Cerro Brujo Gourmet Restaurant in Volcan in Chiriqui
February 3, 2010 by ursula
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One of my favorite restaurants in Panama is the Cerro Brujo Gourmet Restaurant in Volcan in the Chiriqui Province of Panama. This restaurant is a treasure not known to many because its remote location, but for all those interested in knowing the country of Panama, I suggest not miss going to this restaurant if you [...]
Tomate y Amor – Panama’s Comfortable Fine Dining
December 12, 2009 by admin
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When my friend Luis called to tell me that he and his wife were opening a new restaurant, I got excited. I know how committed his wife, Zena is to culinary excellence and how delicious her food is. Their location, on Calle Uruguay, across from Madame Chang’s is great. They’ve got valet parking and even [...]
La Posta – One of Panama’s Finest Restaurants
August 16, 2009 by ursula
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La Posta
Calle 49 at Calle Uruguay, Bella Vista,
Panama City
Reservations: 269-1076
E-mail: reserv@lapostapanama.com
Food: ****1/2
Ambience: *****
Service: *****
La Posta is among the ranks of the best restaurants in Panama. It has a constantly-evolving menu based on fresh ingredients. Service is impeccable. The atmosphere is enhanced by the charm of a sophisticated home. The restaurant is located in the oldest [...]
Authentic Indian cuisine in cozy, personable Masala
June 16, 2009 by ursula
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Ave. Justo Arosemena, between 44th and
45th streets, next to Los Arcos Hotel
Tel.: (507) 225-0105/ 0106
Food: **** ½
Ambience: ****
Service: **** ½
Koreena and Cesar Marín are usually present at their small Indian restaurant Masala in Bella Vista. In fact I have never been there when they have not. They greet their many regular customers, which are made [...]
Fresh and hip: La Mar
June 5, 2009 by ursula
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La Mar Cebicheria Peruana
El Cangrejo, entering the Power Club parking lot
Tel.: (507) 209-3323
Food: *** ½
Ambience: ****
Service: **** ½
The popular restaurant Astrid & Gaston is now “La Mar Cebicheria Peruana”, an upscale yet down-to-earth establishment operated to the strict standards of Chef Gaston Acurio. La Mar is located next to the Power Club Gym in El [...]
Twist Restaurant – A little bit of everything
May 22, 2009 by ursula
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Twist Restaurant
Bella Vista, Ave Federico Boyd approaching
Ave Balboa, right hand side
Tel.: (507) 302-7997
Food: ****
Ambience: ****
Service: ****
Twist opened a few years ago when Panama City, along with its restaurants, began to take that big upturn towards becoming an international destination. The city’s eateries became not simply places where you could have a great meal, but took [...]
René Café in Casco Antiguo
February 22, 2009 by ursula
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Casco Antiguo, next to the Emerald Museum of Plaza Catedral
Reservations: 262-3487
www.renecafe.com
Food: ****
Ambience: ***
Service: ****
A Panamanian culinary affair
The set-menu restaurant called René Cafe has been operating in Casco Antiguo has been operating for two years. Multiple shared servings are served fresh from the open kitchen to diners on the patio or inside the cavernous dining room. [...]
La Comedia – Mexican Restaurant
February 14, 2009 by ursula
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Plaza Herrera, Casco Viejo
Reservations: 6722-7212 / 6842-0895
Food: ****1/2
Ambience: *****
Servicio: ****
Traditional Mexican gourmet — and fun!
Kiko, La Chilindrina and El Chavo are part of the magic at La Comedia.
Traditional Mexican gastronomy and entertaining shows are the recipe that Roberto Arana is using to create a new destination restaurant in Plaza Herrera, Casco Viejo. The dinner-only venue [...]
Segundo Muelle – Peruvian Restaurant
January 16, 2009 by ursula
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Chef Daniel Manrique
Casual upscale Peruvian
Phone: (507) 391-9234
Calle Crisantemos No 16, on the corner at calle 68
Food: ****
Ambience: ****1/2
Service: ****1/2
Peruvian gastronomy is popular in Panama City. The combination of flavors found in Peru’s cuisine is the result of four continents blending. The country, and hence its food, is made up of Inca, Spanish, African, Chinese, Japanese, [...]
The Miraflores Restaurant at the Panama Canal
January 9, 2009 by ursula
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Located: at the top of the Miraflores Visitors Center at the Miraflores Locks
Phone: (507) 232-3120.
Food: ****1/2
Ambience: TBD
Service: ****
The Conchuelas a la Parmesana comes with a tangy vinagrette sauce.
Photo: Raisa Mar Kiener
The Miraflores Restaurant at the Panama Canal Miraflores Locks Visitor Center will have a whole lot more to offer the throngs of tourists visiting Panama [...]
