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( 730-9360; Av Central Oeste; mains US$6-12; 11am-10pm Wed-Mon)
This homesick res-
taurant is the lovechild of a couple who met at the South Pole. To further the wanderlust
theme, dishes range from Asian fusion to American chili, falafel and brick-oven pizzas.
The ambiance is friendly-chill, with a long bar and sofas and stacks of magazines. At
night it's a popular watering hole for expats, with occasional live music.
Panamonte Inn
INTERNATIONAL $$$
( 720-1327; mains US$13; 7am-10pm)
This sophisticated restaurant has a longstanding
reputation. Chef Charlie Collins takes a modern approach, exquisitely preparing
everything from grilled filets to mushroom-stuffed ravioli. Local staples such as trout are
transformed to buttery softness. While the powder-blue dining room rings romantic, you
may prefer a tiny table near the crackling hearth in the bar-lounge. Ideal for cocktails or
wine.
Wine Bar/Pomodoro
ITALIAN $$$
(Camino a Valle Escondido; mains US$8-17; )
The sister bar-restaurant to the popular
Panama City outlet, this classic Italian spot serves fresh pastas and pizzas alongside a
laundry list of great wines. There's a nice riverside patio and a trampoline and play-
ground to keep kids busy. Adults won't mind passing the time at the pool table either.
Rock
INTERNATIONAL $$$
$$$
( 720-2516;
www.foodforsenses.com
;
Calle Jaramillo Alto; 4-course lunch US$20;
11:30am-9:30pm Wed-Mon)
This is cosmopolitan dining at its best, at least in the highlands.
Attached to the Riverside Inn, the Rock takes itself very seriously. The pork ribs with
papaya sugarcane sauce come widely recommended. There's also lovely pasta and sea-
food.
The restaurant can be a lively spot for a drink, with an extensive wine list and full bar
and live jazz on Monday and Wednesday. Two-for-one cocktails are served from 6pm to
7pm.
Drinking & Entertainment
With much to do all day, Boquete leaves little for the evenings, unless it's festival time.
Come darkness you can hear a pin drop, so don't expect a wild night out on the town.
Bars close at midnight on weekdays and 2am on weekends.
