those who are involved in sporting activities. The first Greek woman to win a Olympic Gold Medal, Mrs Patoulidou, has raised the national flag high in Barcelona, advertising this way back in 1992 our country all over the world. Throughout her presence into the public affairs she has actively participated in actions which have sought to promote our country abroad. Since May 2014 She has been District Vice Governor of the Metropolitan Area of Thessaloniki, the Region of Central Macedonia and Chairman of theThessaloniki Tourism Organisation.

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e were welcomed at the well-known gardens at 198, Vasilissis Olgas Street where her office is located and she talked to us about her objectives. Being an athlete, she knows very well the meaning of what “fair play” and cooperation is. Therefore, she couldn’t require something different than the cooperation of all stakeholders involved for the best promotion of our city abroad. She strongly suggests, to make the most of the sports facilities in Thessaloniki so as to become … a centre of sports tourism in the Balkans.

What can Thessaloniki offer to a tourist?

She can provide everything, depending on the interests of the visitors. Thessaloniki offers fun, entertainment, religious sites, conference facilities, good food and many more. She may even satisfy a group of people with different interests. I will mention, for instance, the religious tourism. Whatever the religion of a visitor may be, Thessaloniki has got a variety of worship places to satisfy their needs. Moreover, multiculturalism is one of the main characteristics of the city.

What are the objectives of the Agency for Tourism Promotion and Marketing of the Prefecture of Thessaloniki, of which you are the president?

Let's start with a basic tool, all sectors work together for the best promotion of the city. A year ago, the Thessaloniki Hotel Association conducted a survey having as a result that Thessaloniki is not a destination because she is not known. What we really want to do is to make the city easily identified.

To create a central tool of advertising the product which is called "Thessaloniki". It is not acceptable to have visitors arriving at the “MAKEDONIA” airport and looking for someone to give them information about the city. It is our goal to be able to serve the tourists, all of us who are dealing with this field.

Each sector definitely makes the effort, but we all need to work together and create a strong brand for the city.

Initially, we shall create three to four info kiosks at key points at the city-centre and a common map.

We want, as being the Agency for Tourism Promotion and Marketing, to create the conditions that shall make Thessaloniki attractive to visitors. For example, it is not acceptable to have the oldest mosaic in Europe and the specific site where it is hosted to remain not accessible.

What is missing from Thessaloniki and tourists are looking for?

This is something very subjective. As the Agency for Tourism Promotion and Marketing of the Prefecture of Thessaloniki in cooperation with our universities, we intend to distribute questionnaires to tourists so as our visitors could indicate what is missing or what they would additionally like to see. For example, recently I learned that we have catacombs that could be visited. We must seek and find the most powerful identity of Thessaloniki and highlight it.

Could Thessaloniki become a destination for 365 days a year?

If there is cooperation, certainly yes. For example, on October 26th, the city celebrates her Patron, St. Demetrius. It is an advantage of the city to have a patron and a church a gem of the city. Agios Dimitrios church is a timeless monument. Having that as an outstanding site we could extend for one or two additional months our tourist season.

Are there thoughts about reaching agreements with low cost airlines, so that they could include the airport of Thessaloniki as their hub?

There are thoughts to transform Thessaloniki into an easily identified city abroad. To create a city that tourists would wish to visit. If we can do that, then the owners of airlines shall have the desire to come to our airport.

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Tips In September 2016, Thessaloniki is expected to receive the best chefs of the world. According to Voula Patoulidou "it is a golden opportunity to make known our local products”.

The Agency for Tourism Promotion and Marketing of the prefecture of Thessaloniki, after a period during which was inactive ...

Now "is organised" again from scratch, sets goals and invites for cooperation all city sectors.

Mrs. Patoulidou believes that even the ... “mountada” (haziness) of the city, when it rains may be….lovable!

Could the city claim the title of the "Capital of Archaeological Tourism"?

Thessaloniki has got fifteen sites recognized by Unesco. Other cities have only one and they have it ….glorified. We need to highlight it and promote it.

Voula Patoulidou... recommends

From the Thessaloniki Museums

What are the advantages of the city compared to other areas?

We have the sea next to us and the mountain, Mount Olympus just opposite. We have a huge and elegant market which is at an easy reach. We also have local markets in several areas of the city, such as Kalamaria, Evosmos and Ambelokipi which are excellent.

Another comparative advantage of Thessaloniki is that it has the Rotunda, a monument of world interest, our port and our airport, which are hub of transport.

I prefer ... the Sports Museum of Thessaloniki which is the only Olympic Museum in Greece.

For good wine l would go to ...

Gerovassiliou Estate, there you go to drink and learn.

For grabbing a bite I prefer... koutoukakia (small tavernas) at the city-centre, Ntepo and Kapani.

What is the most surprising thing ... you have ever heard abroad when you said that you are from Thessaloniki?

Where is Thessaloniki ... 23 years ago when I got the medal people used to say that "Patoulidou is from Thessaloniki” and everyone was asking me “where is that?” We have the feeling that they know us.

Unfortunately, they don’t. We must make efforts to make them know about us. We must create joint efforts. To join our forces through the Organization.

For shopping, I would go ... at the historic centre of Thessaloniki as I could have interpersonal contact with the assistants. The centre of Thessaloniki is for all budgets.

I usually buy the best koulouri in ... the Paradosiako.

We drink the best Greek coffee at ... “mon frère”.

If a visitor comes to your office and asks you to accompany him for one hour, where would you take him?

I think a tourist should pay a visit to the Castles. Then, to take a stroll along the new sea front and then enjoy his food at one of the downtown restaurants. If there is more time to spare, he can visit one of our museums: the Museum of Byzantine Culture and the Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki.

The city is beautiful from the ...

Ano Poli (old city).

If Thessaloniki were a dish, it could have been….soutzoukakia (meatballs).

Strength through unity

for the best results in tourism!

Central Macedonia shows a continuous growth and a high tourist flow. The Metropolis of the Region of Central Macedonia, our Thessaloniki, has created on her own the conditions for an increased tourist traffic because of her unique personality.

Alongside the Regional Programme for Tourism Promotion and the participation in it with the Metropolitan Entity of Thessaloniki, which includes the active presence of the R.C.M. (Region of Central Macedonia) in international tourism exhibitions, the hospitality of foreign journalists and professionals of tourism, the planned working meetings with tour operators, trade unions in tourism, etc. Additionally we plan the introduction of advertising stands, banners, posters, and in general promotional material for tourism at well targeted sites (at home and abroad). Finally to organize and participate in events at home and abroad aiming at developing thematic forms of tourism; we are able to provide an excellent tourism promotion and enhancement tool for both the city and our county, the Thessaloniki Tourism Organization.

Who are the participants and what are their objectives?

These actions are related to the following:

Purposes: The primary objective of the Agency is to promote Thessaloniki in Greece and abroad, giving an emphasis in strengthening the local economy and improving the quality of the services offered in order to enable Thessaloniki to become an integrated tourist destination. Very soon we will proceed with the creation of a business and a marketing plan for the Tourism Organization, so as to have in each and every level detailed costing estimates of the projects.

• The finishing off a modern and dynamic portal of the Thessaloniki Tourism Agency in December 2015, setting out all the activities of the agency in 4 languages (Greek, English, Russian and Turkish).

The purpose of the Strategic Plan is to provide a tool which will help to change and turn Thessaloniki into a "tempting destination" for both the guests and for the investors. Through well-coordinated and targeted actions we shall try to change the tourist pattern of our city, which generally was based only in the domestic market.

• Organization of Fam Trips to promote the city abroad with the invitation of major tour operators to visit the city during the winter in order to familiarize them with the details of the above mentioned entire program in order to prepare packages for the coming periods as well as Press Trips with reputable foreign journalists for Tourism for the promotion of our city and the county internationally through their article writing.

• Participation in International fairs for Tourism in 2016 that will be aiming at B2B meetings with local travel agents and operators who can help to direct tourists towards Thessaloniki, promoting significant incentives for visiting the city.

• Advertising Campaigns and presence on publications, newspapers and magazines with wide circulation figures, brochures and banners (in Greece and abroad) • Complete mapping out of potential tourism activities and routes in the Prefecture of Thessaloniki by creating a map of the city of high aesthetics. The printing of a city guide and the recording of all the important points which characterize the city.

•Proposals and negotiations for new members mainly by subscriptions, by private and public sectors and entrepreneur groups of Thessaloniki with the aim to contribute to the city's promotional incentives and a better promotion of her position through her entrepreneurship.

• Coverage of the tourist information needs within the city by creating info kiosk at key points (the Airport, the Port and the White Tower etc.).

• Twinning with Cities and Regions abroad • Contacts of the President of the Agency with International Personalities

• Targeting in terms of tourism and for the special interests of tourists, such as: • Development of the City Breaks trips.

• Cooperation with the offices of EOT (Greek Tourist Organization) abroad

• Other forms of alternative tourism such as attracting congresses and incentives in collaboration with TCB etc.

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TOURISM PROMOTION AND MARKETING AGENCY OF THE THESSALONIKI PERFECTURE

The tourism product

We all have to make Thessaloniki a unique destination that will

Marketing Actions will target the identification and promotion of tourism products and services of the Prefecture of Thessaloniki, such as:

vary according to its advantages.

• Cultural tourism (performances and / or exhibitions) • Holidays • Culinary tourism • Spa tourism • Sea tourism (cruises + yachting) • Day trips • School Excursions • Sport tourism (Promotion of the Semi-Marathon of Thessaloniki, Biking, hiking and trekking) • Bird watching at Axios, Aliakmonas, Loudias and Gallikos River • Horse riding • Traditional villages very close to Thessaloniki (Parthenonas in Halkidiki,

conditions and well-studied

Palaios Panteleimonas in Pieria, etc.)

• Publicity and promotion of Diving Tourism

Strategic goals of the Agency: • Increasing the awareness and the promotion of a strong positive image for the city of Thessaloniki in the target markets • Establishing Thessaloniki as the number one destination for a short leisure trip to a city in the Greek as well as in the Balkan and the Cypriot market.

• Making known in the target markets of all activities and attractions offered by the Prefecture to its visitors.

• Supporting the Hospitality units of the city and the county having as an aim a steady increase in tourism traffic throughout the year.

• Mitigating the seasonality.

• Boosting the spending spree of tourists

This identity, has to be projected correctly through targeted basic movements.

There must be areas of action which are taking for granted and require the participation of all citizens, professionals, private and public sectors and specialists for the creation of an organizational structure, an infrastructure, the addition of new attractions, improving skills and knowledge of the human resources in the Tourism industry.

Finally are needed joint actions of the public and private sectors, the development of the marketing and the branding in the domestic and international market. We can achieve them all by: • Concerted efforts in concordance with the National strategic goal of Tourism Development.

• Bringing together Tourist agencies in a common effort for the implementation of an integrated program for the projection of Tourism (in addition to the improvement of the infrastructure and the services which are enclosing our tourist product).

• Opening towards new markets and stimulating the interest in the existing ones.

• Extension of the tourist season (the desirability of the 12-month Tourism).

• Selecting promotion through the thematic topics according to the Tourism Promotion Plan of the Region of Central Macedonia.

• Investigating the local Product exploitation opportunities within our Tourism promotion.

Tourism in appropriate, well designed, fully planned and coordinated decisions and practices with innovative tourist products, high quality services and modern infrastructure which give extra value to Culture, respects the environment, highlight and exploit the social characteristics of the city and the county, can create the solution to the existing social and economic deadlock.

It is necessary for all citizens to understand, but also all those directly involved in the tourism industry that now on we operate in a global environment where competition is relentless.

The most important task that requires time and effort is related to the development of a proper attitude, a culture of tourism, of consistency, of professionalism, a constitution of character by everyone as well as the entrepreneurs and our fellow citizens.

Loving our home town, we highlight the traditional and accepted by everyone largeness and openness, to foreigners or Greeks which characterizes all of us, as “bayatides” Thessalonians.

Members of the Agency for Tourism Promotion and Marketing of Thessaloniki TIF - Helexpo sa

Regional Development Fund of Central Macedonia

Hotel Association of Thessaloniki

The national exhibition agency effectively and actively support the work and activities of the Agency for Tourism Promotion and Marketing of Thessaloniki and in this context the President of TIF-Helexpo, Mr. Tasos Tzikas, is a member of the Agency’s Board.

The Regional Development Fund of Central Macedonia is a powerful development tool that can give life and hope to the productive forces of Central Macedonia.

It is the managing body of the financing of the Public Investment Programmes, of the EU programmes and from other organizations, which actively contribute to the fastest possible absorption and utilization of European Union resources so as to ensure the completion of major projects and infrastructure which are needed in Central Macedonia.

The H.A.TH. is a non-profit trade association based in Thessaloniki, having as members hotel companies operating in the Metropolitan Area of Thessaloniki and it is the oldest Hotels Union in Greece since it was established in 1914.

The TIF-Helexpo gives a particular emphasis on the tourism development of Thessaloniki and of Northern Greece in general, while is organizing the leading tourism fair, Philoxenia.

Philoxenia in its 31st edition was implemented with great success from 12th to 15th November 2015 and with Hotelia, have become a tourist panorama which made the city of Thessaloniki, the interest focus of the tourism world.

The TIF-Helexpo contributes significantly with all the exhibition events and fairs in promoting Thessaloniki as a destination with a growing emphasis on the "tourist" map not only of Greece, but also of the entire Southeastern Europe.

In this context, hundreds of thousands of visitors from Greece and all over the world visit the International Exhibition Center of Thessaloniki every year, become familiar with the city, her history and her sights and so they become the best "ambassadors" of Thessaloniki abroad.

Undeniable is the contribution of the TIF-Helexpo in the development of the tourism and the hotel business in Thessaloniki and the neighboring region, as exhibitors and visitors of the exhibitions significantly increase the overnight stays in the city, creating not only an additional turnover, but also a significant mobility throughout the year.

Regional Association of Municipalities of Central Macedonia The Regional Association of Municipalities of Central Macedonia was established in 2010 by the Law 3852 of the "Kallikrates" programme and has begun operating in September 2011. Its members are the 38 Municipalities of Central Macedonia.

The main aims of the RAMCM among others are: • cooperation among the Municipalities-Members and the promoting of the institution of the A’ degree Local Government.

• cooperation with government agencies and the private sector, which are active on issues of local government and decentralization.

• cooperation with institutions and bodies of Local and Regional Authorities of Greece and those of the European Union.

• participation in collective bodies of government, with its representatives, the same as that of the Agency for Tourism Promotion and Marketing of Thessaloniki.

• backing and support of initiatives that strengthen the decentralization and the local development and economy.

• development of actions and activities to improve life, the environmental protection and the economic cohesion.

The main objectives of the H.A.TH. is the preservation, study and promotion of economic, social and professional interests of its members and the promotion of Thessaloniki as a tourist destination through cooperation with local and other authorities which play a key role in developing tourism in the region.

The H.A.TH. is representing 80% of the hotel beds in the Metropolitan Unity of Thessaloniki. This potential allows it to play an important and decisive role in the tourism development of Thessaloniki and in the broader region.

Also the H.A.TH. is a founding member of the Panhellenic Federation of Hoteliers (PFH), the Tourism Promotion and Marketing Agency of Thessaloniki (TPMATH) and the Office of Conferences and Visitors of Thessaloniki (OCVTH).

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The Municipality of Thessaloniki

Thessaloniki Port Authority

Commercial and Industrial Chamber of Thessaloniki

The strategy of the Municipality of Thessaloniki in tourism, aims at the continuous strengthening of the attractive image of our city, enriching the tourist identity of the city with new products and new services, approaching the major partners of tourism, ensuring an efficient way to handle the visitors and highlighting the city abroad and in Greece through actions such as:

The SA "Thessaloniki Port Authority" (ThPA SA), established in 1999, is responsible for the administration and the operation of the port of Thessaloniki. It occupies an area of 1.5 million square meters and stretches in a length of 3.5 kilometers. It has a dense road and rail network, which is connected directly, bypassing the city, with the national and the international road network.

The ThPA SA, mainly through its own means and personnel provide services for mooring ships, handling all kinds of cargo and servicing passenger traffic in the port of Thessaloniki, implementing the strictest safety standards

The Commercial and Industrial Chamber of Thessaloniki was founded in 1918. Its operation was inaugurated in 1919. The CICTH is the second largest Chamber of Greece and its contribution to the development of the country, from its founding to our days is very important.

• Organization and promotion of new Festivals of tourist interest, such as: the Thessaloniki Food Festival, the Science Festival, the Music in the Monuments of the City, the Urban Pic Nic, the Mysticon and the Open House.

• Promotion of Educational Tourism (Study in Thessaloniki) • Management of visitors: the operation of a tourist kiosk (info kiosk), at 7, Aristotelous Square for 7 days a week, from 9 in the morning till 9 in the evening. The setting and operation of a second (info kiosk), at the White Tower Square.

• Promotion (marketing) of the city, abroad and in Greece: - Cities Diplomacy - Thessaloniki Days: The organization of Fam trips Strengthening the tourism consciousness of the citizens by organizing one day meetings for tourism.

Publications, digital applications, internet, new technologies and participation in tourism fairs.

For the convenience of coastal and cruise passengers the port of Thessaloniki has got an adequate port infrastructure, located between piers 1 and 2, with a quay length of 400 meters and draught of 8 meters with 4 mooring sites, and a single berth or alternatively three berths ( serving mainly cruise ships).

There is a possibility of berthing cruise ships with a draught of a maximum of 9 meters by using a special construction.

The passenger terminal "Macedonia", which operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, is located at the ground floor of the neoclassical building at the entrance of the port and serves passengers of steamers, ferry-boats, flying dolphins and cruise ships.

The facilities are modern, of high quality and meet the requirements and demands of the Schengen Treaty and the ISPS Code.

Its history is indissolubly linked with the development of Thessaloniki, for example: the establishment of the Thessaloniki International Fair, the modernization of the Thessaloniki Port Authority and the Free Zone, the establishment of the Commodity Exchange of Thessaloniki, the functioning of the School of Commerce, which is the subsequent Industrial School of Thessaloniki (today’s University of Macedonia). Also the CICTH is one of the founding members of the Tourism Promotion and Marketing Agency of the prefecture of Thessaloniki.

From the very first talks for Greece's accession to the European Union, the CICTH endorses strongly the idea and promotes it in every possible way.

The CICTH currently has got about 7,000 active members (commercial and manufacturing enterprises and companies in the service sector), which with their dynamic business presence export a large proportion of Greek products from Thessaloniki and the broader region.

The CICTH has as its mission to act as a consultant of the State in matters of trade, manufacturing and services and in general concerning development policies. In addition, it has to represent, support and bring out entrepreneurial initiatives and activities.

The city

within

the

city

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The Director of the Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki, Polyxeni Adam - Veleni is ushering us into a journey where the present meets the past.

BY VaGgelis Stolakis

The discussion with Polyxeni Adam-Veleni is never boring.

Through the words she is using, her interlocutor becomes wiser and a winner.

Imagine what wealth of knowledge a visitor of Thessaloniki has to get even if he talks to her briefly.

She is a native born Thessalonician, who has got at her fingertips everything obvious or hidden about the city. The director of the Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki, welcomed us at her office.

Although it is located in one of the noisiest streets at 6, Manolis Andronikos St., this place has become her retreat. She took us out and we were guided to her favorite spots of the museum, we were taken for a walk in the old markets of Thessaloniki and she talked to us about the "city within the city". The ancient and old Thessaloniki which "matches" well with her modern image.

Who is she?

She was born and educated in Thessaloniki but "grew up," as she says, in the Archaeological Museum.

She has been its director since 2006 and earlier she was a Director at a number of Inspectorates of Antiquities of Thessaloniki, Edessa and Pieria. As an archaeologist she has acquired a rich scientific knowledge, with 92 participations in international conferences and 115 published articles and studies. She has excavated in various sites of Central and Western Macedonia. Some of her main works are the excavations of the Hellenistic city of Petres in Florina, the excavations in Apollonia, the excavation and prominence of the Imperial period Forum in Thessaloniki and the reopening and the distinction of the Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki. She has also written extensively and has been honored by the presidents of the Italian and the French Republic. She has got three children.

If a group of tourists had just one hour to spare at your museum, what would you recommend for them to see?

I would recommend that they could see the basic exhibition of the historical period which is the presentation of Macedonia and Thessaloniki.

Finally, that they should visit the hall “the Gold of Macedonians”.

I believe that in one hour the visitors could see the entire museum but they would not be able to appreciate the details so their appetite for more will create the desire for a second visit in the future..

The museum is structured in a way to attract the interest because the subjects are touching modern life as well. They are related to education, the trade, the life of women and men, rural habits, the public life in ancient times, the gods, the arts ...

These are the sections that make up the exhibition on the historical Macedonia. Similar sections exist for Thessaloniki itself. The "Gold of Macedonians" is also a very important presentation which is referring to the reasons why the Macedonians succeeded in what they did after the 4th century.

In my opinion, the Macedonians became great for the following reasons: they had plains where they could cultivate cereals and they could feed thousands of people, they had many forests to build ships and could create commercial and military fleet and third, they had mines and could cut and introduce their own coinage.

In what order would you recommend to a tourist or a Thessalonician to visit the Museums of Thessaloniki?

A good start could be from the Archaeological and then visit the Museum of Byzantine Culture.

Both of them are located in buildings representing the era which they were built. The Archaeological Museum represents the 60s and modernism by the architect Patroclos Karantinos. Correspondingly, the Museum of Byzantine Culture, inspired by Kyriakos Krokos, is a representative sample of the 80s.

Both buildings represent significant decades of the 20th century. Then I would suggest that the visitors should go to the Biennale of Thessaloniki and then at the Macedonian Museum of Contemporary Art, which is the first museum of Contemporary Art in Greece, founded by private initiative.

Then he should go to Telloglio and to the Port, to visit the Annex of the Museum of Contemporary Art. By the time he is at the Port he could pay a short visit to the Museum of Photography and Cinamateque.

From there he could take a stroll along the old seafront till the White Tower, which he definitely should visit.

The city is an open Museum. Where would you have taken a visitor if you wanted to show him only the most important sites?

I could take him for a visit all along the Walls. No other European city has got such an early built perimeter of walls, with some parts to date from the Hellenistic and the Roman times, while the largest part is Byzantine.

Then I would guide him to the Roman Forum to the Palace of Galerius, starting from the Rotunda ,would walk down to Kamara and then to the Navarino street then I would get him to the Ministry of Macedonia-Thrace Builiding, to let him understand about the large section we applied in the city's history. There are there as well representative samples of history; it is an open book of the city phases.

If he had an interest concerning archaeological topics, I would advise him to see the Temple of Aphrodite in Antigonidon Square and then several Byzantine churches, of which 16 are classified as monuments of UNESCO such as : Agios Dimitrios, the infant Christ, Agios Panteleimonas, the Moni Vlatadon …

Tips

What’s your favourite “haunt” for grabbing a bite?

For special nibbling I prefer fried cod from the various points opposite the port. You can take it away, in a grease proof paper and leave. I like very much the Hellinikon (9, Kallari St.) and Diagonios (13,Kallari St.). Another option is the Zythos Dore, which is facing the seafront and is opposite the White Tower.

Where can someone enjoy a good bottle of wine and what should it be?

We could drink it at the restaurant of the Museum of Byzantine Culture. If it is red, it could be a Boutaris xinomavro.

If it is white, a bottle of "Vivlia Chora". I like as well the rosé wines, because as a country we are this intermediate, temperate climate. The adjustment of the hot summer in the cold winter and from the summer colors into the autumn and winter ones shows that Greeks are easily adaptable and they live under a variety of conditions.

How would you describe the city you are living in five words?

Maritime, historical, multiethnic, tasty -because we can eat very good food in the city- and finally a city with a kind of atmospheric pretentions for deep concentration.

Your favorite place for a morning coffee?

The café De l 'Art located at the State Theater of Northern Greece.

Where can someone find the best bougatsa in the city? In the sweet house of Hadji in Venizelou Street Who bakes the best Koulouri of Thessaloniki? Titania bakery How about the best coffee?

In Stretto (18, Karolou Diehl St.).

Which is your favourite spot for enjoying an early drink or even a nightcap?

Although I do not often go out, I could have a nice drink at the bar of the Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki.

Beneath the pine trees you forget that you are in the heart of the city. The bar has got a surrounding that helps me talk with my friends.

Which of the museums you prefer and why?

I cannot betray the Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki. I grew up in here, I started my career as an archaeologist and now I am the director. However, I have a preference to the Contemporary Art museums. I love it very much indeed. That's why I love going to the Macedonian Museum of Contemporary Art. Your favorite means of transportation?

I use all of them. But I like biking from home to the Museum all along the seafront. This seafront is a real treat to the city. People rediscovered their maritime self. They are gazing far into the sea.

They can take a deep breath away from the suffocating city when walking down to the south, to see Olympus.

Which places should everyone visit, even if they are in Thessaloniki for just 24 hours?

Certainly he is to see one of the above mentioned Museums, depending on his interests. He has also to pay a quick visit to St Demetrios and St Sophia Churches Then take a stroll along the seafront and wander in the commercial heart of the city. Finally, I would say that before he leaves to climb high to the Frangomachalas for a drink.

The first thing to do when in Thessaloniki To take a walk along the seafront and after pay a visit to the city markets. Thessaloniki has always been a commercial city, and even today has got surprising markets such as the Kapani, the Athonos Square, the Ladadika -a great neighborhood - the Vlali and many more I love eating The meatballs of Rogkoti!

I love going out In the bars of Valaoritou Street.

My favorite shopping area is The Tsimiski Street!

If I were a tourist, I wouldn’t leave Thessaloniki without buying A nice photo of the White Tower.

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Vaggelis Stolakis goes sightseeing at the New Seafront of Thessaloniki and he is shown around by its creators, the architects Prodromos Nikiforidis and Bernard Cuomo.

