• We designed the wall behind our bar to follow the map of early Lalibela. Each rectangle represents one of the eleven churches, while the two shelves depict (n to s ) a tunnel from Bet Giorgis to the eastern church complex , and (s to n) the River Yordanos, named after the one in Jerusalem. The rectangles representing the churches is a common icon in Ethiopian art, and is represented in various places throughout the restaurant. Gebeta is said to be the original mancala-style board game. Evidence of gebeta boards have been found in artifacts from Classical-era Axum (more on the Axumite Empire later). #historylesson#ethiopia#lalibela#churches#history#wondersoftheworld#unesco#worldheritage#habesha#ethiopianhistory#abyssinia#axum#jebena#coffee
    We designed the wall behind our bar to follow the map of early Lalibela. Each rectangle represents one of the eleven churches, while the two shelves depict (n to s ) a tunnel from Bet Giorgis to the eastern church complex , and (s to n) the River Yordanos, named after the one in Jerusalem. The rectangles representing the churches is a common icon in Ethiopian art, and is represented in various places throughout the restaurant. Gebeta is said to be the original mancala-style board game. Evidence of gebeta boards have been found in artifacts from Classical-era Axum (more on the Axumite Empire later). #historylesson#ethiopia#lalibela#churches#history#wondersoftheworld#unesco#worldheritage#habesha#ethiopianhistory#abyssinia#axum#jebena#coffee
  • We designed the wall behind our bar to follow the map of early Lalibela. Each rectangle represents one of the eleven churches, while the two shelves depict (n to s ) a tunnel from Bet Giorgis to the eastern church complex , and (s to n) the River Yordanos, named after the one in Jerusalem. The rectangles representing the churches are a common icon in Ethiopian iconography. They represented in various places throughout the restaurant. The Krar is a classical stringed harp that has defined traditional Ethiopian music for centuries. #historylesson#ethiopia#lalibela#churches#history#wondersoftheworld#unesco#worldheritage#habesha#ethiopianhistory#abyssinia#axum
    We designed the wall behind our bar to follow the map of early Lalibela. Each rectangle represents one of the eleven churches, while the two shelves depict (n to s ) a tunnel from Bet Giorgis to the eastern church complex , and (s to n) the River Yordanos, named after the one in Jerusalem. The rectangles representing the churches are a common icon in Ethiopian iconography. They represented in various places throughout the restaurant. The Krar is a classical stringed harp that has defined traditional Ethiopian music for centuries. #historylesson#ethiopia#lalibela#churches#history#wondersoftheworld#unesco#worldheritage#habesha#ethiopianhistory#abyssinia#axum
  • #SpicedBeverages -- Ethiopia has some of the most delicious spiced teas and coffees in the world. Our selection includes (served cold or hot): Tosign Shai – used as a medicinal drink in Ethiopia. Thyme, ginger, and lime. Caffeine free, delicious, and calming. Bunna – we all know about the coffee. Sidamo beans hand roasted in-house and brewed on our stage with cardamom and cloves. We take some of our batch and slowly cool to room temperature, and then refrigerate to make an intense iced brew. Shai Kimem (or just Shai) – Hand-picked Ethiopian highland black tea, brewed with cinnamon, clove, cardamom, and ginger. Served with a lime wedge. Prefer spiked spices? We will toddy any of these drinks. Keep reading in the frame above. #SpikedBeverages #spices#ethiopia#ethiopianfood#vegan#vegetarian#spicerack#instafood#bunna#coffee#icedcoffee#tea#shai#elixirs#whatvegansdrink#everythingiseshi
