EthioEritrea –where eating with your hands is polite!
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The last time this group went an Ethiopian restaurant we loved it. That was before EthioEritrea opened in 2019, so let’s go! The food there is absolutely delicious, on par with the best Ethiopian and/or Eritrean restaurants I’ve been to, and I can’t wait for the excuse to go back for more.
The traditional way to eat Ethiopian or Eritrean food is to order multiple dishes for a communal platter at your table, then use injera (a pancake-like flatbread) to scoop up each bite. This is a great way to share an array of flavors across a group of diners. However, you could order your own plate instead, and they offer forks if you prefer. EthioEritrea has many wonderful vegan options, so our vegetarian members might want to sit together for optimal sharing. The restaurant doesn’t offer alcohol, but they have fruit juices and smoothies and a special coffee service, if you (unlike myself) are the kind of person who can drink caffeine late at night.
Be aware that street parking is the only option (all the nearby lots are permit-only for the hospital or residents). I advise against parking on the opposite side of State street from the restaurant, as jaywalking in the dark is a bit treacherous and it’s a trek to the nearest traffic light. However, there are many spots on the same side of State St as the restaurant, and also on Pearl St behind it.
Hope you can make it! It’s a small restaurant so it’s especially important that you RSVP.