Crafted for Connaisseurs

Managua


Mostly a gourmet food store, Crafted for Connaisseurs sells boxes of handmade Nicaraguan Momotombo chocolates, superb Cielo Isla coffee, plus other single origin coffees, and has an excellent wine selection. There are also some premium cigars for sale, and some evenings (Thursday to Saturday) there's a short and sweet tapas menu to go with wine tastings.


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