    #SpicedBeverages -- Ethiopia has some of the most delicious spiced teas and coffees in the world. Our selection includes (served cold or hot): Tosign Shai – used as a medicinal drink in Ethiopia. Thyme, ginger, and lime. Caffeine free, delicious, and calming. Bunna – we all know about the coffee. Sidamo beans hand roasted in-house and brewed on our stage with cardamom and cloves. We take some of our batch and slowly cool to room temperature, and then refrigerate to make an intense iced brew. Shai Kimem (or just Shai) – Hand-picked Ethiopian highland black tea, brewed with cinnamon, clove, cardamom, and ginger. Served with a lime wedge. Prefer spiked spices? We will toddy any of these drinks. Keep reading in the frame above. #SpikedBeverages #spices#ethiopia#ethiopianfood#vegan#vegetarian#spicerack#instafood#bunna#coffee#icedcoffee#tea#shai#elixirs#whatvegansdrink#everythingiseshi
  • Gebre Mesqel Lalibela was a ruler of Ethiopia in the 1200s, part of the long-standing Zagwe Dynasty. He spent much of his childhood in Crusader-occupied Jerusalem, and when it was reconquered by the Muslims in 1187, he drew inspiration to build a replica of the city in the highlands of Ethiopia, and use it as his capital and the spiritual center of the country. In a feat of engineering unfathomable for its time, he oversaw the cutting of eleven large churches out of the soft limestone boulders of the area – all of them intricately and meticulously carved into perfect angles and proportions. The Lalibela complex likely took decades to finish, but became a powerful center of the Zagwe domain and a site of wonder for later European visitors, with one Portuguese ambassador in the 1500s writing: “I weary of writing more about these buildings, because it seems to me that I shall not be believed if I write more … I swear by God, in Whose power I am, that all I have written is the truth.” Two of the twelve churches stand out in particular. Medhane Alem, at over 100 feet in length and 33 feet in height, is considered to be the largest monolithic church in the world. The most recognizable and well-preserved is St Giorgis, which is carved out as a cross and sits alone at the far end of the complex. Today they are a popular tourist destination, and the second holiest site in the country behind the ancient city of Aksum. #historylesson#ethiopia#lalibela#churches#history#wondersoftheworld#unesco#worldheritage#habesha#ethiopianhistory#abyssinia#axum
    Gebre Mesqel Lalibela was a ruler of Ethiopia in the 1200s, part of the long-standing Zagwe Dynasty. He spent much of his childhood in Crusader-occupied Jerusalem, and when it was reconquered by the Muslims in 1187, he drew inspiration to build a replica of the city in the highlands of Ethiopia, and use it as his capital and the spiritual center of the country. In a feat of engineering unfathomable for its time, he oversaw the cutting of eleven large churches out of the soft limestone boulders of the area – all of them intricately and meticulously carved into perfect angles and proportions. The Lalibela complex likely took decades to finish, but became a powerful center of the Zagwe domain and a site of wonder for later European visitors, with one Portuguese ambassador in the 1500s writing: “I weary of writing more about these buildings, because it seems to me that I shall not be believed if I write more … I swear by God, in Whose power I am, that all I have written is the truth.” Two of the twelve churches stand out in particular. Medhane Alem, at over 100 feet in length and 33 feet in height, is considered to be the largest monolithic church in the world. The most recognizable and well-preserved is St Giorgis, which is carved out as a cross and sits alone at the far end of the complex. Today they are a popular tourist destination, and the second holiest site in the country behind the ancient city of Aksum. #historylesson#ethiopia#lalibela#churches#history#wondersoftheworld#unesco#worldheritage#habesha#ethiopianhistory#abyssinia#axum
