For nearly 30 years now, the stretch of Fairfax Avenue between Olympic and Whitworth has been home to Little Ethiopia, the second-largest concentration of Ethiopian emigres in the United States after Washington, D.C. And though the neighborhood has gone through changes over the decades, it remains a vibrant cultural center with an annual street festival, a host of art galleries, antique shops, and a rich dining scene.
Naturally, most of the restaurants in this neighborhood serve traditional Ethiopian cuisine — spicy stews, fragrant lentil and split pea dishes, and tangy injera — but even that is beginning to evolve. From a soulful take on Ethiopian home-cooking that received a nod from the Michelin Guide, to a completely vegan Ethiopian restaurant, to a modern take on old school Italian food, here are 11 must-visit restaurants in Little Ethiopia. And here’s a rundown of six spicy dishes to try in Little Ethiopia.
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