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Written by Matt Landau
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Monday, October 05 2009 |
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It was summer about a year ago, and my friend Nick and I were eating dinner at a fancy new Peruvian restaurant in Panama City. The décor was nice, and, from the looks of it, expensive. We had just finished our first round of drinks when the waiter brought out my appetizer: a large white plate roughly the size and shape of a sombrero in the center of which sat a pile of glass and fabric scraps, at least that's what it looked like. "Disculpa," I said to the waiter, "but I was under the impression I had ordered the ceviche? Que es eso?"
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Last Updated ( Monday, October 05 2009 )
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Written by Matt Landau
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Friday, June 05 2009 |
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Located about a block past Market in Panama City off Calle Uruguay (in the direction of Calle Frederico Boyd), Burgues sits recessed somewhat from the street and could be easily mistaken for a high-end furniture or lighting gallery. Inside is a cool mix of glamour and quirk that works in such an intimate atmosphere. The space no bigger than a school classroom. The menu is simple and relatively straightforward with tiny aspects of the Middle East like hummus and babaganoush. We started with a chili con carne dish, which was flavorful but somehow lacking identity: a giant spoonful of the mixture sat in a fried tortilla shell accompanied by several sauces and three fried tortilla vehicles.
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Written by Matt Landau
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Monday, May 11 2009 |
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Just the other morning in Panama I woke up pondering how much fish I had consumed over the course of the previous two days. I landed comfortably on the number twelve, as in twelve pounds, and spent the rest of the day trying to envision what twelve pounds of fish looked like in one place at one time. The result was daunting and actually a little gross, this heap of raw fish that could probably feed several villages in Kuna Yala for a month or maybe longer.
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Last Updated ( Monday, May 11 2009 )
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Written by Matt Landau
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Thursday, January 08 2009 |
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Among the many great aspects of life in Panama are its warm climate and its nightlife/dining scene. While the latter wouldn't necessarily rival anything from New York or LA, Panama's entertainment scene is among the best in Central America and not to mention, significantly cheaper than comparables at home. Considering nightly temperatures in Panama are almost always perfect, it's surprising that so few outdoor restaurants and bars exist, but those that do are packed regularly. Of course none of these places have websites.
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Written by Matt Landau
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Thursday, September 25 2008 |
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Panama City's dining scene is lauded as perhaps the best of any capital in Central America, but to the savvy gourmet there's not a whole lot of innovation going on around here. The majority of city meals are comparatively less expensive than their counterparts in the USA, but the food and service generally tend to hover from good to very good, rarely hitting that Manhattan level of excellent.
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Last Updated ( Thursday, September 25 2008 )
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Written by Matt Landau
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Tuesday, September 09 2008 |
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Panama's emerging old district of Casco Viejo has a new haunt to flaunt in the ever-evolving dining and nightlife scene that once seemed so far away. Indigo Restaurant and Lounge, a themed restaurant directly beside the tourism police station, is setting entertainment standards in ways Casco has never seen before.
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, September 09 2008 )
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Written by heidibella
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Tuesday, February 26 2008 |
This past weekend I visited the new Tratorria Toscana on Via Porras to have dinner. The service was lacking, the food certainly not worth the price...is this really a trattoria? It was not full despite our 7:30 pm arrival time and we were able to grab a nice corner table.
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, August 12 2008 )
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Written by Matt Landau
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Friday, May 11 2007 |
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This could be my new favorite dig in Panama City. Situated on The Causeway—an area known for touristy restaurants, touristy specials and, well, touristy tourists—this place sticks out like a sore thumb: that is, as long as you're able to find it.
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, August 12 2008 )
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Written by Robert E. baker
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Thursday, May 03 2007 |
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Visited May 2007. Would I return? Definitely.
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, August 12 2008 )
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Written by Robert E. Baker
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Wednesday, May 02 2007 |
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Visited May 2007. Would I return? Absolutely.
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, August 12 2008 )
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Written by Robert E. Baker
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Friday, April 27 2007 |
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Visited April 2007. Will I return? no.
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, August 12 2008 )
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Written by Andrew Cowan
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Monday, April 16 2007 |
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Visited April 2007. Would I return: Yes
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, August 12 2008 )
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Written by Robert E. Baker
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Friday, April 06 2007 |
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Visited April 2007. Would I return? Sure, why not?
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, August 12 2008 )
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Written by Matt Landau
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Sunday, April 01 2007 |
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From the street, it doesn't look like much. Compared to the sophisticated façade of La Posta or the supposedly-trendy portico of Las Palmas—where a rock boulder in the lobby is meant to be stylish—the appearance of my new favorite dig in Panama, Ozone Café is relatively unassuming. In passing it from the street, as I have so many times, you might envision the joint to be some sort of internet café or karaoke dive bar—one which you enter through an obscure dark alley. But in doing so, you would miss out on one of Panama's finest gastrorganizations.
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, August 12 2008 )
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Written by Robert E. Baker
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Friday, March 30 2007 |
Visited March 2007. Would I Return? yes.
