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GOORSHA’S ‘MODERN ETHIOPIAN CUISINE’
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Injera, the Ethiopian sourdough flatbread made from teff flour, is often likened to a crepe. To me, injera’s thickness and texture — soft, pliable and spongy, ideal for soaking up juices — are more like a pancake. Kitfo, a dish of minced raw beef, butter and spices, is Ethiopia’s amped-up answer to steak tartare. The turmeric and ginger notes in the yellow split pea stew kik alecha remind me of Indian chana dal. Wot (sometimes spelled wat), fiery with berbere and other spices, has a complex flavor that’s a little bit curry and a little bit Texas chili. Whenever I write about Ethiopian cuisine, I can’t resist relating dishes to more familiar foods. The comparisons aren’t precisely accurate, of course, but I find they’re a helpful way to describe a cuisine that’s relatively little known in these parts. (By my count, only six Ethiopian restaurants have opened in the Triangle in the 23 years I’ve been writing about the local food scene). Until now, though, I’ve
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never compared an Ethiopian dish to a taco. That’s just what Goorsha’s kitfo presentation calls to mind: injera cut into taco size rounds, folded around kitfo and spinach (the “lettuce”), and topped with crumbles of Ethiopian fresh cheese (“queso fresco”). They’re even folded taco style, and served two to an order on a taco tray. The kitfo presentation is a fetching example of Goorsha’s self-described “modern Ethiopian cuisine,” but it’s by no means the only one. Sambusas, savory pastries with a filling of lentils, onions, garlic and jalapeños wrapped in shatter-crisp phyllo, come with a pungent green sauce served in a sleek ceramic spoon of the sort used for tasting menus. Entrees are served on rectangular platters. There’s even a selection of Ethiopian-inspired cocktails. Sinig Ginger, for one, a refreshing quencher of muddled ginger and fresh jalapeño, mitmita (Ethiopian chile powder), silver tequila and pineapple juice with just enough kick to hold up to the fragrant spices of Juli the food. Leonard
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Goorsha 910 W. Main St., Durham 919-588-4660 goorshadurham.com Cuisine: Ethiopian Prices: $$ Atmosphere: casual and colorful Noise level: moderate to high Service: friendly, knowledgeable, and (with occasional minor lapses) attentive Recommended: kitfo, sambusas, metin shiro, zilzil key wot, doro (chicken) wot, awaze tibs. Open: Lunch and dinner daily. Reservations: accepted Other: full bar; accommodates children; /excellent vegetarian selection; patio; limited parking next to the restaurant; additional parking in the Brightleaf Square lot. Read more at triangletoday.com.
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HOPSCOTCH ACTS ANNOUNCED
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EXOTIC ENCOUNTERS IN THE TRIANGLE AND BEYOND
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Miguel is one of the Hopscotch headliners. Alexandra Wyman/Invision/A
Hopscotch Music Festival has rolled out its 2018 lineup of acts — all 80 of them — and so far the biggest headliner is Miguel, the acclaimed singer-songwriter. The Grammy Award winner also is the voice behind this year’s Oscar best song winner “Remember Me” from the film “Coco.” Hopscotch’s Red Hat Amphitheater and City Plaza main stages also will feature 1990s-vintage alternative-rock darling Liz Phair; MC50, a reconstituted version of Detroit power-rock band MC5 on a “Kick Out the Jams” 50-year anniversary tour; the cinematic indie-rock collective Grizzly Bear; and avant-bassist Thundercat. A fair number of North Carolina acts are in the mix, too, including Boulevards, Mipso and Zack Mexico on the main stage. Sarah Shook, Dex Romweber, Das Drip, Hot at Nights with Nicolay, Bangzz, Nance, Beauty World, Stevie, Greensboro’s Blueberry and Asheville’s Indigo De Souza and Space Heater are among the area acts playing the nightclub portion of Hopscotch. Also playing the clubs at Hopscotch will be The Revolution, the late Prince’s old band from 1984’s “Purple Rain”; alt-country forebears the Jayhawks; and rising indie-rock stars Waxahatchee, a band that records for Durhambased Merge Records.
