At Octopus you can find colorful hairbrushes, denture-shaped ice cube trays, strange salt and pepper shakers, and funky wall clocks. Perfect for the friend who wants something practical and fun. Or maybe just fun.
Sunday, October 31, 2010
When you need a fun gift, fast.
It's my go-to for a fun, reasonably-priced gift for a friend. It's Octopus, the store that can be found right below the food court of the Mediterranean Cosmos mall. Some of my favorite items? This bling oven mitt made a great gift when I set my roomate's on fire (oops) and I'm also loving this new travel mug. It's so cute that it makes me want to drink something hot all day...
At Octopus you can find colorful hairbrushes, denture-shaped ice cube trays, strange salt and pepper shakers, and funky wall clocks. Perfect for the friend who wants something practical and fun. Or maybe just fun.
At Octopus you can find colorful hairbrushes, denture-shaped ice cube trays, strange salt and pepper shakers, and funky wall clocks. Perfect for the friend who wants something practical and fun. Or maybe just fun.
Friday, October 29, 2010
Best Gyro in the Center?
As an American in Thessaloniki, I've had my fair share of gyros out and about. They are cheap, delicious, and filling. What's not to love?
With all the gyro shops around town, I just wanted someone to tell me where find the best. After polling my Greek friends, most of them have told me that the best spot is this gyro shop right below the Egnatia in Aristotle square:
The place is always busy and the guys behind the counter are quite friendly - maybe a little too friendly. But there's something energetic and fun about the atmosphere. I like the gyros, but I find them to be a little on the salty side. My perfect gyro has tirosalata, chicken, and everything else.
So are the rumors true... do you agree that this is the best gyro in the Thessaloniki center?
With all the gyro shops around town, I just wanted someone to tell me where find the best. After polling my Greek friends, most of them have told me that the best spot is this gyro shop right below the Egnatia in Aristotle square:
The place is always busy and the guys behind the counter are quite friendly - maybe a little too friendly. But there's something energetic and fun about the atmosphere. I like the gyros, but I find them to be a little on the salty side. My perfect gyro has tirosalata, chicken, and everything else.
So are the rumors true... do you agree that this is the best gyro in the Thessaloniki center?
Tea on a Cold Night
Tonight is one of those cold nights when nothing else is an option...
...you just want something hot to drink.
Luckily, there's a cute little spot for it near Agias Sofias. The place is LAZIA. I've been there before, and had a fantastic pot of black tea. They have a lot of great tea options on the menu. This time, however, my friend recommended something new - it's called "Salepi". It is a hot drink made with salep flour that hails from Turkey. It's a bit thicker than tea and is served with cinnamon. My friend says that you can get it from the vendors around the city for just a Euro.
The place is cozy and has great atmosphere. The light of the sign gives the whole place a red glow that adds to its charm. Definitely a nice winter spot for a group of friends.
...you just want something hot to drink.
Luckily, there's a cute little spot for it near Agias Sofias. The place is LAZIA. I've been there before, and had a fantastic pot of black tea. They have a lot of great tea options on the menu. This time, however, my friend recommended something new - it's called "Salepi". It is a hot drink made with salep flour that hails from Turkey. It's a bit thicker than tea and is served with cinnamon. My friend says that you can get it from the vendors around the city for just a Euro.
The place is cozy and has great atmosphere. The light of the sign gives the whole place a red glow that adds to its charm. Definitely a nice winter spot for a group of friends.
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| Salepi with biscuits |
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
How true it is, how true it is.
Learning Greek is proving his point every day...
...unfortunately, the fact that so many of our words come from Greek origins doesn't seem to help too much when there are so many to memorize for an English-speaker to be considered proficient.
Despite the difficulty of the Greek language, it's always nice to continue learning. The complexities of Greek noun cases and grammar are more than enough to keep our minds in shape.
You know you want to!
It's the machine every mall cop aspires to.
It's the transportation of the future. okay, maybe not. But it's still sweet.
It's a segway, and for just 5 Euros well-spent, you can ride your very own around the paralia (waterfront) of Thessaloniki.
There are usually a couple of people right in front of the white tower with these at sunset. You get 15 minutes of hilariousity and all the innocent pedestrians get to fear for their lives... at least in my case.
It's the transportation of the future. okay, maybe not. But it's still sweet.
It's a segway, and for just 5 Euros well-spent, you can ride your very own around the paralia (waterfront) of Thessaloniki.
There are usually a couple of people right in front of the white tower with these at sunset. You get 15 minutes of hilariousity and all the innocent pedestrians get to fear for their lives... at least in my case.
Have fun and don't fall over,
-Andrea
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