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La Casona del Río
B&B $$$
( 443-8343;
www.lacasonadelrio.com.ar
;
Chacra 105; s/d/tr US$110/125/165; )
Five km
outside the city center, on the bank of the Río Chubut, this English-style B&B is a thor-
oughly charming refuge. Guest rooms are smart and bright, other features include a lib-
rary, tennis court, gazebo and rental bikes.
Patagonia Suites Apart
APARTMENT $$$
( 0280-453-7399, 442-1345;
www.patagoniansuites.com
;
Matthews 186; d AR$671-775; )
A
foxy addition to town, these 13 modern apartments (from studios to multiple bedrooms)
feature wood details, hairdryers and corduroy bedspreads. They also come with fully
equipped kitchens and cable TV. The complex faces Parque Centenario.
Eating
La Bodeguita
ARGENTINE $
(Belgrano 374; mains AR$40-80; Tue-Sun)
A popular stop for meats, pasta and seafood,
this restaurant boasts attentive service and a family atmosphere.
Miguel Angel
ITALIAN $$$
( 443-0403; Av Fontana 246; mains AR50-110; closed Mon)
This chic eatery, outfitted
with sleek white booths, departs from the everyday with savory dishes such as gnocchi
and wild mushrooms, and pizza with bacon and basil on crisp, thin crust.
Sugar
CONTEMPORARY $$$
(25 de Mayo 247; mains AR$75-120; )
Facing Plaza Independencia, this modern restaurant
spices up a basic menu of classic Argentine fare with options like quinoa milanesas, stir-
fried beef, grilled vegetables and herbed fish. There's salads and fresh juice on offer too.
While it isn't gourmet, it's still a welcome change from Argentine same-old, same-old.
Majadero
ARGENTINE $$$
$$$
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