Ethiopic

Image: Platter and hint of tibs. Last Updated: March 2023 Overview: A long-time favorite spot for Ethiopian in D.C., Ethiopic is set on a corner of H Street with big windows and a warm glow coming from inside.  Along with Das in Georgetown, it one of the first places to push Ethiopian into a nicer […]

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Dukem

Image: Platter of Veggies. Last Updated: October 2022 Current Status: Open for sit-down and carry out seven days a week. Overview:   Dukem remains reliably good.  The long-time stalwart of Ethiopian dining has a menu anchored by classics, spicy meats and fresh servings of lentils, potatoes and other vegetable options. The tibs, cubes of sauteed […]

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Melange

Image: The Classic Last Updated: April 2023 Overview: [NOTE:  April 22, 2023, they closed the shop.  There are hopes that they will find another spot in the neighborhood.] Mélange serves up burgers, chicken sandwiches and a few other staples of fast food but does so with a focus on quality and a few curveballs thrown […]

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Tsehay

Image: Veggies! Last Updated: September 2023 Overview: We have yet to try it since it moved into new digs in Adams Morgan. A relative newcomer, Tsehay quickly became mentioned with the stalwarts of the Ethiopian dining scene, highlighted by 100% teff injera that is freshly made.  The attention to detail and product carries over to […]

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