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( 6938-8473; Calle 2; mains US$8-10)
Just a little plank restaurant on the water, but the of-
ferings are spot on. Carafes of sake accompany fresh tofu spring rolls and amazing tacos
with tuna tartar and pickled onions. The salads are wonderful and service is attentive. At
night candles are lit and the full bar specializing in original martinis starts humming.
Super Gourmet
SUPERMARKET $
(Calle 3; 9am-7pm Mon-Sat)
This boutique grocer stocks special treats including rotisser-
ie chicken, Mexican food, wine and frozen bagels. It also has a section of sustainable loc-
al gifts, which include handmade soaps and outstanding local Bocas chocolate.
Panadería & Dulceria Alemana
BAKERY $
(Calle 2; snacks US$1-5; 7am-8pm Mon-Sat, 8am-4pm Sun)
Frothy cappuccinos and moist
slabs of carrot cake are the order of the day at this German bakery, where you can also
find fresh wholegrain bread and great sandwiches.
Lilli's Cafe
CAFE $
(Calle 1; plates US$5-8)
Whether you feast on eggs Benedict with crab or an oversized bur-
ger, be sure to try the homemade 'Killin' Me Man' pepper sauce. After all, nothing says
the Caribbean like an ocean view and fire on the palate.
Tom's
PANAMANIAN $
( 6776-9280; Av H; mains US$6-10; 10am-5pm Mon-Sat)
Locals of every stripe agree that
Tom's is the spot for a tasty lunch (fixed menu US$6) that doesn't break the bank. Head
upstairs in a concrete market building and you'll find it on a shaded 2nd-floor terrace
overlooking the water. Seafood or chicken is usually paired with rice or fries. They also
deliver.
El Chitré
PANAMANIAN $
(Calle 3; plates US$2-4)
Patronized by locals and travelers alike, this no-frills cafeteria is
the best spot in town for cheap but tasty grub.
Alberto's Pizzeria
PIZZERIA $
