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There are woolen goods (sheep are big down there), hand-made ceramics, wooden
utensils and silver and alpaca jewelry. All products are made by Patagonian craftspeople.
SUGAR & SPICE
( 4777-5423;
www.sugarandspice.com.ar
; Guatemala 5419; 10am-7pm Mon-Fri, 9am-1pm Sat)
Nibble the exotic (for Argentina, at least) creations of Frank Almeida, a long-time Amer-
ican expat. Herb cookies, almond biscotti, hazelnut panettone and peanut-butter brownies
soothe homesick taste buds, and daily-baked bagels, muffins and scones are also avail-
able.
FOOD & WINE
CENTRICO
( 4865-0143;
www.centricocentrica.com.ar
; Figueroa 1800; 10:30am-8:30pm Mon-Sat)
Leonardo
Mancuso designs these handmade leather shoes with a classic, traditional styling that em-
phasizes simplicity over showiness. Both men's and women's shoes available, and some
have unisex looks; there are also a few ankle and knee-high boots. Prices run from
AR$1000, but check out the sale items in the back room.
SHOES
PANORAMA
(
www.pnrm.com.ar
;
República de la India 2905; 11am-8pm Mon-Sat)
About 20 emerging young
designers are showcased at this small, upscale store in Palermo Chico. Peruse the clothing
racks for one-of-a-kind, eclectic tops, pants, dresses and coats that can be definite show-
stoppers. Small sizes dominate, though custom orders are possible. There are also a few
accessories and shoes.
CLOTHING
ALTO PALERMO
( 5777-8000;
www.altopalermo.com.ar
; Av Santa Fe 3253; 10am-10pm)
Smack on bustling Av
Santa Fe, this popular, shiny mall offers dozens of clothing shops, bookstores, jewelry
boutiques, and electronics and houseware stores. Look for Timberland, Lacoste, Hilfiger
and Levi's (plus many Argentine brands, too). Services include a food court, a cinema
complex and a good kids' area on the 3rd floor.
SHOPPING MALL
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