🇬🇷Thessaloniki Food Guide | Local's Picks

💛The culinary scene in this coastal city is far more vibrant than you'd imagine! These insider tips will make your food journey truly authentic: 🍴 Dining Culture Tips：Locals typically have lunch at 14:30-15:00 – visit earlier for a quieter atmosphere Say "Καλή όρεξη" (Kalí órexi, meaning "Bon appétit") to earn a warm smile from servers. 🌈Many traditional eateries stay open all afternoon but get lively after 20:00 🍷 Drink Pairings At Ouzerie Lola, pair seafood with ouzo liquor. For Stou Mitsou's grilled lamb, try the local favorite "Tsipouro" spirit. The Cretan Cafe's signature Dakos salad goes perfectly with Diktamo herbal tea from Crete! 🌅 Hidden Gems Father Coffee's upstairs vinyl shop stocks classic 1970s Greek records – coffee purchases include free listening sessions. 🔅Tarantino's burger recipe actually comes from the owner's grandmother's traditional meatball formula. #GreekCuisine #LocalExperience #ThessalonikiTravel