district-of-cholula t1_jamyt3v wrote on March 2, 2023 at 4:18 PM

Reply to comment by maxlevites in Corner stores worth going out of the way for? by BoogerPresley

+2 for odd provisions! definitely overpriced but can't help but love it

district-of-cholula t1_jamyq57 wrote on March 2, 2023 at 4:17 PM

Reply to Corner stores worth going out of the way for? by BoogerPresley

Black Lion in columbia heights might fit the bill. Avoid buying standard products (all overpriced) but they have a good selection of spices sold in bulk containers. They also sell a lot of traditional ethiopian food and cookware. In the back, there is a butcher counter but it's only operating occasionally and I believe they cater to the ethiopian community as well (not sure exactly what they stock).

They sell solid sambusas by the cash register too. I always find something interesting when I pop by.

district-of-cholula t1_j6ntxpz wrote on January 31, 2023 at 5:29 PM

Reply to Dinner by Arena Stage by feiiqii

Avoid station 4. Masala art is fine but nothing to write home about.

If I were you, I'd walk over to the Wharf and go to either Moon Rabbit or Kaliwa. Ilili is also very good but more $$$. All excellent.

Hanks is fine but honestly I think it's overpriced for what you get. Brighton has a good fish and chips but again, everything is overpriced for what it is.