“Check in at the New Seafront of Thessaloniki, with Prodromos Nikiforidis and Bernard Cuomo” was written in my diary, and for those who do not know them, they are the two architects who,a few years ago, designed the New Seafront in a study-proposal, submitted it and finally won the relevant architectural design competition. Thus, they offered Thessalonicians and tourists, 3.5 kms and several thematic gardens for leisure walking, cycling, gymnastics and entertainment. According to surveys data, the New Seafront of Thessaloniki is the number one destination for the visitors to the city since its reputation has gone well beyond the confines of the county, while images of it have appeared in major mass media in China, South Korea, Canada and Brazil.

Our appointment couldn’t be set anywhere than the new sympol of the city that has gone viral on social media; Zoggolopoulos’ umbrellas.

They arrived riding a motorbike and we immediately started the guided tour! We walked about seven kms-or 9,612 steps, as we were informed by a gadget on their mobile phone-having the architects to reveal the secrets of each garden, their starting point and the concept of every idea, in addition to the way it was implemented.

"Our goal was to satisfy all visitors. We wanted to create a space open to everyone. To highlight the Thermaikos Gulf and to reconcile the city with the sea, which until that time, the one had its back turned to the other. We strongly wanted to create the feeling for someone who is walking along the seafront to get the impression that he steps on the water. I have the impression that we achieved that”, according to Prodromos Nikiforidis. "Our objective was to create a democratic space," adds Bernard Cuomo. Both of them claim that the city lacked a space corresponding to the major parks that someone encounters elsewhere when traveling in Europe. A green space, where everyone can visit and entertain himself, to walk his dog, sunbathe, read, relax ... Having such images into their mind, they planned black on white the thematic parks, each of which retains features of the history of the old seafront.

The New Seafront of Thessaloniki was completed in two stages. The construction of the first section began in 2007 and the second in 2011.

The design itself did not take them more than two months to materialize. As they explain, they left the walls of their architectural office in Ano Poli, and organized daily visits in and out of the city of Thessaloniki, they collected experiences, images and ideas which then were imprinted on paper. They submitted their proposal to the Municipality of Thessaloniki, it was singled out and shortlisted with four other proposals by the administration, eventually their own proposal got the first prize in the European competition. Finally, their plans began gradually to be implemented.

A 45-minute-walk The New Seafront of Thessaloniki is considered the area starting from the Royal Theatre to the Concert Hall. It is a distance of 3.5 kilometers, which, if they are added to the approximate 1.5 km from the White Tower to the Port, give a total of 5 kms sea front with a lot of similarities and differences that are envied by a number of other cities.

This is proved by the assumption of the Mayor, Yiannis Boutaris, that "In any city I go, people ask me about the New Seafront". Five kilometers, which in the past were considered to be “the route of those with heart problems”, as all those taking a long walk along the seafront were those who were facing problems with their health, nowadays is an activity which is aspiring to become a daily activity by a large number of Thessalonicians. Five kilometers and 45 minutes (this is the time needed to walk the distance between the Port to the Concert Hall) alongside the sea and the green. The paved surface of the New Seafront is treated as a

The number one destination for every visitor whole and equitably, without fluctuations in its width.

While we were walking with Prodromos Nikiforidis and Bernard Cuomo I take a glimpse of the quotations written on the small structures all along the seafront which are intended to operate as canteens.

"The New Seafront has become brand new, enjoy it and take care of it", "60 acres are covered with lawn, make sure you do not leave any litter behind you," "In the New Seafront we have planted 1,800 trees, take care of them, they are all yours."

As they told me, they consider this work as their own child. They are upset when it is vandalized, they are pride when they see its photos travel round the internet.

"One of the best points of the New Seafront is where the moon illuminates the edge of the paved path, exactly where anyone can go to sit and relax.

Recently, a friend from abroad told me that when she got there she felt like having a chat with the moon. We succeeded in doing what we exactly wanted. To create feelings to people. Our ambition is for a visitor to see the city life without being disturbed. To fish, to ride a bike or to flirt, "says Prodromos Nikiforidis.

During our walk we meet a French trainer with his team, to have a training session on the grass. "I meet him every day at the same place. We are friends on the facebook and I shall ask him why he chooses this spot" says Prodromos Nikiforidis, explaining that all along the seafront they have already planted more than 600 pine trees. As he explains, the tree of Thessaloniki is the pine, and from this tree family the most durable ones close to the sea are the stone pines.

Of course, at the New Seafront plane trees could be found, which are located all along the paths between the theme parks, and about two hundred additional trees which have been "adopted". "This tree has a label on, it is planted by two friends of Bernard and that one is planted by two young boys a few days after their father died. It is planted in his memory and they come with their mother every day and take care of it” says Prodromos Nikiforidis.

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A space for activities and events The two architects, while we walk from the one park to the other, reveal that they want their work to become a multicultural and multiethnic one. To be visited by the tourists , and the Thessalonicians themselves to develop with its influence heir artistic nature. For this reason was established the New Seafront Association of Friends-it was the idea of a student trying to find a way for its protection-with more than fifty active members who occasionally can organize actions such as planting trees, organizing walks, and even fashion shows. They promise, in fact, far more events to come n the near future.

Alexander’s Garden According to the architects, it is the largest garden of the New Seafront of Thessaloniki. Their objective was not to change the philosophy of the park next to the statue of Alexander the Great on Bucephalus, which was identified for several years with the capital of Macedonia. This very spot was enriched with plenty of illumination and trees. In addition many benches can accommodate dozens of visitors, who can set their eyes in a meaningful look towards the great leader.

The Afternoon Sun Garden This is the second thematic park to be seen when walking from the Zoggolopoulos Umbrellas to the Makedonia Palace Hotel. A sloping landscape in the triangular area between the hotel and the imaginary extension of Edison Street. The creators of the project wanted to upgrade an understated location, as they say. In this garden there are plants of the field which are not easily found in cities. If someone walked into the paths, he would reach the top of a hill and from there he will admire the best sunset in Thessaloniki.

The guided tour Which are exactly, however, the seven thematic gardens of the New Seafront and which are their secret points, according to their creators?

The path to the thematic gardens is transformed into an experience with transitional stages, where the transient and varied are emerging as dominant elements of the composition, creating different emotions from the visitor.

The myth is revealed all along the way, it is redefined through physical effects, generates constantly changing visual phenomena. Nikiforidis and Cuomo are visiting the parks they designed two to three times a week. You may be lucky to meet them in their stroll. You won’t even be denied a personal guided tour.

The Garden of Sand It is a Traffic and Road Safety Park directed mainly at children. It is a learning space for children and adults. The plants you may meet there mainly are found in sandy areas. Nikiforidis and Cuomo wanted to preserve evidence so as to remind Thessalonicians with the old seafront.

"We didn’t want to offer something unfamiliar. For this reason we kept elements, such as the play ground toys for children, because we wanted to respect the memory ", they say.

The Garden of Seasons It is a park that reminds of a meadow. "The Garden of Seasons through its vegetation reminds us of the interchange of seasons and weather.

I remember, on May Day 2014 a lot of Thessalonicians had gathered and picked poppies for their home’’ mentions Prodromos Nikiforidis.

The garden is formed with free traces and an artificial earth elevation in relief and includes a cafeteria, an outdoor amphitheatre for performing events and seats located all along a running right through a wooden path.

“We longed to ensure that everyone who walks along the seafront gets the feeling of stepping into the water

The Garden of Phokas It covers the area which in the past was the so called Odysseas Fokas Park, a man who contributed greatly to the city.

"We have respected his offer and the memory of the city to this man," declare the architects. The garden grew in size by 50% compared to the past, while the playground toys that existed there were modernized. Emphasis has been given to security and access control at the site.

The Mediterranean Garden In this part the olive trees dominate, a predominantly Greek tree. The visitor can also admire citrus trees and herbal plants. There are benches and a special area for pets. After so many years, indeed, the olive trees have paid off, having as a result for the future plans of the New Seafront Association of Friends to have their harvest and the production of olive oil “made in Thessaloniki”.

The Garden of Sculptures This is the favorite garden of Bernard Cuomo. In this part "The Circle" of Zoggolopoulos has got a dominant position, an artwork of the great Greek artist which has been donated to the municipality of Thessaloniki from the homonymous Foundation. The aim of this park is to host in this space sculptures and artworks so as to create an outdoor museum, a “green art room" in the shadow of the Folklore and Ethnological Museum of Thessaloniki, at the Botsari area.

The park is dominated by white marbles, to make you think of Greece. "The visitor has the feeling that he is in an island or village. That is, the genuine Greece, exactly there where the white joins the light, it is blinding”, explains Bernard Cuomo. The dominant feature of the garden is also a large water surface with special night lighting, all around which there are seats and flower beds.

The Garden of Sound Two pergolas covered with plants which considered to be one of the most peaceful areas of the New Seafront, are waiting there to relax the visitors. The area is rich in flora, which took the place of the reed beds which were the original thought of the creators. "We gave this name to the garden because when the wind was blowing the weeds were producing different sounds. Finally, we planted a variety of green plants”, explains Prodromos Nikiforidis.

The Garden of Roses This space was originally intended for schools. For this reason it is roofed. Along the way, however, the design has changed and from an experimental environmental garden has become a park with sand and games for children and adults.

There, the visitor has the opportunity to see the "adopted" trees of the New Seafront.

There are already two hundred in only two actions, with the responsible people to promise more.

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The Garden of Remembrance This is a crevice in the urban area.

The sea through the garden joins the Cultural Center of the National Bank, which is located in the main street. According to Prodromos Nikiforidis, “ it is the point of the seafront revealing the multicultural character of Thessaloniki". There a visitor on his left has the opportunity to climb to the city's Central Pumping Station, a real balcony to the sea, and on his right the smell of mint, lavender, rosemary and marjoram, grown in flower beds.

"To smell flavors and scents of the East," adds Bernard.

The Garden of Music The last stop of our walk with the two architects of the New Seafront is the Garden of Music. It was given this name because of its location, just in front of the Concert Hall of Thessaloniki. In the area there are a playground, enough sand and three platforms, where at regular intervals performances, music and dance shows are organized

The Water Garden Or otherwise, the park with the water lilies. At this very point there is the only refreshment space of the New Seafront, where the visitors can relax to the sound of the artificial waterfall that stretches all along the park, to "screen out" the noise of the traffic. This is a garden with hydro-philous plants and water lilies shuffled when the fish, turtles and frogs, which were left there by citizens, let their heads appear on the water surface. The garden holds its own story.

According to Nikiforidi and Cuomo, the specifications of the architectural competition stipulated that there should have been created the monument of the Unknown Sailor. With the progress of the works and the impressive final result, the Unknown Sailor ... remained unknown, the monument was forgotten and Thessalonicians enjoy their coffee and their walk in a real aquatic area next to the sea.

FASHION V IE W

T h e t h i n g s y o u c a n ’t live without.

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The Fashion Forces of Thes salo niki

What follows is a grand

"Who is who"

fashion portfolio

– one that brings

together designers,

brands, entrepreneurs,

fashion executives,

models and personalities that create the fashion environment in the city.

Enjoy the tour.

Fashion Editor: Fotini Politaki. Beauty Editors: Eleni Tsouka, Simoneta Tsapanou, Photography: Aris Rammos.

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an inquisitive person Eleonora Kanaki works in fashioonboth professionally and as an amateur, which she loves!

Who is she?

She is the Style & Beauty Director in GLOW magazine, the publication director of GLOW Flavor Edition, the co-founder and editor in chief of the site for dads www.superdad.gr, she is also responsible for the media & communication at TOMS flagship store in Thessaloniki, she also does styling and photo editing. She likes to deal with many different things, which share creativity as a common element.

Whenever she finds time, she wants to finish her master's degree in fashion journalism that she follows online at the University of Arts of San Francisco, while she is also thinking of starting an additional short course on fashion.

Make up: Maria Pagonaki

My style is…

Minimal and elegant, very dependent on my mood. I love to "play" with the different styles and I'm not afraid to dare. I love the black, but I would not say no to vivid prints. I love the androgynous look with a feminine twist, on the contrary my accessories give the touch that makes the difference. I have a weakness for flats and lately for sneakers.

Shopping therapy is for me…

A time of relaxation! Taking a walk usually alone at the city centre!

The hours I spend at the computer and discover new fashion internet addresses.

My favorite street / area for shopping in the city is…

The city centre. If I had to pick a street, it would be the Proxenou Koromila Street.

My favourite beauty brand is…

I cannot get only one. For perfumes I love Diptyque. For the makeup I have a weakness for Laura Mercier and Bobbi Brown products, and at the all-time classic Lancome. Finally, I like a lot the body creams by Biotherm and Kiehl's.

A foreign designer whom I appreciate is…

Phoebe Philo for her personal classic and minimal style, but also for her creations for the fashion house Celine. Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez, the designers duo behind the brand Proenza Schouler. The fantastic shoes by Charlotte Olympia. The bags and shoes by Mansur Gavriel.

A Greek designer whom I appreciate is…

Mary Katrantzou for her talent and ability to evolve at each season.

Also, I very much like the creations by Apostolos Mitropoulos for their specific style.

My little stylistic secret is…

First and foremost, the internet! The asos.com for various basic clothes. I like surfing at the site of the Man Repeller and Garance Dore, and to get inspiration by their unique looks. On instagram I love Caroline de Maigret’s account, for her style.

Abroad I love Colette in Paris, and to discover sunglasses at the flea markets. Love: the Vestiaire Collective and Etsy! In Thessaloniki, I have a weakness for the boutique Stylefax, for Mary Katrantzou and not only, and the all-time classic Rania Xanthopoulou for her small "treasures".

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style’s clear view Evi Klaoudatou, Marketing Director of Attica Department stores has a trained eye to the fashion and a clear view of the style.

Who is she?

She studied at the Athens University of Economics and Business (Department of Statistics) and later got her MSc in Communications, Public Relations and Advertising from the University of Ulster.

Previous jobs include the position of the Director of Visual Identity of the Olympic Stadium for the Athens Olympic Games.

Apart from her position as the Marketing Director of attica department stores, she is also the Development Director of PICAR S.A.

My style is Personal Shopping therapy for me means Way of life My favorite beauty brand Jo Malone for the Blue Agava and Cacao perfume, Molton Brown for the Relaxing Yuan Zhi body cream and finally Dolce & Gabbana for its makeup color palette.

A foreign designer that I appreciate The truth is that I haven’t yet found someone who has exceeded the brilliance and iconic style of Alexander McQueen A Greek designer that I appreciate Dimitris Aleksakis and Grigoris Triantafyllou My little stylist secret is The Maria Mastori jewelry atelier in Plaka.

attica’s newest branch is located on Tsimiski street, right in the center of Thessaloniki

Showcasing an exclusive list of fashion brands that combines upscale international designers with popular Greek brands, attica offers a great variety of choices in womenswear, menswear, accessories, shoes and beauty. Entering the ground floor, the beauty section is occupied with the beauty stands of the true experts when it comes to make-up, skincare and fragrance. Dior, Estee Lauder, La Prairie, Clinique, La Mer, MAC, Lancome, YSL, Bobbi Brown, Jo Malone are just a few of the premium choices spread across the beauty section. Right above, on the mezzanine floor, the accessories section presents the collections of high-end brands such as Alexander Wang, Longchamp, Furla, Michael Kors, Burberry, MCM, Alviero Martini, Diane Von Furstenberg, DKNY, Love Moschino, Zadig & Voltaire and more.

Beginning on the 1st floor and going up to the 3rd, men will find whatever it is they are looking for. Whether for a chic-business look or for the everyday casual apparel, the necessary items are all there among the collections of Burberry, Brooks Brothers, Burberry, Hugo, Z Zegna, Paul Smith, Timberland, Polo Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein, Ted Baker and many more. The womenswear section spreads for another 3 levels and presents the latest of fashion and trends with the collections of designers and brands such as Burberry, Boss, Dsquared, Diane Von Furstenberg, Helmut Lang, McQ Alexander McQueen, Juicy Couture, Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein, MaxMara and more. On the top floor, men and women will find a great variety of shoe collections to combine with every look while on the basement casual fashion lovers will find the denim and casual-chic experts along with a great variety of sneakers in the brand new Sneaker Point.

Address 48-50 Tsimiski str., Thessaloniki Contact +30 231 1819000 Opening hours: Monday - Friday 10.30 - 21.00, Saturday 10.30 - 19.00

a sophisticated approach With extensive experience in fashion, the designer Denise Eleftheriou makes her own choices.

Kika (left) : Dress by Denise Eleftheriou winter collection 2015-16 Who is she?

The renowned as a fashion designer Denise Eleftheriou lives and works in Thessaloniki and is a "town’s favourite" in clothes and wedding dresses design.

She studied in Milan fashion design and styling in the famous Instituto Maragoni. She then worked with Italian designers, delving into Italian seam and the famous Italian design.

For years now, she maintains her own studio in Thessaloniki, housed in a specially designed neoclassical space in Aristotelous Square.

Throughout her career she has gained a loyal clientele not only due to the wedding dresses but also for her sur mesure (tailor made) clothes, in which she specializes.

address Denise Eleftheriou atelier 4, Aristotelous & Tsimiski street City Center Thessaloniki tel. 2310272477

My style is…

The Denise Eleftheriou style is recognizable for two main reasons: the minimal style and that the designer takes care to follow and be inspired by the personal style of each lady, studying her body type and respecting her personality.

Shopping therapy for me means..

Looking for shoes of special design as I am addicted to shoes! Also, I am looking for particular ingredients and fresh materials for cooking, which is my hobby.

My favorite street / shopping area is..

The new "secret" of the city, the arcade Pelosof, which I visit for coffee and juices, while shopping in Toms, my favorite store for shoes and other accessories.

I'm a fan of the policy of this company, which support children and women of the Third World. Coming out of the arcade I go down in Komninon Street, so as to pay a visit to my favorite Pantopoleio, where it make me feel as if I go on a taste journey to every part of the globe.

My favorite beauty brand is…

The Endocare is the brand I trust regarding the care of my skin.

A foreign designer that I appreciate is…

The design duo of Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli of the fashion house Valentino. They have the ability to shape trends and are one of the first at whose proposals I study each and every season.

As a woman, the clothes and accessories I would choose to wear, would be from my favorites Narciso Rodriguez and Akris.

The Greek designer that I appreciate is…

Lucia.

My little stylistic secret is…

The IQ Beaute, the new online magazine of my favorite beauty editor Manias Bousbouras.

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internal affairs Constantine Tsigaros faces fashion in a philosophical temperament, one of the most genuine Greek fashion representatives.

My style is…

It is based on the principle of simplicity, with an emphasis on clean forms that serve the aesthetic and are aiming at the rejection of any unwanted element.

Shopping therapy means for me…

The quintessence of enjoying what I have gained and suits me, and to rejoice every time I use it.

My favorite street for shopping is…

The city center, as in several roads and streets, there are many significant shops with interesting items.

My favourite beauty brand is…

The Korres Products, because they are natural and Greek, and they indeed lay a claim for a place in the global market.

A Foreign designer whom I appreciate is…

Ann Demeulemeester.

A Greek designer whom I appreciate is…

John Varvatos.

My little stylistic secret is…

The Pinterest, the very interesting garment fashion terminology, and I also find the suggestions of the store very interesting.

Who is he?

He has been a fashion designer with constant presence in the field for about 25 years.

During his career he has worked with national and international fashion groups, but also with cultural institutions and organizations.

His collections have been presented at many international fora, fairs and fashion weeks in Tokyo, in Europe and in Greece. His products bear his personal label and his studio covers the desires of its customers with clothing and bridal dresses of haute couture, accessories and footwear, mainly of exclusive design.

Meanwhile, his studio team plans, organizes and manages weddings, combining the tourism product of our country with services of high added value.

Kika: dress Konstantinos Winter Collection 2015-16

address Konstantinos Tsigaros atelier 37, Mitropoleos street City Center Thessaloniki tel. 2310286763

selective options Νassos is a servant of style, he loves traveling and discovering small stylistic treasures.

Some of them are hidden in his own shop in Thessaloniki.

My style is…

Expensive, but cool. I love the black cashmere sweaters, but my fetish are the leather jackets.

Shopping therapy means for me …

Travels which are opening horizons and excite my creativity.

Getting lost in small shops, among hundreds of bolts with fabrics. Different clothing items which create inspiration. Every now and then I visit Milan for accessories.

My favorite street for shopping is…

The square between Metropoleos and Metropolitou Iosif Streets, where are located the big brands of the city - including the Nassos Couture!

My favorite beauty brand is…

The Jo Malone.

A foreign designer whom I appreciate is...

I used to love Moschino.

A Greek designer whom I appreciate is…

Only Lucia!

My little stylistic secret is…

The boutique Louis Vuitton, the blog of Anna Dello Russo and the site of Maria Pagonaki, who is the best make up artist in the city.

Kika : total outfit Nassos winter collection 2015 -16

address Nassos couture 4, Mitropolitou Iosif street city center Thessaloniki tel.2310240143

Who is she?

He is a fashion designer with studies in Paris and Athens at the Veloudaki School. He has worked with several fashion companies, one of which was Penelope Zagoras in Paris. In 2000 has opened his own firm in Thessaloniki. The recognition came immediately, with outstanding achievements in his career the selection of his creations by stars, such as Sophia Loren and Sharon Stone with the leopard slim dress she was wearing at the Oscars ceremony. He has created history in fashion.

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fashion games Andria-Thomai Papadopoulou experiments before creating.

My style is I would describe it as Urban chic.

I believe that clothes do not simply express the mood, but also influence the soul. Quality for me is something akin to a "flag", as it is the perfect fit, although our time demands smart clothes.

Shopping therapy means for me…

Getting "lost" in the city’s old market, where you can find everything! From clothes and shoes to food. I am enchanted by the scents of herbs, whilst I usually give in to candles and incense.

My favorite beauty brand is…

The only Greek brands, Apivita and Korres.

A Foreign designer whom I appreciate is…

Yohji Yamamoto.

A Greek designer whom I appreciate is…

John Tseklenis.

My little stylistic secret is…

A combination of old and new clothes and accessories. I try to invent new ways of combining them, which is giving them new inspiration.

I have a passion for white cotton shirts and blouses, and I am always looking for the best quality.

The sandals, boots and sneakers are also my favourites.

Kika (left) : total outfit Andria Thomais winter collection 2015 - 16

address Andria Thomais atelier 64, Mitropoleos street City Center Thessaloniki tel.2310222335

Who is he?

A fashion lover, she followed advanced studies in Paris and then she worked for a famous French fashion house.

She has designed pret-a-porter collections for women and men and lingerie collections for several companies.

Late in 1999 she opened her studio in Thessaloniki and then in Athens, where she participated in all fashion events of the Athens Fashion Week. In recent years she has been living between Greece and abroad, having managed to make her work known abroad, which includes creations pret-a-porter de luxe, bridal, as well as jewelry. At the same time she has designed costumes for theater and films, but also, the label of the Domaine Lazaridis Merlot, in cooperation with the creative agency Tiem. She loves art, dancing, animals, travelling and she admits being a vegetarian.

hionidis Established in the late 1980s, Hionidis Mankind started off as an independent luxury fashion retailer placed in Thessaloniki, Greece. Since then, it has been defining inland fashion, as it is considered one of the most valued menswear fashion destinations in Northern Greece.

Hionidis Mankind attempts to bring together up-andcoming designers and luxurious fashion brands to a wider audience, since 2014. Balenciaga, Z Zegna, Escentric Molecules, Philipp Plein, Paul Smith are just some of the labels that shape our designer list.

Address 32, Pavlou Mela str., City Center Thessaloniki, tel. 2310253183

an “old” new ...

The special aesthetics of Elena Chalati finds expression in the Elena Chalati collection.

My style is…

Bohemian with cool elegance touches.

My favorite street for shopping is…

There are many areas nowadays in our city that attract me, I do not find it fair to focus on a single one.

My favorite beauty brand is…

The beauty products “Tzimas Cosmetics” which cover all the needs for the skin care of modern women. They are designed, manufactured and tested with care, here in Greece, with an utmost sense of responsibility. I am a fun.

A foreign designer whom I appreciate is…

I admire Alber Elbaz, the creative director of the fashion house of Lanvin, for his original, commercial and wearable collections.

A Greek designer whom I appreciate is…

I love, admire and appreciate the Thessalonician Stiliani Delligianni, as well as Mary Katrantzou, the Greek "queen" of the British fashion.

My little stylistic secret is…

My neck jewelry, several together in different sizes, made of a variety of materials and created by a number of designers.

Elena Chalati (right) : dress Elena Chalati, jacket from personal collection // Kika: dress Elena Chalati

Who is she?

Elena Chalati, has been present for 18 years in the field of public relations and media, having experienced collaborations with the most popular magazines in Greece and with well-known companies, has decided to launch, alongside her other activities, her own fashion brand. Having as her basic need to create clothes that fit her personal style, timeless clothes, modern ones, she presents the label Elena Chalati, with dresses one of a kind, beachwear, daywear and an executive line with her special aesthetics and her own perception, which at the same time equally follow the prevailing fashion trends of each season!

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the experienced one Anna Kapsali is a fashion editor and owner of the Stylefax boutique, she is a fashion expert "from within", she reveals her secrets.

My style is…

It depends on my mood, exactly as the fashion trends but it is always considered fashionable.

My favourite street for shopping is…

The Bit Bazaar. I believe that if there’s a single remarkably fashionable spot in the city, has to be this one.

My favourite beauty brand is…

I like to experiment with cosmetic products. This is to say I try them all!

A foreign designer I admire is…

Elsa Schiaparelli A Greek designer I admire is…

Yiannis Tseklenis.

My small stylistic secret is…

The Corso Como.

Kika (right): dress fausto, shoes Shutz

Who is she?

She is a fashion reporter, who has worked with some of the biggest Greek magazines such as Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar in which she was Head of the fashion for nearly 3 years. She was also Head of international public relations of the Greek Fashion Week for a year and an official member of Alta moda, Head of the Greek delegation, for five years. She also worked on TV shows (ERT3, Mega, Ant1, Alpha and Star), having as the highlight of her career on this media the costume editing and design for the reality show Fame Story, in 2006.

address Style Fax 19, Proxenou Koromila street City Center Thessaloniki tel.2310240898

the perfume expert Surrounded by magical elements and divine scents, the second generation perfumer, Niki Zoniou is the city’s expert in tailor made perfumes for the one who wishes to be "the one".

