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I had galaktoboureko and baklava at a fantastic Greek restaurant in Toronto!

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Me and some buddies of mine went to Toronto's Greek town and had dinner and dessert at Christinas on the Danforth! The desserts were fantastic! We had my favorite, galaktoboureko and baklava :)

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WOW this looks amazing! Thanks so much for sharing!! 🇬🇷🇬🇷
 
Christopher's in Bourke St Surry Hills Sydney. Has been there since 1955. Located 2 doors down from St Sofia and her 3 daughters Greek Orthodox . BEST galatobouriko, baklava and kouranbries. As sweetening is not one of my specialities - I often frequent. Most Sundays I have a dilemma - French patisserie or zacharoplastio. Patisqua
 
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Christopher's in Bourke St Surry Hills Sydney. Has been there since 1955. Located 2 doors down from St Sofia and her 3 daughters Greek Orthodox . BEST galatobouriko, baklava and kouranbries. As sweetening is not one of my specialities - I often frequent. Most Sundays I have a dilemma - French patisserie or zacharoplastio. Patisqua
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Beautiful!! I always have the same problem lol, I always end up going to both
 
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