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| Eat & Drink | ||
| Restaurants | ||
| South Africa is a foodie's paradise and there is all kinds of restaurants to suit all tastes and budgets. Indulge in fine dining at one of the award-winning venues or go for pizza, pasta, sushi or curries in any city. Choose an elegant eatery with sophisticated ambience or a laidback restaurant offering an accompaniment of live music. The outstanding feature of modern-day South African restaurants is its value for money. Expect to pay about a third of what you would anywhere else for a gourmet meal. Good Italian dishes are probably the most accessible cuisine locally, but there are Greek, Portuguese, Chinese, Indian, Thai, Vietnamese, German and French eateries in all the major cities. African-inspired establishments are flourishing on the local scene. Moyo in Johannesburg and Stellenbosch serves specialties from all over Africa. Wandie’s in Soweto has become an institution and The Africa Café and Mama Africa in Cape Town are also very popular. |
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| Nightlife | ||
| When it comes to relaxing and enjoying time out in the evening, it is usually only the bigger cities that have something for everyone. The cities offer a variety of cinemas, concerts, theatres, restaurants with life-music, pubs and many other night spots. The nightclubs and discos rival the best in the world and South Africa has a party vibe all of its own, with options to fit every budget and all tastes. Dance, trance, drum ‘n bass, R&B, jazz or classical – whichever melodies move you, they’re here. If gaming gets you going, pick from a dazzling array of luxury casinos, like the Roman-themed Caesar’s Palace in Johannesburg or the awesome Grand West Casino in Cape Town. | ||
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