"Burek" - Breakfast in Style

Mornings in Macedonia usually start with breakfast on work or breakfast with the family. However, there's one thing we've all tried for breakfast - burek (cheese pie). This famous triangle-shaped pitas can be found in every "Buregdzilnica" ( which is a word for place where burek is sold). On every corner is one of this stores that sell different types of burek pita like meat pie, the already mentioned cheese pie, nowadays famous pizza  burek,spinach pie, kulen burek etc. The price varies by the size, if you order 1/4 it is round
40 Denar ( 1 USD), for 1/8 is 25 Denar (0.50 USD) per slice.
What goes better with a slice of burek than a glass of cold yogurt?

Check out Travel guide Skopje in Style every morning for travel tips!

When it rains,it's time for Hot Chocolate "Njami" @ Arabesque Lounge Bar

When it rains it pours...this morning I've read this quote on twitter and it inspired me to write this blog about "what to do when in rains in Skopje". First of all, you should take a cab! No rain is excuse for a bad hair day! Luckily, like on the streets in NYC, locals are selling umbrellas on the street for the price of 50-100 denar (1.5 EUR or 2 USD). Then you have two choices, whether you want to go shopping ( we suggest - Skopje City Mall http://skopjecitymall.mk/skopje-city-mall-mk , or if your choice is coffee with friends we suggest Arabesque Lounge Bar which is our hot spot for urban atmosphere, food and decor. Black velvet chairs and orange chandeliers make a deluxe atmosphere. Probably this is the best place for smokers. If you didn't know the law in Macedonia prohibits smoking inside so this restaurant has a stunning terrace which is warm and safe when it rains all year round.

The authors of Skopje in Style recommend:
Hot Chocolate "Njami" - real Barista specialty!

Check out Arabesque and Skopje City Mall on Foursquare!
https://foursquare.com/v/lounge--restaurant-arabesque/4e7b4844b9932767d11a9d66
https://foursquare.com/v/skopje-city-mall/4ccea3a0ba79a1cd61e247cb

Follow Lounge and Restaurant Arabesque on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/LoungeRestaurantArabesque?ref=ts&fref=ts

Magnus Fitness - Keep moving forward!

They say excuses are useless and results are priceless. There is no woman on the world that doesn't want to look healthy and attractive. When we were young girls our parents took us on ballet,tennis or other type of physical activity for kids, not only for our health but also to help us socialize with other children at our age. Then there comes the teenage phase, for some positive often negative. In this phase we start not liking our body, the way we look, we often compare our self with models and we are becoming frustrated. That lead us to unhealthy diets and worthless treatments. Even the prom night itself is so stressful for a young girl! This is the reason why we are dedicating this post to one of the best fitness clubs in Skopje, which is made ONLY FOR WOMEN, and which offers a wide diversity of workouts that will help shape up your body.
Compared to NY Sports Clubs and 24 Hours Fitness of Derick Jeter, I can say that Magnus Fitness Center http://www.magnus.com.mk/ is probably the only fitness club in Skopje that offers same value in terms of gym quality and staff knowledge. Here you can practice aerobic, kick box, pilates, aero-fit etc.The fitness center has steam room and tanning studio. It offers nutrition counseling. What we all need is motivation. I love going in this club cause the trainers are very motivating and they never give up on you.

There are 1.440 minutes in a day. Use 20 of them to workout! Change your mind - Change your body!

Follow Magnus Fitness on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fitnessmagnus

Check out the video for all the facilities that they offer:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hMcZduc40A&playnext=1&list=PL8BB557AC0F894773&feature=results_video

People in Style - DJ Zoki Bejbe!

 

Bebo, as what we love to call him is the artist name of our friend Zoran Ristevski- creator of the Funky House/Electro music tastes in Macedonia. Since 1996 Zoki Bejbe began putting on successful events and night clubs all around the country. His career started on radio show Mastermix in 1991, and after that he became radio editor on the Pop Program "Poplava". Zoki Bejbe continued on organizing larger events, handling some of the most famous DJ/Producers of the time. He played together with great artists like David Alvarado, Deetron, Banny Rodriguez,Boy George etc.

Bebo is famous for one thing, he doesnt only play music - he makes it! 

In time he has produced several bootlegs and remixes and promote them in Albania and Croatia. In 2004 he played in underground club Dgigibaoo in Hvar. Along with famous Macedonian singer Tamara Todevska (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tamara_Todevska) , Bebo was performing one of his house songs as a warm up for Grammy winner DJ Little Louie Vega. 

Zoki Bejbe was official DJ on the Book Promotion of "Skopje in Style" in June 2012 in "Kala" Cafe. He is great skater and rare expert in Fashion and Haute Couture.