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, August 12 2008 )
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Written by Robert E. Baker
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Thursday, March 29 2007 |
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March, 2007 Return? yes.
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, August 12 2008 )
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Written by Robert E. Baker
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Tuesday, March 27 2007 |
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Visited March 2007. Would I Return? Yes.
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, August 12 2008 )
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Written by Matt Landau
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Wednesday, January 24 2007 |
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The history of the phrase “watering hole” goes back to ancient times when monks, to get away from the hustle and bustle of what I can only imagine was a terribly wild workplace, would retreat to quiet sanctuaries. Located in the courtyards of medieval monasteries, watering holes were traditionally shaded by lemon and pomegranate trees, the perimeters framed with blossoming geraniums. In the spirit of mythology, I asked an old monk friend of mine to accompany me to the newest watering hole on Via Veneto, a little place called La Terraza.
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, August 12 2008 )
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Written by Administrator
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Tuesday, December 19 2006 |
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Would I go back again? Hell No Location: close to the Marriott FOOD:xx SERVICE:x AMBIENCE:xx PRICE:$$ OVERALL:x
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, August 12 2008 )
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Written by Administrator
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Monday, December 11 2006 |
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Would I go back again? Ya Location: On the main road in El Valle de Anton FOOD:xxxx SERVICE:xxxx AMBIENCE:xxxx PRICE:$$ OVERALL:xxxx
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, August 12 2008 )
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Written by Administrator
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Tuesday, November 07 2006 |
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Would I go back again? Hella Location: San Francisco FOOD: xxxx SERVICE: xxxx AMBIENCE: xxxx PRICE: $$-$$$ OVERALL: xxxx
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, August 12 2008 )
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Written by Administrator
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Friday, October 13 2006 |
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Would I go back again? Hella!!!! Location: El Cangrejo, Calle F, (Near the Einstein Head) FOOD: xxxx SERVICE: xxxx AMBIENCE: xxxx PRICE: $ OVERALL: xxxx
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, August 12 2008 )
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Written by Administrator
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Friday, October 06 2006 |
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Would I go back again? Yes Location: In David on Calle D Norte FOOD: xx SERVICE: xx AMBIENCE:xxx PRICE:$ OVERALL:xxx
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, August 12 2008 )
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Written by Administrator
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Friday, October 06 2006 |
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Would I go back again?Yes (Via Argentina in front of Manolo's) FOOD: xxx SERVICE: xx AMBIENCE:xxx PRICE:$$ OVERALL:xxx
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, August 12 2008 )
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Written by Administrator
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Thursday, October 05 2006 |
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Would I go back again? N-O spells NO Location: Av. 3 de Noviembre FOOD: xx SERVICE: xxx AMBIENCE:xx PRICE:$ OVERALL:x
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, August 12 2008 )
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Written by Administrator
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Wednesday, October 04 2006 |
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Would I go back again? Hella (Location: Inside Hotel Nacional) FOOD: xxx SERVICE: xxx AMBIENCE:xxx PRICE:$$ OVERALL:xxx
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, August 12 2008 )
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Written by Administrator
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Wednesday, October 04 2006 |
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Would I go back again? Hella. (Location: Right next to Hotel Residencial El Valle) FOOD: xxx SERVICE: xx AMBIENCE:xxx PRICE:$ OVERALL:xxx
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, August 12 2008 )
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Written by Administrator
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Wednesday, October 04 2006 |
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Would I go back again? Hella. (Location: Main street on Isla Colon [main island]) FOOD: xxx SERVICE: xx AMBIENCE:xxx PRICE:$ OVERALL:xxx
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, August 12 2008 )
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Written by Administrator
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Wednesday, October 04 2006 |
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Would I go back again? Ya. (Location: Main Street on Isla Colon [main island] FOOD: xxx SERVICE: xxx AMBIENCE:xx PRICE:$ OVERALL:xx
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, August 12 2008 )
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Written by Administrator
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Tuesday, September 26 2006 |
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Would I go back? Hella Location: Calle 57 (Obarrio) FOOD: xxxx SERVICE: xx AMBIENCE: xxxx PRICE: $$ OVERALL: xxx
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, August 12 2008 )
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Written by Phyl Pearman
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Friday, September 08 2006 |
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One of Panama City's best Italian Restaurants according to Phyl
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, August 12 2008 )
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Written by Administrator
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Friday, September 01 2006 |
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Would I go back again? Hella Location: Boquete, Chiriqui COFFEE: xxx SERVICE: xxx AMBIENCE: xxx PRICE: $ OVERALL: xxx
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, August 12 2008 )
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Written by Administrator
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Friday, September 01 2006 |
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Would I go back again? Hella Location: Boquete, Chiriqui (Main Street) FOOD: xxx SERVICE: xxx AMBIENCE: xxxx PRICE: $$ OVERALL: xxxx
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, August 12 2008 )
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Written by Administrator
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Friday, September 01 2006 |
