Los Angeles has the second largest Ethiopian community in the US. The area on South Fairfax (just south of Olympic) was officially named Little Ethiopia in 2001 and boasts its own business association. The area is home to approximately 8 Ethiopian restaurants (including one that is 100% vegan), a hairdresser, tax service, travel agency and several Ethiopia specific stores.
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While I consider myself lucky to live pretty close to Little Ethiopia in Los Angeles, I wish they had a better market in the area. This is my new favorite:
Selam Market & Deli
5534 West Pico Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90019-3918
(323) 935-5567
It's not far from Little Ethiopia. The owner, Sam, is so nice and helpful. There is a huge selection of CDs and DVDs.
Favorite in Nashville, TN: Gojo Ethiopian Cafe
http://www.gojoethio.com/
Favorite in Minneapolis/St.Paul is Fasika on University Ave. in St. Paul's Frogtown area...delicious!!!
Also, in Worthington (SW MN) the Queen of Sheba is a great stop!
My favorite is Ethiopian Diamond on N. Broadway in Chicago. There are at least 5 Ethiopian restaurants on this strip in the village of Edgewater.
In Chicago, I love Abyssinia Restaurant.
http://www.abyssiniachicago.com/
Kukulu Market is the place to shop for any spices, injera, scarves, music, etc... It's just across the street from the Ethiopian Diamond Restaurant that Ruthanne mentioned.
Also, I just tried the Queen of Sheeba Restaurant in Oklahoma City this weekend and it was great!
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