DINING

The Adriatic coast is renowned for the variety of seafood dishes, including scampi, prstaci (shellfish) and brodet (mixed fish stewed with rice), all cooked in olive oil and served with vegetables. In the interior, visitors should sample manistra od bobica (beans and fresh maize soup). Much Croatian food contains cheese and oil, often mixed with other ingredients in pies or 'donuts'.
The regional wines are good. Italian espresso is also popular and cheap.