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Sukhi
THAI $$$
( 395-6081; Calle Beatriz M de Cabal; mains US$8-13; 11:30am-10pm Mon-Sat)
In a cheer-
ful cafe, this casual newcomer offers lovely, though not the most authentic, Southeast
Asian food. Start with the fried calamari with ginger-cilantro dipping sauce. Flavors pop
in the green bean green curry while Ladna comes in fragrant beef broth with broccoli
rabbe. Service is good and the price is right.
Market
INTERNATIONAL $$$
(
www.marketpanama.com
;
Av 5A A Sur near Calle Uruguay, Bella Vista; mains US$8-28;
noon-11pm Mon-Sat, 11:30am-9pm Sun)
With blackboard specials, brick and bustle, this bis-
tro is US-style. There's an emphasis on style and quality, though the menu is riddled with
comfort foods. Salads come in oversized bowls and you can top off your order of Angus
beef with interesting sides such as creamed spinach or green beans with bacon. It is
wildly popular for weekend brunch.
Smoke Shack
AMERICAN $$$
(Av Federico Boyd s/n; mains US$9-23; noon-11pm)
Southern BBQ has nestled into an un-
likely home on this busy downtown corner. High-stacked burgers, pulled pork sliders,
real smoked beans and waffle fries are done right. That and indoor-outdoor seating, foot-
ball on the tube and clockwork service bring in the crowds.
Masala Indian Cuisine
INDIAN $$$
( 225-0105; Av Justo Arosemena, Bella Vista; mains US$8-18; noon-11pm)
Nothing comple-
ments hot and humid tropical climes quite like a fiery plate of Indian curry and an ice-
cold Kingfisher lager. Cozied up with floor pillows and colorful textiles, Masala offers a
full complement of traditional dishes from the subcontinent ranging from tikka masala to
lamb vindaloo, with a good selection of vegetarian dishes.
Ozone
INTERNATIONAL $$$
(Calle Uruguay, Bella Vista; mains US$7-16; noon-3pm & 6-10pm)
Packed with worker bees at
midday, Ozone is a local fixture serving enormous portions of good food. Too bad the
