A Tasty Journey through the UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy
Pavilion 15 - Stand No C06
“Thessaloniki, the City of Sweets”
This year, the Municipality of Thessaloniki presents a sweet walk through the historic city of Thessaloniki — a journey into traditional Thessaloniki, where the city hides well the secrets of its beauty. A walk that includes the city’s historical landmarks and creates the perfect setting for unique experiences.
As a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, the Tourism Department of the Municipality of Thessaloniki will present at the Philoxenia exhibition “Thessaloniki, the City of Sweets.”
Presentation Schedule
Friday, November 14
🕚 11:00 – 13:00 Morning Vengera with Greek coffee & “Papadopoulos” loukoumaki
🕛 12:00 Presentation of Ano Poli (Upper Town) with narration and guides from the Thessaloniki Tour Guides Association
🕟 17:00 “Ergolavous” presented by the Pastry Chef of Ilios pastry shop
🕔 17:30 “Thessaloniki Mice” (Pontikakia Thessalonikiotika) presented by the Pastry Chef of Loryan pastry shop
🕔 18:00 “Traditional Constantinople Baklava” presented by the Pastry Chef of Michailidis pastry shop
Saturday, November 15
🕛 12:00 “Thessaloniki Rice Pudding” presented by the Pastry Chef of Dorkada pastry shop
🕧 12:30 “Thessaloniki Tsoureki” (Brioche) presented by the Pastry Chef of Bravo pastry shop
🕐 13:00 “Thessaloniki Cigar Pastry” (Pouraki Thessalonikis) presented by the Pastry Chef of Hatzifotiou pastry shop
🕔 17:00 Tea Time in Thessaloniki — Discussion with city guides and pastry chefs. The Roads of Tea present Thessaloniki’s tea blends
🕠 17:30 “Thessaloniki Quince Sweet Preserve” presented by the Pastry Chef of Averof pastry shop
🕕 18:00 “Chocolate Treats” presented by the Pastry Chef of Marinis pastry shop
Sunday, November 16
🕛 12:00 “Chocolate with Wine” presented by Executive Pastry Chef Alexandros Alexiou
🕧 12:30 “Ergolavoi” with the Thessaloniki City of Gastronomy logo presented by Thessaloniki’s pastry chefs
Days filled with flavor, aroma, and tradition from sweet Thessaloniki!
