After living near DC for 8 years, I absolutely caught the cravings for Ethiopian food. Where else can you eat delicious meat and vegetable curries served on spongy pancakes? I admit it is a cuisine that either you love or you hate; count me in for some love.
That said, I had not been near a good Ethiopian restaurant in almost 5 years since we moved to San Francisco. When our friends suggested Meskerem in Charlotte, there was no hestitation. YES.
The food was excellent, the service adorably friendly, and the environment perfect: a tiny restaurant with a few booths and huge plates. We devoured two Meskerem Combos and a Veggie Combo between the four of us.
I even asked if they do the Ethiopian coffee ceremony, and sure enough they will! Meskerem, we will be back.