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Martinique Food and Drink

The island's cuisine is characterised by French and Caribbean influences. Creole cuisine is also widely available and is an original combination of French, Indian and African traditions seasoned with exotic spices.

Specialities


• Lobster, red snapper, conch and sea urchin.
• Stuffed crab.
• Stewed conch.
• Colombo (dish of goat, chicken, pork or lamb in a thick curry sauce).

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