At Chelsea Market, indulge in a modern Ethiopian twist with build-your-own pitas and bowls loaded with flavorful meats and vibrant toppings.
"The NYC-based culinary training nonprofit Hot Bread Kitchen has a new pop-up space in Chelsea Market that will feature rotating menus from members and alums of its culinary incubator, which is based in East Harlem. First up is Gorsha, a fast-casual Ethiopian restaurant from Hiyaw Gebreyohannes. There is another location in DC’s Union Market, but here, the restaurant will have specials specific to Chelsea Market. There will be build-your-own bowls for around $13 with proteins like berbere chicken and braised lamb. It’s open now from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and will run until October 31." - Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya
"Gorsha: Fast-casual Ethiopian eatery puts a modern spin on its traditional cuisine, with injera pockets and bowls topped with red lentils, yellow split peas. and shiro sauce, as well as corn salsa, pickled shallots and fermented cucumbers. Tack on berbere chicken, braised lamb, and yellowfin tuna, as well as Berbere Salt or Awaze sauce." - Tierney Plumb
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