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"I note that Preston has been coming to this historic bar and restaurant just across the street for decades; Club Waziema opened in 1997 on the site once known as Club Morocco in the 1960s, a venue that hosted artists like Marvin Gaye and Billie Holiday. After lying dormant and then being revived by owners Giday Beshue and Nebiat Tesfazgi — a process that required three years of city hearings, in which Preston was instrumental — much of the original club’s stage and front bar remain. Beyond powerful drinks and vibey music, the place is a worthwhile restaurant: the owners know Preston’s order and even prepare an extra vegetarian combo for him to take home for his daughter, a well-spiced, potato-centric medley lovingly wrapped in fermented injera." - Paolo Bicchieri