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especially the three-star rooms, which have the same quality linens, flat-screen TVs and
updated baths as the more expensive rooms, but without the Jacuzzi and bidet. There's a
beautiful spa and indoor pool, plenty of free parking and the best buffet breakfast in town.
Hotel Carmen $
( 0248-222 699;
www.hotel-carmen.ro
;
B-dul Republicii 84; s 82-142 lei, d 94-154 lei;
)
This small, friendly place with contemporary decor offers two- and three-star ac-
commodation. The two-star rooms are fine and also come with niceties like TVs and air-
conditioning; the chief difference between two and three stars is size.
HOTEL
Eating & Drinking
ROMANIAN
Garden Pub $$
( 0733-956 280;
www.gardenpub.ro
;
Str Victoriei 16; mains 20-40 lei; 9am-1am;
)
This deservedly popular restaurant and pub draws everyone from visiting business-
men to students on their lunch break for excellent soups, salads and grilled meats and fish.
There's a streetside terrace out front, more outdoor seating on the roof, and a handsome
dark-wood interior for chilly evenings. Book in advance.
Tartine & Moi $$
( 0734-127 940;
http://tartineetmoi.blogspot.ro
; Str Egalităţii 29; mains 20-30 lei;
8am-6pm Mon-Wed, 8am-midnight Thu & Fri, 6pm-midnight Sat)
This charming hole-in-
the-wall off a busy street near the centre calls itself a bistro, but the feeling is more like
being in someone's kitchen. Daily lunch offerings vary from traditional French to Italian,
Swiss and even Indian, but it's all good. The desserts are a speciality.
FRENCH
ASIAN
Asia Flavour Company $$
(Asian Food Concept; 0721-846 474; Str Plevnei 10; mains 20-30 lei; noon-11pm;
)
This Asian restaurant is a pleasant surprise. Decent Thai and Vietnamese dishes are
on hand, as well as passable sushi, though the
maki
sushi looks like something you might
make at home. Ingredients including fresh ginger, wasabi and lemongrass hit the spot after
endless renditions of grilled pork.
Guinness Pub
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