We will take you through historic U Street, through rent apartments Washington DC, to 9th street as we visit the heart of the world’s largest Ethiopian enclave outside of Ethiopia. Over 200,000 strong, the Washington DC area boasts over 45 Ethiopian restaurants, more than any Ethiopian community in the United States.
We sample foods from a variety of restaurants, some carryout, some sit-down, but all important to the Ethiopian community at large.
Your gastronomic experience will chronicle the intricate flavors, textures, and colors in Ethiopian cuisine, while recounting the history of the Ethiopian people. The tour will highlight Ethiopian cuisine by stopping at a variety of restaurants, each boasting a different specialty dish.
The Food Tour may include the following specialties:
Traditional Ethiopian breakfast
Deep fried appetizers
Vegetarian and meat dishes
Hand made sauces and cottage cheese,
The Ethiopian national dish, Doro Wot
Several homemade Ethiopian breads
Italian influenced desserts
Ethiopian National drink, honey wine
Coffee ceremony
Suggested Attire: Casual
Directions: Meeting Location: Outside the U Street Metro Station-African-American Civil War Memorial on 10th and U Street
Cost: $50.00
Price subject to increase 5 PM Friday, July 22
