Harlem’s queen of Ethiopian Jewish cuisine knows that the histories of Jews and Africans are inseparable
Beejhy Barhany, owner of Tsion Café in Harlem, fuses Ethiopian and Jewish flavors to reflect her heritage as part of the Beta Israel community.
Her new cookbook “Gursha” and her restaurant honor this cultural blend, offering dishes like injera and plantain chips. Tsion Café also hosts jazz nights and community events, making it a hub for Jewish and African cultural fusion.
Image credit - Sam Lin-Sommer