Zoki Bejbe has a style and energy which he uniquely interprets it through his music. Skopje in style is honored to present you some of his most famous tracks: 

http://www.mixcloud.com/zoki-bejbe/ 

http://soundcloud.com/in-out/zoki-bejbe-inside-your-mind

When in Skopje, don't forget to come and enjoy his music performances.

Follow Zoki Bejbe on Twitter: https://twitter.com/djzokibejbe

Education is the future - Semos Education Center!

 
As authors, we didn't want to do a book without mentioning one education center. Semos Education is among the highest rated private institutions in Skopje and we are dedicating this post to Semos. As one of the students in Semos Education I must say that center offers official and adapted trainings for many groups, professions and profiles. Whether you are on a permanent or temporary stay in Skopje, Semos Education is the right choice for you. Semos offers licensed trainings for successful leading and project management accredited by ITIL and The Project Management Institute. Also, adjusted trainings for acute users for applications: Microsoft Office, Adobe, Graphisoft, VB.NET, C and C++. In terms of Semos Education Center there is a College for graphic and web design which include practice towards art and technique. The College aspires towards research and development of new achievements in the graphic design and multimedia.
There are also numerous courses for children which are adopted for purpose training of the age from 8-15 and covers wide range from IT programs.
You can apply online, on the link below or contact Semos directly at their admissions office at bul. Kuzman Josifovski Pitu no.19 local 6.

www.semoskoc.com.mk

Skopje in Style is extremely proud that has Semos Education as one of the supporters of this travel bible.

"Tesoro" and diamonds are forever!

They say diamonds are forever, in the search for fine jewelry and stunning rings we have found this luxurious shop "TESORO" on the famous Nikola Vapcarov street in Skopje. "Tesoro" is the only shop in Macedonia that offers wide range of Italian Jewelry. Roberto Bravo Collection, Armani and Burberry Watches, Regold Vitreous Collection, Regold Earth Collection, Il Bernardo Shining and Moonlight Collections, Hugo Boss watches,D&G and Guess Watches are only part of the prestigious fine jewelry that can be found in this store.
Check out latest inspiring design of Roberto Bravo which is symbolizing a real bond between the renaissance and the modern art. This world-wide famous brand is now available in "Tesoro" Shop in Skopje.

Don't forget to read about "Tesoro" http://www.tesoro.mk/ accessories and jewelry shop in travel guide "Skopje in Style"

Best Macedonian Wines - Tikves Winery!

As early as in Roman times, a tradition in Macedonia was flourishing - a tradition to craft enchantingly powerful wines exhibiting the scent of the south, having a symphonic flavour and epitomizing the joyfulness of Macedonians. Tikveš Winery is one of the most important creators of this tradition. For more than 125 years, the sky, land, sun and vineyards in the south of Europe, each with its own share, have been a part of the story about Tikveš wines. Tikveš Winery has been crafting and aging premium Macedonian wines … ever since 1885.

The recognizable label of Tikveš also implies an ability to combine local and international grape varieties, in order to craft a wine that will have a unique and memorable flavour. The micro-vinification process allows the use grape berries of highest quality and to retain the best traits of the variety and locality. The use of oak barrels (barrique) for fermentation and aging of the wine is another crucial method which enables the oenological team at Tikveš to build and maintain the unique character of this famous Macedonian wines.

Known as Macedonia's Finest, "Tikves Winery" is famous for the following products:

WINES

• Terroir Wines

• Limited Edition

• Alexandria Cuvée

• Special Selection

• T'ga za jug

• Classic

• Šarac

• Table wines

• Bag in box

SPARKLING WINES

• Ergion

SPIRITS

• Lozova rakija

• Lozova rakija - Zolta V

  
  Visit Tikves Winery web site and get more informed for the food and wine pairings: http://tikves.com.mk/en/food-wine-pairings/
  
  

  Skopje in Style warmly suggests Alexandria Cuvee! 

   

When come to Skopje, you need to have guide which will consist information about the historic features and the hot spots. The travel guide Skopje in Style is a book that has been published in June 2012, featuring everything from the most famous restaurants, Italian ( Teatro), Trendy and famous (Lounge Bar and Restaurant Trend), Upscale (Arabesque) to coffee places (Kala) on the most famous Leninova Street or Birokrat-Ministry of Coffee on the famous Kej 13 November. This book informs the foreigners about the historic changes of the city of Skopje during the Roman, Ottoman and Contemporary period, the project Skopje 2014 as well as the famous museums ( Holocaust Museum for the Jews f Macedonia, Museum of Macedonian Struggle), to the most famous statue Warrior on a Horse a.k.a. Alexander the Great.In the next few days this blog will focus on distinctive explanation for all the spots separately.

The price of this book is 10 EUR, it is published on English language and it can be bought on the Airport Alexander the Great, in Bookstore Tri, on all gas stations and in Tinex Markets.