  • The common base for many Ethiopian dishes, including Misir Wot and Yeter kik Alicha – is Onion, Garlic, and Ginger. You will find these flavors in most Ethiopian dishes and it is why they go well together in a shared plate. Koseret (Lippia Javanica) is a herb unique to Ethiopia. It is commonly used for spiced butter and as a condiment, and is also prevalent in our Gomen recipe. #spices#ethiopia#ethiopianfood#vegan#vegetarian#spicerack#instafood
    The common base for many Ethiopian dishes, including Misir Wot and Yeter kik Alicha – is Onion, Garlic, and Ginger. You will find these flavors in most Ethiopian dishes and it is why they go well together in a shared plate. Koseret (Lippia Javanica) is a herb unique to Ethiopia. It is commonly used for spiced butter and as a condiment, and is also prevalent in our Gomen recipe. #spices#ethiopia#ethiopianfood#vegan#vegetarian#spicerack#instafood
  • Other spices that are common in Ethiopian food and beverages are: Cardamom – found in many teas, coffee, and is a key ingredient in Berbere and many Alichas. Cloves – found in beverages, especially teas and coffees Thyme – used as a medicinal herb in Ethiopian beverages. More on drinks in the frame above. Stay tuned and follow @bunnacafe! #spices#ethiopia#ethiopianfood#vegan#vegetarian#spicerack#instafood
    Other spices that are common in Ethiopian food and beverages are: Cardamom – found in many teas, coffee, and is a key ingredient in Berbere and many Alichas. Cloves – found in beverages, especially teas and coffees Thyme – used as a medicinal herb in Ethiopian beverages. More on drinks in the frame above. Stay tuned and follow @bunnacafe! #spices#ethiopia#ethiopianfood#vegan#vegetarian#spicerack#instafood
  • Music every Wednesday, #UnderTheGrassRoof Coming up: 12/28 Persian Tambour music with Amir Vahab (@vahab_amir) (see next post) 1/4 Americana with Griffin McMahon 1/11 Electronic ambient with Robin Lohrey 1/18 R&B with Ellen Taffere (@ellentaff1) 1/25 Brazilian Samba with Benny Oyama (@haparockoyama) 2/1 Instrumental Rock with Star Rover (@starrovernyc) Starts at 8. Free with purchase. #EverythingisEshi
    Music every Wednesday, #UnderTheGrassRoof Coming up: 12/28 Persian Tambour music with Amir Vahab (@vahab_amir) (see next post) 1/4 Americana with Griffin McMahon 1/11 Electronic ambient with Robin Lohrey 1/18 R&B with Ellen Taffere (@ellentaff1) 1/25 Brazilian Samba with Benny Oyama (@haparockoyama) 2/1 Instrumental Rock with Star Rover (@starrovernyc) Starts at 8. Free with purchase. #EverythingisEshi
  • Our revolution is an internal revolution to make Yourself... a better person. Amir Vahab's revolution is though his music -- traditional music through his mastery of the Tambour, an ancient Persian lute. Vahab's began through a different sort of revolution, the Iranian Revolution of 1979. A resident of New York since the early 80s, Vahab has been sharing his love and affiliation for tradition of a Persian/Turkish-influenced music, but exhibited a music esoteric beyond nationality and meant to elevate to a higher level of humanity and spirituality. He has taught this aesthetic approach to music for decades and grows himself through its influence. We are happy to host Amir Alan Vahab, Wednesday 12/28 at 8pm. Under the Grass Roof. Please join us. Free w/ purchase. Everything is eshi. #livemusic #tambour #iran #mysticism #bushwick #worldmusic
    Our revolution is an internal revolution to make Yourself... a better person. Amir Vahab's revolution is though his music -- traditional music through his mastery of the Tambour, an ancient Persian lute. Vahab's began through a different sort of revolution, the Iranian Revolution of 1979. A resident of New York since the early 80s, Vahab has been sharing his love and affiliation for tradition of a Persian/Turkish-influenced music, but exhibited a music esoteric beyond nationality and meant to elevate to a higher level of humanity and spirituality. He has taught this aesthetic approach to music for decades and grows himself through its influence. We are happy to host Amir Alan Vahab, Wednesday 12/28 at 8pm. Under the Grass Roof. Please join us. Free w/ purchase. Everything is eshi. #livemusic #tambour #iran #mysticism #bushwick #worldmusic
