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.Dining
in Cape Town and Area If your palate's desire
inclines more to the West, take heart that Cape
Town is a truly cosmopolitan city, embracing the
corners of the earth not only in its diversity of
cultures, but also in its cuisine. Whether your
preferences span the Continent, the Mediterannean,
the East or the Americas - not to forget, of
course, the hearty flavours of South Africa -
satisfaction is at hand. Located at the meeting
point of two oceans, remember, too, that Cape Town
is particularly renowned for its seafood fare, from
crayfish to oysters and abalone. Or an enticing Cape Malay
feast after a day's roving the winelands, at a
restaurant on one of the region's acclaimed wine
estates. What you'll taste is the sublime fusion of
exotic spices and flavours stemming from the Cape's
legacy as a key stop along the famous spice route
in the 17th Century. One thing you can be certain
of is that, here, there is a restaurant to satisfy
your every craving, every whim - and not least of
all to accommodate the high- and low-points of your
budget. In Cape Town it is possible to eat and
drink exceptionally well for R150 a head. While
most local restaurants pride themselves on
carefully chosen, comprehensive winelists, one can
often take along a bottle of one's own wine for a
small corkage fee. In South Africa, tips are not
generally included in the cost of a meal, but 10%
of the bill is considered the going
rate. Whichever culinary
experience you choose, getting there will never be
a problem. Many of the city's restaurants are in
close proximity, even within walking distance -
such as at the Waterfront - and all are easily
accessible by public transport.Visit
www.eating-out.co.za for an exclusive guide on
eating out Cape Town Tourism:
http://www.cape-town.org Photos at top of
page courtesy of Sellwyn Davidowitz, Tour Operator,
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With
the current exchange rate of 8 Rand to 1$ US you
will want to sample the many varieties of ethnic
cuisine available in Cape Town and area. After all,
its the pioneer city of the Rainbow Nation, whose
restaurant menus feature the best from every
culture. The photo on the left featuring streetside
dining at the Cafe Del Mar is courtesy of Cape Town
Tourism. Here's part of what the folks at Cape
Tourism have to say about the pleasures of dining
in their great cosmopolitan city: