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Cuisine of Chios Island for gourmets. Places for dinner - best restaurants
If you want to get to know Greek cuisine in its original form, try to find taverns. They are usually far from touristic spots and visited by locals. Greeks love to get together in the evenings for a good dinner and many taverns on Chios have been standing in their places for decades, owned by the same family.
One of the most monumental buildings of the capital of Chios is the Castle of Chios. The castle was constructed in the medieval period with its first construction phase having started in the … 
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Chios will definitely attract those who love walking. The small island is full of footpaths, linking local settlements with natural and historical attractions. You can go for a small walk to … Open
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Fish dishes can be found in psarotaverns. You can find fish and seafood dishes here. Oysters, mussels, octopuses, squids are very popular on Chios. Moreover, you can buy a fish and ask to cook it in a tavern. Fish is stewed, fried and boiled here, so choose what you like most. Don’t miss the chance to taste local octopus.
Despite the fact that a significant part of the coast of Chios is occupied by inaccessible cliffs, the choice of available beaches here is just wonderful. Tourists who want to stay in the … Open
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Chios Island and surroundings
National cuisine of Greece
Among the hot dishes, musaka deserves a special attention. That’s a baked dish of ground beef (usually lamb or veal), eggplant, and tomato. On top, the dish is seasoned with Bechamel sauce. Sometimes, potatoes, zucchini or mushrooms are also added to the casserole. Traditional soup, avgolemono, is cooked on the basis of chicken broth; lamb or beef may be used too. A fine pasta and egg-lemon mixture, which gives the soup an acidic taste, are added later. The dish is served as a puree; in cold state, it can be used as a sauce for other hot dishes. Spartan chowder is one of the most specific dishes of Greek cuisine. It is cooked of pork legs and blood with an addition of lentils and vinegar. The history of the soup goes deep into the antiquity. This kind of food was intended for old people who refused meat in favor of the young.
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Travel notes on best cuisine and restaurants of Chios Island (Greece) on OrangeSmile.com. Famous recipes and traditional dishes and courses in Chios Island restaurants. Where to eat - our recommendations on popular places in Chios Island, where you can taste delicious meal and also spend a good time with your friends.