  • Rule of thumb: a WOT is spicy and likely contains #Berbere an ALICHA is not and likely contains #Turmeric. Yin = Berbere Yang = Turmeric Berbere is great and delicious (see below post for more on berbere) Turmeric is anti-inflammatory, supports digestion, builds immune system. Just one of the most perfect foods out there. On our menu: Yin = Misir Wot Yang = Yeter kik Alicha Getit. Everything is Eshi. #spices #ethiopia #ethiopianfood #vegan #vegetarian #spicerack
    Rule of thumb: a WOT is spicy and likely contains #Berbere an ALICHA is not and likely contains #Turmeric. Yin = Berbere Yang = Turmeric Berbere is great and delicious (see below post for more on berbere) Turmeric is anti-inflammatory, supports digestion, builds immune system. Just one of the most perfect foods out there. On our menu: Yin = Misir Wot Yang = Yeter kik Alicha Getit. Everything is Eshi. #spices #ethiopia #ethiopianfood #vegan #vegetarian #spicerack
  • Those that follow the Ethiopian and Eritrean Orthodox church (more than half the population of both countries) do not celebrate Christmas until January 7. “Genna (ገና)”, as it is called in Amharic, is a day of feasting, churchgoing, and playing sports. No presents are exchanged, but the day is spent in fellowship and in worship. More about Genna on Genna... but for now... #Christmas #EthiopianOrthodox #Gena #Genna #Lalibela #Ethiopia #Eritrea
    Those that follow the Ethiopian and Eritrean Orthodox church (more than half the population of both countries) do not celebrate Christmas until January 7. “Genna (ገና)”, as it is called in Amharic, is a day of feasting, churchgoing, and playing sports. No presents are exchanged, but the day is spent in fellowship and in worship. More about Genna on Genna... but for now... #Christmas #EthiopianOrthodox #Gena #Genna #Lalibela #Ethiopia #Eritrea
  • We will be OPEN for dinner on Christmas Day, 12/25, from 5 to 11. If you do not observe at home, then make Ethiopian food your new holiday Chinese food. If you do observe at home, then we wish you the most fulfilling of holidays. Everything is eshi. Reservations (4 or more) 347-295-2227 #OpenforChristmas #NYCchristmas #Xmas #ChristmasDay #EthiopianFood #Hannukah #Kwanzaa
    We will be OPEN for dinner on Christmas Day, 12/25, from 5 to 11. If you do not observe at home, then make Ethiopian food your new holiday Chinese food. If you do observe at home, then we wish you the most fulfilling of holidays. Everything is eshi. Reservations (4 or more) 347-295-2227 #OpenforChristmas #NYCchristmas #Xmas #ChristmasDay #EthiopianFood #Hannukah #Kwanzaa
  • #BERBERE: If you encounter an Ethiopian dish that is red or reddish, chances are it has liberal amounts of Berbere in it. This spice blend is based on Ethiopian Capsicum Red Pepper, a medium hot pepper that packs a punch but does not overwhelm the flavor of a dish. Along with that, Berbere contains a variety of spices, most consistently cardamom and salt, but also fenugreek, ajwain, cloves, coriander, rue, cumin, nigella, and many more. No two Berbere are alike, and they can have dozens of ingredients or just a few. Documented use of Berbere as a mix goes as far back as the reign of the Zagwe kings in the 13th century, but almost certainly it was used well before this period. There are many recipes online for Berbere, and some stores sell the mix on their shelves. Beware of premade mixes that contain paprika though, they will not nearly have the same kick and balance as Berbere from the source. Our Berbere comes homemade from Addis Ababa. Will be selling it to you soon. More about Ethiopian spices coming in the frame above. Stay tuned, follow us. #spices #ethiopia #ethiopianfood #vegan #spicerack
