DAHLAK

"Ethiopian and Eritrean dining in cozy atmosphere."

To the sound of Ethiopian music, guests are directed to tables and chairs or short, vinyl stools surrounding a circular, sunken table. The latter is the traditional African setting made to accommodate multiple diners sharing communal food.

Lamb, chicken and beef form the basis of many meals, but there is also a heavy emphasis on vegetables like lentils, chickpeas, string beans, okra and mushrooms. Berbere, a hot-as-hell spice combo comparable to curry, is a mixture of chili powder and everything from turmeric to cloves, and is a signature ingredient in Dahlak’s entrées. Each dish served at the low-to-the-ground tables is large enough to be eaten by a party of two or three, offering a communal dining experience. Injera, a spongy flatbread made from teff flour, is used as both a plate and a utensil; its breaking represents the cultural significance of the meal.

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Dinner discussion will be lead by Dr. Audrey Mbeje, Faculty Fellow at W.E.B. DuBois College House and Dr. Ali Dinar, Associate Director of the Africa Studies Center.

When: Thursday, March 20, 6:00pm.

Cost: $15 per student, which includes a multi-course menu at Dhalak and a SEPTA token.

The Menu: Dahlak offers a fixed course menu consisting of four meat dishes and four vegetable dishes, which are served on communal plates and shared around the table.

Travel: Dahlak is very easy to get to from campus by foot or via SEPTA. It is located at 47th & Baltimore - a short walk from Penn. It is also easily accessible by taking the #34 Green Line Trolley, which goes directly to 47th & Baltimore.

To Sign Up:

Send an e-mail to Michael DeAngelis that includes

• Your name
• Major
• Graduation year
• Penn ID number.

If there are still seats open at the event, you will receive and confirmation e-mail with further instructions. Payment must be made by the end of the next business day after receiving a confirmation e-mail, or your slot will be offered to the next person on the waiting list. Limit one sign up per student.

This event is open to current Penn students, with preference given to undergraduates first, based on demand.

Beverage Policy: Out of respect to all students, we are asking that alcoholic beverages not be served or purchased at the dinner table for any Food Year event.