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African street food is a reflection of the continent's rich cultures. Markets and stalls serve a slice of local traditions in ...
African street food is known for its bold flavors, rich spices, and diverse cooking methods. From the savory kebabs of Morocco’s Marrakech to the spicy jollof rice in Nigeria, ...
Mike Sula (he/him) is a senior writer, food reporter, and restaurant critic at the Chicago Reader. He's been a staffer since 1995. His story about outlaw charcuterie appeared in Best Food Writing ...
At the enticing new Elmina, Eric Adjepong brings Ghana into focus. The West African restaurant, from the “Top Chef” contestant and cookbook author, shines a light on fufu, kelewele and more.
Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley (1300 I Street Northwest, Washington D.C.) : A self-proclaimed "dynamic comfort food restaurant" brings its own take on southern cuisine including fried chicken ...
The owners of the Waka food truck, which offers East African cuisines from the award-winning Baobab Fare, will have a permanent home in Eastern Market. Waka, a sister brand of Baobab Fare, will ...
Odunde is one of the largest African street festivals in the country, featuring more than 100 vendors offering African-inspired food, clothing, art and more. "I think it's phenomenal," said Pamela ...
Mizizi by Street Chef Shaw is located on Plainfield Avenue in the city's growing Creston Neighborhood. It opened to its first customers on Friday, January 5.
Mamba and Nijimbere, the husband-and-wife team behind Baobab Fare, Waka food truck and Soko, are refugees from Burundi. In 2021, the couple opened Baobab Fare restaurant in Detroit's New Center.