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Eating
Don't miss Mille Maquis OFFLINE MAP , an energy-infused local strip of maquis (rustic
open-air restaurants) offering fresh Ivorian dishes served with a side of banter, at Place de
la République and at Treicheville's Maquis Rue 19. There are two useful supermarkets:
Cash Center OFFLINE MAP GOOGLE MAP and Hypermarché Sococé OFFLINE MAP (Blvd Latrille) .
Allocodrome AFRICAN $
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(Rue Washington, Cocody; mains around CFA2000; dinner) Brochettes (kebabs), beer and beats: this
fantastic outdoor spot, with dozens of vendors grilling meats, sizzles until late.
Urban Chic CAFE $
(Rue du Docteur Blanchard; mains from CFA4500; ) Get past the sultry scarlet lounge seating
and you'll find a great lunch and dinner menu, and an even better Saturday brunch one.
Le Nandjelet AFRICAN $
(opposite cemetery, Blockosso; mains from CFA2000; dinner) Tucked away in Blockosso, this en-
chanting local spot offers good, basic fare. Make a beeline for one of the outdoor tables on
the edge of the lagoon - they offer a breathtaking panorama of the Abidjan skyline.
Des Gateaux et Du Pain BAKERY $
( 22-415538; Rue des Jardins, Deux Plateaux; 7am-8pm Mon-Sat; ) Around the corner from La
Licorne and Le Griffon hotels, this patisserie does exactly what it says: great freshly
baked breads, chocolate puddings and divine fruit-topped cakes.
Aboussouan AFRICAN $$
( 21-241309; Blvd Giscard-D'Estaing, Treichville; mains from CFA8000; lunch & dinner Tue-Sat; )
Take Côte d'Ivoire's best maquis dishes, ask top chefs to prepare them and add fine, in-
novative touches: that's Aboussouan. Foodie heaven, and there's an excellent wine list
too.
Abidjan Cafe FRENCH $$
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( 20-224434; Rue Gourgas; mains from CFA7500; lunch & dinner Tue-Sat; ) This Plateau
dining hall has a good French menu featuring everything from local grilled fish to fois
gras and créme brûlèe infused with Nutella.