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seleanor

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Santorini has some of the best cuisine to try! Some of my recommendations are...
-domatokeftedes
-santorini fava
-melitinia
-chlorotyiri cheese
-white eggplant
-santorini wine of course!!
 
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seleanor said:
Santorini has some of the best cuisine to try! Some of my recommendations are...
-domatokeftedes
-santorini fava
-melitinia
-chlorotyiri cheese
-white eggplant
-santorini wine of course!!
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thanks for sharing! ive never heard of white eggplant
 
Katsouni Cucumbers that are found in Santorini are truly amazing!!!

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Yes to all of the above. The tomatoes were my personal favorite, and I enjoyed the domatokeftedes quite a bit. They're on a lot of local menus and it is a local specialty. The island's volcanic past makes the produce taste much different - the soil has different nutrients, so these special vegetables taste extra delicious. It gives the wine a unique character, as well.
 
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HeartSantorini said:
Yes to all of the above. The tomatoes were my personal favorite, and I enjoyed the domatokeftedes quite a bit. They're on a lot of local menus and it is a local specialty. The island's volcanic past makes the produce taste much different - the soil has different nutrients, so these special vegetables taste extra delicious. It gives the wine a unique character, as well.
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That’s so amazing that the physical history of the island can have an impact on the taste of the food. Greece is truly such an amazing place.
 
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seleanor said:
Santorini has some of the best cuisine to try! Some of my recommendations are...
-domatokeftedes
-santorini fava
-melitinia
-chlorotyiri cheese
-white eggplant
-santorini wine of course!!
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I am going to say yes to all of these! My personal favorites are the domatokeftedes and Santorini fave. The tomatoes on Santorini are unique, which makes the keftedes even more flavorful. The fava is also amazing - so flavorful and delicious, I love to start my meals with it.
 
I would like to add that it is fairly easy to find these specialties while on the island. Most restaurants and tavernas have plenty of local choices. Oh, and don't forget to drink some local wine with your meals!
 
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I would like to add that it is fairly easy to find these specialties while on the island. Most restaurants and tavernas have plenty of local choices. Oh, and don't forget to drink some local wine with your meals!
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I always ask for a local wine list!!
 
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