Top Thessaloniki Classes & Workshops - page 2

Maria, who was raised in Thessaloniki, could be regarded as a traditional cook of her popular city. She now lives with her daughter, Nefeli, in a cute and vivid apartment, having an amazing view of the Byzantine Walls and the town. Her talent for cooking, first expressed in her childhood, has been gradually combined with many years of practice in different dishes. Being a friendly and welcoming personality, Maria makes her guests feel very comfortable and at home.

Dionisis, born and raised in Thessaloniki, has a deep knowledge and love for Greek cuisine. Having an expertise in cooking more than 30 years long, he now owns two of the most elegant and outstanding restaurants of the city, with amazing and delicious dishes. He and his wife Eleni, both warm and cosmopolitan personalities, live in a cozy house near the center, with an excellent view, where they enjoy welcoming old and new friends for meals and fun.

Spare yourself the hassle of self-drive on this convenient tour of two key sites from ancient Macedonia: a must-do for fans of archaeology and ancient history. Start at Pella, birthplace of Alexander the Great, then explore Aigai (Vergina), once the capital of Macedonia and now a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the tomb of King Philip II, Alexander’s father. Your tour includes door-to-door transfers and guiding but excludes entrance fees.

Cook Greek dishes & taste local wines with a chef and a sommelier on a scenic Thessaloniki terrace overlooking the port and Mount Olympus.

A 2 and half hour Olive Oil Tasting with the expert and owner of Olicatessen Alexandros Stefanidis. Alexandros has organised and participated in 1800 tasting events so far. He has an experience of all greek foods and has met thousands of producers promoting the contemporary Greek brand name. Alexandros also organised the first award institution solely for Greek products coming from small producers and has tasted numerous olive oils from all over the world. He has collaborated only with the best producers, olive oil, wine sommeliers and journalists in the field of gastronomy. He is the ideal person to spend time with, tasting his special and premium olive oil choices, which is actually his favourite product. IF you are interested in olive oil you need to attend this seminar!

Tolis, a native of Thessaloniki, discovered his passion for cooking at a young age. Now married and with a child, he works as a chef in one of the city's finest and most popular restaurants. Having been honored and received numerous gastronomy awards, his entire career reflects his dedication and outstanding skills in the culinary arts. He has also specialized in the field of oenology, seamlessly combining this expertise with his cooking performance. Tolis’ philosophy emphasizes the sharing of culinary knowledge, believing that cooking should have no secrets and that information should be passed down to ensure its longevity and enjoyment by as many people as possible. He is eager to reveal Thessaloniki's local gastronomy, inviting guests to explore the techniques, aromas, and flavors of the city's multicultural cuisine.

It is a unique game created by Wine and History and hosted by its creator, a professional sommelier. In a playful and relaxed atmosphere, guests explore Greek wines and discover the traditions of Greek winemaking through an interactive tasting experience.