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Bougatsa. Bougatsa (phyllo pastries) are filled with either sweet cream or savory cheese.
Ouzou Melathron. Stop by Taverna Ouzou Melathron (21 Karypi, tel. +30-2310-220-043) for a lunch or dinner of outstanding, budget-priced mezedes (appetizers).
Frappes. Enjoy a frappe or an Ellinikos (Greek) coffee by the waterfront.
Pavlou Mela Bar Scene. The bar scene on Pavlou Mela Street, with a range of bars catering to a range of crowds, is a social highlight.
Five Things to Experience or Buy in Thessaloniki
Attend a Performance. A ticket stub from an awe-inspiring art exhibit, titillating theatrical show, or dazzling dance performance will serve as a reminder of the sizzling cultural scene. For a good overview of upcoming events, check out the Saloniki Web site.
Mmmm, Treats. Make sure you nosh on a few scrumptious anomali karameles (almond and caramel covered in chocolate) or luscious kariokakia (walnuts in chocolate), conveniently wrapped in aluminum foil, from one of the beautiful bakeries.
Retail Bliss. Have your own Pretty Woman experience (no, not working as a prostitute, silly!) by being pampered and catered to by any number of Tsimiski Street's retail mavens.
A Cookbook. Buy a regional cookbook from exceptional Thessaloniki-based bookstore Ianos.
Revitalize! Residents of Thessaloniki appear to be so balanced. Relax into the local scene and catch the local vibe. You may just find yourself departing with a sense of newfound vitality.
EuroCheapo's Mini-Guide to Thessaloniki
Introduction to Thessaloniki
Five Things Not to Miss
Five Cheap Hotels in Thessaloniki
Five Restaurants and Activities
Toolbox: Getting There, Getting Around, Event Calendar, More
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