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On the street that honors the new face of quality dining in Thessaloniki, the restaurant «Of Your Mother» presents a proposal full of Greekness, but also with modern specifications

Unlike Nikis Avenue and its almost identical secular shops, Olympos Street It is carving out its own path in the field of food and entertainment. Within relatively few years, it has managed to evolve into one of the city’s important landmarks, becoming a destination for a late-night, but not only, outing. In contrast, in contrast to other areas of Thessaloniki, Olympos is constantly being enriched with new places of taste and entertainment, which always have something interesting to offer.

Apparently, that was also his thought. Michalis Nitis and Christos Kepouros, from whom he was born the restaurant «Of Your Mother», With the somewhat quirky, but extremely enlightening name. I must admit that, apart from being enlightening, the store’s name is also avant-garde, while it is accompanied by a subtitle, as only she knows how to do. Her choice is clever and, combined with the subtitle, it stimulates curiosity and prompts you to walk through the door of the restaurant and try their cuisine.

In reality, however, the one at the helm of the kitchen is Michalis Nitis, a renowned chef who has worked in important kitchens and had the good fortune to cook alongside the two-Michelin-starred chef Jacques Chibois.

Regarding the overall proposal, both in terms of the environment and the taste, the space is characterized by a relaxed, urban atmosphere, without ostentation, pleasant and bright. The image is enhanced by the semi-visible kitchen, which brings the chef and his friends closer to the people who enjoy good food who visit the restaurant.

Niti’s culinary proposal has its roots deeply rooted in the name of the place, while it also carries clear influences from his experiences in important restaurants and from his collaboration with renowned names in the field. What is important, however, is that the modern presentation and aesthetics of the dishes coexist harmoniously with familiar flavors and aromas, confirming the Greekness of the preparations and highlighting the deliciousness that characterizes Greek cuisine.

The menu is wisely structured and includes dishes that honor quality fish, whether through classic preparations or more unique suggestions, such as the shrimp souvlaki. With the same philosophy, which combines tradition with a modern approach, Michalis Nitis also manages the meat options. However, he does not limit himself to these two categories. He recognizes the place cooked food holds in Greek culinary culture and ensures that there are always dishes on the menu that honor exactly that tradition.

Another interesting element of the overall proposal is the wine list. Centered on the Greek vineyard, it includes selected labels that adequately meet the needs and preferences of wine lovers.

In an era where quality food and the Greek culinary tradition seem to be fading away, leaving more and more space for easy and fast food, the presence of «Your Mama’s» both in the menu and in the restaurant’s kitchen is a meaningful reminder: Greek flavors, when combined with modern approach and deliciousness, remain alive and waiting for the friends of good food to discover them.