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South Africa doesn't really have a coherent indigenous cuisine, although attempts have been made to elevate Cape Cuisine to this status. The one element which seems to unite the country is a love of meat, and as a visitor you might struggle to keep in check the locals' assumption that meat and lots of it is the ideal choice for every meal. Having said that, South Africa is an ideal place to try out all kinds of interesting types of meat, from ostrich to giraffe, and good quality steaks are inexpensive and freely available. Alternatively, it's well worth paying attention to South Africa's vast array of seafood, which includes a wide variety of fish, lobster (crayfish), oysters and mussels. Locally grown fruit, vegetables and salads are generally of a high standard, and often available from markets and farm stalls in areas such as the Western Cape. Drinking is dominated by a handful of unmemorable lager beers and South Africa's often superb wines. In the cities, though less so beyond them, there are numerous excellent restaurants where you can taste a spectrum of international styles Other useful information
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