"This small, family-run Madrona restaurant is perfect for a last-minute catch-up dinner with friends or a quiet date night. The relaxed neighborhood atmosphere of the longtime spot is amplified by its brick walls, linen curtains, and big front windows that fill the dining room with soft light. Shareable plates like the smooth yellow split peas and soft lamb in a berbere and cinnamon-spiked ke’yi w’et will make everyone at the table happy. It all comes with a side of herby yogurt and a few slices of raw tomato dressed with pinches of olive oil, garlic, and lemon—yes, even the simpler sides leave a lasting impression." - lidiya belete, aimee rizzo, kayla sager riley