My style is…

Minimal, strict, no colors I adore headscarves, scarfs Shopping therapy for me is Walking to food markets outdoor or indoor My favorite street for shopping in town Mitropolitou Iosif My favorite beauty brand Rodial A foreign designer that I appreciate Ann Demeulemeester A Greek designer that I appreciate Angelos Bratis My little stylistic secret is…

Buly 1803, two centuries of aromatics are presented to you.

Besides exceptional aromatics, you‘ll find also cosmetics that combine unique traditional recipes with the most modern ways of making them.

Who is she?

Studies: Chemical Since 20 years ago I run a commercial business whose object is the aromatic raw materials (wholesale).The last 5 years we acted in the field of retail with aromatics and cosmetics stores with the brand ZONIOU

address Zoniou 17, Mitropolitou Iosif City Center Thessaloniki tel.2310263481

e-shopping with a real greek spirit!

Against all odds and the prevalent havoc in the Greek economy, we believe that we do know better than this. And this knowledge comes naturally from the love shown by our customers who have embraced “{e} xclusive”, as their most favorite greek brand.

Hitting the market with competitive prices and demonstrating a quality “made in Greece”, we produce all the goods within our country, in order to dress women with elegance and femininity, regardless of age and size.

The new season for {e} xclusive is ready to hit the world of fashion.

Our new collections have arrived and are ready to be shown and equip your wardrobe with the essential pieces of this year's autumn and winter.

Please note that all the {e} xclusive collections have been already put in our online warehouse and are ready to be shipped out to their destination: your closet!

We are here to prove that online shopping is not just for those lazy Sundays when you have nothing better to do.

Anytime is a great time to click on the world of {e} xclusive and you should better start from now!

Shop Online www.e-xclusive.com shops • 55 25th Martiou str, Thessaloniki, tel: 2310 886 868 • 117 Mitropoleos str., Thessaloniki, tel: 2310 227 555

beautiful pictures Following her instinct, Maria Pagonaki has filled her own life and of those who trust her with beauty.

Who is she?

While she was a student at the Law School, Department of Economics at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, she found out that she was more interested in the “make up” art. She is self-taught, she chased her dream and with great effort, good will, love, and several obstacles which she was finally able to overcome, has established herself in the field as one of the best professionals.

My style is…

A lifestyle. Not at all expensive, but smart. I do not like following trends, but I would rather serve what makes me feel beautiful, comfortable and unpretentious. In short, “bohemian” and decadent elegance.

Shopping therapy means for me…

The antique shops. Because I like it better to "dress" my home rather than myself.

4. My favorite street / shopping area is…

The entire city-centre, which for me is my natural habitat.

My favorite beauty brand is…

I appreciate and love all beauty brands and choose from all of them, but I confess that I have a weakness for Laura Mercier.

A foreign designer whom I appreciate is…

I like all foreign designers whom I discover in the super-stylistic Nati Mati in Proxenou Koromila Street.

A Greek designer whom I appreciate is…

I appreciate all Greek designers who make an effort in Greece and abroad, who face obstacles, but for every important moment of my life only one is my destination: Nassos Couture.

My little stylistic secret is…

I pick new ideas from www.HabituallyChic, I make sure that I always have jars filled with green leaves and not obligatory with flowers, I love the Diptyque candles and Cire Trudon, I buy clothes from my beloved Stella from the shop A & D Danou, and I often light up sticks Nag Chamba, which leave a burnt caramel smell and find them in small shops which sell Indian goods.

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always present!

“Addicted” to the Diesel style, Christos Skevarakis reveals some of his stylistic obsessions.

My style is... With the total black to dominate my choices, I would say it is casual chic, based on Diesel denim of course, leather jackets, sneakers and boots.

Shopping therapy means to me… Thessaloniki’s commercial district, where someone can find all brands in only a few streets.

My favourite street for shopping is…Agias Sofias, Mitropoleos and Proxenou Koromila Streets.

My favourite beauty brand is…MAC. A foreign designer I admire is…John Galliano and Nicola Formichetti, the artistic director of Diesel.

A Greek designer I admire is…Sophia Kokosalaki, Angelos Bratis and Apostolos Mitropoulos.

My small stylistic secret is…

Naturally, the Diesel store in Agias Sofias, the best place for shopping in the city Who is he?

He was born in Thessaloniki but has lived in Athens since 1999, as he started working for the Diesel branch in the Greek capital a year earlier.

He loves traveling, shopping, and good food accompanied by exquisite wine. address Diesel 12, Agias Sofias street City Center Thessaloniki tel.2310221205 T-shirt and jeans Diesel

diesel Diesel S.p.A. (OTB group) is an Italian retail clothing company located in Breganze, Italy, which Renzo Rosso created in 1978.

It produces denim, and other clothing and accessories and owns more than 400 mono brand stores around the world.

The clothing line has two different brands: Diesel and Diesel Black Gold and there is also the line Diesel Kid. The company is known for its surreal advertisements campaigns. Since 2013 the creative director has been Nicola Formichetti.

simple chic Areti Darma: The Louis Vuitton PR & Communications Manager in Greece, Cyprus and Israel takes us for shopping!

My style is‌ Simple chic.

Shopping therapy means for me‌Relief.

My favourite street/area in the city for shopping Proxenou Koromila and Mitropolitou Iosif streets. Besides, the Louis Vuitton boutique is located at their junction!

My favourite beauty brandGuerlain & REN. A foreign designer that I appreciate Our new designer Nicolas Ghesquiere of course, who I appreciated before he came to Louis Vuitton, and also Riccardo Tisci, whose minimal lines I love.

A greek designer that I appreciateMi-Ro. My little secret of style is When I find myself in Paris or London I shop from COS, where I can find most of the it items for the rest of the year. I love colors (gray, beige, black and blue) and their quality. I wear them everywhere.

Also, I adore the website www. mytheresa.com, where someone can discover small treasures in normal prices, and in just two days have them in their hug!

Who is she?

She has been dealing with PR & Communications since 15 years ago. Her first professional experience was in Dagalakis Group, where she stayed for 5 years as the director in PR & Communications of two accomplished luxury brands; Longchamp and Spanish Loewe. The last one belongs to LVMH Group and became the cause for her to be noticed by the managers of Louis Vuitton and to trust her with the position of PR & Communications Manager of the brand in Greece, Cyprus and Israel.

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the rock girl From fashion to jewelry, the path was small for Barbara Mitseli.

My style is…

Rock chic. I try to be myself and I do not blindly follow the fashion trends. The "secret" to my appearance is my hair, which do not look "fake" and give me a youthful aura.

My favorite street for shopping is…

The Proxenou Koromila Street. I enjoy shopping in Melisses Gallery, because it makes me feel like I am travelling to another era with the works of art and jewelry on sale. In Beautystor, on the other hand, I feel "I am lost" for hours among the unique fragrances, toiletries and make up.

My favourite beauty brand is…Laura Mercier and Philab.

A foreign designer whom I appreciate is…

My favorite designers are Rei Kawakubo and Haider Ackermann.

fashion duet i-clothing: Ioannis Mastoris & Claudia Wendner

Who is she?

Claudia Wendner, is the designer and owner of the label "van Dalsky ". A label which had his launch 2014 with exclusive beachwear. All tunics are made in EU, limited in their quantity and added with a 925 silver or Gold plated logo plated for Claudia it was always important to create fashion with high quality standards, which you can see in all those details.

The end of the Year "van Dalsky " will present as well daily fashion for woman.

If you are a Fan of timeless, simple but mainly sophisticated fashion...you will be a fan of "van Dalsky "as well.

Info e-shop: www.i-clothing.com.gr fb: i-clothing insta: i_clothing

‘’September of 2013 was the beginning. We love minimalistic and stylish outfits for every hour of the day . I start designing for myself, clothes which i couldn’t find . I got a huge respond, so that’s when all started. My vision was always to give people the opportunity to be stylish and classy with urban street wear, every day. Our base is in Thessaloniki Greece. ‘’

Who is she?

She has studied jewelry production and design and works in this field for the last year, participating in the production of Brand Division 925. In the past 15 years she has cooperated with the Lola Mundo and Boiz Room shops, in the capacity of a buyer, an activity which allowed her totake a wonderful journey into the world of fashion.

a dynamic entrance Vasso Salika has discovered her true vocation in creating jewelry as a hobby.

Make up: Maria Pagonaki

My style is… Plain and comfortable. I like combining my clothes with sneakers and jewellery.

Shopping therapy means to me To “lose myself” in those places where I can buy materials for my jewellery.

My favourite shopping street district is…

Panorama, where my shop and home are.

My favourite beauty brand is…Laura Mercier and Bobbi Brown.

A foreign designer I admire is… Michael Kors.

A Greek designer I admire is…Nikos Koulis.

Who is she?

She has started designing the B bracelets as a hobby one year ago and before she knew it, she turned professional. She savours the success of her bracelets, as she really loves them, and she is grateful to her husband, Alkis Salikas, who has owned a jewellery shop for several years, for his help and support. She will soon present her new candle collection, the B candles.

Who is he?

He states that he was born on a Saturday, he is a vegetarian, a traveler and a “penpusher”. He has travelled all over Greece through his traveling programmes on TV (Exodus, Oxygen, I love gr), on ET3 and Sky channels.

His gliding over the sealake of Mesollogi was a beautiful moment. He loves and studies all the time the Greek song.

He counts endless hours on the air for the radio of the city.

He creates topics for sites and magazines, he makes up stories, he stays awake at night watching movies and series, he studies, writes scenarios and whatever comes to his mind, while he has also prepared a photography exhibition having a dog as a hero who travels in the cities.

He belongs to the hikers of the team Thessaloniki walking tours-the gastronomic walk in the “belly” of the city which is an experience full of myths, legends, flavors and scents.

He has also stepped on stage lately, with a performance (interactive lecture or something like a self-interview) that is entitled “Cows and Enlightenment”, a pop western that he has written himself and was directed by Yiannis Paraskevopoulos.

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the charm of an adventure Kostis Zafeirakis takes us for a journey into magical worlds, full of scents, flavors, style and a certain viewpoint.

My style is…

A combination of often opposing trends: Retro, pop, athletic, classical and at times it may be a bit -cartoon like. All this does not mirror itself only in clothes and accessories, but on my temperament as well- as very often I may feel as an old song performed with a contemporary orchestration.

Shopping therapy means for me…

I do not call it shopping therapy any longer, but “I wander with no reason”. It is a phrase I was given as a gift by Konstantinos Tzoumas, during our first chat. “I wander with no reason” means I take an endless walk in the centre of (whichever) city, I go in and out of shops with clothes, bookshops, record shops, gadget stores, and generally wherever my “soul” takes me to, depending on the mood of the moment.

The word that makes the difference however is “aimless”: even when the everyday life bills pull me off my feet, I always find the way and the time to escape.

My favourite shopping area is…

I go everywhere, I look everywhere. I go around on a bicycle and this is how I make a map of all neighbourhoods, from Kalamaria to Evosmos. The Pavlou Mela Street in the city-centre is a street that I often go up and down. I get very passionate wherever I find a shop with vintage and second hand clothes or gadgets. I have good time in Bit Pazar with all the antiques and the retro objects. I also go to a basement in Ionos Dragoumi Street sometimes which has got incredible old school stuff. In addition to that, I sometimes go to Ippodromiou, Agnostou Stratiotou, Alexandrou Svolou, Mitropoleos, Tsimiski, Paleon Patron Germanou streets.

My favourite beauty brand is…

I always wear the same eau de cologne, “Le Male”

by Jean Paul Gaultier, and I prefer the Apivita products.

A foreign designer I appreciated is…

I like Yohji Yamamoto, especially his “Y3” series for Adidas. It is glorious, something between sneakers, a monastic and acrobatic look.

I mostly have Camper Shoes.

A Greek designer I appreciate is…

Vasilis Barbarigos, because he is both an awarded designer and a good friend and in addition his lines and aesthetics suit me.

My small stylistic secret is…

The Yesterday’s bread is a shop that I often visit and I always leave loaded-but it is in Athens in Kallidromiou Street. There is the Handover with vintage clothes in Thessaloniki in Ippodromiou Street. I like to match all these with pieces from my favourite Hionidis. I get crazy with factory shirts and the T-shirts with smart stamps - I have a T-shirt which I bought years ago in Madrid with Haidi in a cute heavy metal version: it reads “Heidi metal”. Due to my being short-sighted, I wear glasses or contact lenses, always from Noutsos in Pavlou Mela Street. I also like the Aromatopoleion in Fragkon Street and the shop with Mount Athos products behind Saint Sofia church, with the exquisite traditional bars of soap, made of red clay, and the wax ointments. For herbs and a magnificent essential oil from pinewood, I have Olympus, in Agiou Mina Street.

sur mesure for men only Merkos Manolopoulos.

Committed to fashion tradition serves one of the best professions in fashion.

My style is Napolitanian chic for me,shopping therapy is Renewal-refresh and rejuvenation my favorite street/area for shopping in town Hrisostomou Smyrnis of course my favorite beauty brand Tom Ford A Foreign designer that I appreciate Thom Browne A Greek designer that I appreciate Dimitris Petrou my little stylish secret is A little shop with socks in the Saville Row in London.

parisian elegance

Who is he?

Second generation tailor, after his studies in Greece and Italy,he decided to follow the profession of his father inspired by the experience and his instinct Address Merkos Manolopoulos 6, Chrisostomou Smirnis street City Center Thessaloniki tel.2310286317

Marianna Vlasidou Make Up Concept.

His French education and his Greek creativity have given a unique identity to Michael Pelamidi’s jewels.

My style is The forms of the past for me is a challenge for the present and the future. I'm eccentric but also classical, Baroque and minimalist, with a touch of "hysteria" and nostalgia.

My favorite street for shopping in the city is the Pavlou Mela and Palaion Patron Germanos Streets, are the streets with the best proposals in the city.

My favorite beauty brand is…The Avène products are second to none…

A foreign designer whom I appreciate is…Rick Owens.

A Greek designer whom I appreciate is…Angelos Frentzos is the one who has caught my attention lately My little stylistic secret is…

It is located in Paris and it is the perfume store of Serge Lutens. The fragrance is our signature and it has to charm!

Address 1, Vilara str., City Center Thessaloniki tel.2310271348, www.michaelpelamidis.com

PR Manager Spyros Noulas (left), Dolly Zervou, Michael Pelamidis (right) Who is he?

Michael Pelamidis was raised in Paris, moved into Greece later and devoted to high quality jewelry making. He is a “with honours graduate” of the world-famous School of the Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Joaillerie de Paris and he has gained awards in France and Greece as the best jewelry designer. Having achieved collaborations with great French jewellers, has been seeking continuously creative ways of expression. His dedication to “high quality jewelry making” and his experience with jewelry companies producing in bulk in Bangkok and Hong Kong, has conquered the secrets of the perfect design.

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red alert ‘’Style and fashion is always a way to express oneself. The only thing is that you have to do it with a twist and a certain elegance.’’

Anonymous fashionista My style is… simple, feminine with doses of mix&match. Most importantly, I love quality in my choices and thus, my style.

Shopping therapy for me is to go for shopping in a quiet Monday afternoon and then a glass of wine with a friend.

Favorite area for shopping in town the city centre. All the best brands are there.

Favorite beauty brand: Tom Ford make up, Serges Lutens, Jo Malone and Diptyque parfums from the international ones and from the Greek, Korres and Apivita.

Designer that I prefer Laura Lusuardi. The MaxMara designer. She makes so unique clothes that I simply cannot resist. What I like in the MaxMara collection is dedicated to glamour chic women who enjoy rediscovering a refined yet dynamic and practical look in everyday life.

Favorite Greek designer Orsalia Parthenis. She is a friend a great designer. Her clothes are so feminine. Specially the silk ones.

My own stylish secret my hairdresser Canakis in Thessaloniki. He is the A in my style.

The Z is my intuition.

Dress from ESCADA, FW15 Who is she?

Georgia Dodou is PR Manager in Sani Resort and DiL Fashion Group, Fashion Editor, philanthropist, style conscious persona, ideas and concepts generator.

DiL fashion group Established in 1980, DiL is one of the most accredited fashion stores in Thessaloniki. With more than 50 years history in the fashion industry, the founder of DiL, Lefteris Tsavdaroglou aimed in only one goal: to create a multi fashion flagship store with exclusive brands for women who like to dress with quality and taste 24 hours a day.

Based always in research and development, DiL Fashion Group brought in 1982 the first luxury mono-brand MaxMara store in Greece. The city they chose was Thessaloniki –the second largest city in Greece and one of the best test markets in Europe. And it has been proved; the selection was a huge success and created the grounds for more expansion. The next step was to bring the brands of MaxMara Fashion Group to the DiL store like Marella, Penny Black, iBlues and later to establish the mono-brand store of Marina Rinaldi.

Athens was next with the MaxMara store and the corners of the other brands in the Attica stores – both in Athens and Thessaloniki.

The recent brand of DiL is Escada.

Address Dil 60, Tsimiski street city center Thessaloniki tel.2310220800

“twin” inspiration Two sisters who worship fashion and possess endless creativity, introduce us to the ancient beauty!

Make up: Maria Pagonaki

Who are they?

Lamprini Stavrou was born and raised in Thessaloniki. She is a graduate of the Department of Civil Engineers of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She has had an architectural office in the city for 20 years whilst she has also worked as a journalist in several Greek magazines.

Last year for the very first time she dealt professionally with the fashion, which she strongly believes that is inextricably linked with architecture and design, founding in the summer of 2015 along with her sister the ANCIENT KALLOS, the first purely resort wear collection in Greece.

Stella Stavrou was born and raised in Thessaloniki as well. With studies in fashion design, she worked the last 20 years in the women's clothing family business, specifically in the field of design. Her love for fashion and Greece "gave birth" to the idea of ANCIENT KALLOS (ancient beauty), a summer night while holidaying in the islands.

My style is…

Lamprini: Simple, with small touches of glam on the use of accessories such as handbags and shoes.

Stella: Comfy in my daily life, but also inventive for my “a night out” leisure activities.

Shopping therapy is for me…

Lamprini: Taking walks with beloved friends, in good mood, smiles and, of course, ending with even more chatting to one of the city’s favorite restaurants.

Stella: Meeting with friends and shopping at favorite stores of our city, of course combined with pleasant and small talk in stylish coffee shops, always at the city-centre.

My favorite street / area for shopping in the city is…

Lamprini: All of the Proxenou Koromila Street and the vertical roads on it, just below the Tsimiski Street.

Stella: The city-centre, in the area of Koromila Street from the Morgentau up to the Aristotelous Square.

My favorite beauty brand Lamprini: Tzimas cosmetics, one of the few companies producing Greek cosmetics which additionally has got its headquarters in Thessaloniki!

Stella: The natural products Korres, a Greek company with worldwide recognition and success.

A foreign designer whom I appreciate is…

Lamprini: Isabel Marant.

Stella: The fashion house Chloe.

A Greek designer whom I appreciate is…

Lamprini: Mary Katrantzou.

Stella: Zeus & Dione.

My little stylistic secret is…

Lamprini: The store Zoniou (17, Mitropolitou Iosif St., http://eshop.zoniou.gr). Perfumes, shower gels, body lotions, bars of soap, air fresheners, sticks, candles, scrub, salts and essential oils.

Stella: The boutique Sloane (1, Karolou Ntil St.) http://sloaneboutique.gr), with collections by young Greek fashion artists. address 17, Antigonidon str.

T: 2310 543131 ancientkallos@yahoo.com www.ancientkallos.com

the insider Alexandra Palamidi is overwhelmed by many fashion images, resulting in an infallible stylistic criterion.

My style is…

Casual chic feminine.

Shopping therapy means for me…

A form of entertainment, a delight. It is the walk that would stimulate us; a chat, the temporary dismissal of problems, the socializing, the satisfaction of our consumer instincts. It is the flattering clothes that we may try and are beneficial to our temperament. It is very rarely connected to the amount of money you may spend, but it is rather the process. The purchases made within the so called shopping therapy are beneficial, as they uplift your mood and do not cause feelings of remorse or guilt.

My favorite street for shopping is…

Tsimiski street, right in the heart of Thessaloniki city center, where notosgalleries, the biggest beauty & fashion department store is located (in the historic Hirsch arcade).

My favourite beauty brand is…

The beauty brand Guerlain. It is known for its high quality cosmetics. I especially love the miraculous powder Terracotta Poudre Bronzantes, the red lipstick Kiss and, of course, the care cream series with the eye cream Midnight Recovery and the serum Midnight Recovery Concentrate, which transforms the skin in a single night. I also love the Guerlain perfumes - floral or oriental, cool and fresh, obscure and mysterious. Thierry Wasser is one of the best perfumers in the world, who personally supervises the blending and distillation of the raw materials used to maintain the same aesthetic effect over the course of time.

A foreign designer whom I appreciate…

Trussardi - from a pair of jeans combined with a T-shirt to an evening dungarees. Timeless pieces, bright colors, elegant clothing that can be combined with flat shoes or even high heels! Pieces that I would characterize as all-time classic, with a very good quality fabrics and sewing.

Alexandra (right): top and trousers Trussardi / jewellery Oxette (notos galleries) Kika: dress Ralph Lauren , top and cardigan Stefanel (notos galleries)

Who is she?

Alexandra Palamidis has been the person responsible for the public relations in notosgalleries in Thessaloniki since 2010.

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the fresh look The young Iro Kalemi portrays her aesthetics on the handmade creations Heyyo Urban Clothing.

A Greek designer whom I appreciate…

I appreciate quite a few, but I distinguish Vasilis Zoulias.

His creations appeal to all ages and different body types and are characterized by elegance and femininity.

He has experienced the Greek and international fashion at first as a stylist and then as a designer. Nowadays he is working in Athens as one of fashion’s most characteristic creators.

My stylistic secret is…

The stylistic secrets are not like the fashion itself which changes for every season.

Quite the opposite, the more resistant they are to time, the better. These timeless pieces are one of the most important styling secrets. The heel – small or large. The accessories that shape the style - who said that the turban is just for magazines only and the big hat is just made for the movie stars? But even if you do not belong in the category of "bold", you can make the difference with the right bag, the right necklace or the right earrings The important thing is to be creative and to think each and every time of new ways to wear your jewelry. The jewelry for every woman may be an expression of her own personality.

address notos galleries Hirsch Arcade, 24, Tsimiski & 31, Mitropoleos str T: 2310 366600, notosgalleries.gr

My style is… Street casual, which varies depending on my mood and the occasion. I like handmade pieces, combined with minimal details.

Shopping therapy for me means…Shopping pleasure!

My favorite street for shopping is…

The Proxenou Koromila Street My favourite beauty brand is…The MAC. A foreign designer whom I appreciate is…Rick Owens, for the minimal colours and cuts.

A Greek designer whom I appreciate is…The designers of the brand Zeus + Dione for the handmade element and their quality.

My little stylistic secret is…

The NastyGal (http://www.nastygal.com), for youthful, edgy and distinctive pieces. The AllSaints Spitalfields (http://www.allsaints. com), where I have discovered a combination of quality and modern elements. The little shop with handmade fragrances Penhaligon's London. The Bloom in Mitropoleos Street for special designer pieces.

The Elegance + in Tsimiski Street, because there are always brand new items concerning clothes and accessories.

Who is She? She is 21 years old, a graduate of the Cass Business School of London, with a degree in BSc (Hons) Management. Alongside her studies she launched her own line of handmade clothing, called Heyyo Urban Clothing. They are promoted through the social media and their sales through her own e-shop the ASOS Marketplace (https:// marketplace.asos.com/boutique/heyyourban-clothing). Her latest hobby is the fashion blogging, which has become her new love and a source of great inspiration (https://hiroinetheblog.wordpress.com).

Her professional experience is summed up in the field of e-commerce, sales, and her engagement with advisory projects abroad.

She loves challenges and is always in search of innovative ways to evolve. She also loves traveling and the winter sports and admires the entrepreneurship.

τthe art of fashion With artistic sensitivity, Nikos Rakkas has changed the conception of shop windows in Thessaloniki.

Blaser, shirt and trousers Paul Smith ( Attica )

Who is he?

His interest in fashion started with Window Design. He felt compelled to create thematic shop windows, in an attempt to alter the clichés by playing with fashion and the transient through a purely artistic approach at a time when the meaning Window Design was unknown to the local market. He was in charge of the concept, for the shop window decoration and visual merchandising of all Lakis Gavalas and .Lak shops as well as the Burberry and Dsquared2 shops.. Ever since, he has been working as a freelancer with associates throughout Greece.

He has recently taken on the interior styling and the visual merchandising of the Attica mall in Thessaloniki. At the same time, as a photographer, he is an associate of magazines and theatre groups. He has also created the Playmobil Project, which celebrates the 10th anniversary this year – Playmobil figures from his big collection has been photographed as real people, without any technical processing -, and he has been awarded and featured at solo and group exhibitions in London, Rome, Athens, Ydra, Thessaloniki, gaining positive reviews by the press, the public and critics. He also keeps his column Daydreaming at Exostis, where he photographs and discusses with members of his personal fan club.

My style is My style is determined by my obsessions. I often get into the habit of certain colours.

Lately, I’ve been going through my “blue” period, with all shades of blue. My favourites are Indigo blue and cobalt blue. I only wear denim lately, preferably Japanese made, which are made of sturdy cloth.

My sneakers have always been Adidas, mainly 70s and 80s models, which come out as collector’s items. I also have a big camouflage collection and a weakness for Maharishi.

For me shopping therapy means Books, magazines and vinyl records. All of them come out in brilliant editions, which I can hardly resist. Besides, it’s a source of inspiration for me and a way of being informed about various trends.

My favourite street/place for shopping I’m very pleased with the Attica mall, with brands I could only find online such as Paul Smith, Barbour, The North Face, Ted Baker and, of course, my favourite Αdidas Οriginals.

My favourite beauty brand Kiehl's, which I always looked for during my trips. It’s a brand with incredible history, aesthetically impeccable, with exceptional packaging by young designers and artists. The Original Musk line is of enduring value and the perfumes, which change frequently, are excellent.

