Mpaharo-poleio (μπαχαροπωλείο) is a traditional spice shop in Greece.
Although the word’s literal translation comes from the Greek “mbakhari” (μπαχάρι) – which refers specifically to allspice – and “poleio” (πωλείο) – meaning shop – in a Greek traditional spice shop, you’ll find a million other aromatic edible and drinkable things.
Spice shops in Greece hold an important place in gastronomy and the culinary arts, as it is there that Greeks buy a huge variety of products for home cooking; they love to cook and eat tasty, high-quality food.
There is a huge variety of herbs and spices in Mediterranean cuisine.
If you want to have the best and freshest ingredients, and enjoy your homemade traditional meal fully, you definitely should go to a μπαχαροπωλείο, not a supermarket.
