Red Donkey Beer
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This beer is an original product of the island. The Santorini Brewing Company brews it locally in the island itself. The red beer is made up of hops that have been especially collected from different countries. The beer itself has a tropical taste and aroma. You can have a taste of this at the brewing company or at the restaurants. Click the next ARROW to see the next image!
Vinsanto Wine
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This wine is called the wine of Santorini and it is made through a traditional process where grapes are harvested late and then sun dried for 12 up to 14 days. The grapes must be Assyrtiko kind for about 51%. This can be found in the wineries of Santorini like Gavalas Winery and Boutari Winery. Click the next ARROW to see the next image!
Halva
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This is made of toasted semolina, which is then covered with orange peel, cinnamon and cloves. This is a dessert that is somewhat like gelatine or a pudding. It has a short list of ingredients and its sweetness is just right. This simple but delightful dish is served at Anogli in the town of Imerovigli. Click the next ARROW to see the next image!
Baklava
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This is a pastry that is commonly made anywhere in Greece. But this is special if you taste it in Santorini because the filling is made only with freshly grown pistachios on the island. It would take so much time to prepare this so it is reserved for special occasions. Click the next ARROW to see the next image!
Fresh Fish
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You can enjoy a wholesome dish made of fresh fish in a lot of tavernas in Santorini. Most of theses tavernas are run as family businesses. Most of these tavernas do not have their menus. You just pick out your choice of fresh catch and have them prepare it for you while you wait with a glass or wine or beer. Click the next ARROW to see the next image!
Fried Calamari
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Calamari is a dish that is made in a lot of countries in the world. But when made in Santorini, it is made from ingredients that are fresh. This makes this even more delicious. This fried dish is delightful after spending a day in the beach. Add a squeeze of lemon on top and savour its goodness. Click the next ARROW to see the next image!
Tomato Paste
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The tomato paste that is made from cherry tomatoes that is freshly grown in Santorini. This is a special tomato that is grown only in the island. It is well know for having a high level of sugar as well as flavor, which is because of the minerals that are present in the soil of Santorini. Click the next ARROW to see the next image!
Tarama Spread
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This is a dip that made of fish roe called, Tamara. This is then mixed with milk before it is soaked. Thereafter, lemon and grated onion is added together with dried bread. After which, it will emulsify in olive oil in order to achieve its whipped texture. It is creamy in consistency and is served with bread. Click the next ARROW to see the next image!
Stuffed Grape Leaves
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Among the traditional Greek dishes are stuffed grape leaves. But this is especially made in Santorini since in the first place this place has a lot of vineyards on it. This is a vegetarian dish that is made with herds and rice and has Tzatziki dip with it. Other recipes stuff rare goat cheese. Click the next ARROW to see the next image!
Santorini Tomato Fritters
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Anywhere in the world knows that the islands in Greece are known for its own homegrown tomatoes. In Santorini, they love to cut tomatoes into dices and add some onion, mint and a little flour. Then it is deeply fried. This is considered a delicious appetizer or can be served with pita and bean puree.