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The best way to eat Greek fish is with fava and greens

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I just posted about this great baklava I had at a Greek restaraunt and I remembered that we had the most excellent branzino with fava and greens!! I highly recommend trying this combo out if you like seafood :)
 

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Λαδολέμονο, it's the best for everything! ;)
 
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nm1999 said:
I just posted about this great baklava I had at a Greek restaraunt and I remembered that we had the most excellent branzino with fava and greens!! I highly recommend trying this combo out if you like seafood :)
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Wow.... looking delicious.....I am
coming and bringing the krassi..??.... Nice image!?
 
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Hash said:
Wow.... looking delicious.....I am
coming and bringing the krassi..??.... Nice image!?
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Yesss good fish needs krassi!!! A glass of Assyrtiko sounds amazing right now :) cheers
 
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These are some delicious suggestions! I like to eat fish with Greek fries, too! MMM...

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