Best In Travel Thessaloniki 2016 | Page 153

Blé (blue in English) like the blue of the sea and of Thessaloniki… or blé like wheat in French.This new age bakery, which was the first to break the mould of a traditional bakery, numbers as many as 4 years of successful presence in Thessaloniki. Its venue, which has been awarded for its architecture (signed by celebrated minimalist Claudio Silvestrin), with the highest wood-fired oven in the world and an area of over 1.000 sq.m. of volcanic red stone, offers everyday delights. We kick off our mornings with aromas coming from the several hot traditional additive-free bread types made with cereals and herb-based leaven, yogurt... baked in stone or wood-fired stoves, as well as with exceptional coffee brands, roasted in house. Following a break with delicacies, including traditional pies, sandwiches, focaccia, even Cretan delicacies (“lychnarakia” is a must taste), what takes over is a self service food department based on a seasonal Mediterranean menu signed by Italian executive chef Mino Allegrini and his team.The massive window display reveals the fresh delectable picks, ranging from familiar flavors to imaginative combos, all made with top quality ingredients. From mama’s dishes, including soutzoukakia (spicy meatballs) and cabbage rolls, to elaborate dishes, like lamb with honey and tangerine, and pork meat with chestnuts and chocolate sauce,… whatever it is that you go for, either within the establishment or take it away, it will definitely tickle your palate! Excellent trimmings and a salad bar with lavish and delicious salads round up the experience! What about the sweet lovers, you may ask? They huddle around the window display featuring creations of the French, Italian and Belgian school and everything that includes chocolate, because of the precious chocolate Blé uses! The 100% naturally made ice cream, the Belgian chocolate bars and the fresh fruit in about 25 flavors also stand out… What else is there to ask for…? Info: ΑΓ. ΣΟΦΊΑΣ 19, Τ. 2310 231200, ΕΓΝΑΤΊΑ 138 & Π.Π. ΓΕΡΜΑΝΟΎ (ΚΑΜΑΡΑ), Τ. 2310 279060, WWW.BLE.COM.GR / 19 AGHIAS SOPHIAS STR., 138 EGNATIA & P.P. GERMANOU STR. (KAMARA) 151