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5 traditional foods to try in Crete

Crete has one of the oldest and most delicious gastronomic traditions in the world. Inspired by the history of Greece, it offers unique and special takes on traditional Greek foods. It’s a combination of fresh ingredients prepared simply, yet extremely flavourful and healthy as a diet for anyone to enjoy. Today we’ve summed up the top 5 traditional dishes you must try during your next visit to one of Greece’s island gems, Crete. 

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Cyprus coffee

If you’ve been to Cyprus, you have noticed locals hanging out at traditional Coffee Shops and enjoying a cup of Cyprus coffee. From senior residents to young students, coffee in Cyprus is more of a lifestyle than just a ‘wake up’ drink. 

Let’s go through one of Cyprus’s ever-present and delicious traditions, the cult of coffee. 

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Christopsomo (Greek Christmas Bread)

Many of you probably wonder what is Christ’s bread, and how does it differ from normal bread? Well for the most part the ingredients are not unusual. What does make it unique is the Christmas spirit present while making the bread and the ritual that goes along with the making of this Greek Christmas pastry.

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Louis Hotels wins a number of awards the gastronomical exhibition HORECA 2021

The experienced chefs of Louis Hotels left an excellent impression by receiving 22 awards the HORECA gastronomy exhibition, held from November 5 to 7!

Specifically, the chefs of Louis Hotels took part in various competitions preparing elevated dishes, which secured them 13 gold, 7 silver and 2 bronze medals. The gold medals they received in the categories Chef of the Year, Grand Prix Challenge and Cypriot Breakfast Brunch stood out. These distinctions once again highlight the creativity and professionalism that consistently characterizes the staff of Louis Hotels.

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Sweet like… “loukoumi”

Cyprus is well known for its delicious sweets known as ‘delights’, which have been produced on the island for centuries

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Tzatziki

If you’ve visited Greece or any of its Islands you definitely came across one of the most delicious starters/side dishes out there, tzatziki.

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Let’s talk about feta cheese

As Greek as any cheese can be, Feta is salty, dairy goodness that’s universal in every sense of the word. Eaten baked, added to salads, or simply eaten fresh, it’s a pleasant experience for your taste buds every time.