Yale Daily News
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This moderately-priced Ethiopian restaurant located across from the Omni Hotel just opened its doors this summer. Lalibela's is named after an Ethiopian king, and appropriately so given that the food served here is a wonderful selection of delicious dishes served "Ethiopian style." Around the block on College and Crown streets, you can find more ethnic cuisine: ..." >>more
New Haven Advocate
African finger food (and jazz)
by Tom Gogola
'' I had downed several Miller High Lifes the night before, and shared a nightcap with Mr. Beam, and then skipped breakfast, so the lunchtime hunger pangs came early and strong last Friday. I knew what I needed: an all-you-can-eat buffet.
Thankfully, Lalibela Ethiopian Restaurant is just around the corner from the Advocate 's office.
Ethiopian food isn't for everyone. One man's "exotic finger food" is another man's "baby food for adults." Traditionally, a variety of dishes are served on an enormous piece of injerathin, spongy breadfor all to share. In lieu of silverware, you tear off the injera bit by bit and use it to mop up the food.
Some people love this communal, hands-on aspect of Ethiopian cuisine. Others would rather have their own plate and a fork and knife, thank you very much.
If you fall in the latter category, the $7.99 lunch buffet at Lalibela is for you. It operates like any other buffet: You get your own plate and a set of a silverware, and you can choose from among 10 simmering dishes...
The doro wat, like chicken tikka masala at an Indian buffet, is a deal-breaker: If a restaurant blows this dish, the whole meal is ruined. But Lalibela cooks it just right. The chicken is firm, but moist, and just spicy enough to have customers sniffling and asking the waiter for more water.
...the zucchini and carrot stew was slightly sweet, making it the perfect counterbalance to dishes of lentils, yellow split peas, chick peas, collard greens and cabbage.
If you prefer more than light Ethiopian pop with your meal, swing by on Saturday nights, between 6:30 and 10:30 p.m., when jazz pianist Charlie Sutton commands diners' attention ..." >>more
Yale Station
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Lalibella's is a godsend for all who are cash-depleted. The cuisine is outstanding and CHEAP! This Ethiopian café serves up fantastic traditional plates, including one of the best deals in town: the Vegetarian Combination. A mere $13, smorgasbord of delectable and vibrantly-hued stews and ragouts served on Injera (Ethopian pancake bread) is more than enough to satisfy the hearty appetites of two people. Sharing is encouraged (in the Ethiopian tradition). Great for dates ..."
Yale Daily News
City attracts exotic, diverse restaurants
- by Cotton Delo
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Lalibela, a less expensive Ethiopian restaurant on Temple Street that opened in 1999. Tsege Asfaw, whose husband owns the restaurant, said the business depended on the dining habits of adventurous college students..." >>more
Yale Herald
From burgers to baklava: eat the whole world in New Haven's best restaurants
''... Lalibela had its grand opening in the newly-remodeled space right across the street from the Omni Hotel. It serves authentic Ethiopian fare accompanied by rolls of traditional sourdough bread. A relaxed, elegant ambience..." >>more
CT Business News Journal
''... Lalibela, a restaurant featuring Ethiopian cuisine, recently opened at 176 Temple Street. Owned by Yonas Asfaw, the eatery's servers wear traditional Ethiopian garb..." >>more
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