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It’s all GREC to us!

While the French

are proud of their macarons,
we the Greeks are having something tasty

but also unique to be proud of.
Petits Grecs is a brand that’s responsible

for recreating a traditional Greek pastry, “ The ingredients we use are carefully selected.

with a twist. Super foods, nutritious elements, flavor

and taste are our compass.
We go for natural, pure

and simple”.

So far, the portfolio consists of treats
that are inspired by recipes from Kavala
[kourabies], the Cycladic Islands [rosedes],
Crete [biskota], Rhodes [biskota], Chios
island [koulouraki], the Peloponnese [kouloura-
ki], Mount Pelio [tou koutaliou], the Argo-Sa-
ronic Islands [alima], Epirus [almyra], Kozani
and Florina [alima].
Petits Grecs also provides an elegant range of
gift boxes. Mix-and-match offers full of aromas
and petite surprises, all wrapped up in stylish
aste brings back memories of place and time; it “Every place has its own climate, its own topography, its packages, which you can personalize upon
bridges cultures. When traveling and visiting for- own customs. Every plant bears the aromas of the area it request. A culinary trip throughout Greece,
eign destinations, experiencing the local cuisine is grows in. Every ingredient is characteristic and different. and a distinct token of appreciation for friends,
T and always will be an essential part of the trip. We want to create treats that showcase this uniqueness” family, loved ones and business partners.
they say at Petits Grecs.
This is what inspired the vision of Petits Grecs: to introduce
the art of Greek pastry and baking to the world at large. Unavoidably, all their creations come with their original Journeys, places,
Greek names:
Starting from age-old recipes and with the help recipes, tastes,
of renowned Greek chefs and pastry chefs, kourabies is α shortbread cookie
Petits Grecs embarked on a journey through time, deter- memories…
mined to come up with new, original, tasty and nutritious rosedes are Greek marzipans
recipes, each having their own little twist, representative of
their place of origin… just as every Greek housewife would biskota is the Greek word for biscuits
create her own sweet or savory treats and proudly serve That’s what
them to her guests. koulouraki refers to butter cookies
Petits Grecs is all about.
These lovingly made little almyra is what we call savory treats in Greece
treats are what gave Pe-
tits (meaning small, little) tou koutaliou means sweet fruit preserves
Grecs (Greek) its name.
The emblematic Greek alima is used for spreads
Evzone, the “Tsolias” of
the Presidential Guard in Treats are synonymous with Greek hospitality. They repre- Boutique Shop
Athens, who keeps watch sent the warmth of the locals, and their willingness to wel- Agora Modiano
over the monument to the come and care for their guests. Every region has different Ermou 24 & Vas. Herakliou 33
546 24 Thessaloniki Greece
Unknown Soldier 24/7, is recipes for the same treat. This treasure is a source of end-
the identifying symbol of less creativity for the Petits Grecs team. info@petitsgrecs.gr
its logo. www.petitsgrecs.com