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( 242-5957; Av 2 de Mayo 298; mains S33-56; 12:30-9pm Mon-Sat, to 5pm Sun)
This Gastón
Acurio restaurant pays homage to Peruvian street food in a contemporary setting.
Anticuchos
(beef skewers) are grilled over an open flame to melt-in-your-mouth perfec-
tion. Also worth the cholesterol: the crisp suckling pig with
tacu tacu
. Arrive early - es-
pecially on weekends - it's first come first serve.
EL PAN DE LA CHOLA $
( Av La Mar 918; mains S8-15; 8am-8pm Tue-Sat, 9am-1pm Sun)
In South America, finding real,
crusty whole-grain bread is rarer than striking gold. Enter this brick café baking four
scrumptious varieties. There's European-style seating at big wooden tables; grab a sand-
wich or share the tasting plate with bread, olives, hummus and fresh cheese (S9).
| Cafe
DÉDALO ARTE Y CAFE $
( Benavides 378; snacks S3-9; 8am-10pm Mon-Fri, 10am-11pm Sat; )
Caffeine fiends find
their way to this discreet café on the Parque Kennedy where coffee is as serious as a sac-
rament. Don't miss its moist cakes or the home-decor and accessories shop upstairs.
| Cafe
LA TRATTORIA DI MAMBRINO $$
| Italian
( 446-7002; Manuel Bonilla 106; mains S30-50; 1-3pm & 8-11pm Mon-Sat, 12:30-4pm Sun)
Overseen by Ugo Plevisani and his wife, Sandra, this is one of the top Italian spots in
town, serving traditional house-made pastas (think ravioli stuffed with veal and porcini) as
well as delectable gnocchi.
| Vegetarian
ALMAZEN $$
( 243-0474; Federico Recavarren 298; mains S30; 11am-11pm Mon-Fri, 5-11pm Sat)
A soothing
spot featuring a rotating selection of organic dishes such as sweet-potato and ginger soup,
as well as tarts and risottos. Wheat-free and vegan items are available.
HELENA CHOCOLATIER $
| Sweets
( 242-8899;
http://helenachocolatier.com
; Iglesias 498; chocolates from S3; 10:30am-7:30pm Mon-
Fri)
A longtime artisanal chocolate shop that crafts scrumptious 'Chocolates D'Gala,' each
stuffed with fillings made from pecans, marzipan or raspberries and individually wrapped.
