Washington, DC has the largest Ethiopian population in North America, at about 250,000, and Ethiopian immigrants who set up shop around the intersection of 9th and U Streets have reenergized the area in the past decade, operating shops, restaurants and cafés that cater to expats. Start your taste test at Dukem (1114 U Street, NW; 202-667-8734) for a cup of coffee. The incense-laden Ethiopian coffee ceremony takes about 30 minutes, and it is worth watching the servers roast and grind the beans then brew the coffee, all right in front of patrons. (Cathy Chaplin)
America’s best neighbourhoods for authentic ethnic food
Washington, DC has the largest Ethiopian population in North America, at about 250,000, and Ethiopian immigrants who set up shop around the intersection of 9th and U Streets have reenergized the area in the past decade, operating shops, restaurants and cafés that cater to expats. Start your taste test at Dukem (1114 U Street, NW; 202-667-8734) for a cup of coffee. The incense-laden Ethiopian coffee ceremony takes about 30 minutes, and it is worth watching the servers roast and grind the beans then brew the coffee, all right in front of patrons. (Cathy Chaplin)
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