Discovering Australia

Food Australian cuisine has been shaped by various cultures around the world including Indigenous Australians known for their bush tucker diet, European – particularly British, Asian and Pacific Islanders.

Typical Dishes The Aussie barbie (barbecue) is the Australian dish par excellence. Other dishes include Aussie meat pies, chicken parmigiana, barramundi, Pavlova, vegemite, lamington, potato cakes, damper. Kangaroo, emu and crocodile meat are common delicacies in Australia, while chicken is by far the most consumed meat. Pork, mutton and lamb are widely popular while the taste for beef has been declining. While Australia is known for excellent wines, the drink of choice is still beer, varying in flavor.

Dining Customs Australians love to eat outdoors as most homes have a BBQ. Traditionally, the largest meal of the day is eaten at dinner, with breakfast and lunch as smaller affairs. Breakfast is typically eaten in the morning by 8 a.m., lunch is eaten at midday, and dinner is eaten around 6 p.m. Tipping Tipping is not customary. Nevertheless, giving a tip is appreciated. If you feel that the service was exceptional it's good etiquette to leave a small tip. Alcohol and Smoking You have to be over the age of 18 to be allowed to purchase alcohol. There is no legal age for smoking, however tobacco products cannot be sold to persons under 18 years old. Smoking is not allowed in vehicles with children, government buildings, public transport, airports, and international and domestic flights. In most enclosed restaurants smoking is prohibited. Please watch out for special smoking signs. Grocery Most shopping for food is done at grocery stores. There are numerous chains around the country as well as small specialty or ethnic grocers.

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