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These are the top two foods to try in Santorini!

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Santorini has some of the best sunsets, but also some of the best food! The island has so many fantastic restaurants, many of which are taking a modern twist on traditional Greek cuisine. Two of the must try foods that are local dishes in Santorini are domatokeftedes (tomato fritters) and fava. Here are pictures of both dishes!


 
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cubrinj said:
Santorini has some of the best sunsets, but also some of the best food! The island has so many fantastic restaurants, many of which are taking a modern twist on traditional Greek cuisine. Two of the must try foods that are local dishes in Santorini are domatokeftedes (tomato fritters) and fava. Here are pictures of both dishes!


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Sound gorgeous. Do the tomato fritters stay crisp for long, they’ve a lot of juice.
 
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Sound gorgeous. Do the tomato fritters stay crisp for long, they’ve a lot of juice.
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I don't recall them being particularly crispy, but they are full of flavor. I never really saw them as flat patties, they typically serve them in a ball shape, like a meatball.
 
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Ah, I thought they’d be sliced fried in batter. Still sound gorgeous though.
 
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Ah, I thought they’d be sliced fried in batter. Still sound gorgeous though.
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I love them! A little oily sometimes but they're a great snack
 
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