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Kalibó
CAFE
A tiny place with an open kitchen and half a dozen tables, across from the bus stop. This
perfect breakfast stop does homemade pastries, fresh fruit smoothies and strong local cof-
fee. It also serves salads and sandwiches and proper meals. Everything is fresh and deli-
cious and made with love.
Orgánico
ORGANIC
When they say 'pure food made with love,' they mean it - this healthy cafe turns out ve-
getarian and vegan dishes such as spicy Thai burgers, a
sopa azteca
(tortilla soup) with
tofu, burritos, falafel, smoothies and other meat-free treats you can feel good about. But it
does meat dishes, like spaghetti Bolognese, too. Whaddaya want? They're Italian. There's
live music almost nightly, including an open mic on Monday nights.
Soda Monte Sol
COSTA RICAN
A cute hole-in-the-wall
soda
that does all the
típica
dishes, tasty and affordable
casados,
pastas, burgers and a variety of juices and smoothies. All is served on pressed tablecloths
in a humble dining room touched with grace. Great people-watching spot.
Playa de los Artistas
INTERNATIONAL
US$9-13; 5-9pm Mon-Fri, noon-9pm Sat)
Most romantic dinner ever. If you're lucky, you'll snag one of the tree-trunk tables under
the palms. The interior tables - covered by a bamboo roof but open to sea breezes - are
also inviting. The international menu with heavy Mediterranean influences changes daily
depending on locally available ingredients, though you can always count on fresh seafood
roasted in the wood oven. The service is flawless, the cooking is innovative and delicious,
and the setting is downright dreamy. Cash only (back to reality).
Puggo's
MIDDLE EASTERN
