We're still trying to figure out Panamanian cuisine. We ordered something described to us as "Bread with meat in the oven". The waitress said "Like pizza". It wasn't like pizza at all. It was like, well, a tortilla with smushed up meat on it baked in an oven. Neither John nor I could identify what type of meat it was and we decided that not knowing was probably for the best. It wasn't bad, but certainly not my favorite food so far.
Yesterday for lunch we went to the local mall the "Plaza Concordia" and had lunch in the food court. It was like any other food court in the states except you get better food and they give you real plates and silverware, not plastic or paper. John got steak and fried plantains and I got chicken with rice and coleslaw. Alex got a fruit bowl and nectar de Manzana (apple nectar). It was good and cheap and I predict we will be enjoying many meals there.
There are lots of street vendors selling all kinds of yummy looking foods. Maybe it's because I watch too much Anthony Bourdain (No Reservations on the travel channel), I've decided I won't leave Panama without trying some of these. I'll make sure I've got some Pepto Bismol on hand just in case. John likely wouldn't touch that food with a 10 foot stick. He's just no fun.
We've seen lots of little cafe's and restaurants that we want to try. Little family run places that are likely to serve "la comida tipica" (traditional food). I want to steer clear of the many KFC's and McD's if at all possible. I mean, I've had McD's in Salt Lake City, New York City, Mexico City and Copenhagen and a McChicken is always the same. However, we do plan on dining at the Hard Rock Cafe Panama City, if only to add a Panama City Pilsner to our collection.
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