Cooking is often French or Lebanese, while local food can also be very tasty. Luxury items can be extremely expensive. The country abounds in avocado pears, citrus fruits, pineapples and mangoes.
Prawns are in plentiful supply in the south.
There are many restaurants in big towns and cities, with good service. There are no licensing hours, and hotel bars stay open as long as there is custom. In Douala and Yaound particularly, nightclubs and casinos can be found independently or within most good hotels. There are also some cinemas. Local entertainment troupes may be seen in most regional towns.