At Prima Plora you will enjoy an amazing view of the sea. Lounge music and the sound of the waves combine to create an extremely relaxed atmosphere. The setting is really beautiful with all the white furniture and the differing heights of the terraces that face the blue sea. On the menu you’ll find a wide variety of salads, with Cretan herbs, organic olive oil, and lovely sweet tomatoes. You can add fish, seafood and goats cheese to your salad. Read more »
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Veneto in Rethymno
This vegetarian dish at Veneto restaurant in Rethymno tastes great: eggplant dip with fresh tomatoes and goats cheese yogurt. The owner promised me to send the recipe, I can’t wait to receive it, but I had to promise not to share it, as it is a secret family recipe. At Veneto all vegetables are organic, just like the pork, the olives and the tea. All food is homemade, as are the liquers. Read more »
Taverna Erganos in Heraklion
Taverna Erganos in Heraklion is a traditional Cretan tavern, established in 1986. I sat outside on the covered upper floor terrace. For lunch I enjoyed a variety of vegetarian dishes. Lovely grilled vegetables: eggplant, zucchini, oyster mushrooms and peppers. Try the ‘Dolmakadia’: stuffed vine leaves with rice, onions, carrots, tomato sauce, zucchini, olive oil and salt. Read more »
Thalori in Katepanania
If you are looking for a quiet, peaceful and charming place on Crete to stay at and you can already imagine yourself having dinner under a dark blue sky filled with twinkeling stars, then look no further! Thalori in Katepanania is the place for you. Situated in the middle of nature at an altitude of 800 meters, Thalori consists of fifteen houses that were rebuilt almost a century ago. The buildings, that can accomodate 2-6 people, are part of the old village of Katepanania near the southern coast of Crete. When you plan to visit Thalori come over for at least three to four days so you can really enjoy your stay. Read more »
Avli in Rethymno
Avli Restaurant in Rethymno serves delicious and pure food in a cozy and colourful atmosphere. On the picture you see the Cretan welcoming dish that greeted us upon arrival. A lovely starter with traditional delicacies: pickled artichokes and onions, local and hand picked, olives, tomatoes, soft goats cheese and barley rusks. Yummy! Avli means yard or courtyard, and they sure do have a beautiful one. Lined with trees and filled with vibrant flowers. Read more »
Alana Restaurant in Rethymno
At Alana Restaurant in Rethymno they serve a mix of traditional Cretan dishes and new dishes with a twist that still cary the DNA of Crete. About ten percent of the vegetables are organically grown and all wine is Cretan or Greek. I asked Stellios, Alana’s owner, if you only eat fish or vegetables, which dishes best represent Alana Restaurant. He recommended the grilled vegetables with yogurt sauce as a starter. Read more »
Le homard et la moule in Bredene
I was immediately excited to visit restaurant Le homard et la moule in Bredene when I saw the picture of chef Donald Deschagt. His story about using seaweed and his own picked flowers and plants is fascinating. When the weather permits you can find Donald enjoying his own foodie tour when foraging in the dunes of Bredene. He enjoys being near the sea every day. Read more »
De Kruidenmolen in Klemskerke, De Haan
Chef Stijn Bauwens used to work for three Michelin star restaurant De Karmeliet in Bruges. He is now one of the ambassadors of the North Sea Chefs, a group of chefs who promote the use of sustainably caught fish and the inevitable by-catch. The twelve North Sea Chefs learn from each other through the exchange of their best recipes. Read more »
Dierendonck in Veurne and Sint Idesbald, Koksijde
In my opinion the best way to enjoy meat is to eat less, but of better quality. It’s not necessary to eat meat every day, so if you only eat meat once or twice a week (or even less) you pay the same amount of money for much better quality meat. The money you spend pays for the better quality of life for the animals, a better taste and health benefits for yourself. Read more »
Restaurant Finess in Oostende
Chef Jean and his son Christophe welcome you at their small and cozy restaurant, Finess in Oostende. They have ten dishes, so there is no hassle what to choose. On the night we all chose the same delicious food: Flemish asparagus for starters and for main plaice served with leek and parsnip, and a lovely lemon thyme sauce. Read more »