The commercial corridor that stretches across West Philadelphia has been a center for Ethiopian and Eritrean businesses since the early 1980s — with many of them run by women. Nazaret Teclesambet, co-owner of The Wine Garden, attributes much of the professional success of Ethiopian women to their heritage. Saba Tedla, who opened Booker’s Restaurant and Bar on Baltimore Avenue five years ago, grew up with an Eritrean single mother. For Alif, of Alif Brew and Mini Mart, starting a business during the pandemic was both a gamble and a necessity. The Wine Garden, 5019 Baltimore Ave.Dahlak, 4708 Baltimore Ave.Queen of Sheba, 4511 Baltimore Ave.Gojja, 4540 Baltimore Ave.Buna Cafe, 5121 Baltimore Ave.Booker’s Restaurant & Bar, 5021 Baltimore Ave.

Source: Ethiopian News March 09, 2022 23:36 UTC