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"At Rahel Ethiopian Vegan Cuisine, opened by Rahel Woldmedhin after selling Messob, I found one of Little Ethiopia’s only fully plant-based menus; the standout for me is the spicy pumpkin stew yeduba wat — cubed banana squash seasoned with berbere and finished with fresh jalapeños — which is part of a deeply flavorful vegan spread that includes lentils, collard greens, split peas, and zucchini and potato stews, making the restaurant especially suited to those observing Orthodox fasting or anyone seeking vegan Ethiopian fare." - Cathy Chaplin