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empire (other outlets in Albrook bus terminal, El Dorado Mall and C 50). You can take out
or eat in various good-value hot dishes - seafood, meat and a variety of generic pasta options
plus sides for around $5-6.
Daily 24hr.
NY Bagel Café
Cabeza de Einstein, C Arturo Motta at Vía Argentina 390 6051,
newyorkbagelcafe.com
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map
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A popular hangout for travellers, expats and local business
folk, serving a wide variety of their namesake plus fruit smoothies, good coffee and more.
Most items are under $5; free wi-fi.
Mon-Fri 7am-8pm, Sat 8am-8pm, Sun 8am-3pm.
La Papa
C 51 Este at Av Federico Boyd 265 5800,
lapapa.net
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map
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There's a vast
and varied menu at this very popular Colombian restaurant. Portions are large, the quality
is good but the dishes are quite pricey (mains around $20). Take your pick from substantial
salads, wraps, kebabs, steaks and paellas, plus Colombian specialities such as
arepas
and
ajaico
- a hearty chicken and potato soup served with capers, cream and avocado.
Daily
11.30am-3.30pm & 6.30-10.30pm.
Petit Paris
C 53 Este opposite Felipe Motta 391 8778,
petitparispanama.com
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map
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A
genuine French-run patisserie-boulangerie-bistro serving beautifully prepared food at Paris
prices. Forget the delicious bread and quiches and indulge in the exquisitely crafted cakes
and chocolates ($4-6), to be enjoyed with great coffee or a hot chocolate. Free wi-fi and live
music Wed evenings.
Mon-Sat 7am-11pm, Sun 7am-8pm.
La Posta
C 49 at C Uruguay 269 1076,
lapostapanama.com
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map
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The Fifties'
Havana ambience of this beautifully restored mansion set in lush tropical gardens makes this
a favourite of Panama's elite. The tiled floors, wooden ceiling fans and Cuban music all en-
hance your appreciation of the gourmet cuisine. Prices are not as exorbitant as they might be
(mains from around $22) and you can get a bottle of wine for under $25.
Mon-Sat noon-3pm,
7-11pm.
Restaurante Jimmy
C Manuel M. Icaza at Vía España 223 1525,
paril-
ladajimmy.com
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map
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Extremely popular 24hr restaurant-cafeteria in the heart of El Can-
grejo, with a wide choice of Panamanian and Greek food, plenty of light bites and fresh,
strong coffee. A second, larger, open-air version serving succulent barbecued fare sits op-
posite the ATLAPA Convention Centre on Calle Cincuentenario (daily 11.30am-11.30pm).
Daily 24hr.
Cuba in this dark wood-panelled restaurant, from the rum (make sure to have a mojito) to
the cigars and even on the plasma screen. The handful of cosy tables are always packed with
people enjoying reasonably priced food ($7-12) featuring copious black beans, accompanied
by hot salsa tunes.
Mon-Sat 11am-11pm.
best seafood in Panama City, this place generally delivers. Mains from around $17 include