Monday, April 25, 2011
Cape Town has a lot to offer, and this is why it is Africa's most popular tourist destination. This city, which is the legislative capital of South Africa has some beautiful scenery in the floristic region, amazing beaches along the coast, a world renown harbour and a fascinating culture. The cuisine is also very unique and famous for its quality, so here is a quick look at how to eat and drink in Cape Town.
A trip to a village on the south peninsular, such as Fish Hoek, or Simon's Town, will allow you to sample some fish and chips or lobster that has been caught moments before, and is so fresh and delicious that tourists and locals love it equally. The beautiful settings of the sea view restaurants means there will be an aesthetic quality to your mean that isn't in the flavour. Much of the seafood caught in the Cape, however, is shipped abroad for it has superior value as an export.
South Africans are also fans of game meats and eastern spices, making their other dishes incredibly unique. Head to the Bo-Kaap quarter, near the city centre, and you can enjoy some spicy and fruity curries infused with spices brought over by Malay slaves. Other places where the food is good include Long Street, home of many cafs, and the trendier De Waterkant.
Cape Town also has a lot to offer in terms of drink, for just to the north east of the city, there are the Cape Winelands. They are very accessible and there are plenty of wine tasting tours you can go on to find out about why this area produces such magnificent wines. If you get a little hungry out there, you can often include cheese tasting on your tour, or eat in one of the on-site restaurants.
Even if you don't want to venture out to where the wines are grown, there are plenty of places in the city to enjoy a local wine or another drink. Long street is a great place that is famous for its bars restaurants and clubs. This is a truly multi-ethnic area so you can soak up the multi-cultural feel of South Africa away from the tourist dominated areas and enjoy a drink.
A trip to a village on the south peninsular, such as Fish Hoek, or Simon's Town, will allow you to sample some fish and chips or lobster that has been caught moments before, and is so fresh and delicious that tourists and locals love it equally. The beautiful settings of the sea view restaurants means there will be an aesthetic quality to your mean that isn't in the flavour. Much of the seafood caught in the Cape, however, is shipped abroad for it has superior value as an export.
South Africans are also fans of game meats and eastern spices, making their other dishes incredibly unique. Head to the Bo-Kaap quarter, near the city centre, and you can enjoy some spicy and fruity curries infused with spices brought over by Malay slaves. Other places where the food is good include Long Street, home of many cafs, and the trendier De Waterkant.
Cape Town also has a lot to offer in terms of drink, for just to the north east of the city, there are the Cape Winelands. They are very accessible and there are plenty of wine tasting tours you can go on to find out about why this area produces such magnificent wines. If you get a little hungry out there, you can often include cheese tasting on your tour, or eat in one of the on-site restaurants.
Even if you don't want to venture out to where the wines are grown, there are plenty of places in the city to enjoy a local wine or another drink. Long street is a great place that is famous for its bars restaurants and clubs. This is a truly multi-ethnic area so you can soak up the multi-cultural feel of South Africa away from the tourist dominated areas and enjoy a drink.