Ok, it's time to share today's culinary deets with you. Upon arriving to the vast and plush island of Crete, more specifically the Venetian Harbour style Chania, where we will be nesting for the next three days, we were greeted by our lovely host with Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice. I cannot emphasize how good that juice tasted in that moment. With our bellies rumbling for lunch we took to the cobble stoned streets to check out a local resto known for their modern atmosphere and traditional Greek eats. Since my Greek is a bit rusty, we passed by it about 3 times before asking a local for assistance.
Walking into this haven we were immediately at ease and feeling the warmth. The hipster looking young chef came up to the front and didn't waste any time showing us the day's specials by opening each cooking pot and allowing us to really sense & smell each dish. Overwhelmed by all the choices, we asked for his suggestions and he put together a simple but fine feast for us. Firstly, we received a basket full of freshly baked bread (warm moist centre & crusty exterior), the greenest olive oiI have ever seen, and a bowl of marinated olives. He then brought us our main dishes. Justin gobbled down BBQ chicken thighs with rice & potatoes with a side of moussaka. As for myself, I had a plate of the most beautiful hand stuff zucchini flowers with rice and dill, and a plate of slow roasted chestnuts & mushrooms with baby onions. It was so mouth watering good that I had to soak up the leftover sauce with a second basket of bread. Finally, we asked for the bill and were surprised with a small craft of Raki (a Cretian liquor) and a ridiculously delicious Pannacotta. I can definitely get used to this people. Chat soon....more to come.
Xo domappetit!
PS. We ended up eating along the harbour with a spectacular view of the lighthouse. I had a more than generous portion of fresh grilled calamari with Greek salad. Loving Chania.
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