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When dining in Crete, you don't need to drink the complimentary raki!
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Oh you don't need to drink raki in Crete, but oh boy, you don't want to "offend" anyone...LOL.
Just make sure you have asprin for the hangover you might need after!
Just make sure you have asprin for the hangover you might need after!
Hash
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I have been all over Creta driven from one corner to another and across the beaten tracks, staying with locals, waking up with the best hangovers with the raki...my favourite was the cinnamon flavoured Chipouro.... rocket fuel...,and beginning all over again for days on end...and picking olives in winter months....well... mostly drinking and the new wine...Oh you don't need to drink raki in Crete, but oh boy, you don't want to "offend" anyone...LOL.
Just make sure you have asprin for the hangover you might need after!
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k_tsoukalas
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I advise to always accept it, though. They are not offended if you say no, but they absolutely love it when you say yes. A tip: sip it. Cretans don't "shoot" the raki. They sip it, and once you accept the offer, they start to fill your glass as it empties. Sip it slowly and you won't get drunk.Many restaurants in Crete will offer you raki, which is a very strong shot of Cretan alcohol. Just remember that it's not rude to refuse it!! You don't have to drink it just because it's complimentary, you will not offend anyone.
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Taking a foodie tour of Crete
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I am interested in learning more about the food of Crete. Yes, I know I can go there and eat. But - I want to take things to the next level.
Do you know of a good tour or a good itinerary? I put together a bit of an itinerary in case I decide to do this myself. My preference is to take a good tour, though.
Chania Old Harbor: Thinking to get fresh seafood here - either at a market or in a restaurant. I recall that there's a lot of fresh seafood.
Heraklion Market: Wander through Heraklion's bustling market streets, where stalls overflow with local olive oils, cheeses, and herbs.
Culinary Classes: I am hoping to find a class to take!
Agreco Farms: Visiting this organic farm was a revelation in the importance of farm-to-table eating. This place looks so fun.
Wineries: There's a bunch. I want to track down at least a few during my stay.
Do you know of a good tour or a good itinerary? I put together a bit of an itinerary in case I decide to do this myself. My preference is to take a good tour, though.
Chania Old Harbor: Thinking to get fresh seafood here - either at a market or in a restaurant. I recall that there's a lot of fresh seafood.
Heraklion Market: Wander through Heraklion's bustling market streets, where stalls overflow with local olive oils, cheeses, and herbs.
Culinary Classes: I am hoping to find a class to take!
Agreco Farms: Visiting this organic farm was a revelation in the importance of farm-to-table eating. This place looks so fun.
Wineries: There's a bunch. I want to track down at least a few during my stay.