    #BERBERE: If you encounter an Ethiopian dish that is red or reddish, chances are it has liberal amounts of Berbere in it. This spice blend is based on Ethiopian Capsicum Red Pepper, a medium hot pepper that packs a punch but does not overwhelm the flavor of a dish. Along with that, Berbere contains a variety of spices, most consistently cardamom and salt, but also fenugreek, ajwain, cloves, coriander, rue, cumin, nigella, and many more. No two Berbere are alike, and they can have dozens of ingredients or just a few. Documented use of Berbere as a mix goes as far back as the reign of the Zagwe kings in the 13th century, but almost certainly it was used well before this period. There are many recipes online for Berbere, and some stores sell the mix on their shelves. Beware of premade mixes that contain paprika though, they will not nearly have the same kick and balance as Berbere from the source. Our Berbere comes homemade from Addis Ababa. Will be selling it to you soon. More about Ethiopian spices coming in the frame above. Stay tuned, follow us. #spices #ethiopia #ethiopianfood #vegan #spicerack
  • If you’re ready to get your hands dirty, we do monthly cooking classes! Next one is Thursday, 1/5. Kick off the new year with some extra knowledge and the feeling that you just did something really, really good for your body. Learn more and sign up though our website! (Link in profile). Everything = eshi. Video by @theodoralogy Music by Hallo Dawe. #bkeats #nyceats #italisvital #Bunna #Ethiopia #Habesha #Ethiopianfood #Vegan #Bushwick #NYCVegan #Brooklyn #FoodPorn #whatveganseat #everythingiseshi #vegansofig #cookingclass #cooking #plantbased
    If you’re ready to get your hands dirty, we do monthly cooking classes! Next one is Thursday, 1/5. Kick off the new year with some extra knowledge and the feeling that you just did something really, really good for your body. Learn more and sign up though our website! (Link in profile). Everything = eshi. Video by @theodoralogy Music by Hallo Dawe. #bkeats #nyceats #italisvital #Bunna #Ethiopia #Habesha #Ethiopianfood #Vegan #Bushwick #NYCVegan #Brooklyn #FoodPorn #whatveganseat #everythingiseshi #vegansofig #cookingclass #cooking #plantbased
  • Gotta put color in to get color out… Our dishes are chock full of fresh fresh veggies, fruits, and pulses. Incredible flavor matchings and the salivating impact of Berbere make you not miss the meat. Adding turmeric to just gives it that extra color and the incredible healing qualities the root provides. Walk in hungry, walk out satisfied. We will be discussing ingredients and the history of the cuisine in future posts, so FOLLOW US to learn more. #bkeats #nyceats #italisvital #Bunna #Ethiopia #etiopia #Habesha #Ethiopianfood #Vegan #Bushwick #NYCVegan #Brooklyn #FoodPorn #whatveganseat #vegansofig #foodie #plantbased #vegan
    Gotta put color in to get color out… Our dishes are chock full of fresh fresh veggies, fruits, and pulses. Incredible flavor matchings and the salivating impact of Berbere make you not miss the meat. Adding turmeric to just gives it that extra color and the incredible healing qualities the root provides. Walk in hungry, walk out satisfied. We will be discussing ingredients and the history of the cuisine in future posts, so FOLLOW US to learn more. #bkeats #nyceats #italisvital #Bunna #Ethiopia #etiopia #Habesha #Ethiopianfood #Vegan #Bushwick #NYCVegan #Brooklyn #FoodPorn #whatveganseat #vegansofig #foodie #plantbased #vegan
  • Gotta put color in to get color out… Our dishes are chock full of fresh veggies, fruits, and pulses. Incredible flavor matchings and the salivating impact of Berbere make you not miss the meat. Walk in hungry, walk out satisfied. We will be discussing ingredients and the history of the cuisine in future posts, so FOLLOW US to learn more. #bkeats #nyceats #italisvital #Bunna #Ethiopia #etiopia #Habesha #Ethiopianfood #Vegan #Bushwick #NYCVegan #Brooklyn #FoodPorn #whatveganseat #vegansofig #foodie #plantbased #vegan
