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Gastronomical journey

By: Juanita González 10°A

There's something magical in finding restaurants that fill you with joy, places with a soothing vibe that feels like home, and that make you feel so good that you want to share them with the ones you love. Finding these restaurants is not that hard in a city where you can find something for everyone, from the hopeless romantics, to the moody teenagers, the scinics, and the optimist people. These places are all around in the vertiginous city of Bogotá, and today I'm going to share with you some of my favorites.


Cafe universal: Cafe universal is a minimalist restaurant for those who seek to enjoy delicious and innovative food surrounded by art, plants, and music that create a chill vibe perfect to end a week of work and stress. Here, you will encounter yourself with new dishes in exotic presentation served by nice and welcoming people ready to give you advice or help you with any doubt you have. The european influence received by the creators of this place is clear in the casual yet sophisticated vibe that makes the restaurant special; every inch of the place has key details that blend perfectly with the good service and food of this place that makes this a perfect gastronomical experience to live in Bogotá. 

Now talking about the food, I recommend you to order different entries to share rather than a big plate, so that in this way you will be able to taste all the different flavors that this place has to offer. Of course, if you want a more normal experience for a date or a family meal, you can always have the main dishes which are also a magnificent representation of the cultural clash between colombian food that is cooked and served in a european style. To conclude, Cafe Universal is an amazing place that captured me since I entered. Take the risk to live a clash of cultures eating exclusive food with the people you love the most.

My favorites 

  • Tuna tartar (entry)

  • Burrata (entry)

  • Chickpeas hummus (entry)

  • Pesto risotto (Main dish) 

  • Chocolate cake (dessert)


7-16 steak house: Usaquen is an iconic place in Bogotá where you can find some of the best restaurants that this city has to offer, one of them is 7-16. This restaurant has been one of my favorites since I can remember, because the food, the service, and the experience in general is outstanding. The place is perfect for a fancy date, a business meeting, or a family reunion, and you will find a variety of dishes where each one of them special in its own way. The place in general is beautiful, the door gives a fancy vibe, and the nature that surrounds it gives an elegant and unique touch. The service is like no other, with waiters are helpful and attentive to make sure you feel comfortable and make a dish choice that will fulfill your expectations. To conclude, this restaurant is elegant and has a mature vibe for any special occasion. Feel free to judge for yourself and dare to have an experience that you will never forget.

My favorites

  • Tuna tartar

  • Special burger

  • Baby beef

  • Vegetables soup 

  • Palmitos salad 


There are many other restaurants in Bogotá that surely fill all the requirements to be called a magic place. Gastronomy is a never ending art that will keep developing and growing, so go and find your own voice while judging food. What are the things that make food so special and how it represents the beliefs of those who cook? Find the magic in every bite, and enjoy everything that gastronomy has to offer. 

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