Tefera Zewdie was known for paving the way for many others in D.C.’s Ethiopian community to launch businesses of their own or find employment.

We’re gonna call it: stews are so hot right now.

The Shaw-U Street area is known for its Ethiopian cuisine. Here’s why.

Doro wat at Etete. (Photo by Jing A Ling) Dish of the Week: Doro Wat Where: Etete, Dukem, Meskerem Doro wat, a spicy chicken stew, is probably one of Ethiopia’s best known dishes and can be found on the menu of pretty much any local Ethiopian restaurant. The sauce packs a deep heat from fresh ginger and an ample dose of berbere paste, a spice mixture that forms the backbone of many Ethiopian dishes….

As the city stares down another D.C. winter, my thoughts inevitably turn to the warming comfort of D.C.’s Ethiopian food culture. In contrast to a shabby Chinatown and the occasional Latin gem in Adams Morgan, the vibrant Ethiopian scene in D.C. is the shining star of our downtown ethnic cuisine offerings. If you’re looking to take visiting family out to a uniquely D.C. dinner, you should really consider an Ethiopian restaurant. Although they are most…