The U Street Corridor was known as “Black Broadway” in mid-century D.C. and the center of D.C.’s African-American community from the 1920s to the 1950s. In a time when black musicians and entertainers weren’t allowed to stay at many hotels, almost anyone of note in the African-American community in D.C. stayed and worked in the neighborhood, which was home to Duke Ellington, who grew up here. Today, it’s also home to “Ethiopia Row,” a stretch of Ethiopian restaurants that offer authentic and delicious cuisine—local favorites include Queen of Sheba and Etete.

The preceding post is part of the DCist Fall Guide, sponsored by Lexus.