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Would I go back again? Hella Hella Hella Location: Boquete, Chiriqui (Main Street) FOOD: xxxx SERVICE: xxxx AMBIENCE: xxx PRICE: $ OVERALL: xxxx
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, August 12 2008 )
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Written by Administrator
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Friday, September 01 2006 |
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Would I go back again? Hella Location: Boquete, Chiriqui (Main Street) FOOD: xxx SERVICE: xxx AMBIENCE: xxxx PRICE: $ OVERALL: xxxx
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, August 12 2008 )
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Written by Administrator
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Friday, September 01 2006 |
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Would I go back again? No Location: Boquete, Chiriqui (Main Street) FOOD: x SERVICE: x AMBIENCE: xx PRICE: $ OVERALL: x
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, August 12 2008 )
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Written by Administrator
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Wednesday, August 30 2006 |
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Would I go back again? Yes, but only if I can sit by myself, with friends, or get it para llevar. Location: El Cangrejo on via Espana FOOD: xx SERVICE: xx AMBIENCE: xxxx PRICE: $$ OVERALL: xx
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, August 12 2008 )
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Written by Administrator
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Monday, August 28 2006 |
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Would I go back again? Maybe Location: El Cangrejo FOOD: xx SERVICE: xx AMBIENCE: xxxx PRICE: $$ OVERALL: xxx
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, August 12 2008 )
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Written by Administrator
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Sunday, August 27 2006 |
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Would I go back again? Definitely Location: Calle 50 between La Mexicanita and Las Tinajas FOOD: xxxx SERVICE: xx AMBIENCE: xxx PRICE:$$ OVERALL:xxxx
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, August 12 2008 )
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Written by Administrator
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Wednesday, August 16 2006 |
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For all of you who have no idea what the food is like in Panama, much like I did when I first found out I got a job down here, you will be pleased to know that Panama City has some great food from all over the world. Whether you are in the mood for some souvlaki from Greece or some sweet and sour pork from Chinatown, don't fret my pet, you can find all of these things in one city, in one third world country, that is the natural land bridge from Central to South America. And we're not going to be like every other site and tell you to go to either a) the most expensive restaurants in Panama or b) the most touristy restaurants in Panama or c) (and my favorite) the most overrated restaurants in Panama!
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, August 12 2008 )
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Written by Administrator
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Monday, August 14 2006 |
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(Location: Calle 50 and the other is across from Bingo 90) Would I go back? Hella FOOD: xxxx SERVICE: xxx AMBIENCE: xx PRICE:$$ OVERALL:A delicious slice of Greece in Panama
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, August 12 2008 )
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Written by Matt Landau
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Thursday, August 10 2006 |
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Would I go back? Yep! Location: Area Bancaria (near Mariott Hotel) FOOD: xxxx SERVICE: xx AMBIENCE: xxx PRICE:$ OVERALL:xxxx
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, August 12 2008 )
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Written by Administrator
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Wednesday, August 09 2006 |
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Would I go back? Hella Location: El Cangrejo (Corner or Usabio Morales and Via Espana) FOOD: xxxx SERVICE: xxx AMBIENCE: xxxx PRICE:$ OVERALL:xxxx
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, August 12 2008 )
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Written by Administrator
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Friday, August 04 2006 |
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Would I go back again? Yah. Location: El Cangrejo (Inside Hotel Granada) FOOD: xxx SERVICE: xx AMBIENCE: xxx PRICE:$$ OVERALL:xxx
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, August 12 2008 )
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Written by Administrator
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Monday, July 31 2006 |
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Would I go back again? Yes, but only if the wind is blowing out to sea. Location: Punta Paitilla FOOD: xxx SERVICE: xx AMBIENCE: xx nice, huge outdoor patio PRICE:$$ OVERALL:xxx
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, August 12 2008 )
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Written by Administrator
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Thursday, July 27 2006 |
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Would I go back again? Maybe Location: El Cangrejo right next to Clarocom Cafe FOOD: xxx SERVICE: xx AMBIENCE: xx nice outdoor café ambiance PRICE:$$ OVERALL:xxx
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, August 12 2008 )
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Written by Administrator
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Wednesday, July 19 2006 |
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Would I go back again? Of Course (El Cangrejo) FOOD: xx SERVICE: xxx AMBIENCE: xxx PRICE:$ OVERALL:xxx
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, August 12 2008 )
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Written by Administrator
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Saturday, July 15 2006 |
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Would I go back again: Yes (Location: Via Argentina, El Congrejo) Food: xxx Service: xxx Ambience: xxx Price: $$ Overall: xxx
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, August 12 2008 )
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Written by Matt Landau
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Tuesday, July 04 2006 |
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Would I go back again? Yessiree. (Location: Area Bancaria) FOOD: xxxx SERVICE: x AMBIENCE: xx PRICE:$ OVERALL:xxx
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, August 12 2008 )
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Written by Matt Landau
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Thursday, March 02 2006 |
 When you look at Restaurant Bar Korea House from the outside, it looks like a normal restaurant. The closer you get to sitting down and dining there, the further that feeling gets from the truth. From the street, the sign is dimly lit and dying—flickering and making buzzing sounds like the vacant sign at a rundown motel. Korean, Chinese, and Japanese Foods it says.
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, August 12 2008 )
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