I dropped by Ethiopic (401 H Street) yesterday and had a chat with Sammy (one of the owners). He was in the middle of having the majority of the window bars removed (all the ones on top). Eventually he hopes to remove all the bars, except those around the bar (which most patrons won't see from the inside anyway).
Sammy and his wife/co-owner recently became the proud parents of a baby boy. So really they have two babies right now. We chatted a bit about how the business is going. He says the response from the neighborhood has really been amazing. They have a good crowd of regulars, and he loves seeing parents bring in their young children to eat Ethiopian food. Dinner business is good, and the lunch crowds are growing. They hope to add to their wine list soon. It's been a wild ride, but he was all smiles while we chatted. Stop by soon, and don't miss the great lentil salad.
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I've been there three times now, and really love it. This is a great addition to the neighborhood.
I've only been there once so far, but the food was fantastic, and the service was the best that I've had anywhere in quite some time.
Let's hope this becomes a permanent fixture of our neighborhood!
I like the food, but is anybody else not a fan of the rolly bread stuff?
@Dave B--I'm don't like the bread either, but it's an Ethopian staple, not just particular to this restaurant.
My kids loved Ethiopic, even the really picky eater boy. I thought the ingredients were high-quality and the staff was very friendly and helpful. We'll definitely go back. The lentil sald is delicious!
I also have been once and found it terrific.
Also, they have a nice broad sidewalk on 4th St. Now that nice weather is upon us, I wonder if they can get permits to set up some tables outside?
@Dave B- it's called Injera Bread
Thinking about trying this place tonight
the bread is a must in ethiopian food. if you let yourself, you'll grow to love it.
I know it is an Ethiopian staple and knowing it's name doesnt make it taste better.
A couple weeks ago, I bought take-out and put it on a pita. It was great
i'm with dave. not a big fan of the bread, but it does sop up the oil.... it's a cultural thing.
the restaurant is amazing. i'm still finding it hard to believe that they are within arm's reach!
great place. great food. and.. you don't *have* to eat the bread to enjoy great cooking.
just saying...
The injera bread makes my stomach want to explode. How can something so spongey (thus, seeming to be full of air) be so heavy? The lentil salad, on the other hand, is one of the best things I've eaten on H st.
I absolutely love this place. It was wonderful at lunchtime. And the service was great. So happy to hear the bars are coming down!
I like the food, but is anybody else not a fan of the rolly bread stuff
I went to La Lomita the other night. The food was good, but they had these fried corn things that you dipped into this bowl of spicy red veggie sauce. Not a big fan of that.
They should get rid of it.
Also, stopped by that place Sidamo. Very cool. Not a big fan of the muddy hot brown drink thing that they sell, though.
:)
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