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    • Salads
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    • Desserts
    • Drinks & Beverages
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    cauliflower fritters

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    pasta onion zucchini and peppers (1)

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    FANOUROPITA

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    greek fasolada

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Gabi & Tolis
Cooking from Crete with love!

She’s the writer, he’s the local foodie, and together we share the flavors of the Cretan kitchen. From rustic island dishes to Mediterranean favorites, we bring Crete to your table.

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(That’s bon appétit in Greek!)

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