Elmina

African restaurant · U Street

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D.C.’s Hottest Restaurant Openings to Look Forward to This Winter - Eater DC

"Eric Adjepong opens his first brick-and-mortar restaurant, Elmina, offering a modern take on traditional West African cuisine, featuring dishes like fufu, kelewele, and egusi hummus." - Tierney Plumb

https://dc.eater.com/2025/1/8/24339071/most-anticipated-winter-restaurant-openings-dc-2025

2208 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009 Get directions

elminarestaurant.com

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