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wine and good (if not earth-shattering) pizzas and pastas within sight of a splashing out-
door fountain. At lunchtime on weekdays, don't miss the good-value
plato del día
(US$8).
Nuestra Tierra
COSTA RICAN
2258-6500; cnr Av 2 & Calle 15; mains US$6-22;
6am-midnight;
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Touristy but fun, this bustling eatery maintains a calculatedly rustic atmosphere, with
picnic-style tables, taxidermied bull's heads and strings of metal cups dangling from the
rafters. Cheery waiters deliver well-prepared if sometimes overpriced Tico food, from
tasty pork tamales to wooden platters piled with heaping
casados
. A fine spot for lunch
and sangria after a visit to the nearby museums.
Don Wang
CHINESE
& 8; mains US$8-18; 11am-3:30pm & 5:30-10pm Sun-Thu, to 11pm Fri & Sat; )
This hopping Cantonese eatery is an ideal place for dim sum - served all day every day -
as well as a long list of Chinese specialties, from stir-fried shrimp with cashews to
mu shu
vegetables (there are more than a dozen veggie dishes to choose from). Parents will love
the children's play area in the corner - ideal for restless toddlers.
La Esquina de Buenos Aires
ARGENTINE
US$15-29; 11:30am-3pm & 6-10:30pm Mon-Thu, 12:30-11pm Fri & Sat, noon-10pm Sun; )
Spanish-tile floors, white linens and the sound of old tangos evoke the atmospheric bistros
of San Telmo, as does the menu, featuring grilled Argentine cuts of steak, house-made
em-
panadas
(turnovers stuffed with meat or cheese) and an extensive selection of fresh pastas
in exquisite sauces. The excellent South American-centric wine list, attentive service and
flickering candlelight make this an ideal place for a date. Reservations recommended.
Kalú Café & Food Shop
INTERNATIONAL
noon-7pm Mon & Tue, noon-10pm Wed-Fri, 8am-10pm Sat;
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