259575 Wed Mar 22 04:18:48 -0800 2000 7 26 International 0 1372135 If anyone is interested in non ersatz European Food and wants to taste the real thing just get in touch with me, tell me where you are heading for and I'll give you a quick run down of what to eat, where to go, and what you should be paying. Wed Mar 22 04:18:48 -0800 2000 0 Peter James-Smith 1 1372136 I'm planning a trip to South Africa sometime within the next six months. When I finally figure out exactly where I'm going I'll be in touch. cz PS: I'd appreciate any travel-touring tips you can provide. (Email's okay if it's not chow-related.) Wed Mar 22 07:01:40 -0800 2000 1372135 0 christina z 2 1372138 Sure Christine, just e mail me with any queries you may have........I pushed the wrong button but now I've got the hang of it! If you want to see my "credentials" look at www.safm.co.za......I'll help you all I can Thu Mar 23 03:14:12 -0800 2000 1372136 0 Peter 3 1372139 We'd really rather that you didn't share good info via private email. Email informs a hound. Message board postings inform the entire pack. Thu Mar 23 12:17:43 -0800 2000 1372138 0 Jim Leff 4 1372148 Sorry Jim Tue Mar 28 08:13:27 -0800 2000 1372139 0 Peter 5 1372161 Peter- No apology necessary...very glad to have you here! ciao Sat Apr 01 16:24:30 -0800 2000 1372148 0 Jim Leff 6 1372163 By far the best African food in South Africa will be in the shebeens in Townships, but you should check into conditions before going in to any township. If you visit Cape Town, the best real Italian food is at a restaurant called Bacini's. It is truly amazing, and several of the dishes are original creations (their Pesto usually sells out fast on weekends). Avoid the Victoria and Albert Waterfront ... it's basically chain food. The Seapoint neighborhood is loaded with little treats, but as trendy restaurants there change quickly, I won't list them by name ... your time spent there will be well rewarded. In Johannessburg (why you'd go is a mystery ... but if you go to JoBurg) check out the neighborhoods near Witwatersrand University. That's about the best you'll find. Mon Apr 03 04:13:51 -0700 2000 1372161 0 Dan Andrews 7 1372209 Just got back from Cape Town/Stellenbosch where the food was unreal and excellent value. Would recommend the following: Leinster Hall (charming, top wine list) - CT Constantia Uitisig - Constantia Picnic at Boschendal - Stellenbosch/Franschoek Willowbrook Lodge - Somerset West Also enjoyed the seafood at Villamoura and Blues, although both considered a bit overrated. Could also recommend many vineyards...be sure to ship a couple cases home Sat Apr 15 17:08:34 -0700 2000 1372163 0 Kathryn