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(Institut Français, Ave de la Nation; mains CFA2000-5000; 9am-6pm; )
The Institut Français' gor-
geous restaurant is a lovely spot for lunch: sit in colourful raffia chairs under the modern
paillote
(straw awning) and tuck into bursting baguettes, juicy crêpes, or just sip a coffee
to the sound of
chanson française
.
Cappuccino
EUROPEAN
$$
(Ave Kwame N'Krumah; mains CFA2000-6000; 6am-1am; )
Long opening hours and a large
menu catering to all tastes and all budgets (anything from pastries to copious salads and
pizzas) make this brasserie one of Ouaga's popular eateries.
L'Eau Vive
FRENCH
$$
(Rue de l'Hôtel de Ville; mains CFA2000-7000; noon-2.30pm & 7-10pm; )
This Ouagadougou institu-
tion is run by an order of nuns and promises an air-conditioned haven from the clamour
outside; there's also a garden dining area out the back. 'Ave Maria' is sung at 9.30pm
every night.
Espace Gondwana
FUSION
$$$
( 50 36 11 24;
www.africartisanat.com
;
Rue du Dr Balla Moussa Traoré, Zone du Bois; mains CFA4000-9000;
6-11pm; )
Espace Gondwana sports sensational decor, with four dining rooms richly
adorned with masks and traditional furniture. The food impresses, too, with an imaginat-
ive menu that runs the gamut from frogs' legs and fish dishes to grilled meats and salads.
Drinking & Entertainment
Maquis dancing
(simple open-air bars with blaring sound systems) are scattered all
around Ouaga, but the most happening area is Gounghin, west of the centre.
Bar K
BAR
(Koulougou; noon-2am)
Bar K is all about its vast roof terrace: order a cold beer or cocktail,
sink into one of the sofas and enjoy the music under a canopy of stars and fairy lights.
De Niro
BAR
