Travel Reference
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Chaumière
Rte d'Ivato; 22 442 30;
f
22 489 64. Well signposted on the left as you
drivetotheairport.SpecialisesinRéunionesecuisine.Delightfulsurroundings,goodvalue
meals. Very popular with locals & expats from Réunion.
Azalée
67ha Sud (nr CENAM crafts market);
m
033 12 167 10. A small budget restaur-
ant with good food & fast service. All cuisines, but Chinese a speciality.
Gastro Pizza
[147 F3] (see previous page) also has branches at Ivato (
22 488 80
),
Antanimora (
24 571
85), Antanimena (
22 567 73
), Soanierana (
22 558 26
) & Ma-
hamasina (
m
032 53 178 53
).
SNACK BARS
Avenue de l'Indépendance has a number of eateries:
Tropique
(good
pastries and ice cream; also Chinese food),
Honey
(very good for breakfast and ice cream;
closed Tuesday), and
Blanche Neige
(for ice cream and pastries; closed Monday). Try
Shalimar
fortamarindjuiceand
LaPotinerie
(nearAirMad).Intheuppertown
Patisser-
ieColbert
doesexcellentpastriesandteas;thealmondcroissantsareparticularlyexquisite.
Buffet du Jardin
[147 F5] Pl de l'Indépendance. A convenient place for a fast-food
lunch, beer or coffee. Pleasant outdoor tables ideal for people-watching & meeting other
vazaha
.
Planète
[147 G6] Pl MDRM (nr book market). Good value fast food. Filling burgers,
fries & sandwiches for hungry tourists.
Pandora
[147 F6] 1 Rue Rabobalahy, Antaninarenina; 22 377 48; 18.30-dawn.
This nightclub serves pizzas, hamburgers & other fast food.
SakaExpress
[146 C4] 24 334 39; Mon-Thu 11.00-22.00, Fri-Sun 11.00-23.00.
Small but good. Pizzas, sandwiches & salads.
Mad'Delices
[146 D6] 29 Av Ramanantsoa, Isoraka; 22 266 41; 06.30-23.00. In-
timate eatery with mainly Malagasy menu, luscious pastries & ice cream. Friendly service;
spotless restaurant! Really good b/fast.
Cookie Shop
[143 B1] 14 Rue Rainizanabololona, Antanimena;
m
032 07 142 99;
08.00-19.00.American-style coffee,muffins,cookies&bagelsforhomesick
vazaha
.Eng-
lish spoken.
AkanyAvokoCafé
22 441 58. A meal at the café is a natural extension of a visit to
this inspiring children's home (see
Click Here
)
. The café showcases Malagasy cooking by
the older girls undertaking vocational training, many of whom speak English. Vegetarians
are especially catered for. It is essential to book at least a day in advance.
NIGHTLIFE