Wafou: An Exotic Family Escape in the Heart of Abidjan
To arrive at Wafuo is to be transported deep into the Sahel. Only minutes from Abidjan’s airport, this innovative hotel and restaurant complex is built in the wattle and daub […]
Category Archives: Restaurants
Norima: Contemporary American Cuisine in Abidjan’s Suburbs
I have a confession to make. When we moved to Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire a year ago, I never imagined I would eat at (let alone review) an American restaurant! I’m […]
Pako Gourmand, A Landmark Pâtisserie in Abidjan’s II Plateaux Suburb
Pâtisserie Pako Gourmand has been a mainstay of Abidjan’s Deux Plateaux neighborhood for as long as anyone can remember. In fact, the pastry shop is so well known, it is […]
Abidjan’s Pâtisserie Sococe, Now on Rue des Jardins in II Plateaux
Residents of Vallon and II Plateaux are –frankly– spoiled for choice when it comes to pastries. There are several outstanding pastry shops in the neighborhood, including Des Gâteaux et du Pain. […]
Poulet Thomas…the Hidden Jewel in Abidjan’s Food Crown
The best food in a city is usually found in the most unexpected (and unassuming) places. These are spots one only learns about by word of mouth. Chez Thomas is […]
Scrumptious French Pastries in Suburban Abidjan
Côte d’Ivoire –though very African– was once known as the “Paris of West Africa”. Although this may seem like a misnomer today, anyone who has lived here can tell you […]
Abidjan Café, Great Spot for a Business Lunch
Abidjan Café is an up-market brasserie, located in the heart of Abidjan’s Plateau district. Its ambience is definitely European, with warm wooden furnishings and a brass trimmed bar, and its […]
Lunch in Abidjan? Check Out Maison des Combattants
Finding a great spot for lunch in a new city is always a challenge, particularly if you really want to enjoy the local food–as opposed to whatever might be available […]
Pizza in Abidjan
Travel can be tough on kids. No matter how adventurous they are, they sometimes miss the familiar tastes of home. At our house, pizza is definitely one of the top […]
