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( 307176; Old Breweries Complex, Craft Market Inner Courtyard, cnr Garten & Tal
Sts; mains N$30-60; 8am-5pm Mon-Fri, to 2pm Sat)
Mixing brasserie, coffeeshop, and
patisserie is this impressive eatery at the heart of Windhoek's craft market. Dining takes
place in an industrial space made much more interesting with modern African prints and
decor. It's a quirky mix - as are the menu options, which include tapas in the evenings,
salads, freshly baked rolls and more substantial meals. Linking it all is a policy of low fat,
no MSG and the use of fresh ingredients. The owner is a champion of disabled rights and
has a great attitude towards the preparation of food. Call ahead as it can close at odd
times.
Sardinia's Restaurant $$
( 39 Independence Ave; dishes N$60-100; lunch, dinner)
An energetic restaurant that
is a focal point for dining along the main drag. There's always a crowd, and understand-
ably so, as it churns out first-class pizzas and an impressive array of pasta dishes. And it
doesn't stop there: chicken and beef dishes and salads are also offered (the baby chicken
with herb and lemon is excellent).
ITALIAN
Namibia Crafts Cafe $
( Old Breweries Complex, cnr Garten & Tal Sts; mains N$40-80; 9am-6pm Mon-Fri,
to 3.30pm Sat & Sun)
This cafe-restaurant-bar is a great spot to perch yourself above Tal
St, checking out the local action and taking in the breeze from the outside deck. It's one of
the capital's more pleasant places to consume food or have a cold drink - the extensive
drinks menu includes health shakes and freshly squeezed juices. Meals in the way of
salads, large pitas, cold meat platters, open sandwiches and healthy (or just filling) break-
fasts hit the spot.
CAFE
Gourmet $$
( 232360; Kaiserkrone Centre, Post St Mall; mains N$70-180; breakfast, lunch &
dinner Mon-Sat)
Tucked away in a lovely, peaceful courtyard just off Post Street Mall,
this alfresco bistro has one of the most comprehensive menus you've ever seen. The uni-
fying trend is its adherence to using gourmet ingredients to create a blend of Namibian,
German, French and Italian dishes that are as innovative as they are delicious. The carpac-
cio of ostrich is recommended but ask them to go easy on the oil.
INTERNATIONAL
