Meet the couple behind the only Ethiopian-Texas barbecue restaurant in the world

You might not think Ethiopian and Texan cuisine would mix, but when couple Fasicka and Patrick Hicks combined their recipes, they created an international sensation. Their restaurant, Smoke N Ash, is in a small strip mall in Arlington, Texas, and has everything that would be expected to be found in a barbecue place—like ribs and

HEINEKEN Introduces Malt-based Energy drink to Ethiopian market

Addis Ababa Ethiopia, June 21, 2022 – The brewery giant HEINEKEN Ethiopia today officially introduced its latest product, a non-alcoholic Energy drink “BERTAT” to the Ethiopian Market. at a colorful ceremony attended by Mr Hubert Eze, Managing Director of Heineken and other invited guests, the new nonalcoholic Energy drink was unveiled. With the growing consumer demand for healthier

Iconic Ethiopian Foods You Have To Try Before You Die

Ethiopian food may not be as ubiquitous in the United States as, say, Mexican or Chinese food, but it has found a home in many pockets of the country — especially Washington, DC (via Food & Wine). And according to The Food Institute, the cuisine is steadily becoming more popular in America as consumers become

Beu Delivery Surpass Deliver Addis & Raised Multi-Million Dollar Seed Funding

A Chinese overseas company focused on the African food delivery market, has completed a multi-million dollar seed round of financing, led by Y Combinator, Goodwater Capital and Ethiopian angel investor Addis Alemayehou. Chapter 42 has served as a financial advisor.  The newly raised funds in this round will be used for market expansion and technology

Ethiopia Sip One Billion Dollar from Coffee Export

Oumer Hussein, Ethiopia’s Minister of Agriculture, said in a congratulatory tweet that Ethiopian coffee exports had reached a new high of $1 billion in income. The export of around 300,000 tonnes of coffee to the global market contributed to the record-breaking revenue. Once again, China is Ethiopia’s top customer. In 2021, China’s imports of Ethiopian

More than 20 restaurants taking part at Addis Restaurant Week

ADDIS RESTAURANT WEEK STARTS THIS FRIDAY From May 6 until May 14, 2022, the city’s top restaurants are offering two and three-course menus starting at ETB 300. Addis Ababa, Ethiopia  Addis Restaurant Week begins last Friday’s with restaurants all over the city offering two and three-course set menus from ETB 300. More than 20 restaurants

Marcus Samuelsson’s 2022 Met Gala Look

Instagram Is Loving Marcus Samuelsson’s 2022 Met Gala Look Popularly known as the “fashion’s biggest night out”, the Met Gala is one of the biggest event designers and stars host in. For many people, the first Monday in May is simply, well, the first Monday in May. However, in the fashion world, this day is

Ethiopian ‘false bananas’ could be the new supercrop we’ve waiting for against climate change

Ethiopian ‘false bananas’ could be the new supercrop we’ve waiting for against climate change It’s probably the most important crop you’ve never heard about. byTibi PuiuJanuary 21, 2022 Enset is a very close relative of the banana that’s grown and consumed in some parts of Ethiopia. Outside the Horn of Africa, especially in the West,

A place where you could eat for free on the first day

Tex-Ethiopian Barbecue- Must Try Ethiopian Cuisine

The combination of this African spice and a thoroughly Texan dessert is just one small example of the joyous adventure of a meal that can be eaten at what is probably the world’s only Tex-Ethiopian smokehouse. Owners Patrick and Fasicka Hicks, from Waco and Addis Ababa, respectively, don’t know of another Ethiopian restaurant that has