A foreign designer I admire There are many designers I admire, such as Martin Margiela, Prada, Dries Van Noten, each one for their personal viewpoint.

However, my favourite one is Jean Paul Gaultier, who has been a major influence and source of inspiration. An innovative and subversive designer, from the time of Jean Paul Goude’s campaigns to the costumes for Peter Greenaway’s films, Gaultier has created images and artistic clothes which shall always influence young designers.

A Greek designer I admire In Greece, the brand that was fun and imaginative from the very beginning was .Lak which are, fortunately, on the market once again. Lakis Gavalas, with the same influences and spirit as Gaultier in the 80s, toyed with the fashion standards, creating both fashion and casual items at affordable prices. Moreover, I appreciate Parthenis, another brand of the same time period, which is constantly evolving, remaining faithful to its minimal philosophy.

My small stylistic secret is I really love London and I often travel there. There are several streets in which I may be lost but my favourite one is Redchurch Street in the Shoreditch. In that area I shall have coffee at Allpress, I’ll visit galleries and attractive small boutiques and I will end up at some Indian restaurant in Bricklane.

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somma Fashion extravaganza

Kika : total outfit Somma

When the Chatzinikolaou brothers decided to get involved with women's clothes, shoes and accessories, they did not intend to create another fashion boutique. Their aim was to strengthen a woman’ s total look, strictly in accordance with the international fashion trends, with unique designs of excellent quality, as affordable as possible. This became a reality and SOMMA store introduced famous Italian, French, Spanish and English labels, with a few pieces from each series which automatically made them unique.

address 17, Mitropolitou Iosif str.

T: 2310 222355 somma.gr

The shop’ s philosophy is not only based on retail sales but it also focuses on providing complete stylistic ideas, covering all needs, from tip-to-toe.

Even the most demanding woman can choose the right outfit for her wardrobe, amongst several dominant fashion brands like Elisabetta Franchi, Liu-Jo, Silvian Heach, Twenty-29, My Tiffany, VS | View in style, Epsilon and many others.

Mr. Thomas Chatzinikolaou, the shop’s “body” (=somma) and soul, suggests that this year’s most trending style is the boho look with a blend of 70's, while he declares that the most "hidden" stylistic intelligence lies in the mix and match of morning and evening outfit elements with glamchic details: a “dress code” that allows a woman to be elegant and beautiful during the whole day.

* Αναπαραγωγή Εικόνας από την καµπάνια Elisabetta Franchi AW2015-16

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Μητροπολίτου Ιωσήφ 17, τηλ: 2310222355 // Βογατσίκου 8 & Προξένου Κοροµηλά, τηλ: 2310224449 www.somma.gr info@somma.gr Somma

Shoes we love

kalogirou high knee boot- cesare paciotti 1250€ black heels- barbara bui 550€ red heels – jimmy choo 725€

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Whether you're ready to splash out on a statement p a i r o f s h o e s t h i s Fa l l o r s i m p l y w a n t t o g a z e t h e s h o w s t o p p i n g p i e c e s , we've rounded up the best of the best from the world's top designers.

From Jimmy Choo and MaxMara next breakout hit to the Tods and the Paciottis, you'll want immediately everything.

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Fashion Editor: Fotini Politaki. Photography: N.Vavdinoudis- C.Dimitriou/Studiovd.gr

style fax heels with troucks - schutz 220 € heels – schutz 280 €

tod's brown boots 665 € heels 410 €

galleria di scarpe boots with crocodile pattern 140 € boots with lace 75 € grey heels – mourtzi 99 €

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νακ black heels- rebeca sanver 199 € leopard heels –nak 249 € boots- nak 369 €

max mara black heels 432 € gold heels 362 € black boot 465 €

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This is the fine J e w el l er y r o o m .

P l e a s e en t er.

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brilliants jewellery 18 ct by Nikos Koulis 41, Proxenou Koromila Str., City Centre ThessalonĂ­ki, T: 231 022 0709, linkjewellery.gr

G ofas

earrings 18ct Brumani House with brilliants and pink sapphires, ring 18ct Brumani House with brilliants and pink sapphires, watch Jaeger LeCoultre with brilliants.

9, Aristotelous Square, City Centre Thessaloniki, T: 2310279703, www.gofas.gr

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T halia E x archou

Ring 18ct with brilliants and black diamond, platinum earrings 18ct with brilliants and rubies.

103, Mitropoleos Str., City Centre Thessaloniki, T: 231 027 8780, www.thaliaexarchou.gr

Κalfidis jewellery

Earrings Carrera Carrera 18ct with brilliants 0,48 ct and neckless Carrera Carrera 18κ with diamonds 0,65 ct 104 Tsimiski Str.,Thessaloniki, Τ: 2310 331035

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Κalfidis jewellery

Ring Marco Bisego with aqua marine, Lunaria collection, ring Marco Bisego with brilliants 0,21ct and amethyst, Jaipur collection, earrings with brilliants 0,24 ct and tourmalines 6,20 ct 104 Tsimiski Str.,Thessaloniki, Τ: 2310 331035

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Flouria Collection Bracelet 104 Tsimiski Str.,Thessaloniki, Τ: 2310 331035

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Among what we saw on the catwalks Fall-Winter 2015, we adopt the metallic flashes, the red lips and the strong smoky graphic eyes ...

Red Alert

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Metallic Shadows

The red lipstick is no longer a "trend" but almost an all time classic choice. What makes the difference and convince us to adopt that look again this year is the wonderful nuances that we have seen highlighted in wonderful textures ...We loved the red lips on the catwalks of Philip Lim, Dolce & Gabbana and Marchesa.

The geometry around the eyelids in an intense color is created by an eyeliner and an intense mascara.

We use either exact or dashed and more "free" lines and then we add the shade. The more intense the effect is the more it becomes a trend. We have seen it by: Chanel, Dior, Fendi.

Giorgio Armani Beauty, Luxe is more collection Lip Maestro (406 orient).

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Metallic eye shadows come back to the catwalks and our makeup this season... Earthy warm colors stand out and especially copper shades that flatter every skin, hair and eye tone but also cold gray shades. Stella McCartney’s, Prada’s and Fendi’s looks made us love them. Indeed, powder terracotta was used as a shade at the backstage provided that it is very well blended. We combine it with a mascara for intense lashes and absolutely nude lips.

Hondos Center and Attica Stores.

Thessaloniki: Hondos Center, 9 Aristotelous str and, Attica 48-50 Tsimiski str

Laura Mercier Extra Lash Sculpting Mascara (coffee bean)

Dior Cosmopolite Look Fix it 2in1 Prime and Conceal for face, eyes and lips (001 light).

YSL Beaute Top Secrets Instant Moisture Glow

Giorgio Armani Beauty, Luxe is more collection Palette.

Laura Mercier Lip Parfait Creamy Colourbalm (Cherry On).

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Bobbi Brown Holidays Gift giving collection.

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Dior Cosmopolite, Dior Addict Fluid Shadow, (655 Universe) Lancome Audacity in Paris limited edition palette. .

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A rejuvenation aura comes from within and the game is always in our own hands. The face is transformed with colors and brushes, the scent creates some unexpected personae and our skin’s complexion shines rejuvenated. Magic prevails as we surrender to these unique beauty products.

3. Magic forest

1. Relax and pleasure Aromatherapy Associates Deep Relax Mind Bath and Shower Oil, it is a multi-awarded essential oil for our bubble bath and shower, with chamomile, vetiver, sandal wood and ylang ylang, ideal for those who suffer from insomnia and intense stress or after a long journey by plane. The Aromatherapy Associates are located in the most luxurious spas of the world.

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2. Sparkling elegance Dior State of Gold.

The Creative and Image Director for the Dior Makeup, Peter Philips has decided to match the gold with Dior’s distinctive grey and to contrast the fine ivory and platinum shine with the timeless red and fuchsia. He has incorporated all these unique chromatic combinations with a special collector’s make up selection for this year’s Christmas.

The Diptyque Imaginary Forests Sapin, Liquidambar, Oliban they are three candles with three different but so magical perfumes in a collector’s festive version.

The emerging scent is the one distinctive to trees, the aromatic sense given out from their roots up to their foliage and whatever unexpected aromas are reserved all the way up on a tree trunk from the ground to the sky, has been the absolute inspiration for the brand Diptyque for this candle series limited edition. Julien Colombier, the talented painter has created along with this brand, a story dedicated to the mysterious magic of the woods and the jungle.

Attica in Athens and Thessaloniki.

(Tsimiski Streetand Mediterannean Cosmos), in the Thessaloniki Beautystore of Thessaloniki and in www. atticaselectivebrands.gr

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6. Marvellous corners

The Estee Lauder Modern Muse Le Rouge is a new perfume, inspired by the most glamorous and provocative side of a Modern Muse. It is a fruity, Flowery Oriental Perfume, which creates a sexy contrast to the rich Roses and green fruit inside a creamy note which captures the personality of the Muse.

The Estee Lauder New Dimension, Shape+ Sculpt Face Kit is made for beautiful corners and a visibly more beautiful face outline.

All in one contouring pallete that directly creates the ideal framework in the face with two creamy shadows. The two neutral shades make the contouring job rather easy for every moment.

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5. A New muse

4. French elegance The Diptyque, 34, Boulevard Saint Germain, Oud Palao, a sense of smell voyage, an aromatic melody. A meeting of the East and the West that gives birth to an olfactory mystery, a powerful object of addiction saturated with luxury and primitive tension. The Oud Palao praise the diversity. It expresses an interesting mix of ingredients that differ amongst them but they balance in a unique manner. The aromatic supremacy of the Asian forests is unified with the Bulgarian rose, the Madagascar vanilla, the Sri Lankan sandal wood, the Indonesian patsouli, the indian cypriol, the Spanish flowers and the Somalian frankincense.

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7. British Elegance The Jo Malone Christmas Collection, Scented Travel Candle Collection is three candles in three different marvelous perfumes and a unique, exceptionally exquisite package that singles out the elegant character of the British Brand.

Exclusively in Athens and Thessaloniki Attica (Tsimiski and Mediterranean Cosmos)

8. Festive spirit The Kiehl’s x Peter Max Crème de Corps Whipped Body Butter is the finest perfume crème, light on the skin and simultaneously rich for 24hrs moisturizing. A collector’s version that brings the signature of the Pop Art legend Peter Max. In specific Hondos Center and in Athens and Thessaloniki Attica.

10. Antiageing elixir

9. Under the candle light The Laura Mercier Candleglow Luminizing Palette are two highlighting face powders and four shadow shades, all in one palette, whose target is to offer a sensational face glow.

In Thessaloniki and Athens Attica (Tsimiski and Mediterranean Cosmos) in Beautystore in Thessaloniki and in www.atticaselectivebrands.gr

The Lierac Premium Elixir Huile Somptueuse Anti Age Absolu is a new generation absolute antiageing oil with spectacular velvet touch, non greasy. It combines a unique complex booster of serotine 6 with oil extracts from rare black flowers and precious oils for a corrective result against all ageing signs.

In selective drugstores and in Carelab by Athens and Thessaloniki Attica.

11. Desirable lips Louboutin Lipsticks. It is the absolute women fetish in the most wonderful shades (36 shades to be precise in three different textures matte, satin and sheer) in addition they come at the most spectacular jewel accessories packing… The new Louboutin lipsticks are not housed in classic packaging but are thus designed so that they could be transformed in necklaces and really accompany us everywhere…Inspired by the luxurious jewelries of the queen Nefertiti. www.christianlouboutin.com

13. Sensational & refined 12. An olfactory alchemy The first perfume of the brand Miu Miu Eau De Parfum is characterized of olfactive contradictions that end up to a vivid and provocative result. An absolute alchemist’s intervention.

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The Tom Ford Noir Pour Femme is as allusive as a black vented dress that subtly reveals a lady’s shoulders curve or a lady’s back.

A subtle perfume with mysterious scents from the East, sensational amber and wood.

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For the first time in Greece, the extravagant beauty brand Chanel welcomes a pop-up store in the heart of Thessaloniki.

Beauty care & Make-up The glamorous new entry of 56m2, hosts the whole luxury CHANEL Makeup and perfume range, in a modern and homely environment.

CHANEL’s beauty and Makeup Specialists are at the disposal of every woman, helping her discover her personal needs in beauty care and cosmetics, through a rich product palette, with excellent textures and colors, varying from classics to more dashing ones, while the beauty area features also a Nail bar to allow for Chanel makeovers .

Perfumes We invite you to discover and feel again the timeless perfume creations of CHANEL, one of which would be the mythical No5.

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Art matters!

The State Museum of Contemporary Art in Thessaloniki is a must visit

by Chryssa Nanou

A lively, pluralist and innovative cultural center, the State Museum of Contemporary Art (SMCA) presents, supports, and celebrates the art of our time. Founded in 1997, it is housed in the northeast wing of the Moni Lazariston building complex in Stavroupoli, Thessaloniki.

The core of the SMCA’s collections and exhibitions is the magnificent Costakis Collection with paintings, sketches, constructions, china and other artworks of the most significant artists of the Russian Avant-Garde.

The Museum also owns an interesting collection of works by contemporary artists.

We spoke to Maria Tsantsanoglou, the director of the SMCA, about the Museum’s multi-faceted program and its future plans.

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Why should a tourist visit the State Museum of Contemporary Art? Since 1997 the Museum has grown steadily and dynamically. Today, despite the severe financial crisis in Greece, it constitutes a very important institution for the reception and promotion of contemporary culture through its program of activities, which include the presentation and promotion by means of exhibitions, educational and research programs of the Costakis Collection, one of the most important collections of Russian Avant-Garde art in the world. Since 2007 the SMCA organizes every second year the Thessaloniki Biennale of Contemporary Art, bringing together important artists from all over the world.As a result of all these activities, the SMCA has been added to the map of significant European museums. Also, the Contemporary Art Centre of Thessaloniki, an independent part of the SMCA, concentrates on innovative and experimental activities.

The SMCA organizes guiding tours and educational programs for both children and adults and plays a very active and vivid role in the cultural profile of Thessaloniki.

How would you sum up the value of Costakis collection for Thessaloniki?

The SMCA’s identity and international reputation are largely due to the uniqueness of the Costakis collection with works of Russian avant-garde. George Costakis (1913-1990), a famous collector of Greek origin, born in Moscow, for at least three decades collected Russian avant-garde works, assembling a remarkable collection, which rescued from destruction and oblivion this vital component of the European art of the 20th century. He encountered numerous difficulties, due to the fact that the Stalinist regime had banned the works of the Russian avant-garde, compelling artists to adhere to the principles of socialist realism. Costakis was convinced that someday people would need and learn to value this art. In 1977 he left Moscow and settled in Greece, leaving to the State Tretyakov Gallery a significant part of his collection and has been given the permission to take the other part with him. In 2000 the Greek Ministry of Culture made one of the most forward looking state investments made by the Greek Government in the field of modern art and purchased the col-

lection, which was straight away given to the SMCA in Thessaloniki. Despite the fact that the collection was divided in 1977 into two main large parts, George Costakis succeeded to retain such characteristic works that will not break the unity of either part. However, the collection at the SMCA stands out for some specialized groups of works, crucial for comprehensive thematic or monographic researches. Thus, within the collection there are several distinguished sections, like those of Liubov Popova’s, Solomon Nikritin’s, Gustav Klucis’, Ivan Klun’s and the Ender simblings’ drawings and paintings. Also, the early paintings of Aleksandr Rodchenko as well as the porcelain collection and the rich archive are very important components for a complete study of Russian avant-garde.

From 2000 until today, the SMCA organized many exhibitions in Greece and abroad focusing on the Costakis collection. It collaborated with important museums like Tate Modern, the Royal Academy of Arts, Martin Gropius Bau, MUMOK-Ludwig Collection, Reina Sofia Art Gallery, the Maillol Museum, LaCaixa and Botin foundations, Villa Manin etc. and has worked

closely for organizing thematic exhibitions with major museums like MOMA, Guggenheim, Stedelijk, MART, Van Abbe, the Tinguely Museum, the Schusev State Museum of Architecture in Moscow, the State Tretyakov Gallery, the Beyeler Foundation.

Thanks to the Costakis collection the SMCA is today the Greek museum with the greatest mobility of its collections. The collection has become a brand name for the SMCA and consequently Thessaloniki has been included on the map of the international art museums and has become a destination for art scholars and specialists.

Could you give us some hints about the exhibitions you’re planning?

An exhibition that will present the influence of the Russian Avant-garde to the work of the important Greek-American artist Steven Antonakos is planned to open at Moni Lazariston. In spring 2016, a historical exhibition dedicated to "Typography as an Act of Art” will present books that bring together art and design through 20th century. In this occasion, the 6th International Conference of Typography and Visual Communication will take place at the Museum (July 5 - 9).

Important exhibitions are also planned at the Warehouse B1 at the Thessaloniki Port where the Centre of Contemporary Art presents its activities. It’s worth mentioning the exhibition “Flying over Abyss” in collaboration with the NEON Foundation, with works by Marina Abramovic, William Kentridge, Matthew Barney, Louise Bourgeois, Alexis Akrithakis and others. The SMCA organizes also important events and exhibitions in collaboration with the Thessaloniki Film Festival, the Macedonian Museum of Contemporary Art and the Thessaloniki Expo.

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What are your plans to further strengthen the SMCA’s impact in Europe?

The Thessaloniki Biennale of Contemporary Art (www.thessalonikibiennale.gr) has recently completed its fifth edition. Through the Biennale, which is being held in collaboration with many local cultural institutions, Thessaloniki is seen as a fast developing center of contemporary culture.

The fact that it is far from the European centers of art distribution, gives to the organization the freedom to encourage and attract new avant-garde ideas and contribute to the actual development of art, not to a mere “recycling”. Also it makes public – in the European art scene – artworks that offer new aesthetic proposals, bold and daring with the intention of boosting aesthetic and social dialogue.

The SMCA aims, also, at the communication between artists from different geographic areas and presents the work of artists who have difficult access to areas with intense artistic life on the European art scene. Both in the framework of the Biennale and the collaborations with works from the Costakis collection, the SMCA forms ties with art institutions in Europe and elsewhere and places Greek artists in an interesting field of aesthetic dialogue, with boundaries that are broader than Europe’s.

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1 Steven Antonakos, Red Square, 1977

2 Maria Tsantsanoglou, director of the SMCA

3 Aleksei Morgunov Aviator, Oil on canvas, 1912-13

© State Museum of Contemporary Art – Costakis collection

4 Ilya Chashnik Suprematist cross, Oil on canvas, 1920-21

© State Museum of Contemporary Art – Costakis collection

5 Aleksandr Rodchenko Clown - Pierrot, gouache, ink and pencil on paper, 1919

© State Museum of Contemporary Art – Costakis collection

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The Jewish Museum of Thessaloniki

Path through History

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1. Monumental stones and inscriptions that were once found in the great Jewish necropolis that lay to the east of the city walls 2. A pre – World War II driving license 3. Djedid Han, the building that houses the Jewish Museum in a pre – World War II photograph 4. An elaborately made candlestick from the Museum’s collection 5. The Maccabi Sports Club, one of the oldest of its kind in Thessaloniki, had also a scout group

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Founded in 2001, the Jewish Museum of Thessaloniki is one of the city's major tourist attractions. Housed in one of the rare Jewish structures that survived the fire of 1917 at the city’s center, the museum displays an interesting collection of photographs and artifacts, tracing the long Jewish presence in Thessaloniki while it also presents a series of temporary exhibitions.

We caught up with the Jewish Museum's Curator, dr. Evanghelos Hekimoglou, for a closer look at the Museum’s history, collection and plans.

What are the main themes of the Jewish Museum’s collection? Could you give us a brief description?

The Jewish Museum of Thessaloniki collects anything concerning the Jewish presence in this city, which is as old as the city itself. The main exhibiting items concern the old Jewish cemetery, destroyed in 1942-43 and transformed in a uni-

versity campus in 1945, and the religious, family and everyday life of the Jews of Thessaloniki before the Soah. Besides, the names of the Jews killed in the death camps, incised on marble, are also presented in the Museum. The collections which have not been exhibited yet include: Furniture and Domestic Accommodation, Tools, Engines and Office equipment, Heirlooms, Textiles, Paper Documentation (either in regard of the German occupation or not), Holocaust, Printing houses, Jewelry and Valuables, Maps and Diagrams, Cleanness and Toilette, Rare Old Books and Photographs.

How is the Jewish Museum different from other museums in Thessaloniki? What do you think are its key strengths and which elements make this Museum important in particular for this city?

The main characteristics of the Jewish Museum of Thessaloniki are the following: (a) it concerns the Jewish Community which was the population majority in the city for more than four centuries (ca. 1500-1922) and was reduced to 2,000 people because of the Soah; (b) the Museum’s educational and exhibition programs (attended by dozens of school teachers every year) regard not only the history of the Jews, but the city’s history as a whole. (c) The Museum’s temporary exhibitions contribute to the economic, linguistic and geographical history of Thessaloniki.

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What are the plans for future exhibitions?

An exhibition about the revival of the Jewish community after Soah is under development.

It is mainly documented by the archive of the Jewish Community of Thessaloniki including the marriage records of the period 1945-46. The revival was a difficult venture because all houses and shops of the Jewish population had been confiscated during the German occupation and the holders denied returning the properties to their legal owners. This exhibition will integrate with a previous one, titled “A City in Search of its Kehilot”, which is about the Jewish Community before the Holocaust, and an older one, titled “Indelible Jewish Landmarks”, which is about the Jewish topography of Thessaloniki since the 3rd century AC. Where do you see the most immediate opportunities for growth? Any plans for renovation or expansion?

The Jewish Museum of Thessaloniki was founded in the year 2001 and it is in a phase of growth.

The number of the visitors of the museums rises every year, especially that of the local attendants.

The Museum occupies a part of “Djedid Han”, i.e. a commercial building of the early 20th century, owned by the Jewish Community. As there is a lot of historical material waiting to be exhibited, a horizontal expansion of the exhibition halls is under development.

OPENING HOURS Tuesday, Friday & Sunday: 11:00am - 2:00pm Wednesday & Thursday: 11:00am - 2:00pm & 5:00pm - 8:00pm 13, Agiou Mina Street, 546 24 Thessaloniki Tel.& Fax: +30 2310 250406-7 e-mail: info@jmth.gr

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Fessa Carpets Tapis d'Orient

When you walk into Fessa Carpets Tapis d'Orient store, at Ploutarhou 8 str., in Thessaloniki’s center, you're immediately conquered by the magical feeling that you’re starting a journey.

Martha Grammenidou, the founder and owner of the company, is a valuable guide for this journey, not just thanks to her vast knowledge and experience about handknotted oriental carpets, but mainly because of her passion for these rare, exquisite works of art. If you're looking for authentic oriental carpets at unbeatable prices, you’re at the right place.

Be cool and keep your heart and feet warm!

«Fessa» collection of oriental carpets presents also modern designs and creats a completely new perspective on rugs and kilims.

Our modern collection combines classical elements of oriental carpets with contemporary minimalist design.

We have visited manufacturers abroad and this experience trained our senses and awakened a fundamental understanding of color and style combinations.

In collaboration with the most inspired weavers of the Orient, we can create tailormade handknotted carpets on our own looms, especially for you and according to your unique taste. The tradition of the Orient facilitating the vision of the contemporary aesthetic of the West.

“The company was founded in 1991 by me with a romantic thought, since I have been raised within the culture of hand-woven carpets. My family’s collection had valuable pieces brought from the Orient”, she explains. “So when my children grew up and I fell ready, I started to look for the routes of carpet in Iran, Afghanistan and many other famous carpet-producing countries and regions”.

Martha Grammenidou, an elegant, well-mannered lady, has a unique connections to the objects that she sells. “From the very beginning I realized that I had the ability to choose correctly the carpets.

I could choose a carpet even with closed eyes if I wanted to, just by smelling, touching it and feeling it. A carpet is something that you can feel with almost all your senses, not just by sight”, she says.

Her passion for carpets will allow you to furnish your home with the finest pieces available. The company’s two stores (Ploutarhou 8 str. and Mitropoleos 89, the second managed by her son, Nikos Fessas) offer a large selection of unique, authentic modern, contemporary, classic, oriental carpets from all over the world. “We have one of the largest authentic handknotted carpet collection in Greece. Our carpets are from Afghanistan, India, Iran, Pakistan and Turkey. Collectors love our shops. We respect the centuries of weaving tradition and also offer nice carpets to everyone who wishes to improve his home. We’re proud to sell the finest quality carpets available at the best prices. Through the years, we have sold thousands of fantastic pieces to satisfied customers, individuals or institutions (monasteries, ministries, embassies, churches) or companies (hotels, restaurants, casinos). We established worldwide connections

and thanks to our knowledge and impeccable customer support, we have sold carpets to every corner of the world”.

To have an oriental carpet in your home doesn’t serve just decorative purposes. Every carpet is a work of art, a book that includes the heritage of cottage-based craftsmanship passed through generations of families. “An authentic, handknotted oriental carpet or kilim gives you the chance to gather the numerous threads of a timeless culture. The possession of such a carpet can be a rare thrill and also it can help you to create your family heirlooms. Our carpets are made by artisans with rich cultural heritage.

During the last 25 years Martha Grammenidou travelled countless times abroad where she has established strong partnerships. Along with her sons, they promote and market their carpets in Thessaloniki as well in exhibitions in Athens and other greek cities (Corfu, Rhodes, Myconos, Antiparos, Ioannina).

Bagging a good carpet is not easy and far too many travelers, mainly in Turkey, find that, instead of returning home with a fine piece in their luggage, they have been taken for a ride. Martha Grammenidou stresses the fact that carpets in Greece are selling nowadays in dramatically low prices. She also explains how to pick the right threads: ‘You should be clever and brave. You cannot choose a carpet just by looking in the Internet or television.

Having a certificate does not suffice, the question is who issued the certificate.

"Deep emotional roots flourish the trees of life that we find in the nomadic rugs!"

Extravagant or elegant, minimal or exuberant, contemporary or classic, at FESSA - tapis d’orient you can find the designer’s items you have always dreamt of, adding a defining tint of art in your home.

When choosing a carpet, critical success factors are 3: The trust in the carpet company, the trust in the carpet company, the trust in the carpet company!