    Gotta put color in to get color out… Our dishes are chock full of fresh veggies, fruits, and pulses. Incredible flavor matchings and the salivating impact of Berbere make you not miss the meat. Walk in hungry, walk out satisfied. We will be discussing ingredients and the history of the cuisine in future posts, so FOLLOW US to learn more. #bkeats #nyceats #italisvital #Bunna #Ethiopia #etiopia #Habesha #Ethiopianfood #Vegan #Bushwick #NYCVegan #Brooklyn #FoodPorn #whatveganseat #vegansofig #foodie #plantbased #vegan
  • <1 of 3> ETHIOPIAN CATERING Bring Ethiopia to your home, your workplace, your party, your friendsmas, your light soiree, your intervention, your game night, your office party, your work kitchen, if you live in NYC Bring Ethiopia to you. Air Bunna has daily nonstop flights and cheap packages. Learn more and book your next caterimg job at bunnaethiopia.net/catering (link in our profile) Everything is eshi! #welltraveled #officecatering #catering #nyceats #vegansofig #plantbased #bushwick #brooklyn #nyceats #foodporn #ethiopianfood #fingerfood #habesha #ethiopia #nycvegan #everythingiseshi #africa #map
    <1 of 3> ETHIOPIAN CATERING Bring Ethiopia to your home, your workplace, your party, your friendsmas, your light soiree, your intervention, your game night, your office party, your work kitchen, if you live in NYC Bring Ethiopia to you. Air Bunna has daily nonstop flights and cheap packages. Learn more and book your next caterimg job at bunnaethiopia.net/catering (link in our profile) Everything is eshi! #welltraveled #officecatering #catering #nyceats #vegansofig #plantbased #bushwick #brooklyn #nyceats #foodporn #ethiopianfood #fingerfood #habesha #ethiopia #nycvegan #everythingiseshi #africa #map
  • <2 of 3> ETHIOPIAN CATERING Bring Ethiopia to your home, your workplace, your party, your friendsmas, your light soiree, your intervention, your game night, your office party, your work kitchen, if you live in NYC Bring Ethiopia to you. Air Bunna has daily nonstop flights and cheap packages. Learn more and book your next caterimg job at bunnaethiopia.net/catering (link in our profile) Everything is eshi! #welltraveled #officecatering #catering #nyceats #vegansofig #plantbased #bushwick #brooklyn #nyceats #foodporn #ethiopianfood #fingerfood #habesha #ethiopia #nycvegan #everythingiseshi #africa #map
    <2 of 3> ETHIOPIAN CATERING Bring Ethiopia to your home, your workplace, your party, your friendsmas, your light soiree, your intervention, your game night, your office party, your work kitchen, if you live in NYC Bring Ethiopia to you. Air Bunna has daily nonstop flights and cheap packages. Learn more and book your next caterimg job at bunnaethiopia.net/catering (link in our profile) Everything is eshi! #welltraveled #officecatering #catering #nyceats #vegansofig #plantbased #bushwick #brooklyn #nyceats #foodporn #ethiopianfood #fingerfood #habesha #ethiopia #nycvegan #everythingiseshi #africa #map
  • <3 of 3> ETHIOPIAN CATERING Bring Ethiopia to your home, your workplace, your party, your friendsmas, your light soiree, your intervention, your game night, your office party, your work kitchen, if you live in NYC Bring Ethiopia to you. Air Bunna has daily nonstop flights and cheap packages. Learn more and book your next caterimg job at bunnaethiopia.net/catering (link in our profile) Everything is eshi! #welltraveled #officecatering #catering #nyceats #vegansofig #plantbased #bushwick #brooklyn #nyceats #foodporn #ethiopianfood #fingerfood #habesha #ethiopia #nycvegan #everythingiseshi #africa #map
    <3 of 3> ETHIOPIAN CATERING Bring Ethiopia to your home, your workplace, your party, your friendsmas, your light soiree, your intervention, your game night, your office party, your work kitchen, if you live in NYC Bring Ethiopia to you. Air Bunna has daily nonstop flights and cheap packages. Learn more and book your next caterimg job at bunnaethiopia.net/catering (link in our profile) Everything is eshi! #welltraveled #officecatering #catering #nyceats #vegansofig #plantbased #bushwick #brooklyn #nyceats #foodporn #ethiopianfood #fingerfood #habesha #ethiopia #nycvegan #everythingiseshi #africa #map