By Molly MitchellThe Ethiopian community was always close at hand for Beza Bisrat (MBA ’24) growing up in Silver Springs, Md., a suburb outside Washington, D.C. Surrounded by family and the broader Ethiopian community in the area, cultural touchstones were always close at hand. If we wanted food, if we wanted coffee, if we wanted to interact with other people, there were just so many places we could go.” Ethiopian food is uniquely community focused. Similar to Indian or Mediterranean food, Ethiopian curries and hearty stews are flavored with aromatic spices. Beza Bisrat (MBA '24)“You won’t see forks or knives at a traditional Ethiopian dinner table,” said Bisrat.

Source: Ethiopian News October 16, 2024 19:07 UTC