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With the mainland and its surrounding islands contributing myriad international influences, Greek cuisine is as varied as it is delectable. Outside of Greece, however, people tend to look no further than gyros,\u00a0moussaka, Greek salad and syrupy\u00a0phyllo\u00a0pastry puddings. All of the above are great, but there\u2019s so much more to this sunny\u00a0country\u2019s cuisine, founded on a holy trinity of wheat, olive oil and wine. Encompassing 18 regions and islands, our guide to the best regional Greek foods highlights some of Greece\u2019s very best dishes and where you can eat them like a local.<\/span><\/p>\n

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There\u2019s more to Greek cuisine than salad and moussaka. 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