The first “football” match was supposedly contested after a battle between Anglo-Saxon and Danish tribes using the severed head of the losing tribe’s King for a “ball.” While Andres Escobar paid a similar price for his own goal against the United States in 1994, things have … [Read more...]
WORLD FARE: Awash Ethiopian Restaurant is a hidden gem
If I didn’t know it was there, I would never think it was there. From the street, there’s just a huge sign reading “AWASH MARKET AND LIQUOR,” which implies a market rather than a restaurant. Even a step inside doesn’t suggest otherwise. But take the trouble to navigate past the … [Read more...]
WORLD FARE: No need for silverware at Harar Ethiopian
The building housing Harar Ethiopian Restaurant (2432 El Cajon Blvd., City Heights) is barely more than a shack, though a colorful one. It wouldn't look entirely out of place at the perilous edges of Tijuana, or Addis Ababa. It's not clear that its large dining room would … [Read more...]
WORLD FARE: Mi Casa Supper Club shortens the distance from Morocco to Mexico
Geographically, Morocco is a long way from Mexico. It's halfway around the world, on the edge of Africa, with different religious and cultural traditions. But Rosarito's Mi Casa Supper Club(Av. Estero 54) is working to bring Morocco closer. There are geographical similarities … [Read more...]
WORLD FARE: Kous Kous: not one of the usual suspects
There's only one good reason not to order the b'stilla roll appetizer at Hillcrest's Kous Kous Moroccan Bistro & Lounge: It would be difficult for any meal to go uphill from there. This tapas-scale version of the classic Moroccan dish features filament-thin layers of … [Read more...]