"Los Angeles legend Rahel Woldmedhin left Messob in 2000 to launch the vegan restaurant Rahel Ethiopian in the Little Ethiopia district on Fairfax. Woldmedhin serves a gluten-free version of injera (this staple, made with gluten-free teff flour, is not always all gluten-free), a fava bean ful, and various stews based on lentils, zucchini, and mixed vegetables. Prepare for full caffeination with the Ethiopian coffee ceremony the restaurant also offers — it’s worth lingering for." - Nicole Adlman