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“Tsehay Restaurant will be temporarily closing its doors by the end of this year.”

By Prince Of Petworth

2429 18th Street, NW previously home to Los Cuates and former longtime home to La Fourchette

Thanks to all for passing on the news from Tsehay Ethiopian:

“Dear Tsehay Family, Friends, and Our Beloved Community,

It is with a heavy heart that I share some difficult news. After much thought and consideration, Tsehay Restaurant will be temporarily closing its doors by the end of this year.

For the past year and a half, we have experienced an incredibly challenging time. Our business has slowed and cost of goods keeps rising tremendously, and despite our continued efforts, it has become increasingly difficult to keep our restaurant operating. We have also tried to work with our landlord to find a way forward by asking for some relief on our rent, but unfortunately, we have not been able to reach an agreement.

This decision has not been easy. Tsehay is so much more than a restaurant to me. It is (more…)

END OF AN ERA: DUKEM Ethiopian Closing after almost 30 Years on U Street next month.

By Prince Of Petworth

12th and U St, NW

Ed. Note: There was a time DUKEM came up as number one or near number one (along with the OG Zenebech in Shaw and Meskerem in Adams Morgan) on every best Ethiopian restaurant in DC list. Oh there was a time. Sadly the writing was on the wall if you remember this post from 2024.

Thanks to all who messaged us the sad news last night: “Dukem and the upstairs lounge will permanently close on Nov 7th.”

See Dukem’s closing note: (more…)

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