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What are some traditional Cretan dishes?

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Start date Mar 26, 2021

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tomipark

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Hey guys! I know so many of you are foodies so I thought you would be the best people to as about the best dishes to try while in Crete? What are your favorites?

It's not called "Greek Bruschetta" but it's the best way to describe it in English. It's delicious! Rusks, which are a hardened bread similar to a toast, olive oil, freshly chopped tomatoes, herbs, and traditional Cretan cheese. It's all over the island on menus and will be easy to find.

kosta_karapinotis

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I love cretan fried snails (chochlioi boubouristi)!

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