Toronto Life
Aster Belayneh of Addis Ababa - by John Chris
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Opening a restaurant is a challenging prospect at the best of times, but for a single immigrant mother with no training in the business, it is herculean. In 1991, when Aster Belayneh first conceived of Addis Ababa, East Parkdale was a far cry from the gentrifying, hip neighbourhood it is now. Drug dealers were common and customers scarce; at one point, Aster was down to her last $50, A core group of devoted regulars kept the ..." >>more
