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These neighborhoods have yet to be discovered by the tourist masses, but things are
changing. Rents in Palermo Viejo have skyrocketed over the years, driving some new
businesses to nearby Villa Crespo. Meanwhile, Boedo has a few traditional places that
are just starting to be visited by foreigners looking for something different. And Once
is a good place to hunt for ethnic foods with Jewish, Peruvian or Korean flavors.
SARKIS $
MIDDLE EASTERN
( 4772-4911; Thames 1101; mains AR$55-90; noon-3pm & 8pm-1am)
The food is fabulous and
well-priced at this long-standing Middle Eastern restaurant - come with a group to sample
many exotic dishes. Start with the hummus platter,
baquerones
(marinated sardines),
keppe
crudo
(raw meat) or
parras rellenas
(stuffed grape leaves), then follow with kebabs,
couscous with lentils or lamb in yogurt sauce. Less busy at lunchtime; a long wait for din-
ner.
CAFÉ CRESPIN $
( 4855-3771; Vera 699, cnr of Acevedo; mains AR$30-60, set brunches AR$140-225; 8am-8pm Tue-
Fri, 9am-8pm Sat, noon-7pm Sun)
Cute corner cafe in Villa Crespo. Stock up on pancakes,
French toast and bagel sandwiches for breakfast, or go for the quesadillas, salmon salad or
ham and cheese tostadas at lunchtime. Tasty brunches, and there are also good pastries and
a bakery on the premises.
CAFE
PAN Y ARTE $
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( 4957-6922;
www.panyarte.com.ar
; Av Boedo 878; mains AR$50-80; 8am-midnight Sun-Thu, to
1am Fri & Sat)
There's a wonderful old-time atmosphere at this bohemian eatery, which fea-
tures a hippie waitstaff and organic bakery. Food ranges from the same old boring stuff
(
milanesas,
pastas and pizza) to more interesting choices like vegetarian
picadas
(a plate of
appetizers), stuffed squash and goat stew. There are also organic products like cheese and
mate
to purchase, plus it's in a busy, interesting and nontouristy neighborhood.
CAFÉ MARGOT $
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