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(Manuel Bulnes 370; menu CH$3000; 10:30am-midnight)
Almost always open, this friendly
no-frills eatery offers wonderful home cooking at bargain prices.
El Living
CAFE $
(
www.el-living.com
;
Arturo Prat 156; mains $2600-5000; 11am-11pm Nov-mid April; )
In-
dulge in the London lounge feel of this chill cafe. There's proper veg fare, stacks of
European glossies and a stream of eclectic tunes.
Afrigonia
FUSION $$$
(Eberhard 343; mains CH$8000; lunch & dinner)
Outstanding and wholly original, you
won't find Afro-Chilean cuisine on any NYC menu. This romantic gem was dreamed up
by a hardworking Zambian-Chilean couple. Fragrant rice, fresh ceviche and mint roasted
lamb are prepared with succulent precision.
Cangrejo Rojo
CAFE $$$
(Santiago Bueras 782; mains CH$6000; 9am-1:30pm & 3-10:30pm, closed Mon)
Unfathomably
friendly and cheap, this cute corrugated tin cafe serves pies, ice cream, sandwiches and
hot clay pot dishes like seafood casserole or lamb chops. To get here, follow Baquedano
four blocks south of Plaza O'Higgins to Santiago Bueras.
La Aldea
MEDITERRANEAN $$$
(
www.aldearestaurant.cl
;
Barros Arana 132; mains CH$7000; 8pm-12am)
Chef Pato changes
the offerings daily, but the focus is fresh and Mediterranean. Think grilled clams, lamb
tagine and quinoa dishes. Get here early, there's only eight tables.
Drinking
Baguales
BREWERY
(
www.cervezabaguales.cl
;
Bories 430; 7pm-2am daily, Sat & Sun only in winter; )
Climber
friends started this microbrewery as a noble quest for quality suds, and they have suc-
ceeded. Gringo-style burgers and generous veggie tacos will whet your appetite. Make
