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Chrysostomos
Just off the well-worn path of Chania’s harbor, this lively taverna serves authentic Cretan food, mainly from the Sfakia region. (Dialiskari, the amazing sister taverna at Marmara beach is well worth the trip – accessible only by boat or on...
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Iliovasilema
On a quiet pebble beach in Western Crete, this unassuming joint look like it’s stuck in the ‘70s. But the food is a revelation. The seaside taverna is run by two young brothers—one catches the fish, the other serves it,...
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Piperia
In the sleepy mountain village of Pefki, this idyllic taverna is named after the 100-year-old pink pepper tree that shades the main square. Fanis Eikosipentakis dishes up fabulous Cretan specialties such as rabbit stifado and miniature pies filled with freshly...
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Well of the Turk
If you’re tired of Greek salad, seek out this local institution tucked away in the Ottoman quarter of Chania’s old town. Jenny Pagiavla, the bohemian chef-patron, grew up in Morocco and it shows in her colorful cooking. The historic house,...
Crete

Courtesy Ammos, James Bedford
Cretan cuisine is distinct from traditional Greek fare, though fresh local ingredients reign supreme. Perhaps the most famous dish is dakos, a tomato salad with olive oil, oregano, barley rusks and soft feta cheese.
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Athens
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Santorini
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London
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