Cuisine varies greatly from one region to another. On the whole, the meat specialties are better than the fish dishes.
Things to know: Table service is usual in hotel restaurants. Bars and cafes have counter and table service. Most places serving alcohol close by 2200.
National specialties:•
Pihtije (jellied pork or duck).
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Cevapcici (charcoal-grilled minced meat).
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Raznjici (skewered meat).
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Sarma or
japrak (vine or cabbage leaves stuffed with meat and rice).
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Strukli (nuts and plums stuffed
into cheese balls and then boiled).
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Alva (nuts crushed in honey).
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Lokum (Turkish Delight).
National drinks:•
Slivovica (a potent plum brandy).
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Loza and
maraskino (made of morello cherries).
• Wine:
Ljutomer,
Traminer,
Riesling and
Vugava.
Tipping: 10 per cent is expected by hotels, restaurants and taxis.
NightlifeCinemas stay open until 2300, restaurants until midnight and nightclubs until 0300. Belgrade has excellent nightlife with a range of performance arts to enjoy: Operas, concerts, theater, many late-night cafes and clubs.
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