We went out for Ethiopian food. Not my favorite. The daughter wanted it. It was better than the last time I had it. The lamb dish was good. The lentils were good. Other things ... not spiced to my taste. Edible though. Ethiopians have this fermented bread that is very unique. Spongy and stretchy. You use it to pick up your food, with your hands, since they don't have forks.
If you have back problems, or are fat, scan the restaurant for normal tables and chairs first. You'll definitely want those. Leave the midget stools and tables woven like baskets to the younger, more physically fit and flexible folks. Unless you like sitting there with your knees in your armpits, bent over trying to eat something the consistency of a bowl of chili with your fingers. Hint: Ladies, do not wear short skirts! The seating position is anything but modest. We're jeans and shorts wearing type of people so that part didn't affect us, but the party next to us seemed to have some issues in that department. Our entire parties food came on one big plate for the entire table. About 3 feet in diameter. Lots of reaching. Definitely skip the white shirt. And dangly necklaces too. Don't plan on a quick meal. Several hours at every Ethiopian restaurant I've been too. There always seems to be only one employee - owner, front desk hostess, waitress, cook and busboy. All-in-one. And meals appear labor intensive to make.
All-in-all, it was a fun evening. At least, once we moved our seating from the Hobbit stools around the woven basket to a normal table. Up until that point, we were pretty miserable. And learn that you are eating in a place from a different culture. Expect your water glass to remain empty for extended periods of time, if you even got it in the first place. If we had waited for the bill to be delivered on the proprietors timeframe, we would probably still be there waiting today. No greeting when you come in or checking in on you to see if everything is alright or if you need anything. Service means different things in different cultures. The proprietor did come talk to us after dinner and was friendly. The low service level followed by the friendly after dinner chat must be more in keeping with the culture I think. About $20 -$25 per person for the food. Drinks, appetizers, desserts, tip extra on top of that.
