9°80° Food Review WEGALA

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A cool experience from beginning to end. What started as a food car, parked in different locations in Panama City, ended up settling (who knows for how long) at El Apartamento, a very casual rock and roll lounge with a hip twist. The menu is described as Pan-Asian and was designed by Maito’s Chef Mario… Read More

9°80° Food Review A FUEGO LENTO

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Yet another creation of one of our favorite chefs Fabricio Torcivia. Originally from Mendoza Argentina, Fabricio brings to the table the traditional cuisine style of his home town in a very straight forward approach offering three different settings – a semi-formal dining room with private rooms for meetings and gatherings, an air conditioned thatched roof… Read More

9°80° Food Review RAUSCH

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After a few casual and exciting restaurant visits, we decided to share an elegant lunch, so we headed to Rausch located at the boutique Hotel Esplendor in the heart of the banking area. From the moment we stepped in, all the hustle and bustle of the city disappeared and our senses were greeted with a… Read More

9°80° Food Review FENICIA

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Fenicia is located just a few meters before Rausch and offers the eclectic combination of Lebanese and Japanese food. Initially, we were told by friends that it was a Lebanese restaurant so our minds were already predisposed for Mediterranean food so we stuck to our original plan and we were not disappointed at all. The… Read More

9°80° Food Review ELEPHANT GRILL

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In a carefully crafted environment with great atmosphere, sophisticated yet casual, stands the latest creation of David Henessy: Elephant Grill. The moment you receive the menu in your hands, it is an invitation to play. Do you feel like eating with your fingers? Perhaps with chopsticks? Or maybe from a bowl? Perhaps all, let’s share…. Read More

9°80° Food Review SMOKE SHACK

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On the corner of the bustling Federico Boyd and opposite to the Double Tree Hotel, you will find the home for all things smoked. A laid back restaurant/cafeteria with inside and outside seating is the home of the famous gator bites, lightly battered and served with the best honey mustard dipping sauce I have tried… Read More

STEINBOCK

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This family-owned tavern imported the first typical German Gasthaus to Panama 12 years ago. Coasters from all  over the world decorate the woodpaneled walls. Above one of the booths, a curious stuffed raccoon-like animal peers out from behind a plastic showcase, but he starts to make a lot more sense after the third draft beer…. Read More

RISTORANTE ADAGIO

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Located in Bella Vista, Panama’s emerging restaurant district, opened in August 2009. Chef Simone Trevisan, merges his traditional culinary background with modern techniques, making Ristorante Adagio a unique and pleasant experience. The menu is extensive and their enthusiastic staff is ready to knowledgeably guide you through their variety of dishes. We started with the Peperonata,… Read More

CAFFE POMODORO

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Chef Willy Diggelmann opened Caffé Pomodoro which offers three different atmospheres for diners to enjoy fresh Italian food, a bohemian café style lounge, a unique outdoor patio, and their cozy wine bar salon. We start with the  cold appetizer section by ordering the Carpaccio di bue, thin slices of raw beef, prepared with fresh lemon,… Read More

PEPERONCINI

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Opened in 2005, this is yet another creation of chef and restaurateur Giselle Borrel. The menu reflects a multicultural affair for world  cuisine pairing Italian and Japanese food, in a swanky atmosphere  designed by Germán Pinzón, featuring lively Cartooch paintings on  the wall. On this occasion we focus on their Italian culinary  expression, daughter Mercedes… Read More