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The “other” Tower of Thessaloniki

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The Trigonion, a medieval masterpiece by chryssa nanou

The Trigonion Tower is a unique monument inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage list. Built around the end of the 15th century, this impressive Tower is overlooking Thessaloniki from the north-east corner of its walls. Vassilis Koniordos, researcher - supervising architect for "The Trigonion Tower - The Belvedere of Thessaloniki" restoration project, guides us to the monument.

Could you give us a brief introduction to the Trigonion Tower?

What fascinates you, personally, about this monument?

Any further suggestions to someone visiting the Tower?

The large round north-eastern tower of the Thessaloniki City Walls was named Trigonion Tower by researchers and was built at the same time as the White Tower following Thessaloniki’s occupation by the Ottomans (1430), probably in the second half of the 15th century. The tower has a cylindrical structure with a height of 22m and a diameter up to 23.45m. There is a curved stone cornice surrounding the Tower, to which it owes its Ottoman name “Zincirli or Kusakli Kule”, which translates as “Chain Tower”. The Tower was built in order to deal with the new war technique of using firearms and its entire design serves this purpose, such as the considerable thickness of its masonry and its round shape, which were dictated by the need to ricochet the bullets fired at it and to ensure surveillance of the surrounding areas.

The presence of two pre-existing large rectangular towers of the Roman and the Byzantine respectively phases of the city walls fortifications, was discovered through excavation research at the present round Tower, offering very important information on the two pre-existing rectangular towers.

Access to the Tower is from the west via a wooden platform that is supported by a contemporary metal structure. The entrance is succeeded by a square space that is covered by a low dome leading to two staircases, both lead to the first level, particularly to three vaulted spaces that served as artillery chambers and to an observatory. The north-western staircase further leads to the second level, where stands a guard post for guarding entry to the area. On the right lies a closed rectangular space that served as a powder deposit, which currently houses a screening room for video presentations about the Byzantine City Walls and information boards with the history of the Tower.

Over the entrance dome there is a space used by the military garrison to guard the entry into the Tower. This is the space where the main elements of fortification architecture can be detected, such as the position of the portcullis mechanisms, the hot-oil through-holes, as well as the infrastructure supporting them (the fireplace and water tank).

The top of the monument is supported by crenellations designed to defend the Tower. The view from this protected round terrace is unique, offering 360° of the city.A new covering structure with modern materials has been designed and accurately constructed in order to protect the Tower from the penetrated rain-water in its interior.

The Trigonion Tower, today, after the accurate restoration into a monument open to visitors, equipped with the necessary infrastructure can be greeted as a recognized UNESCO World Heritage Monument. Greek and foreign visitors who expect years now to visit it, can also admire the unique panoramic view of the city that offers its advantageous position. A unique opportunity for visitors to approach and understand the defense information available in this fortification construction.

Teaching experience, as well, for students to learn through the supporting material available and to create educational programs can be offered in its organized exhibition space.

It is necessary, the Greek Ministry of Culture and Tourism, to provide of the necessary resources for guards and maintenance as a monument open to visitors.

agenda [ e xhibiti ons] State Museum of Contemporary Art The public will have the chance amongst many more, to enjoy the exhibition of Steven Antonakos the “Russian Avant-Garde” at the State Museum of Contemporary Art, from 27th November 2015 until 27th February 2016.

Steven Antonakos was one of the most important Greek-American artiststs, while his artistic structures with the use of neon, from the beginnings of the 1960s, rank him among the pioneers of the contemporary art.

Three years ago, a short while before his death, he made a generous donation towards the State Museum of Contemporary Art: a unit of copies of all his engravings and prints, which cover a period of four decades (19802010).

In this unit, the influences of the Russian Avant-Garde Art are evident in the most characteristic way, from movements such as supremacism and constructivism, but also from the graphic experimentations of Russian artists.

The display of this unit in a discussion, in accordance with and direct connection with works of the Kostakis Collection, does not only constitute an opportunity and an excuse for co-existence of works from the Museum collections, but in addition points out with the most intense clarity the influence of the Russian Avant-Garde in the contemporary art, an influence that is still alive and crucial until nowadays. The exhibition is curated by Yannis Bolis, an art historian – curator of the State Museum of Contemporary Art. Where: State Museum of Contemporary Art, Moni Lazariston, tel. 2310589141 & 143, www.greekstatemuseum.com

Centre of Contemporary Art With an additional unique exhibition, incorporated in its rich programme, the Centre of Contemporary Art welcomes the public of the city.

Specifically, NEON travels with the exhibition “Flying over the abyss “– The Surpassing of the Abyss in the Centre of Contemporary Art of Thessaloniki, of the State Museum of Contemporary Art, from 7th November 2015 until 29th February 2016, presenting reputable contemporary artists, in the framework of the NEON policy of bringing the contemporary culture closer to the modern citizen all over Greece.

The exhibition makes good use of a large cultural capital of Crete, Nikos Kazantzakis, bringing his work “Asketiki” to Thessaloniki for the first time. It traces the human course from life towards death, by “following”, and drawing inspiration from the work of the great writer.

The exhibition was first presented in the Cretan Museum of Contemporary Art, during the period 2nd May – 14th October 2015, while the curating was undertaken by Maria Maragou, the artistic director of the Cretan Museum of Contemporary Art, and Dimitris Palaeokrassas, an Art historian.

Where: Centre of Contemporary Art of Thessaloniki, Warehouse B1, The Port, tel. 2310593270, www.cact.gr

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Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki Until 20th April 2016, visitors will have the chance to enjoy the exhibition entitled Haida: Life. Spirit. Art. It aims to present the fascinating world of the Haida Gwaii Islands, an island complex in the northwest of Canada, by displaying the life, the spirit and the art of the inhabitants.

At the same time, until May 2016 the exhibition: “Ancient DNA. Window to the Past and the Future”, will be on display, a periodic exhibition in co-operation with the Democritus University of Thrace.

Its topic is the presentation of contemporary research regarding primordial material (ancient DNA).

HEL (L) AS! Everywhere! It is the title of the exhibition of Konstantinos Xenakis, which will be on display until 10th January 2016, in the framework of the 5th Biennale of Contemporary Art of Thessaloniki, under the general title “Old Intersections – Make it New”, and it will include representative works of his long artistic course.

The audience will also get to know the work of the Turkish artist Figen Çiftçi through the exhibition titled “Once Upon a Time..”, a photographic composition of frames of antiquity and snapshots of the contemporary life in the neighboring countries, Greece and Turkey, it will last until 10th January 2016.

The programme, however, includes a cycle of scientific lectures entitled “Wednesdays at the Museum – Archaeological Lectures”, having as their aim the familiarization of the public of Thessaloniki with important archeological sites of Greece.

On 9th December 2015, Metaxia Tsipopoulou will talk about the Minoan Necropolis of Petra in Sitia, whilst on 13th January Lazaros Kolonas will present the Monument’s Topografy of the region of Etoloakarnania.

Finally, on 10th February 2016, Yiannis Fappas will present the Palatial Centre of Thebes, at the Late Bronze Age. Where: 6, Manoli Andronikou St., tel. 2313310201, www.amth.gr

Telloglion Foundation of Art, A.U.Th. The Telloglion Art Foundation welcomes the public with two exhibitions. In particular, from 27th November 2015 until 30th January 2016 the exhibition Voula Masoura and her World, is displayed, “spaceweaving” works, where weaving and nature, earthly, humble and every day materials, such as ropes, natural fibers, cotton, jute, dried leaves, tree bark and many more. are transformed into an artistic image of high aesthetics and rare technical perfection, “sculpting” in space. In the exhibition works of Spiropoulos, Kontopoulos, Zoggolopoulos, Simosi, Andreou and many more are included, as well as the “Glass World” of the artist, which along with the archival material disclose what they shared with them, but also her personal way of viewing things.

Meanwhile, from 3rd November until 20th December is presented the exhibition of Santiago Calatrava. The Renaissance of the Church of Saint Nicholas in Ground Zero is displayed. The rebuilding of the church serves a two-fold role: replaces the one that was destroyed on the tragic day of 11th September and is included in the framework of the wider reformation of the district “Ground Zero”, as the single non secular building.

The rich material of the exhibition, which comprises sketches, drawings, plans, photographs and audiovisual material, presents the stages of the design and the creation of the church.

Where: 159A, Agiou Dimitriou St., tel. 2310991610, www.teloglion.gr

Museum of Byzantine Culture History Pages The archaeologist, Dr. AgathonikiTsilipakou, Director of the Museum of Byzantine Culture, informs us about its exhibitions and actions.

“At least till January 2016, in collaboration with the Municipality of Thessaloniki and the Museum of Byzantine Culture promotes the recurrent exhibition" I speak ... Documents and Testimonials "within the Year" Manolis Anagnostakis" in the multipurpose space "Eftichia Kourkoutidou - Nicolaidou" while in the same space it is organized and jointly with the Photography Museum following the recurrent exhibition "In the Margin of War: Thessaloniki during the Time of German Occupation (1941-1944), through the material of the Collection of Byron Mitou” (museological and museographic study of the Museum of Byzantine Culture).

At the same time, in the premises of recurrent exhibitions "Kyriakos Krokos" the public could admire the exhibition "A Battle with the Time, the Conservation of Antiquities at the Museum of Byzantine Culture", till March 2016. The cultural map of the museum, however, includes free of charge, thematic tours with the admission ticket, on 7th and 14th December, at 12:00, entitled "Garments in Byzantium", by an archaeologist of the Museum. There will be a short film projection on the topic at the amfitheatre, "Melina Mercouri".

Finally, two conferences have been scheduled for this quarter. Specifically, on Saturday, 19th December, at the Amphitheatre "Stefanos Dragoumis” will take place an International Conference entitled "Literature and Art in Education", by the Division of English Literature of the Department of English Language and Literature of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.

At the second conference, the 1st Experimental General Lyceum of Thessaloniki "Manolis Andronikos" takes over at the weekend 27th and 28th February, organizing the 2nd Student conference on Theology entitled : " Theology is engaging in Dialogue with the Modern World", at the Amfitheatre "Stefanos Dragoumis” and "Melina Mercouri".

Where: 2,Stratou Avenue, tel. 2313306400, www.mbp.gr

agenda [ e xhibiti ons] Folklore & Ethnological Museum of Macedonia – Thrace The public will have the chance to attend in December, in the FEMMTh (Folklore and Ethnological Museum of Macedonia-Thrace) a tribute to the traditional ceramic potter of Thessaloniki, Simos Vardaxis, entitled Lainas, like Stamnas, like Bardaxis, like Vardaxis. Meanwhilie, on 19th December 2015, at 7.30 in the morning, a happening for the anniversary tracing of Thessaloniki will take place in Kamara.

In January, it will be the turn of the periodic exhibition “You, what would you Take With you?” an artistic and audio creation, which refers to the dramatic conditions of a forced abandonment of the place you live in and it is suggested as a junction to the present exhibition of the FEMM-Th, “Thessaloniki, An Efxeinos-Polyxenos City, referring to the refugee problem.

Thomas Struth, Darlinghaus Schwerllinger

Museum of Photography "During the period of December to February, the Thessaloniki Museum of Photography will continue to exhibit on its central site (Warehouse A, 1st Floor, The port) and its annex (former building of the Army Warehouse, Pier A, The Port) the exhibition « FACES. The portrait in the European Photography after 1990 ", a coproduction-coorganization of the BOZAR Centre for Fine Arts, the Nederland’s Foto Museum and the Thessaloniki Museum of Photography. This important exhibition of international standards is the result of a significant synergy that enhances the international profile of the Museum of Photography and integrates it in the European network of cultural institutions, while at the same time is promoting our country abroad. This exhibition, before coming to Thessaloniki, was presented with great success in Brussels and then in Rotterdam, at the premises of the two co-organizers, attracting thousands of visitors and winning positive comments of the international press.

This exhibition groups together some 200 works of 32 photographers and visual artists (Tina Barney, Sergey Bratkov, Koos Breukel, Clegg & Guttmann, Anton Corbijn, Christian Courrèges, Denis Darzacq, Luc Delahaye, Rineke Dijkstra, Jitka Hanzlová, Alberto García-Alix, Boris Mikhailov , Hellenvan Meene, Jorge Molder, Lucia Nimcova, Adam Pańczuk, Dita Pepe, Anders Petersen, Paola DePietri, Jorma Puranen, Thomas Ruff, Clare Strand, Beat Streuli, Thomas Struth, Juergen Teller, Ari Versluis & Ellie Uyttenbroek, Stephan Vanfleteren, Manfred Willmann Konstantinos Ignatiadis, Stratos Kalafatis, Nikos Markou) from 20 countries (Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Switzerland, Greece, the USA, Ireland, Spain, Israel, Italy, Great Britain, the Netherlands, Ukraine, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Sweden, Czech Republic, Finland), which over the last 25 years have contributed decisively to the shaping of European photographic portrait.

The head curator is Frits Gierstberg from the Nederlands Foto Museum, in cooperation with the Advisory Committee (Christophe DeJaeger, Gautier Platteau, Olga Sviblova, Alexandra Athanassiadou Vangelis Ioakimidis), "explains Barbara Basdeki, Head of the Press and Communication Office of the Thessaloniki Museum of Photography.

Where: Warehouse A’, The Port – 3, Navarchou Votsi St. T: 2310566716, www.thmphoto.gr

In February the FEMM-Th will participate in the 3rd Bell-bearer Procession, Thessaloniki 2016, organised by The Roads of the Bell where the public will experience a representation of bell-bearing, a happening of the farming community.

Teams from all over Europe will participate in the event, whilst the FEMM-Th supports the action through the organization of a scientific day-conference, the publication of an educational folder and the association of the happening with the Shadow Theatre and the presentation of Karagiozis the Bell-bearer.

Where: 68, Vas. Olgas St., tel.

2310889840, www.lemmth.gr

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Municipal Gallery of Thessaloniki Casa Bianca - Alatza Imaret - Yeni Tzami Arts Panorama At Casa Bianca, the Alatza Imaret and the Yeni Tzami, five exhibitions will bring the public into contact with different forms of art.

The Municipal Gallery of Thessaloniki presents, from 2nd December, 2015 to 17th January, 2016, at Casa Bianca, the exhibition "Space - Place - Time - Memory", which is the result of the artistic workshops held in its premises, and having as coordinators the professors of the Faculty of Fine Arts of the AUTH, Teta Makri, Giorgo Tsakiris, Vassiis Vassilakakis and Christos Venetis.

Also at Casa Bianca, from 26th January to 28th April 2016 will be presented a retrospective exhibition to the collection of the Municipal Gallery, which in 2016 completes 50 years of operation.

At the same time, on the first floor of the building will be exhibited works of art by Nikolaos Gizis, a donation of the artist’s family to the Gallery.

In the exhibition space of the Alatza Imaret will be presented from 10th to 30th December, a photo exhibition entitled "Maybe an Absence could be a Presence," which is organized by the "Association of Volunteer Friends and Foster Families" of the Municipal Creche "Saint Stylianos". Revenues from the sales of photographs will be donated for the needs of the Foundation's children.

In February 2016, a collection of historical photographs of Thessaloniki by Josef Pigkasou, a member of the French Mission of Allied Troops in the city during World War I, will be presented for the first time in public; it is one of the most important photo collections of Thessaloniki before the great fire of 1917, which is owned by his grandson, Bernard Maurice. The exhibition is organized by the Greek Society for the Environment and Culture and will be held from 2nd February to 31st March, 2016.

At the Yeni Tzami, finally, visitors will have the opportunity, from 3rd November to 30th December, to visit the exhibition “Clementina” by Eva Marathaki with handwritten books-artworks, texts and drawings, an artistic idea that emerged from the discussions between the curator, Giulia Casartelli and the artist about her works. * Municipal Gallery of Thessaloniki - Casa Bianca, 180, Vas. Olgas & Them. Sofouli, tel. 2313318538.

Alatza Imaret

The Thessaloniki Cinema Museum and Cinematheque Registered recollections The Thessaloniki Cinema Museum and Cinematheque serve consistently the "idea" of the Seventh Art. The Thessaloniki Cinema Museum and Cinematheque is the only cinema museum in Greece.

Its aim is the collection, preservation and the museo logical promotion of elements referring to the cinema life of the country. Having this as main objective ensures for the study and the documentation of material related to the art of cinema and the organization of research and educational projects in cooperation with relevant bodies.

At its premises, a permanent exhibition presents the history of the Greek cinema, while there is the active operation of the Film Library of Thessaloniki, which with 13,000 titles is the largest in the country.

The Cinematheque of Thessaloniki is a space for the promotion and projection of global aesthetic currents in the film industry. Making the most of its archival material in addition to the collaborations with Greek and foreign film organizations, presents films of classic cinema, retrospectives of great directors but also of young directors, tributes to contemporary national cinema, organizes exhibitions, seminars, lectures and open discussions aimed at an integrated approach to filmmaking.

Where: Warehouse A, Port of Thessaloniki, tel. 2310508398, www.cinemuseum.gr

agenda [ e xhibiti ons] Box Gallery “Box Gallery constitutes the most important venue for promoting graffiti and street art in the centre of Thessaloniki”, Elpida Lentsiou explains, and unwinds the line of actions and its goals.

TSATSIS PROJECTS/ARTFORUM Since its founding, in 1983, the gallery Tsatsis Projects ArtForum has collaborated with the top names of the artistic world, constituting at the same time the stepping stone for many young creators.

“After a successful course of six years, the new season finds us in our fully renovated space, which addresses both new and demanding artists.

In November the public will have the possibility to admire the exhibition of Dimitris Xonoglou – Yannis Fokas, curated by Haris Savvopoulos, whilst in December will follow the exhibition of the painter Lambrini Boviatsou.

Having hosted successful exhibitions, such as Pimp my Can, Paper Toy Army, Gang Bag, Stray Doodles, Super Wicked, we aim at the implementation of new exhibitions equally in the group as well as the individual level, supporting the local scene equally with artists from abroad.

Let us not forget that the art team of Box Gallery has given colour to the most frequented places of the city, creating murals, wall-paintings, but also actively participating in the graffiti festival.

For the next period, Box Gallery will realize workshops which will address a wide range of ages, wishing to teach to the younger ages and remind the elder that the aim of this form of art is to put colour on the grey walls of our city, always with respect towards our cultural heritage.”

Where: 6, Apellou St., Navarinou Square, www.theboxgallery.com, tel 231350315

Meanwhile, in January – February 2016 a selection of works will be presented from the School of Fine Arts, curated by Haris Savvopoulos.

It is noteworthy that the gallery Tsatsis Projects ArtForum with the TIF-HELEXPO have undertaken the co-organisation of the 1st Art-Thessaloniki International Contemporary Fair, 1st - 4th December 2016, with Pandelis Tsatsis as its art director.

Where: 113, Tsimiski St., tel.

2310257552, www.artforum.gr

Lola Nikolaou Gallery Until 12th December 2015 the gallery will host the exhibition Action – Reaction, with works by Lizettas and Delinas Vasiliadis.

From 17th of the same month until 16th January 2016 will follow the works of Nikola Antoniou, Olga Bogdanou and Konstandinos Patsiou, whilst Dimitris Efeoglou and his creations will be displayed from 21st January until 20th February 2016.

Nitra Gallery In December the personal exhibition of Thodoris Prodromidis Towards the Bank of the Future will be displayed, a work extremely contemporary not only because of the medium which is employed (video) but also the content, which has as a reference point the poem of Cavafy with the same title, which talks about uncertain times. Central work of the exhibition is the video created by the artist after a committal by The Alexander S. Onassis Public Benefit Foundation, for the exhibition Artistic Dialogues 2013 (2013-2014).

It has already been displayed at very large artistic organizations and exhibitions in Paris and Berlin, and just last June it participated in the Fireflies in the Night, organized by Robert Storr and curated by Barbara London, Kalliopi Minioudaki and Francesca Pietrapaolo, in the Stavros Niarchos Foundation in Athens.

For the first time, though, this work displayed in Nitra in the frame of a complete unit, while along with the video Towards the Bank of the Future works created in the same research framework, making use of different means such as neon, fabric etc. are displayed.

Meanwhile, from mid-December 2015 until the end of January 2016, as it takes place every year at the same period, a presentation of the colleagues of the gallery, in a more relaxed exhibition framework, while the exhibition of Irini Gonou will follow, with a work that caused a sensation in Istanbul in September, with fabric as the basic medium. We received the information from Aliki Tsirliagkou, owner and director of the venue.

Where: 51, Filippou St., tel. 2310285890, www.nitragallery.com

Artion Gallery Artion Gallery, in the city-centre of Thessaloniki, having organised in the past some of the most important exhibitions in the city, is preparing two very important events for November and December of 2015. More specifically, on 27th November, for the first time in Greece, after New York, the silk handkerchiefs with works by Mina Papatheodorou-Valiraki, will be displayed, whilst in December a bazaar with miniatures of Greek artists will take place in the venue of the gallery.

Where: 52, Tsimiski St., tel. 2310240416 Where: 96, Mitropoleos St., tel. 2310 253113, www.artiongalleries.com

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agenda [ fil m] Thessaloniki Film Festival The Thessaloniki Film festival, with international recognition, hosts twice a year films and documentaries which create a forum of discussion.

The Thessaloniki Film Festival organizes the Thessaloniki International Film Festival every November and the Thessaloniki Documentary Festival - Images of the 21st Century every March at the Olympion and at the Port of Thessaloniki. The International Thessaloniki Film Festival - its 56th edition, which was held from 6th to 15thNovember 2015 -, with evident orientation the independent cinema, it is a distinctive film festival with films from all over the world, movie surprises, important guests, tributes, open discussions and parallel events that are transforming Thessaloniki to a youthful hive of life and fruitful interaction, having as their main focus the Seventh Art. The Thessaloniki Documentary Festival - its 18th organization will be held from 18th to 27th March 2016 - through a “versatile program” including documentary films from around the world, and a number of parallel actions - presentations, discussions, masterclasses, exhibitions – it carries the ambition to inform, sensitize and mobilize the public with burning current topics which require their criticism and active participation.

In addition to the two main events, the Thessaloniki International Film Festival is active throughout the year in both cinemas Olympion and Pavlos Zannas, in Aristotelous Square, offering film’s first- screening and movies special projections and at the same time is organizing training sessions for primary and secondary education students.

Where: Olympion Theatre, 10, Aristotelous Sq., tel.

2310378400, www.filmfestival.gr

agenda [ mu sic] Symphony Orchestra of the Municipality of Thessaloniki On 9th December 2015, the Symphony Orchestra of the Municipality will present at the Opera House (Hall M2-21:00 pm), works of Tchaikovsky and Brahms, whilst on 15th of the same month a concert of the teachers of the Municipal Conservatory of Thessaloniki will take place, in the Ceremony Hall of A.U.Th., at 21:00 pm.

A week later, on 22nd December 2015, in the same hall the concert Feliz Navidad – Jazzy Christmas in collaboration with the Youth Orchestra of Sindos (Sindos Concert Band) will take place.

Meanwhile, on 20th December, in “Pallas” the State Orchestra of Thessaloniki (at 12:00) the ensemble “Transcription Ensemble” (George Kandilidis – violin, Nikolaos Zafranas – piano and Christos Grimpas – cello) will present works of Strauss et al.

Finally, just before the dawn of the new year, on 30th December, in the Opera House of Thessaloniki (Hall M2), the Municipality of Thessaloniki Symphony Orchestra will bid farewell to 2015 under the direction of the chief musician Alexander Mirat.

Where: Τhessaloniki Con, 25th Martiou and the Seafront, tel. 2310895800. Ceremony Hall of A.U.Th., Aristotle University Avenue, tel. 2310996000, www.tch.gr

Thessaloniki Concert Hall "The Concert Hall welcomes in December one of the most famous ballets of all time, the Christmas fairytale, "The Nutcracker" by Tchaikovsky, the Ballet of the National Opera house performs once more in front of the audience of Thessaloniki on 5th, 6th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th December, 2015 in collaboration with the State Orchestra of Thessaloniki.

Meanwhile, from 18th till 20th December “The Wonderful Circus”, with a turning point production which established in 1997 throughout the world, the Revolutionary Theatrical Agency from Prague, Laterna Magika. A warm welcome awaits them by the young and elder friends of pantomime! A performance that combines exquisite dancing, the black theater and panoramic projections. A show for the whole family.

Finally, on 23rd December the MOUSA, the Youth Symphony Orchestra of the Concert Hall will celebrate its first Christmas! In a music and dance feast with extracts from the most famous ballets such as "The Swan Lake" and "The Nutcracker" by Tchaikovsky, as well as beautiful Viennese waltzes and polkas. In the second part of this wonderful evening the MOUSA will take us to Latin America with works from Brazil, Argentina and Mexico!

An evening full of life to close the first triumphant year of MOUSA”, says George - Emmanuel Lazaridis, Artistic Director of the Thessaloniki Concert Hall.

Where: 25th Martiou & Seafront, T: 2310 895800, www.tch.gr

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MUSICAL "Mia" Thessaloniki is full of musicals!

The Thessaloniki State Symphony Orchestra Music events

Maria Stephanou creates a Christmas mood .

The following quarter Thessaloniki will be treated with a number of festive notes and dancing .

In December Takis Zaharatos meets Maria Stephanou (Mia) at the Theatre Vergina of the Regency Casino.

"This year, my holiday gift is my collaboration with the top Greek performer, Takis Zacharatos. I have the honor to share the stage of the Theatre Vergina with him, and create the choreography for the brand new music and dance show, which will be hosted at the Regency Casino scheduled to start in early December. More radiant than ever, under the music supervision of the excellent conductor Constantinos Pagiatis supported by a seven-member orchestra and a cast of ten fine artists is due to fascinate. The same person has undertaken the direction while he has dealt with the study of the texts with Panagiotis Exarchos”, explains Maria Stephanou, a musical performer, choreographer and singer. In addition to this, she presents two additional musical performances in which she performs, directs, has written the text and created the choreographies. In particular, the “Princesses” will be presented for the Christmas period at the French Keys - The Musical Xmas Edition. "Four modern princesses share the same palace, because of the financial crisis!

