This Uptown West African restaurant, a 100-seater from the folks behind Bolat African Cuisine, is a good bit speedier than its kin. Instead of table service, Iy... READ MORE
Husband-and-wife team (and avid travelers) Mike Maloney, who’s worked at The Grafton, and Elaine Toner, who cooked at Blue Water Grill, hope to roll out this gl... READ MORE
A cozy, friendly atmosphere mingles with traditional Nigerian cuisine at this casual Edgewater eatery. House specialties include jerk chicken with rice and red... READ MORE
This spacious Edgewater spot offers an extensive menu of fragrant meat and vegetarian stews, all served on a platter of injera, a spongy pancake-like bread. Eat... READ MORE
This tiny spot Uptown specializes in cuisine from Ghana. Look for traditional goat and fish stews served with rice, plantains and cassava. READ MORE
Mohammed Djeddour, who came to Chicago from Algeria 30 years ago, named this casual Albany Park coffee shop after a mountain range in the Sahara Desert. His sho... READ MORE
Located in a tiny strip mall a stone's throw from Truman College in Uptown, this cash-only, no-frills spot serves authentic, affordable fare from Ghana. Try the... READ MORE
This casual, cash-only Uptown spot serves traditional West African fare to a predominantly Nigerian-American crowd, mostly from the neighborhood. The base of th... READ MORE
The husband-and-wife team that oversees this earthy coffee house is focused on sharing a taste of Africa with Lakeview. They bring a discerning eye for coffee, ... READ MORE
