Date Night!

Well, we've had some movement this week and we're now #56.  Slowly but surely making our way up the list!  I'm sure over the next 12-18 months there won't be much to update besides our current number, but I'm going to try to post something incredibly interesting at least once each month.

It was announced recently that Habesha, one of the local Ethiopian restaurants, is hosting a night for all the adoptive parents at our agency...which, of course, we aren't able to attend. {Boo!} So, we decided to go on our own last night instead (in celebration of making it on the list and for our 7 year anniversary)...and we'll definitely be back!

Outside, you likely wouldn't look twice at the place...it's in a strip mall in the Park Hill area of Colfax, with a lovely tattoo store called Freaky on one side and a Middle Eastern restaurant, complete with belly dancers, on the other.  (Side note: we need to try that place sometime as well.)  Inside, however, feels like you've been transported straight to Ethiopia.  (Well, from what I imagine at least.)  It's a small place and there were only a couple other tables seated while we were there...but they have a dj come in later in the night, so I think it gets busier then.  The waitresses were all super friendly and the owner/chef came to our table a couple times during our meal.  (We made sure to let him know how much we appreciate him hosting the adoptive parents, even though we wouldn't be able to make it that night...)

We both got some Ethiopian beer called Bedele "special" that was really good...smooth with a slight honey aftertaste.  I had hoped to try some Ethiopian wine, but they were out and I wasn't a huge fan of the honey wine they gave me a sample of.  Oh well, I'm sure there will be many more opportunities to try the wines!

For food, we ordered a meat and veggie variety.  It had a chicken, beef, lentils, cabbage, housemade cheese, spinach, etc.  Everything was super yummy...and soon the only thing left on the platter was the cabbage. 

It was our first time trying the bread, injera, since we didn't have any when Steve made sik sik wat at home.  Alone, it's a little too sour tasting, but with the food it's perfect!  We finished the whole basket and dug into some of the platter piece as well.  (We aren't ones to shy away from starch!)

The best part is we were completely stuffed, had 2 beers and the tab was only about $25!  So far Habesha is our favorite Ethiopian restaurant in town...but there's a bunch of them and we're planning to try them all before picking our go-to spot!  So, if any locals are interested in joining us sometime...just let me know!