A hilarious tale for elder children with favorite Disney songs remakes and far more, "says Maria Stephanou.

Arsenios Gavrielides, Andromachi Voutsa, Olga Drivakou and Matina Koloniari will be with her.

The music supervision and inspiration will be by Spyros Rassias, with George Smirni on the bass guitar and Niko Vargiamidi in the percussions.

At the same time, early next year, the “Serial Singers”will appear once more at the French Keys. "It is an interactive comedy to escape, under the musical supervision of the great pianist Spyros Rassias and the presence of the live band of "Kratoumeni ", with plenty of remakes of well-known foreign and Greek hits. Stefanos Dimopoulos, Giorgos Xypolitas, Nikias Fontaras and Evita Agaitsi will be performing " she adds.

Where: Theatre Vergina, 12 km. Thessaloniki - Airport National Road , tel. 2310491234, www.regencycasinos.gr

Nikos KyriaKou, the Director of Communication of the Thessaloniki State Symphony Orchestra, analyzes the program for the forthcoming period.

The Thessaloniki State Symphony Orchestra has scheduled a number of activities for the following quarter. The beginning shall be with seven performances of the beloved Nutcracker ballet, which is synonymous with Christmas.

The musicians of the State Orchestra of Thessaloniki meet with the dancers of the Greek National Opera at the stage of the Thessaloniki Concert Hall under the direction of Georgios Vranos (5th -12th December) and they are to create a striking blend.

The Christmas Concert of the State Orchestra of Thessaloniki is dedicated for an additional year to the YMCA of Thessaloniki, with the magnificent oratorio Messiah by Handel under the direction of Myron Michailidis and the participation of great Greek vocalists (23rd December at YMCA) .

The established custom of the New Year's Concert of the State Orchestra of Thessaloniki this year includes a refreshing operetta gala, under the direction of Michalis Economou (1st January 2016 at the Concert Hall of Thessaloniki).

The month of January also includes two tributes to leading composers, Dvorak (15th January at the AUTh) and Mozart (22nd January at the AUTH), under the direction of Paul Chiang, while a French program is to close the month, under the direction of Vassilis Christopoulos (29th January at the AUTh). February starts with leading Greek string virtuosos, Antonis Sousamoglou violin (5th February at the AUTh) and Aggelosl Liakakis cello (19th February at the AUTh) and ends with a concert of the Beethoven cycle with two amazing symphonies.

Where: 73, Leoforos Nikis, T: 2310257900, www.tsso.gr

agenda [ e ve n t s & more] Food festival 5th Thessaloniki Food Festival: "Ambassadors of flavors" – "Christmas Market at the City Hall" – "Charity Brunches" The menu….will be very rich for the oncoming quarter in Thessaloniki, with Lilian Samara, from the Department of Tourism, who is describing these actions in the city.

On 21st and 22nd November will be held the "Christmas Market at the City Hall", with local products and tasting, while during the last week of November and the first three of December will "take place" the 5th Thessaloniki Food Festival.

This activity has given its name to a unique dish, which will be served from 27th November to 8th December at the central city restaurants.

Meanwhile, 7th December, in a central restaurant a gastronomic event will be held, where local chefs, as "ambassadors of taste “, will explain a ten day recipe plan using a combination of local products.

December, however, does not finish here, 12th and 13th December the action “Kids in the kitchen” will take place, with culinary skills for children in two Public Elementary Schools of the B’ Community. Also 13th December at the Mediterranean Hotel and 20th December at The Met Hotel Charity brunches will be organized for the Association "Action for Celiac Disease" and the Association of Parents and Guardians of N. Greece for children suffering from Cystic Fibrosis.

Of course, the successful action "Tuesday night we eat out," will continue throughout the course of the year with 10 € menu at a selection of city restaurants.

Where: Thessaloniki Food Festival, at selected restaurants in the city, www. foodfestival.thessaloniki.gr, tel. 2313318215, 2313317812.

The second hand bookshop of Thessaloniki

ESCAPE ROOMS Games which may become a mania!

"Here you will find books even from previous centuries!". The smiling face of Despina Karamouza is welcoming me on the doorstep of the city's most famous second hand bookshop. The place is impressive. Every single inch is covered with books and stories of different people. "The original idea belongs to my father, who decided in 1980 to create a place that loves and respects the book. Nowadays, we are the oldest and the largest in Northern Greece; we host hundreds of thousands of books", says Despina.

On our right is the basement, manuals dated from 1500 and 1600 can be seen, while historical journals and newspapers of a bygone era are piled in the background.

"A lot of people have come down into this basement. Actors, artists, stars of their time. All of them had a purpose.

I shall never forget the story of a gentleman who was looking for "Eugene Onegin" by Alexander Pushkin. I knew exactly where I had it in store and gave it to him within minutes. He was flabbergasted. He told me that it was not for him and he told me an incredible coincidence. A little time earlier he had been as a client to another bookstore and offered to help the assistant, who did not speak English well, with a long distance telephone call. It was an Australian on the phone seeking the very book for an old love he had in Thessaloniki. Unfortunately the book was not in stock at that bookstore, so he was offered to the Australian to look for it around the city. Finally, he reached us and fifteen minutes later I was talking to Australia!

The following day an old lady, full of emotion, came and received the gift from ...the other side of the world. The stories hidden behind the books are incredible" Where: Palaiovivliothiki of Thessaloniki, 5, St Panteleimon Square, T: 2310-218049 Facebook: facebook.com/palaiovivliothiki

They have grown into a No1 tourist destination, gaining enthusiastic fans worldwide. The escape games have made their appearance in Thessaloniki one year ago, promising an alternative to your leisure time.

Locked, The Mind Trap, Brain Game, 60 Minutes, Escape 1107, The Cue, the list is growing fast.

So does the public's interest. "The Locked is the first live game of escape, which has opened in Thessaloniki in September 2014 and it has become the No. 1 attraction in the city in the category "entertainment", according to the TripAdvisor. In the famous escape rooms groups of people (2-6 players) are gathered to survive a different experience, using their imagination and the work of their team. Their sole enemy is time.

Like Sherlock Holmes himself, they look for evident, keys, strange objects and try to solve the riddles, puzzles and mysteries, with the ultimate goal to escape from the game space in 60 '. “In addition to the five thematic games, we prepare the "Hunting Mystery", a different treasure hunt, for everyone to know that Thessaloniki is a city of mysteries”, explains Irene Eliadou, the owner of Locked.

"These games have succeeded because of their special nature to emerge in popular tourist destinations.

It is no coincidence that people from neighboring areas and countries are coming to live one hour of "escape" from their everyday lives. Something that the Escape Rooms can guarantee successfully”, Dimitris Karamitsos and Philipos Dollas are explaining, the creators of the “In & Out in 60 Minutes” in Kozani, the first escape game in Western Macedonia which has attracted the interest of neighboring countries. "We started from scratch our puzzles, our rooms, offering prime entertainment content. I think, it comes as a result of the new era”, adds Annita Koutsonanou, who has created the space.

Where: Locked: 21, Agia Sophia St, Thessaloniki.

In & Out in 60 minutes: 2, Liberty Square, Kozani.

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Bazaar, an Agiography Exhibition and A Mid-Summer Night’s Dream

POLKAR Unrestrained

Public Library of Thessaloniki!

Evenings of Mystery

February with ... serenades by Polkar

An additional rich trimester of actions is promised by the Anatolia College.

To be precise, The Bissell Library of ACT - the American College of Thessaloniki (17,Sevenidis St., Pylaia) hosts the Agiography exhibition of Nayia Kaplanidou from 2nd until 15th December 2015. The exhibition opens on 1st December and will last until 15th December (Opening hours: Monday-Friday: 9.30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m., Saturday 11.00 a.m. – 2.00p.m.).

Counting two years of life, the Polkar are back in Thessaloniki for a unique live performance, 17th February, at the Rover.

The folk / indie band that has managed to combine popular foreign sounds with old Athenian serenades, is preparing to release his “Caribbean Girl’ at a wild party in Ladadika."

“It has been quite a long time since our last live performance in Thessaloniki. Within this period we were working on our new video clip (the Song of a Good Marriage), we were preparing the official release of our first album and we also dealt a lot with our sound and our new set.

“An unsolved crime “haunts” the atmosphere of the Library and prospective detectives are called to solve the mystery before it is too late!” Gamecraft promises yet another unforgettable “Evening of Mystery”, with a touch of Christmas.

Meanwhile, on Sunday 13th December 2015 the traditional Christmas bazaar will take place in the premises of Macedonia Hall. Everything started in the 30’s, in order to support the Asia Minor Disaster refugees, and constitutes now one of the most successful Christmas events of the city. The proceeds will be donated to associations and foundations.

The action does not end here, as the English-language Drama Club of the College is presenting the ‘Mid-Summer Night’s Dream” by William Shakespeare in an original disco version (performances at the Raphael Hall, on 29th, 30th and 31st January and 5th, 6th & 7th February 2016, starting time 9.00 p.m.), whilst the Greek Theatre Group of the College is to present the work “Biderman” and the “Arsonists of Max Frisch” (performances at the Pappas Hall on 26th, 27th & 28th February and 4th, 5th & 6th March 2016, starting time 9.00 p.m.).

The results of our work and our insistence on ... the merry-making aesthetic will be seen in a space such as Rover, which is the most suitable for us. It took us some time but we are back and, believe me, I am the most cool-headed. The other members of Polkar ... cannot be controlled” says………

Where: Rover Bar, 6, Salaminos Str., tel: 2310544304

“Gamecraft is a creative team which is active in the sector of design and implementation of interactive events, based on modern and interesting techniques, such as the live role-playing games (L.A.R.P.) and the murder mysteries.

This year, for a fourth consecutive year, we present the new series of police mystery sessions, while continuing the very successful “Evenings of Mystery”, Alexander Miroforidis, founder of Gamecraft, informs us.

“The participants assume the role of a police inspector, trying to record, evaluate and manage the elements that make up a crime scene.

People, things, and situations appear in a three-hour session, at the end of which they will have to have come up with a theory, based on indications or robust evidence that proves or “closes in” on one or more of the suspects, as potential perpetrators. The scenario is original, non-linear, and is formed based on the player’s decisions”.

Meanwhile, by the end of December 2015, Gamecraft will host the Investigators Club for Charity, by collecting a book from every participant, with the aim of donating them to the library of an institution. The session will take place at a venue and under the auspices of the public library network of the Municipality of Thessaloniki.

Moreover, sessions will take place in Café Bar Paraty, in Ladadika, and in the Beer House Otto Dix, at the region of Faliro.

Info: tel. 2310328317, www. gamecraft.gr

Where: Anatolia College Pylaia Chortiatis, tel. 2310398200, www.anatolia.edu.gr

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The Kaleidoscope Tour: exploring the many colors and images, many stories of Thessaloniki

Food on foot! flavors & aromas of a diverse culinary tradition

Thessaloniki’s long history and troubled past are reflected in today’s urban landscape as a kaleidoscope of colors and images of different ethnic groups, the cultural production of the communities that have lived in this major Balkan port through the centuries.

On this tour the city’s monuments become the reference points for understanding its different historical periods and introducing its ethnic communities of the past: Roman (Roman Forum or Galerius Complex), Byzantine (examples of 4th-15th century churches listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites), Ottoman (ex mosques, hamams, markets), Jewish (Yad Lezikaron Synagogue & Holocaust monument).

The last stop in this overview of Thessaloniki’s multicultural identity is the port, the focal point for the city’s occupation history and population movement: enjoy the ending of your tour at an artist’s atelier, drinking a glass of champagne and overlooking the city’s dock landscape of piers and cranes from above.

Be prepared for a unique trip in food culture, tradition and recipes from the past.

The ‘Food on Foot Tour’ is an original, innovative tour that will uncover all Greek food secrets.

Use all your senses to experience tradition and history from a food perspective: listen to the stories of families that keep secret recipes throughout the centuries; see colorful products in the crowded bazaars; smell herbs, cheese, and fresh fish as you wander through the secret passageways; feel the chewiness or the crispiness of sweets and pies.

But above all, close your eyes and taste delicious Greek food and delicacies, different varieties of greek wines and local grape distillates.

Unveil the blending traditions that have made Thessaloniki such a vibrant and multifaceted city.

It is after all a fact that ‘Thessaloniki’s food, art, and beauty improve with age’ as the title of a Boston Globe article reveals!

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Τhe 12 meters high log oven of BlÊ bakery designed by the award-winning architect Claudio Silvestrin.

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L et ’s ea t a n d d r i n k t o t h e c i t y ’s b e st r estau ra n t s , c a f és a n d b a rs

The gastro nomic gene of Thessaloniki

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T R I B U T E T O E PI C U R OS

PREFACE by Natasha Moraki – writer/wife of Albert Arouh aka Epikouros

It was 2008 when Albert Arouh (or Epicuros, as his pen name was), a renowned greek restaurant critic and food writer, wrote the article that follows about the taste of Salonika, the city of his most cherished childhood memories. Since then a lot has changed. Albert is no longer with us, nor are most of the places he wandered in. Yet, his description of the culinary essence of Thessaloniki remains enticing and up to date, and brings out the city’s unique character, nostalgic and evocative of a rich cultural and gastronomic past, and at the same time modern, lively and constantly evolving.’’

People from Athens often refer to Thessaloniki as the “city of love". I’ve never really understood why. Is it because of the damp cold air that gives the natives’ complexion a vigorous, youthful quality? Is it because of the subliminally erotic poetry of the city’s poets, Christianopoulos and Pentzikis, or the narratives of the most sensual of Thessaloniki’s writers Giorgos Ioannou? Or is it because of the multicultural character of the place, celebrated by Kostis Moskov as ‘love of one’s fellow man’, or love of ‘the other’?

The Athenians obsession with the “city of love” may be explained, perhaps more cynically, by the fact that when they visit Thessaloniki they are in a state of permanent inebriation, drinking ouzo day and night at the "ouzadika" of the Modiano Market, or revelling at the seedy tavernas of Antheon and the bouzouki places in the Ladadika district. In which case, when they wake up from their stupor, they feel a certain sense of erotic excitement…

Having grown up in Thessaloniki, I would refer to it not so much as the city of love but as the city of "meraki", the term describing the good taste, the passion of the bon viveur inhabitants for the good things

in life. "Meraki", however, refers not only to their penchant for good food but also to the eclectic architecture, the beautiful old houses that mark the city’s main boulevards, the shops with their European style and atmosphere, the little bars and cafés, the elegant dress sense of the people, even the lay-out of the streets. Thessaloniki exudes a sense of tasteful gemütlichkeit.

This "meraki" of Thessaloniki shows nowhere else as strongly as in the gastronomy of the city, especially in its everyday forms.

From the smallest ouzo places to the humblest working class tavernas and grills, the food served in Thessaloniki reflects the natives' appreciation of good ingredients and careful cooking. Nowhere else in Greece will you find "lakerda", cured bonito, served unadorned, accompanied only by a few slices of onions, and only in season; nowhere else are "tzigherosarmades" -dolmas filled with the sweetbreads of lamb and wrapped in "bolia", the caul from the lamb’s stomach lining-, so juicy and so delicious; nowhere else can you find the "simitika koulouria", the famous bagel-like bread rounds covered with sesame, the gastronomic motto of the city and the breakfast of the natives, so tenderly

chewy yet so cruncy; or the mussels so fresh, fluffy and delicate, the sardines so meaty and sweet, the seafood so redolent of the sea, the "bougatses" -the cheese and cream pies- whose fyllo is so buttery, flaky and crumbly, the "samali" -small syrupy cakes- so addictively sweet, the "touloumbes" -the oblong egg fritters- so enticing (especially when served with "kaimaki", the thick cream of the water buffalos, which puts to shame crème fraîche and even clotted cream), the "soutzoukakia" -kebabs- so delectably meaty, and the "gyros", the perfect symbol of the "meraki" of Thessaloniki, especially the one made with lamb, so lovingly spiced, so beautifully prepared and so perfectly cut.

Indeed, the food of Thessaloniki is full of "meraki". But why do we long for the many culinary delights of Thessaloniki, the "tsoureki" -the famous brioche like sweet bread-, the "patsas" -the tripe soup, usually found around Egnatia avenue-, the mussel pilaf and so many others, while there is no one food -think of it!- in Athens worthy of our attention? How is it that this tradition of good food has survived in the one city and not in the other?

‘Thessaloniki is a place of contrasts’, wrote the traveller John Foster Fraser in 1907

My father was a simple, middle-class urbanite, coming from a family of merchants that went back to the Renaissance when Jews came to Thessaloniki. Every afternoon he would wake up from his siesta, drink a strong, sweet Turkish coffee (always made from freshly-ground beans), smoke one or two of his beloved, aromatic Assos cigarettes –always unfiltered– and then settle himself comfortably in his floral armchair in the living room of our house on Tsimiski Street.

There he sat in the deepest meditation savouring his well-selected malt whisky to the accompaniment of a few paper-thin slices of the finest "avgotaracho" (botargo) from Messolongi. How did he know, this simple merchant from the Ladadika district near the port, that whisky with botargo is one of the most sublime combinations known to food lovers?

The gastronomic gene of Thessaloniki, the stem cell of "meraki", was formed by trade and the affluence of the city’s middle class, not to mention the rich and varied influence of all the different peoples who settled here over the centuries, its multicultural character. It must therefore be stressed that Thessaloniki is much more than a hundred years old. And while this article was written to celebrate the city's liberation from Ottoman rule, its intention is also to explain the distinctive gastronomic character of the place, which goes back way beyond 1912 when the city was liberated by the Greek army.

Throughout its long history, Thessaloniki has always been a genuine city, created as such by its founders, unlike the conglomeration of little villages that made up, for example, the Paris of the Middle Ages. And it was a complex multicultural city in which European modernity clashed with eastern tradition but it was essentially harmonious in that the three dominant ethnic populations, Greeks, Jews and Turks, lived peacefully together over the course of many years.

‘Thessaloniki is a place of contrasts’, wrote the traveller John Foster Fraser in 1907. ‘On the waterfront, with its big hotels and wide boulevards, where the people sit enjoying their drinks and watching the horse-drawn trams, there is a European atmosphere, whereas

away from the sea the streets are narrow and enclosed by the overhanging upper stories of the houses, the markets are dark and malodorous, the more oriental in character the worse the odours…

In one part of the city you can enjoy fine French cuisine, but if you jump on a tram then in just five minutes you find yourself in another country, a place where there are no chairs or tables, just straw mats on the floor, Turkish food and the dense, mind-numbing fog of smoke from the water pipes of the turbaned Muslims’.

Thessaloniki has always been a trading city, an urban centre that energised the surrounding regions while at the same time drew its livelihood from them, a historical crossroads for commerce in silk, tobacco, textiles, oil and a variety of foods and spices from all over the world. As Edgar Morin writes in his book Vidal and his family – from Salonica to Paris: ‘The city has always been outward-looking, spread out, generous, lively and verbose’. It owes these qualities to the fact that it has always been a commercial and cultural hybrid.

Most of the city’s merchants have been of course Jewish. As another traveller, John Frederick Cabot, wrote in 1990: ‘If the Jews are seen as the masters of trade in the city, the Greeks can rightly claim to be the main representatives of intellectual activity’. The woollen fabrics sold by the Jews of Thessaloniki were famous and highly valued for the “meraki” with which they were made, and in the 16th century the Sultan ordered wool from the city to make costumes for his Janissaries. In the industrial growth of the 19th century, too, Jewish families like the Allatini and the Modiano, played an important role. After the liberation of the city in 1912, it was only natural that the Greeks should feature more prominently in economic activity, counterbalancing the economic dominance of the Jews. In the Second World War most of the Jews lost their lives, with just a handful left behind to preserve the Sephardic traditions of the city.

Wherever there is trade there will be an urban and metropolitan culture, and the most distinctive expression of the culture of the city has always been its food. It goes without saying that the three religions of the city determined what the faithful could or could not eat, and so the limits were set. But there was nothing to prevent the housewives of the city from drinking coffee together chatting and sharing their news, their recipes and their cooking techniques, nothing to prevent their husbands from enjoying their ouzo in the meze places of the city.

Here is how a traveller describes the multicultural character of the city in 1916: ‘Work and trade are carried on even on Sunday, which is not as it is with us, a peaceful day of inactivity, a day of tedium and fasting to the sound of church bells. This is because in Thessaloniki there are three separate Sabbaths each week, for the three different religions. Friday is the day of rest of the Muslims, Saturday of the Jews, while on Sunday the Christians –both Catholic and Orthodox- have the free time to take their leisurely strolls. One might say that this is a city where there are three Sundays every week’, (Marcelle Tinayre, A summer in Thessaloniki).

It is precisely these diverse and sometimes contradictory, always colourful, contrasts in the life of the city that have fostered its rich and varied cuisine, and formed the gastronomic gene of the city, its "meraki”. It was the differences between the various communities that enriched and expanded the range of dishes they enjoyed,

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the cooking techniques and the food products used. The Jews and Muslims did not eat pork. The Muslims mixed meat and yoghurt, the Jews did not. The Christians celebrated Easter with “mageiritsa”, a traditional egg-lemon soup made with lamb offal, or cooked pork with cabbage, whereas the Jews cooked lamb with peas and lettuce. The "syvrassi" of the Jews -what Italians call soffrito- made with chopped tomatoes, green bell peppers and olive oil, provided the basis for most cooked and stuffed dishes, whereas the Christians used chopped leeks or cabbage as a basis for their “lahanodolmas” (cabbage stuffed with meat and rice). At the end of the Ottoman period all these different peoples became citizens of the newly founded Greek state, and their individual styles of cooking blended into the general evolution of Greece’s cuisine.

No other Balkan city offered such a complex mix of aromas that emanated from the cooking pots of the different ethnic communities.

A melting pot of the Balkans, in which for a long time a multicultural variety of customs, faiths, languages and diverse culinary traditions were slowly cooked, merged and blended, spiced by the hopes, longings and fears that history bestowed to the peoples of Thessaloniki. A true gastronomic palimpsest, in which the flavours and aromas of different ages and peoples are laid one upon another, sometimes in harmony, sometimes in delicious contrasT: +30 memories of opulent Roman feasts intertwine with the frugal flavours of the fasting dishes of the Byzantines; the fragrances of grilled spicy meats, rich buttery rice dishes and creamy “kazan dibi” (burnt cream made with semolina) of the Muslims waft into the air to meet the mouth-watering scent of "tsoureki" and “patsas” (tripe) of the Greeks from Constantinople, the nose tingling smell of cumin that the refugees brought from Smyrna, the musty aroma of meat pies and preserved vegetables of the Christians from Pontos in the Black Sea region. And of course, the bouquet so characteristic of all the Sephardic homes, of the beans baked with a lot of fried onions on the day before the Sabbath. This heady mix is well described by the native of Thessaloniki, Ilias Petropoulos, in his account of the city in the pre-war years, when the Sephardic element was still dominanT: +30 ‘I was intoxicated by the distinctive aroma of the Jewish households of the city, a mix of rose water, fried onions and ripe melon… an aroma that fills me with nostalgia’. It is these aromas that form a bridge between the Thessaloniki of old and the modern city. In the words of Vassilis Kalidis (celebrity chef of the Athenian restaurant Aneton): ‘Growing up in Thessaloniki with two parents who loved good food, who had "meraki", the table was laid each day with delicacies like “kavourma” (a confit of meats), “pastourma” (a spicy pastrami-like cured meat), snails, mussels, offal and kaseri (or kaskaval, a yellow cheese made with goat's milk). It was a city whose markets were full of exotic products and influences from all the corners of the earth and from an early age I have memories of tastes and aromas that you rarely encounter elsewhere in Greece’.

This fabulous perfume, the absolute infusion of fragrances that conflated East and West, the trader and the farmer, the poet and the stevedore, the sea and the mountain, the psalms and “rebetika”, Byzantium and Rome, Jerusalem and Constantinople, is the source from where "meraki" flows abundantly. To quote Morin again: ‘Thessaloniki has always mixed elements of East and West, producing a cultural hybrid of extraordinary richness’. How could such a promising combination of cultures and peoples fail to produce a distinctive cuisine, a people alert to the quality of their everyday food, a gastronomic gene that is responsible for the "meraki" of the city?

...A melting pot

of the Balkans, in which for a long time a multicultural variety of customs, faiths, languages and diverse culinary traditions were slowly cooked, merged and blended, spiced by the hopes, longings and fears that history bestowed to the peoples of Thessaloniki...

Indeed, the centenary of the city’s liberation must be celebrated with the appropriate grandeur. But the celebratory banquets must be loaded with all the history of Thessaloniki. The full complexity of the multicultural identity of the city must be served, richly flavoured, aromatic and generous in quantity, cooked with passion and skill, with the freshest ingredients and the most fragrant of spices. The foods of the Sephardic Jews and the Turks, the fasting dishes of Byzantium and those brought to the city by the refugees from Smyrna and Pontos must be heartily eaten, accompanied by pure “tsipouro” (a raki or grappa-like drink - the purists drink it without aniseed) and red wine made from the famed Χinomavro of Northern Greece. The tables must creak under the weight of the gastronomic heritage of Thessaloniki. Only then will it be revealed in full glory the true wealth of the culinary identity of the city, its "meraki".

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Dimitris Koparanis, a f o o d b l o g g e r, f o o d e d i t o r a n d a c h e f chooses, tries and suggests.

Welcome to Thessaloniki! A city with a big tradition in flavours and live gastronomic scene.

Food in this city is an indispensable part of her life. Located in the geographical boundaries of the East and West, an important commercial center, Thessaloniki has always had a powerful multi-cultural character that someone can detect in each stage of her everyday life.

Photos: DIMITRIS KOPARANIS

Egnatia Street

Street food

The Burgers

Τhis huge avenue has lined the two parts of the world, bringing a crowd of travelers, merchants and students from big European Universities of to the city, in their “grand tour”. Refugee populations during the following years have brought new habits, along with new recipes and intense herbs of the East together with the haute technique of the French cuisine.

Quick food to take away is very common in the city. It is sold everywhere, it is fresh, affordable and delicious. Let us see the most popular ones.

