Last weekend we had the chance to go to Chicago to visit David's sister, Amie, his brother, Brian, and Brian's girlfriend, Elizabeth. AND cousin Jess was in town, so we got to see her too. We always have a great time when we go see them, and this was no exception. We spent the day all over Chicago, and ended our trip with dinner at an Ethiopian restaurant in the city.
Dave and I often go to an Ethiopian restaurant in Grand Rapids, and LOVE the food. But this restaurant was seriously the best Ethiopian food we have ever had. It wasn't drastically different from what we have had before, but it was just ridiculously tasty.
Amie took pictures around the table...
Here is me and David.
and Brian and Elizabeth....
Me and Brian..
Amie and Jess,
Amie tried an Ethiopian beer, and Brian tried Ethiopian honey wine. Both were big hits.
Our friend, John, also lives in Chicago and met us for dinner as well. It was fabulous to see him again.
And now for the amazing food: we had lamb, chicken, beef, shrimp, and tons of yummy vegetables. We also started with a really great appetizer that was sort of like an empanada, but with REALLY spicy chicken or veggies inside. They were delicious, but it took awhile for the spice to leave my mouth. I think Elizabeth drank 4 glasses of water immediately after the appetizer. Dave said he "was a man" and didn't think it was that spicy. But he's all talk. There was no denying the spice :) The REST of the food wasn't that spicy. It was just yum. Here are some action shots...
We will for sure be visiting this restaurant again. If I could remember what it was called, I would tell you... but it has slipped my mind. Sorry!
2 comments:
That looks delicious!
The restaurant is called Demera: (http://www.demeraethiopianrestaurant.com/)
It is across the street from Wild Pug, a modern English bar in the Uptown neighborhood. (http://www.worldsgreatestbar.com/pug/index.htm).
Also I would describe the appetizer more as the best hot pocket ever!
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