Best Ethnic (Not Specified Above)
Meskerem Ethiopian Cuisin
Staff Pick
Choosing best ethnic (other) is like choosing among our children. However, we’ve been sending friends and readers to Meskerem since it opened. Favorites include tib wat, a darkly tempting beef chili stew, and miser alecha. Dishes are filling, inexpensive and served communally.
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