Chicago Bites #97
Ethiopian Diamond and Demera

First we tried our hand at Ethiopian Diamond. The food is served on one communal plate, and silverware is for wimps.

Tammy and I recently abandoned our silverware and relied on our hands to scoop up food at two of Chicago's Ethiopian restaurants. After our first experience at Ethiopian Diamond, it was clear that neither one of us had the frame-of-reference needed to talk about the food. We could barely identify what we ordered, let alone pronounce it! So we made our way to Demera to learn a little more. Listen in as we compare the two places, discuss the dining experiences overall, and give you our take on the spicy tastes.

(21.3 M)

00:00 - 01:36 Ethiopian Diamond vs. Demera, finger food galore
01:37 - 02:47 Side-by-side appetizer comparison
02:48 - 08:16 Combo plates and presentation, which place does it better?
08:17 - 09:02 Don't count on dessert
09:03 - 10:50 A striking discovery and honey wine
10:51 - 13:30 Atmosphere, live music, and looks of fear
13:31 - 15:07 Sign-off

Overall Bridget likes Demera best of the two, and Tammy gives Ethiopian Diamond the edge. It's a toss up!

Ethiopian Diamond
6120 N Broadway St

Bridget's Ethiopian Diamond Ratings:
Food Quality: 2/5
Value: 4/5
Service: 3/5
Ambiance: 2/5

Tammy's Ethiopian Diamond Ratings:
Food Quality: 3/5
Value: 3/5
Service: 3/5
Ambiance: 2/5

Average price per person: $25

By the time we tried the fare at Demera, we had the hang of It.

Demera
4801 N Broadway St

Bridget's Demera Ratings:
Food Quality: 3/5
Value: 4/5
Service: 3/5
Ambiance: 2/5

Tammy's Demera Ratings:
Food Quality: 2/5
Value: 3/5
Service: 2/5
Ambiance: 2/5

Average price per person: $25

The food is served in large, colorful baskets.

Related Chicago Bites Post:
Machu Picchu Restaurant

Online Buzz about Ethiopian Diamond:
Metromix
Yelp

Online Buzz about Demera:
Metromix
Yelp

Check out our Ethiopian Diamond and Demera photos on Flickr.