148 BOGOTÁ
Expensive
Art Suites, Carrera 5 No. 117-07 (031-602-5959). Art Suites is a gorgeous hotel
that is highly recommended if you have a higher budget. The location is very
calm and within walking distance to everything. The standard rooms are very
comfortable. The master suite receives the highest recommendation for any
room in this book. The suite includes a huge patio, sofa, a great bathroom and
an elevator with a private entrance. Prices 2011: Standard, 320,000 COP; Master
Suite, 380,000 COP. (www.usaquenartsuites.com).
RESTAURANTS
There are dozens of choices of restaurants in Usaquén. Here are a few excellent
choices.
Budget
Camino del Café, Cra 6A No. 117-26 (031-673-5152). Camino del Café is an
interesting Café that serves different types of sandwiches, juices, pastries,
deserts and more. The Café has WiFi, a pleasant outdoor section and an art filled
second floor. Café Expresso 2,000 COP; Cesar Salad 15,500 COP; Delicious
Chicken Pastry and Coke 6,000 COP. Mon. - Wed. 9:30 AM - 8:00 PM, Thurs. 9:30
AM - 10:00 PM, Fri. 9:30 AM - 12:00 AM, Sat. 1:00 PM - 12:00 AM, Sun. 9:00 AM
- 8:00 PM.
Mid-Range
Abasto, Carrera 6 No. 119b - 52 (031-215-1286). Abasto is an amazing
restaurant, Café and wine store, beautifully decorated with several different
areas to eat and relax. One section has incredibly comfortable couches. Serving
high quality meals using fresh ingredients, Abasto is perfect for breakfast, lunch
and dinner. There are over 90 brands of wine in its store. Mon. - Fri. 11:30 AM -
11:00 PM, Sat. 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM, Sun./Holidays 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Arroz
Caldoso with Shrimp and Chile Guajillo, 21,900 COP; Pancakes with Fruit and
Honey, 7,900 COP.