Burgers are the new popular habit of the city. You can find your own favourite one and enjoy it with all sorts of ingredients of your choice.

The Koulouri

We suggest: The Brothers in Law 30, P. Mela St, tel: 2310270707.

The Food Porn 11, Pr. Koromila St, tel: 2310222505.

Food Markets Life in the city starts early in the morning, at the time that the big central outdoor market opens. One can find the “elite” of all products the country is producing. Vegetables and fruit, dairy products, meat and very fresh seafood in big counters in order for someone to choose whatever he may need for his everyday cooking.

Producers arrive early, the good stuff is quickly sold, while the prices are formed according to the law of purchase and request.

A live flavor stock market. If you want to have a good view of the everyday life in the city take a walk in Kapani and let yourself to “get lost”, following the people shopping around in the market.

Conserved fruit, olives, pickles, Turkish delights, freshly ground coffee, dried herbs, spices and the so called “brikia” to prepare Greek coffee are ideal souvenirs or gifts for your loved ones, when you get back home.

In this very area is located the Modiano arcade. Around here you may also find old groceries and some small restaurants are serving Greek homemade food as well as dishes without meat or seafood, special for everyone following a vegetarian diet. Have a stop for “an ouzo” and a quick bite along with everyone in the market.

The city smells of freshly baked “koulouri” in the mornings. Choose yours from some vender in the street and enjoy it plain, with your coffee, or with a piece of feta cheese or honey.

The Pies Greek pies are different from any other that someone may taste elsewhere in the world.

They are made of many thin layers of flaky pastries, haute technique and craftsmanship are needed for their making, and then they are filled with cheese and wild greens, spinach, leak, pumpkin or meat and are perfect for a nutritious breakfast on the go.

You may find them in all bakeries and in pie bakeries run by specialist people that revive this traditional technique.

We suggest: Voulas pies, 48 P.Mela St. tel. 230102223.

Ble. 19, Ag Sofias St, tel. 2310231200. Life and Health , 118 Tsimiski St. 2310227243

Souvlaki in pita bread If you are not thinking much of any other choice, this could be the ideal choice. You can ask for extra vegetables or some dip to be sure that you will stay absolutely satisfied and full. Choose between chicken or pork and do not leave out the classic and favourite tzatziki.

We suggest: Etsi 2, N.Foka St. tel: 2310222469.

Le Poulette 11, Dim. Gounari St tel. 2310286666.

Spata 28, Aristotelous St. tel: 2310277412.

The Rolling Burger Bar 114, Egnatias St, tel 2310226926.

Italian Style Pizza The pizza sold by piece is ideal for someone who wants to try something with an intense flavor, delicious and affordable. Choose a simple margarita or a Greek pizza with feta cheese and olives.

We suggest: Pizza Pozelli, 2,Vilara & Syggrou St. tel 23104019687.

Pizza Please, 9, Georgiou Stavrou St. tel 2310278777.

Pizza Golden, 5, Vas. Chatziandreou St. Tel 2310248798.

The new healthy Juices from fresh seasonal fruit, vegetable salads, cereal balls, yoghurt and honey…The new healthy bars in the city are ideal if you need something with lots of vitamins and low calories.

We suggest: Kritiko Perivoli, 42, Dim. Gounari St. tel ?????

Join the Juice, 10, P. P. Germanou St. tel. 2310265754.

Dinning out Clochard Greek city life cuisine in its best standards.

This is one of the most favorite restaurants in the city for several years. It serves a big variety of Greek dishes, some of them with a contemporary twist. Try the stuffed cabbage leaves and the fresh sea food.

4, Pr Koromila St. tel 2310239805.

Canteen It is an all-day haunt in the heart of the city.

Start your day with breakfast served from very early in the morning, while later you can try some of the menu dishes. With a huge and fully updated cocktail list, it is ideal for a night out as well.

7, Dim. Gounari St. tel 2310228520

Duck It is a new restaurant in the greater airport area, the “talk of the town” for this year. With just a few tables, reservation here is necessary. You could try a cuisine with influences from all over the world here, neatly cooked meat and seafood as well as one of the most delicious mushroom rizoto.

3, Chalkis St. Pylaia, tel 23105519333

Alfredos High quality cuisine in full view of the beautiful garden of Regency Casino Thessaloniki.

If you need a classic gastronomic experience, this is your choice.

Regency Casino Thessaloniki, tel 2310491199

Ethnic cuisine The city has to offer a big choice of budget friendly ethnic restaurants.

Nargis A small, authentic Indian restaurant. The food is very strong, with herby Eastern spices, and is served in an environment that travels diners to an Indian living environment. If the weather allows, choose a table in the small garden and live an experience that you will not easily forget.

Sugar Fix Classic patisserie has always been an important part of the city’s every day life. Sweet oven pastries, sweet pan pastries with nuts and syrup, tsoureki Thessalonikis but also some new generation bakeries shape the “sweet map” of the city.

Blé It is impossible to cross the pedestrian zone of Aghias Sophias Street and “miss” it. The Ble - as the blue of the sea and the wheat for the French - is an impressive new age bakery – a multi space, housed in an exquisite neoclassical building in the centre of Thessaloniki. The concept of its creation serves the values ​​of pioneering and avant-garde aesthetics: Breaking the mould of the traditional bakery four years ago, the Ble was designed mainly based on the logic of less is more by the award-winning architect Claudio Silvestrin and features a log oven of 12 meters high, the highest in the world!

19, Aghias Sophia St. Tel .: 2310 231 200, 138,Egnatia & P.P. Germanou (Kamara) tel. 2310 279060, www.ble.com.gr

Falafel House Try the original Falafel, served on a thin pita bread, with a freshly cut herby salad. There is a huge queue during peak hours, but this is the funny part of the story! Dare to add a spicy sauce on your falafel, as harissa, which is made out of red pepper and spices.

Sugarela This small pastry shop has changed the confectionery scene in the city. Finest quality raw materials, a balance in the ratio of sugar and a lot of fruit. Christina Kakkou’s creations are something that no one should miss. Try the cheesecake and the vanilla cream with red fruit.

54, Al. Svolou St. Tel. 2310230891

102, Mitropoleos St. Tel. 2310308979

18, Kap. Patriki St. Tel. 2310 228502

Plaisir The ultimate meeting point in the city center, where fine dishes from the Greek and Mediterranean cuisine blend perfectly with the essence of freshly ground coffee and lovingly made pastries.

In the historic Aristotelous Square, lies the “Plaisir” brasserie, a bright, modern venue, an ideal place-to-be for locals and thousands of visitors!

Aristotelous Square, Tel: 2310 277444, e mail: info@ plaisirbrasserie.gr

Konstantinidis Visit the central branch and try the mille feuille that the whole of the city has loved.

In addition to this, you will find some great quality ice cream, try the flavours of the Greek yoghurt and the vanilla and chocolate parfait.

119, Mitropoleos & Pavlou Mela St. tel. 2310227956

Choureal Freshly baked choux, confectionary cream with vanilla of Magadascar and high quality chocolate compose the freshly made and delicious profiterole in the city. Enjoy its simple version or add some fresh fruit.

7, P.P.Germanou St. Tel. 2310252766

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Brunch & Breakfast Start your day with a good breakfast Estrella Eggs cooked eggs in various ways, hot bagels, fresh cake, smoothies and the well-known “hybrid dessert”of the city are served here.

Try the avocado and feta cheese omelet, bagels with the crispy bacon bagels and the bougatsan, a butter croissant that is served with a hot bougatsa cream.

48, P. Mela St. tel. 2310272045

The New haunts Meet the ball If you love meetballs, this is your ideal destination.

Meetballs of every kind are served in different ways, delicious salads and crispy chips in the most beautiful pedestrian spot of the city. Choose the red sauce meetballs with pasta, bbq sauce meetballs and the green salad with kinoa and pomegranate.

6, Zefxidos St. tel. 2310241141

*be In the city center and in a beautiful neoclassic building , *be serves one of the most famous brunches. You will go crazy with its pancakes and the French tsoureki toast (brioche), served with fresh fruit.

Toms The full Toms collection in the area where the old post office of the city was located. Shoes, eye glasses and handbags in the familiar One for One company policy as well as a specialty coffee in the coolest and most laid back space in Thessaloniki.

10, Komninon St. tel. 2310021010

22, Tsimiski St. tel ??????

La Doze If we were to choose only one bar, it would undoubtedly be this one. A big choice of drinks and fancy cocktails, loud music and an urban crowd are the elements that make it unique.

1, Vilara & Suggrou St. tel. 2310922247

3, Vogatsikou Street A well-bred adult bar that has nothing to lose from the funny part of the story! Apart from the best all time classic cocktails, try the creative suggestions of the best mixologists in the city.

3, Vogatsikou St. tel. 2310222899

Who is he?

Dimitris Koparanis is a food blogger who has become a food editor and a chef. He has lived in Thessaloniki for the past 20 years.

Food is his big love and his main occupation. His flavor identity was created through research and continuous efforts, experimentations, studying and flavour testing. He loves the simple, clear and “wild” tastes, the ingredients in their simplest form, all the dishes that have to tell a story. His favourite ingredients are pulses, garden vegetables, wild greens, potherbs, olive oil and...humour.

Photography: N.Vavdinoudis- C.Dimitriou/Studiovd.gr.

blĂŠ a

feast of taste!

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A bakery of high aesthetics which has changed our everyday routine by offering tasty delights beyond all expectations!

It is impossible to cross the pedestrian zone of Aghias Sophias Street and “miss” it. Blé - as the blue of the sea and the wheat for the French - is an impressive new age bakery – a multi space, housed in an exquisite neoclassical building in the centre of Thessaloniki.

The concept of its creation serves the values of pioneering and avant-garde aesthetics: Breaking the mould of the traditional bakery four years ago, Blé was designed mainly based on the logic of less is more by the award-winning architect Claudio Silvestrin and features a log oven of 12 meters high, the highest in the world!

Moreover, innovations for Blé do not stop here.

In the same space was established the first micro roastery coffee house of the city with varietal coffees, so as authentic blends could be created with strong coffee flavors.

Here the production of bread is a ritual, as the bakers cultivate their own natural yeast and knead the dough by hand.

Next to the prestigious bread varieties there is a generous selection of pastries and delicacies of every kind, such as sandwiches with handmade kneaded bread, traditional pies, focaccia, brioches, cakes, season pastries and even traditional delicacies of the Cretan cuisine!

All these delicacies can be enjoyed at the provided tables of Blé, accompanying them with a great variety of drinks as healthy, natural juices, chocolates and a big selection of teas. And even, if there is need for a light meal or a regular one, within the same space operates a full self service food department with an exquisite Mediterranean menu under the supervision of the Italian executive chef Mino Allegrini.

Complete your feast of tastes with a dessert, chosen amongst the scandalous proposals of the patisserie’s showcases!

INFO 19, Aghia Sophia St., T: 2310 231 200 138,Egnatia & P.P. Germanou (Kamara), T: 2310 279060 www.ble.com.gr

N utritional diary

Photography: ARIS RAMMOS

Food & Health

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Known as “Dr Benefits”, Kostas Fidantsis has got the ambition to introduce to us the secrets of the correct nutrition, in addition to the cultural contribution of gastronomy through his dietary blog.

Kostas Fidantsis is a biologist and works as a molecular biology and physiology researcher in the Department of Biology of AUTH. He believes that biology is the science of life and the basis for many others, this belief has led him to get engaged with nutrition.

"We are what we eat", eventually he finds out, explaining that food itself in addition of being an energy mix of nutrients could offer additional benefits to humans, one of which may be leisure time with cooking.

"The latter used as a civilization and culture mirror can reduce the food to a culinary pleasure, through which we may love and even we could be loved.

“The way we cook or co-exist at a table defines and identifies us" he says.

Dr Benefits’ blog is the result “ It has come to "cover” the strong belief I have for the nutrition and offes a comprehensive picture”.

I tried to create a log-recording a modern Mediterranean diet, a post food blog with simple recipes, cooked with seasonal products, with a nutritional analysis and useful tips and tricks in Greek and English.

Moreover, Dr Benefits provides information on various types of nutrition or diet, which it is most likely that we have heard of but do not know actually, and sometimes we adopt them in a "lightweight manner", as well as useful information on "how to", from shopping at the supermarket to the seasonally available products or the benefits of several of their components. "

In this undertaking Costas is not alone, he has associated with remarkable partners such as Dimitris Koparanis, Heleni Psychoulis and Nadia Apostolidou who perfectly complete the thoroughness of the blog. Dimitris Koparanis is a food blogger, who has become a chef and a food editor. He loves simple, clean and "wild" flavors, the ingredients in their simplest form, dishes which have to tell a story.

He cooks for Estrella: Tapas & Tapes in Thessaloniki, his texts are hosted in the magazines GLOW (www.glow.gr) and Parallaxi (www.parallaximag.gr), he teaches cooking to adults and children in Marmita (www.marmita.gr) and collaborates with the Geographical and the Superdad.gr.

Heleni Psychoulis is a taste journalist, she presents the programme “Chef on Air”, contributes in the most important publications of the country and her site (www.pirouni.gr), in her lately published book, she shares her recipes from her favorite village in Pelion.

She also runs her own range of homeware, the “Idi Prikos”. Nadia Apostolidou is a nutritionist /clinical dietitian with postgraduate studies in nutrition at King' College London and nutritional medicine at the University of Surrey.

She belongs to the teaching staff at the ATEI of Thessaloniki, where she teaches clinical nutrition in the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, and she has worked with clinics and hospitals on topics pertaining to nutrition for pathological maintenance. Her interest is focused on the role of nutrition in health and disease, both concerning the medicinal and preventive aspect.

Photography: N.Vavdinoudis- C.Dimitriou/Studiovd.gr

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plaisir One delightful experience!

The ultimate meeting point in the city center, where fine dishes from the Greek and Mediterranean cuisine blend perfectly with the essence of freshly ground coffee and lovingly made pastries.

In Thessaloniki, the heart of the city life beats in the center - the historic Aristotelous Square. There, lies the “Plaisir” brasserie, a bright, modern venue, an ideal place-tobe for locals and thousands of visitors!

Being a part of the famous pastry chain, “Plaisir” brasserie constitutes an innovation considering the urban criteria and aesthetics, which combines a modern all-day brasserie with a cozy cafe with a patisserie featuring classic and imaginative sweet "temptations".

The excellence is conspicuous in every detail: the passion and love of the owners, the high standards in the design of the space, the quality of the materials as well as the great service. As Christina Karamihos, Ceo / Head of Commercial Expansion Group explains, the company’ s objective is that for every visitor to find a cozy haven of relaxation from work or a pleasant stopover between his strolls, while enjoying exquisite tastes in a unique environment.

The cuisine is defined mainly by Greek traditional recipes, while there are also flavors of Mediterranean dishes made with knowledge and passion, featuring the signature of the Chef Giannis Giannakaras. The daily menu includes homemade proposals such as meat soup and stuffed cabbage with lemon sauce while in the fixed menu of brasserie, which is remarkably rich, you will find, among other indulging delices, dishes with eggs, toast, cakes, croissants, cold and hot sandwiches, pancakes, appetizers, creative salads, pasta, risotto and a wide variety of hot dishes.

It is important to mention that the brasserie participates in the association "Action for Celiac Disease" with a special menu of gluten-free products, such as Estrella Dauza beer and the Toblerone tart and there is also available a children's menu at very reasonable prices!

Sardine fillets with lentil salad & lemon-olive oil sauce INGREDIENTS for the sardines 600 g sardine fillets zest of one lemon 15 sprigs of fresh oregano (30 g) 15 g breadcrumbs 30 ml olive oil

for the garnish 200 gr. wispy lentils, boiled 10 basil leaves 30 ml cherry vinegar 60 ml olive oil 20 g fresh onion 10 cherry tomatoes cut in half salt & pepper

for the sauce 15 g Dijon mustard 15 g fresh onion 15 mint leaves 30 ml lemon juice 80 ml olive oil 5 g salt

DIRECTIONS We mix all the ingredients in a bowl, to prepare the garnish.

In another bowl, we add the lemon zest, leaves of oregano, breadcrumbs and olive oil to make the filling of the sardines. We take two fillets at a time and fill with a small amount of herbs each pair. We season with salt and cook on the grill.

Lemon-olive oil sauce We place the lemon juice, mint, green onion and salt in the blender jug. We turn the blender on and poor the olive oil slowly, until the sauce thickens.

We finish our dish by pooring the sauce on top of the filled sardines and we are ready to serve.

INFO Aristotelous Square, T: 2310 277444, info@plaisirbrasserie.gr

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w o r d t o m o u t h T h e A- l i st a d d r e s s es i n Fa s h i o n a n d E n t e r ta i n m en t w e c a n ’t st o p ta l k i n g about

fashion extra vaga nza

Being

one of the

best cities

for shopping

in Greece,

Thessaloniki

offers a variety of boutiques, shops, designer ateliers and high brands that can allure even the most discerning traveler.

Enjoy your shopping trip.

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designers Local talent at its best

Αndria

64, Mitropoleos 64 Str. 2310222335

Denise Eleftheriou 5, Mitropolitou Iosif str.

2310272477

Κοnstantinos

37, Mitropoleos str.

2310286763.

Nassos Couture

4, Mitropolitou Iosif str.

2310240143.

monobrand boutiques Luxury shopping agenda and exclusive personal service to ensure the perfect fashion experience

Diesel

Dsquared2

Guy Laroche

Dolce & Gabbana

Emporio Armani

Hugo Boss

12, Agias Sofias str.

2310221205

3, Morgentaou & Proksenou Koromila str.

2310376451.

9, Mitropolitou Iosif str.

2311208229.

5, Vogatsikou str.

2310228784.

93, Mitropoleos str.

2310252652.

7, Mitropolitou Iosif str.

2310232425

Gant

Juicy Couture

3, Mitropolitou Iosif & Proksenou Koromila str.

2310262270

Lacoste

57, Mitropoleos str.

2310232328

Marina Rinaldi

Μax & Co

Max Mara

Tod's

1, Agias Sofias str.

2310237575.

54, Mitropoleos str.

2310284123.

72, Tsimiski str.

2310240041

54, Proksenou Koromila str.

2310376459

Louis Vuitton

14, Karolou Dil str.

2310240188.

6, Mitropolitou Iosif str.

2310225052.

brands Fashion’s paradise is here to stay

Αttica Department Stores

Grigio

Rodanos

Alexander Wang, Armani Jeans, Alviero Martini, Attrattivo, Axel, Armani, Balenciaga, Brooks Brothers, Bsb, Barbour, Boss, Bulgari, Burberry, Cartier, Calvin Klein, Chloe, Desigual, Dolce & Gabbana, Diane Von Furstenberg, Diesel, Dkny, Dsquared2, Escada, Furla, Guy Laroche, Gucci, Guess, Hugo Boss, Hermes, Juicy Couture, Moschino, Lacoste, Levis, Missoni, Marc Jacobs, Alexander Mcqueen, Max Mara, Michael Kors, Polo Ralph Lauren, Penny Black, Prada, Replay, Ted Baker, Toi & Moi, Trussardi, Saint Laurent

Dsquared2, Balmain, Marni, Missoni, Diesel, Valentino, Maison Martin Margiela, Vivienne Westwood, See By Chloe, Jean Paul Gaultier

Armani Jeans

51, Proksenou Koromila str., T:2310233989.

Shop Ilisia

Intervista

American Vintage, Comme De Garcons Perfumes, Superdry, Adidas, Nike and many more

Marni, Moncler, Etro, Armani, Hugo Boss, Valentino, Dior, Dsquared2, Kenzo

8, Pavlou Mela str., T: 2310257447

71, Tsimiski str., T:2310230906

Style Fax

Nati-Mati Mulberry, Mackage, Paul And Joe, Tibi

Versace, Mary Katrantzou, Preen, Alexander Mcqueen, Moncler, Gamme Rouge by Giambattista Valli, Emanuel Ungaro

40, Proksenou Koromila str., T:2310241104

19, Proksenou Koromila str., T: 2310240898

48-50, Tsimiski str., T: 2311813000

Baton Premier Dukas, Alina & Mike, O Bag, Ilaria Mistri 12, Proksenou Koromila str., T: 2310241467

Dil Escada, Penny Black, Marella, Iblues 60, Tsimiski str., T:231022080.

Νotos Galleries Lacoste, Juicy Couture, Pepe Jeans, Trussardi Jeans, M Missoni, Mexx, Superdry, Sarah Laurence, Stefanel, Sisley, Dkny, Calvin Klein Jeans, Laura Ashley and many more 24, Tsimiski & Mitropoleos 31-33 str., T:2310366601

32, Tsimiski str., T:2310222527

brands outside city center The fashion trip that will make your day

Hondos Center - Appolonia

Mediterranean Cosmos

One Salonica Outlet Mall

Burberry, Christian Dior, Chanel, Lancome, Dolce & Gabbana, Armani, Nina Ricci, Escada, Estee Lauder, Clinique, Helmi, Anna Riska, Milk & Hοney, Diesel, Pepe Jeans, Yaya, Silvian Heach, Guess, Gas, Mexx, Fred Perry, Gant

Aristoteli Bitsiani, Attica, Celio, H&M, Mango, Sfera, Navy & Green, Oxford Company, The Bostonians, Κανελλοπουλος Fashion, A.L.E, Attrattivo, Axel, Bsb, Doca, Guess, Lynne, Monsoon, More & More, Sarah Laurence, Stradivarius, Tassos Mitropoulos, Toi Moi, Zara, Oysho, Pull And Bear, Marks & Spencer, Sisley, Nautica, Lapin House, Marasil, Nak, Bodytalk, Columbia, Edward Jeans, Gant, Lacoste, Massimo Dutti, Pepe Jeans, Replay, Rodanos, Staff, Tommy Hilfiger, Haralas, Tsakiris Mallas, Migato, Foot Locker, Calzedonia, Med, Yamamay, Intimissimi, Med, Minerva, Triumph, Accessorize, Kem, Galerie De Beaute, Sephora, The Body Shop, Folli Follie, Loisir, Oxette, Pandora, Swarovski

Hugo Boss, Diesel, Zilly (Prada, Botega Venetta, Burbery), Lacoste, Puma, Adidas, Nike, Mango, Zara, Marasil, Gant, Nak, Pinko, Prince Oliver, Oxette, Sephora, Tommy Hilfinger, Vardas, Wesc, Benetton, Bodytalk, Axel, Bsb, Calzedonia, Admiral, A.L.E., American Stars, Anastasiadis Optical Stores, Attrativo, Bill Cost, Camel Active, Champion, Edward Jeans, Exis, Funky Buddha and many more.

84, Leoforos Georgikis Sholis

Kanellopoulos Bsb, Pepe Jeans, Desigual, Staff, Gas, Mexx, Silvian Heach, Edward Jeans, Gant, Trussardi, Lacoste, Nautica, Just Polo 12ο Hlm. Thessalonikis –Lagada, T: 2394023353.

61, Giannitson & 34, Koletti Ioanni, T: 2310545439.

11o Hlm. Thessalonikis- N. Moudanion

avant garde boutiques Fashion with a luxurious twist.

Brigitte Boutique

Long Vehicle

Philly Shop

79, Mitropoleos Str, T: 2310275800

56, Proxenou Koromila str., T: 2314 011609

60, Mitropoleos str., T: 2310227403.

Cop.Copine

Pinko

Veluso

33, Proksenou Koromila str., T: 2310234711

52, Mitropoleos str., T: 2310254144.

Celia Kritharioti, Moschino, Veroudakis, Loukia, Chloe Mare, Blacky Dress

Εlegance Atelier

Prive

26, Paleon Patron Germanou str., T: 2310233270

74, Tsimiski str., T: 2310269809 86, Tsimiski str., T: 2310269991

133, Tsimiski str., T: 2310269775

Rania Xanthopoulou 41, Proxenou Koromila str., T: 2310276278

Zini Boutique 79, Tsimiski str., T: 2310236338 83, Mitropoleos str., T: 2310229819

boutiques The best classic choices we love

Alexander & Jacob

Napapijri

Rita Pateroni

4, Makenzi King str., T: 2310271500

36, Proksenou Koromila str., T: 2310261681

103, Mitropoleos str., T: 2310238726

Bettina

Oh!

Sarah Lawrence

Plateia Mall 79 & 43 Tsimiski str., T: 2310224088

50, Proxenou Koromila str., T: 2310265328

44, Mitropoleos str., T: 2310276585

Penny Sabbado

Vardas

50, Mitropoleos str., T: 2310231717

12, Eleftheriou Venizelou str., T: 2310251840

Lapel 2, Navarhou Kountouriotou str., T: 2310555655

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fashion chains The must-go fashion catwalk

Achilleas Accessories

Celestino

Lynne

Rococo

61, Tsimiski str., T: 2310223966.

95, Tsimiski str., T: 2310254433.

22, Agias Sofias str. , T: 2310253313.

69, Mitropoleos str., T: 2310273591.

Alouette

Doca

Marasil

Sani Blu

17, Agias Sofias str., T: 231026378.

57, Tsimiski str., T: 2310224432

17, Agias Sofias str., T: 2310253656.

15, Agias Sofias str., T: 2310270180.

Axel Accessories,

Edward Jeans

Med

Staff Jeans

38, Egnatia str., T: 2310517171 45, Mitropoleos str., T: 2310265566.

53, Tsimiski str., T: 2310234602.

51, Tsimiski str., T: 2310256131.

59, Tsimiski str., T: 2310244576

G-Star Raw

Μοre & More

Sugarfree

24, Tsimiski & Mitropoleos 31 str., T: 2310243558

20, Agias Sofias str., T: 2310243538.

87, Tsimiski str., T: 2310229363.

Οxford Company

Zic Zac

4, Paleon Patron Germanou str., T: 2310273087

53, Mitropoleos str., T: 2310251171

Βαdoo 53, Mitropoleos str., T: 2310279868.

Κem 40, Mitropoleos & Karolou Dil str., T: 2310262224.

Bsb 36, Tsimiski str., T: 2310251917.

international fashion chains Everyday fashion dreaming

Accessorize 51, Tsimiski str.

2310251203 70, Tsimiski str.

2311025299.

Βenetton

34, Tsimiski str.

2310276576 25, Tsimiski str.

2310234414.

Bershka

84, Tsimiski str.

2310224166 54, Tsimiski str.

2310243031.

Ιkks

Μarks & Spencer

Ιntimissimi

Μassimo Dutti

85, Mitropoleos str.

2310222869.

25, Tsimiski str.

2310244711.

46, Mitropoleos str.

2310260056 31, Tsimiski str.

2310260050.

H&M

Μango

Calzedonia

40, Tsimiski str.

2310268066 Tsimiski & Komninon Str Mediterannean Cosmos

91, Tsimiski str.

2310257515.

42, Tsimiski str.

2310221335.

Οysho

61, Tsimiski str.

2310238708.

43, Tsimiski str.

2310240544.

Pull And Bear 85, Tsimiski str.

2310224120 33, Tsimiski str.

2310275134.

Stradivarius 38, Tsimiski str.

2310275251.

Tommy Hilfiger 73, Tsimiski str.

2310230311.

Zara

44, Tsimiski str.

2310271122 46, Tsimiski str.

2310227033.

Τally Weijl

8, Kouskoura str.

2310244252.

jewellery designers The best showcase of greek designers with international exposure

Anna Maria Mazaraki

Link

Riff-Raff

88, Tsimiski str., T: 2310231101

Nikos Koulis, Dolly Boucoyannis, Yiannis Sergakis, Lito, Ileana Makri

25, Pavlou Mela str., T: 2310241238

Aparte

41, Proxenou Koromila str., T: 2310 022 0709

1, Vilara str., T: 2311 271348

Katerina Ioannidis 5, Mitropolitou Iosif str., T: 2310256970

Vaso Tatsika Salika 41, Venizelou str., T: 2310232213

Melisses Gallery 7, Hrisostomou Smirnis, T: 2310222990

high jewellery Diamonds are a girl’s best friends

Virginia Vildiridi

Kasparian Jewellery

Tempus Jewellery

Cartier, Montblanc, Awi

Gabriela Rigamonti, Bizzotto, Diro

78, Mitropoleos str., T: 2310262009.

88, Tsimiski str., T: 2310 220022

Bulgari, Burberry, Gucci, Guess, Hermes, Nautica, Daniel Wellington

Gallery Diamond

Oro Vildiridis

40, Mitropoleos str., T: 2310233151

43, Venizelou & Egnatias 56 str., T: 2310228474.

49, Tsimiski & Karolou Dil str., T: 2310275496

Gofas Jewellery, Rolex, Omega, Hublot, Jaeger Le Coultre, Baume Mercier, Tag Heuer, Vacheron Contantin, Zenith and many more

7, Agias Sofias & Mitropoleos str., T: 2310252464.

95, Mitropoleos str., T: 2310264907.

Thalia Exarchou

Precious

103, Mitropoleos str., T: 2310278780

101, Mitropoleos str., T: 2310226256

9, Plateia Aristotelous str., T: 2310279703.

fashion jewellery Folli Follie

22, Tsimiski str.

T: 2310282573

Links of London 46, Mitropoleos str.

T: 2310239140

Loisir

99, Tsimiski str.

T: 2310252677

Oxette

81, Tsimiski str.

T: 2310286101

Swarovski

10, Tsimiski str.

T: 2310287202 87a, Tsimiski & Grigoriou Palama str.

T: 2310280821

Z by Aliki Vergidou 20 Pavlou Mela str.

T: 2310222086

beauty shops and corners Mirror mirror on the wall….

Attica Department Stores

Inglot

Mac, Clinique, Laura Mercier, Estee Lauder, Lancome, Dior, Chanel, Tom Ford, Hermes, Annick Goutal, Jo Malone, Bobbi Brown, Giorgio Armani, Burberry, Ysl, Kiehl’s, Diptyque and many more

11, Karolou Dil str. T: 2310234542

48-50, Tsimiski str., T: 2311813000

53, Tsimiski str. T: 2310260034

Beauty Store

Notos Galleries

Diptyque, Hei Poa, Molton Brown, I Love Cosmetics Ltd, Juliette Has A Gun, Mario Badescu and many more

Chanel, Dior, Calvin Klein, Lancome, Ysl, Estee Lauder, Clinique, Nuxe, Gerlain and many more

47, Proksenou Koromila str. T: 2310227170

31, Mitropoleos str. T: 2310366600

Chanel

Sephora

22, Tsimiski str. T: 2310236233

Dior, Chanel, Lancome, Ysl, Estee Layder, Make Up Forever, Benefit, Two Faced, L’oreal, Maybelline, Max Factor, Erre Due and many more

Dust & Cream

62, Tsimiski str. T: 2310235416

8, Komninon & Mitropoleos str. T: 2314024328.

Hondos Center Mac, Dior, Chanel, Burberry, Dolce Gabanna, Estee Lauder, Lancome, Ysl, L’oreal, Maybelline, Erre Due, Max Factor, Radiant, Seventeen 9, Plateia Aristotelous str. T: 2310256080

Mac

The Body Shop 6, Kouskoura str. T: 2310232351

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beauty boutiques Exclusive beauty labs to make you glow

Rania Boutouri

Stemma Perfume Boutique Comme Des Garcons, Creed, Nasomatto, Annick Goutal, Lorenzo Villoresi, Profumum Roma, Ineke and many more 7, Hrisostomou Smirnis str., T: 2310243147

8, Grigoriou Palama str., T: 2310226216

Tzimas 83, Tsimiski str., T: 2310552805

Zoniou 9, Viktoros Ougo str., T: 2310263481

most wanted shoes Arche

Κalogirou

12 Proxenou Koromila str., T: 2310240011

Askaridis

Dolce & Gabbana, Prada, Gucci, Giuseppe Zanotti, Jimmy Choo, Michael Kors, Moschino, Rachel Zoe, Salvatore Ferragamo, Ted Baker, Tod’s, Ugg, Saint Laurent, Ralph Lauren and many more

30 Tsimiski str., T: 2310233910

75, Mitropoleos str., T: 2310376403.

Caracas

Kostantinos Custom Made Shoes

76, Mitropoleos str., T: 2310265332

15, Proxenou Koromila str., T: 2314016423

Dexim

Kricket

69, Tsimiski str., T: 2310271844

89, Tsimiski & Grigoriou Palama str., T: 2310222052

Dnk Sante Shoes

Lou Shoes

9, Agias Sofias str., T: 2310220041

Fratelli Karida Pedro Garcia, Robert Clergerie, Alberto Guardiani, Ancient Greek Sandals, Ash, Vicini, Ballin, Castaner, Fratelli Karida, Holster, Le Pepe, Lella Baldi, Logan, Mario Cerutti, Mario Giordano, Missoni, Pas De Rouge, Sebastian, Sonya Fish 28, Tsimiski str., T: 2310226511 69, Mitropoleos str., T: 2310220299

Fratelli Petridi

12, Tsimiski str., T: 2310220506

Galleria Di Scarpe

Reptile, Pons Quintana, Vic Matie, Palomitas and many more.

71, Mitropoleos str., T: 2310282177

Gianna Kazakou 58, Tsimiski str., T: 2310220112

Haralas Dkny, Jessica Simpson, Juicy Couture, Nine West, Nike, Ugg, Feng Shoe, Fred, Ted Baker 1 Kouskoura & Mitropoleos str., T: 2310376469.

16, Proksenou Koromila str., T: 2310268899

Migato

25, Tsimiski & Komninon str., T: 2310250716 65, Tsimiski & Agias Sofia 15 str., T: 23100281702

Nak

Steve Madden, Toms, Versace, Ugg, Calvin Klein, Galliano, Roberto Cavalli, Nak, Guess 4, Makenzi King str., T: 2310222666

Pargiana 33, Proxenou Koromila str., T: 2310270337

Tod’s 54, Proksenou Koromila str., T: 2310376459

Toms 22, Tsimiski str., T: 2310234222

men We love

Achille Saridis

Ermenegildo Zegna

Tsitsigias

17, Tsimiski str., T: 2310284213.

5, Mitropolitou Iosif & Proksenou Koromila

1, Agias Sofias str., T: 2310250885.

Armadillo

Jojos

Hionidis

4, Agias Sofias str., T: 2310224702.

12, Paleon Patron Germanou str., T: 2310244571.

Camicissima

Tailor

Alexander Mcqueen, Balenciaga, Dsquared2, G-Star Raw, Givenchy, Marc By Marc Jacobs, Marni, Paul Smith, Pierre Balmain

36, Mitropoleos str., T: 2310277922.

14, Paleon Patron Germanou str., T: 2310250509.

32, Pavlou Mela str., T: 2310253183.

sports Wellbeing and fashion together

Body Talk

Intersport

New Balance

Nike

Peter Sport

Wesc

96, Tsimiski str.

2310253750.

90, Tsimiski str.

2310226219.

Adidas, Nike, Reebok, New Balance

98, Tsimiski str.

2310260531.

Adidas, Nike, Asics

Adidas, Nike, Reebok, Puma, Converse, New Balance

52, Mitropoleos str.

2310286619.

32 Tsimiski str.

2310869750 36, Ermou str.

2310265595.

5 Kouskoura str.

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most amazing restaurants Β.

Fine dining at its best Byzantine Museum of Thessaloniki 2, 3rd of September str., Τ: 2310869695

Be* All day casual-chic dining City centre, Excelsior Hotel 10, Komninon str., Τ: 2310021010

Canteen Tasting surprise in a classy environment White Tower 7, Dimitriou Gounari str., Τ: 2310228520

Comunale Italian cuisine and sushi bar City Centre 36, Pavlou Mela str., Τ: 2310220914

Coq Au Zen Food and drinks in a French style arcade Valaoritou area 37, Valaoritou str., Τ: 2310520119

Daios Elegant restaurant and seaside spot ideal for lunch, dinner, or coffee and cocktails in style Sea promenade, Daios Hotel 59, Nikis Avenue, Τ: 2310250200

Duck The restaurant that redesigned the gastronomical map of Thessaloniki Pylaia 3, Chalkis str., Τ: 2315519333

Extravaganza Mia Feta The alternative restaurant with great music Fusion brunch and rare Greek delicacies White Tower and superb cocktails City centre 29A, Ptolemaion str, Τ: 2310529791

Garçon Brasserie Pure parisian brasserie with a unique, elegant style 2, Agias Sofias – Leof. Nikis str., Τ: 2310253033

Ginfish Drinks seafood with style and view Sea promenade 79, Nikis Avenue str., T: +30 2310265195

City Centre 14, Kalapothaki str., T: +30 2310271074

Kitchen Bar Sensational sea view and contemporary food Port, Pier 1, T: +30 2310502241

La Place Mignone French bistro with art clientele White Tower 4, Ethnikis Amynis str., T: +30 2310288534

Les Zazous All-day classy spot with delicate cuisine and cool cocktails, with breath-taking sea view

Local Food And Cocktails Delicious meeting-point downtown

City Centre 42, Pavlou Mela str., Τ: 2310288008

17, Palaion Patron Germanou str., T: +30 231 022

El Buritto The Mexican way with great cocktails.

Meet The Ball The place to be with a Meetball menu with a twist

City Centre 5, Chrysostomou Smyrnis, Τ: 2310220622

El Correo A taste of Argentina with great meet menu Ladadika 6, Katouni str, Τ: 2310506506

Estrella Brunch perfection, home of the famous Thessalonian dessert ‘’Bougatsan’’ City Centre 48, Pavlou Mela str., Τ: 2310272045

Navona Italian cuisine with sea view in the city’s reference hotel Sea promenade, Macedonia Palace Hotel 2, Meg. Alexandrou str. , T: +30 2310242280

Orizontes Dine with unparalleled view of the Aristotelous Sq. City centre, Electra Palace Hotel 9, Aristotelous Sq., T: +30 2310294000

Grada Roots Exceptional food in a cosmopolitan ambiVegetarian paradise ence

118, Themistokli Sofouli str., T: +30 231 042 0600

Ergon Agora Eat and shop in the most exclusive food market in town

14, Pavlou Mela str., T: +30 2310221120

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City Centre 6, Zeyksidos str., T: +30 2310241141

Athonos square 4, Balanou str., T: +30 2310268063

7 Thalasses Gourmet sea food in a beautiful alley City centre 10, Kalapothaki str, T: +30 2310233173

Tre Marie – Albeta Where Italian cuisine met the best desserts White Tower 3, Ethnikis Amynis str., T: +30 2310242280

Shark Fancy, posh and fabulous bar-restaurant by the sea 2, Argonafton str., T: +30 231 041 6855

all time classic restaurants Agioli Sublime food with sea view

Dore-Zythos Classic food with an unparalleled view

Sea promenade 15, Nikis Avenue str., T: +30 2310262888

White Tower 7, Tsirogianni str., T: +30 2310279010

Clochard All time classic elegant dining

Diagonios Classic spot for quality food and home of the famous ‘’soutzoukakia’’ (minced meet rolls) of Thessaloniki. A must-try

Zythos The classic choice for food with an orient twist

White Tower 13, Stratigou Kallari str., T: +30 2310260958

Ladadika 5, Katouni str., T: +30 2310540284

City Centre 4, Proxenou Koromila str., T: +30 2310239805

Omikron Authentic food in a traditional neighborhood of the city centre Ladadika 3, Oplopoiou str., T: +30 2310532774

best local restaurants Agora Contemporary meze tavern

Hozeva Hidden treasure for home made meze

Valaoritou area 5, Kapodistriou str., Τ: 2310532428

Kapani market 5, Spandoni str., Τ: 2310277833

Agyrovoli Fish and seafood in a classic spot

Keftedes Meatballs galore!

White Tower 13, Lori Margariti str., Τ: 2310239599

City Centre 4, Vogatsikou str., Τ: 2310272900

Apsenti Fusion meze and raki

Kourdisto Gourouni Meat eatery with a long story in the heart of the city

City centre 19, Palaion Patron Germanou str., Τ: 2310284225

Galerios Mezes and wine like locals do Navarinou Square 3, Apellou str., Τ: 2310223390

Ellinikon Like-old-good-times tavern City Centre 9, Stratigou Kallari str., Τ: 2310250210

Fri Seafood recipes from south Aegean Ladadika 4, Doksis str, Τ: 6971910272

Frutti Di Mare Seafood in the city’s best promenade Louloudadika 20, Komninon str., Τ: 2310239100

City Centre 31, Agias Sofias str., Τ: 2310274672

Ouzeri Aristotelous - Lepen Flavors and environment of a bygone Thessaloniki era City Centre 8, Aristotelous str., T: +30 2310230762

Panellinion Everything about it is typically local and tasty Ladadika 4, Salaminos str., T: +30 2310567220

Paparouna Special recipies in an arty environment Ladadika 4, Paggaiou str., T: +30 2310510852

Lola Great fish tavern Kamara

Sebriko Real Cretan recipes with a twist

10, Agapinou str., Τ: 2310276201

2, Frangkon str, T: +30 2310 557513

Massalia Great seafood in laid back environment White tower 6, Manousogiannaki str., Τ: 2314003714

Molyvos Dining with a flair of the Greek islands Valaoritou area 1, Kapodistriou str., T: +30 2310555952

Myrsini Where friends meet White Tower 6, Ethnikis Amynis str., T: +30 2310228300

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burgers, pizzas & street food with an elegant twist

Albeta Exclusive bakery

High School Pizza For Pizza lovers

Pax Burgers hotspot

Ladadika 9, Ionos Dragoumi str., T: +30 2310548547

Sea promenade 9, Nikis Avenue, T: +30 2310286161

Eleftherias Square 8, Venizelou str., T: +30 2310221970

Brothers In Law Burgers paradise

Oi Pites Tis Voulas (Voula’s Pies) Excellent traditional Greek pies. Maybe the best in town.

Pizza Golden

Centre 30, Pavlou Mela str., T: +30 2310270707

Foodporn Provocative burgers City centre 11, Proxenou Koromila str., T: +30 2310222505

Giagia Lena’s Kiosk (Grandmother Lena) Traditional Koulouri 73 Tsimiski str., T: +30 2310 282576

48, Pavlou Mela str.

2310 220023

Paradosiako Greek koulouri,‘’bougatsa’’, freshly cut salads, cakes and many more. A must for a break between shopping safaris.

Corner of 3, Aristotelous & Tsimiski str.

T: +30 2310 242200 4, Kouskoura , T: +30 2310 221300

5, Basiliou Hatziandreou , T: +30 2310 248798

Pizza Please 9, Georgiou Stavrou str., T: +30 2310 278777

Pizza Pozelli 2, Vilara & Syngrou, T: +30 2310 4019687

Ta Spata 34, Alexandrou Svolou str., T: +30 2310 277745

To Etsi 2, N.Foka str., T: +30 2310 222469

The Rolling Burger Bar 114, Egnatias str., T: +30 2310 226926

greek deli Εrgon Agora Eat and shop in the most exclusive food market in town City Centre 42, Pavlou Mela str., T: +30 2310288008

Kosmas The oldest deli in town City Centre 25, Vasil. Irakleiou str., T: +30 231 022 4232

To Pantopolio Tis Thessalonikis The city’s gourmet guru with pecial delicacies from around the world City Centre 2, Ermou str., T: +30 231 024 4684

To Ellinikon Must-go delicatessen with various Greek products and herbs City Centre 24, Komninon str., T: +30 231 224252

Salumeria One of the best delis in town where you can also have lunch. An experience to remember.

City Centre Athonos Square 5, Valanou str., T: +30 2310228585

Zoi Kai Ygeia All the healthy and wellness products from all over the world City Centre 118 Tsimiski str, T: +30 2310 227243

sweet dreams Ble Gourmet street food and exquisite desserts

Plaisir Elegant Cafe Brasserie Patisserie, a well-known rendezvous spot in the heart of the city

City Centre 19 Agias Sofias str., T: +30 2310231200

9, Mitropoleos str., T: +30 2310277444

Choureal Profiteroles. Exclusively. Magic.

Sugar Angel The epitome of cake! The varieties are extraordinary.

City Centre 7, Palaion Patron Germanou str., T: +30 2310252766

City centre 1, Lassani str., T: +30 2310225575

Konstandinidis 4th generation pastry shops.

Sugarela Treasure-dessert spot with handmade desserts a la french, always made of the most fresh and fine ingredients

City Centre 119, Mitropoleos str., T: 2310 227956 Kalamaria 8, Αndrianoupoleos str., T: 2310 429094

City Centre 102, Mitropoleos str., T: +30 2310308979

Papillon Coloré A gourmet candy-shop with a vast variety of chocolate delicacies

Terkenlis The most famous patisseries in Greece since 1948

City Centre 38, Mitropoleos str., T: +30 2310221575

City Centre 30, Tsimiski Str., T: +30 2310271148 33, Ag. Sofias - Ermou str., T: +30 2310244877 67, Mitropoleos - Ag. Sofias str., T: +30 2310260570

wine bars Alea Small and cosy wine & spirits bar with an impressively peculiar wine list.

Gaspard Cute little wine corner. Excellent ambience

12, Isavron str., T: +30 2310 281614

City centre 5 Paikou & Ionos Dragoumi str., T: +30 2315 005645

Cinque Terre Wine lovers only

7 Ktimata A smart choice to enjoy excellent Greek wines and food.

Ladadika 43, Olympiou Diamanti str., T: +30 2310 539113

City centre 5 Kastristiou str., T: +30 2310 287750

Cityzen Wine label in a cosmopolitan environment

Oinotopi A really unique and “opinionated” wine bar. Must try

City centre 12, Palaion Patron Germanou str., T: +30 2310413213

City centre 28, Pavlou Mela str., T: +30 2310 272852

Portogalo Journey to a world of wine City centre 7, Komninon str., T: +30 2310887025

Konstandinidis Patisseries The history of the pastry shops "Konstandinidis" starts back in 1920 in Nigde of Asia Minor, when Grigoris Konstandinidis, a teacher in the main occupation, set up the first substandard pastry shop of that time.

Today, the fourth generation directs the group of "Konstandinidis Patisseries", counting over twenty stores in Athens, Thessaloniki, Larissa, Volos and Platamonas.

With a variety of more than a hundred sweets, the Konstandinidis Patisseries create the sweetest experiences. Traditional Asia Minor sweets, all kinds of chocolate products, new western flavors, award winning ice cream and of course the ‘’flagship’’ of all sweets, the famous millefeuille, ‘’syntheized’’ in the open pastry laboratories with the most delicate movements by ‘’ Spatula Virtuosi’’.

This way, customers have the opportunity to watch the manufacturing process, that is characterized by the strict standards. The timeless goal of the ‘’Konstandinidis Patisseries’’ is the satisfaction of all five senses of every guest. The vision captures the romanticism of tradition, through the imprint of the first look inside the workshops, followed by the sense with the strongest memory, the smell.

Stimulating aromas from the depths of Asia Mi-

nor and grandma ‘s kitchen, nested in the pastry shops Konstandinidis, reviving memories of our forefathers past. The touch gets its satisfaction through the uniqueness of the handmade. Thanks to the touch of the confectioners, the freshest ingredients were brought together, creating sweet wonders. And finally comes the culmination of the senses, the taste. The first bite of the crisp, flaky pastry and velvety cream ensures the hedonism of the palate, sending messages of absolute satisfaction to the brain. The pastry shops ‘’ Konstandinidis ‘’ create memories of a sweet Greece: with antique vehicles and ice cream bikes, handing out sweets of your choice, where and whenever you wish. This sweet story will continue to be written in the patisseries ‘’Konstandinidis’’ every time another spoonful of sugar finds its destination..

address 119, Mitropoleos str., T: 2310 227956 & 8, Αndrianoupoleos str., Κalamaria, T: 2310 429094, www.konstandinidis.com

coffee and bar society Arc Socializing superspot

Lena’s Bistro Cutest coffee shop and bar in town

Sinatra Socializing superspot

City centre 22, Mitropoleos str., T: +30 2310250309

Ladadika 7, Katouni str, T: +30 2311249140

City Centre, 20, Mitropoleos str., T: +30 2310223739

Art House House music in an urban setting

Le Nouveau Café Historical coffee spot downtown, with lots of fans

Ano Ladadika 3, Veroias str., T: +30 2310512815

Blue Cup Coffee perfection and fusion cocktails Ladadika 8, Salaminos str., T: +30 2310900666

Balkan A local’s all day favorite City Centre 3, Proxenou Koromila str., T: +30 2310233992

Cheval Drinks and socializing City Centre, 51, Mitropoleos str., T: +30 2310282822

Defacto The art spot City centre 19, Pavlou Mela str., T: +30 2310263674

Elxate All-day coffee bar with friendly atmosphere and good music

2, Aristotelous Square, T: +30 2310224557

Local Favorite spot for coffee and drinks City Centre 17, Palaion Patron Germanou str., T: +30 23102223307

Loux Traditional cofee shop Roman Forum 83, Olympou str., T: +30 2314012381

Nikis 35 Arty drinking by the sea Sea promenade 35, Nikis Avenue, T: +30 2310230449

Mon Frère French elegance and socialising City Centre 6, Karolou Ntil str., T: +30 2310240058

Old Street All day spot in the city’s best promenade

City Centre, 10, Isavron str., T: +30 2313028622

Louloudadika, 15, Komninon str., T: +30 2310225890

Ernest Hebrard Lounge music coffee-bar by the sea

Paraty Βoho-chic drinking

City Centre 13, Leof. Nikis str., T: +30 2310242241

Ladadika 8, Pindou str, T: +30 2310522403

Freiderico Agapi Mou (Frederico My Love) A journey to the 70s

Pastaflora Darling Drinks, lace & vintage tapestry

Roman Forum 87, Olympou str., T: +30 2310238532

City centre 6, Zeyksidos str., T: +30 2310261518

Greco Vintage café

Urban Coffee and drinks in the most lively promenade in town

White Tower 30, Pavlou Mela str, T: +30 2310263686

Haven A drink in the city's best hidden alley City Centre 4, Rogoti str., T: +30 2310261271

Join The Juice Healthy mouthwatering juices City Centre 10, Palaion Patron Germanou str., T: +30 2310 265754

Spinte For whisky lovers 5, Aristotelous Square, T: +30 2310230248

Tabya Drinks in a beautiful neoclassical house City centre 14, Melenikou str., T: +30 2311242522

The Blues Bar Unique bar with a view of the Roman Forum and special music approach City Centre 84, Olympou Str, T: +30 2310220979

Toms Shoes, shopping and coffee for a good cause.

Exceptional location in an old city arcade.

City Centre 22, Tsimiski str., T: 2310234222

To Palio Hammam A journey to the city’s past City Centre 60, Mitropolitou Gennadiou, T: +30 2310222460

Tribeca Socializing by the sea Sea promenade City Centre 19, Nikis Avenue 2310226604

Urania Roof top bar view with a of the urban jungle Valaoritou area 4, Paikou str. & 7 Kapodistriou str., T: +30 2315227999

Ursa Minor A view exclusively to the sea and the sky Sfageia Porto Palace Hotel 65, Octovriou 26th str. , T: +30 2310504504

City centre 7, Zeyksidos str., T: +30 2310272821

Vanilla Sky Fancy drinks with a view of the port

Rialto Vintage café

2 Hapsa str & Karatasou, T: +30 6955267604

City Centre, 1, Al. Svolou str., T: +30 2310239395

Vogatsikou 3 All day socializing in a smoke-free environment

Sherlock Stylish all day drinking by the sea

City centre 3, Vogatsikou str., T: +30 2310 222899

Sea promeneade 27, Nikis Avenue, T: +30 2310256012

Zucca A 'must' for an everyday drink

Sky Bar Fusion cuisine in the city’s best rooftop

Sea promenade 35, Nikis Avenue, T: +30 2310231900

Sfageia, The Met Hotel 48, October 26th str., T: +30 2310017000

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the nightlife Barbarella Original entertainment, the greek way City Centre 43, Vasileos Irakleioy str., T: +30 69369713

Stage Live music stage Sfageia 27, 26th Oktovriou str.

Venteta Live Live music stage with greek folk music City Centre 3, Ethnikis Aminis str., T: +30 2310234973

Kakuzo Club

2, Averof str., Limani, T: +30: 6944 773361

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