If you’re looking for an out-of-theordinary way to spend time with your kids, we’ve got some wild suggestions. How about taking a day trip to learn about exotic animals? Below are four great ideas for building memories while gaining insight into the protection of some amazing creatures. Duke Lemur Center The Duke Lemur Center houses the biggest and most distinct assortment of lemurs on the planet, outside of their native Madagascar. This facility furthers the biological conservation of the world’s most threatened mammal through scientific research, community-based conservation, and reaching out to the public. The Center’s tours serve various age groups, budgets and levels of interest. All are available with a reservation. They include: • Lemurs Live public and private tours • Little Lemurs for ages 3-8 • Enrichment: More than Just a Toy • Walking with Lemurs • Painting with Lemurs • Lemur Keeper for a Day • A Photographer’s Dream What could be a better way to build unique family memories than to share an enriching experience at the Duke Lemur Center?
The Duke Lemur Center houses the biggest and most distinct assortment of lemurs on the planet, outside of their native Madagascar. your kids learn more about them. Here, a two-hour stroll through the African exhibit will have visitors feeling like they’ve just gone on a safari without ever leaving home. Plus, stopping by the aviary will send imaginations into flight as dozens of exotic birds nest among 3,000 breathtaking tropical plants. If learning about wildlife a little closer to home is what your kids crave, they’ll love the North America exhibit. It’s a tour that takes at least two hours and showcases wildlife found everywhere from the North American Coast to its deserts and points in between. Carolina Tiger Rescue
Aptly named, the Conservators Center is home to more than 80 animals and over 21 species. The Center, seated in Burlington, participates in cooperative educational efforts designed to reconnect people with wildlife. The Center hosts wildly up-close tours on weekends and on select holidays year-round, which are available only through reservations.
Located in Pittsboro, Carolina Tiger Rescue is a facility dedicated to the protection of tigers and other big cats. It offers fun, educational opportunities with Tiger Tales Tours. These monthly tours offer you and your child the chance to join a trained team member for an engaging story time and
These tours consist of walking a three-quarter-mile path with a specially-trained guide to obtain an understanding of each species’ ecological importance. Along the way, you also learn each animal’s personality and story. It’s an invaluable and unforgettable experience for both you and your kids.
Tickets are $199 for a general-admission pass, with VIP packages starting at $299. Passes allow entry into all festival clubs, three City Plaza headlining shows, and three Red Hat Amphitheater headlining shows. Single show passes for all City Plaza and Red Hat shows as well as 1-Day passes will go on sale later this summer.
North Carolina Zoo
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Your kids can get an exotic animal immersion with a day trip to the North Carolina Zoo. Situated on 2,200 acres in the Uwharrie Mountains, this attraction is a safe haven for animals that also let’s
craft-making project, followed by a tour of the sanctuary to see the iconic animals up close. It’s a great way to create memories you’ll both cherish for years to come. Conservators Center
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Will Eno’s ‘Wakey, Wakey’ final show for Manbites Dog Theater Co. Roy C. Dicks for Triangle Today Will Eno’s “Wakey, Wakey” follows one man’s humorous and unsentimental reflection on life as he prepares to exit it. The play also functions as a bittersweet farewell to Durham’s beloved Manbites Dog Theater Company, closing after 31 seasons. In the play, the lights come up on a man (Guy) lying face down on the floor among some packing boxes. He suddenly awakes, asking, “Is it now? I thought I had more time.”
with a resident and a staff member is also a metaphor for the way any of us might take stock of life as we prepare for death. Eno gives Guy many clever, insightful observations that can induce big smiles and a few pangs.
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Although this is not the playwright’s best work, it’s a perfect way to say goodbye to an institution that has given its audience so much to ponder about life.
He shortly reappears in a wheelchair, announcing to the audience, “This isn’t what I had planned.” He then nervously shuffles through some prepared note cards, fumbles with a remote to project various videos and wheels around making random reflections about the joys and wonders of life.
The actors It’s entirely appropriate that director Jeff Storer has chosen a cast of longtime favorites at Manbites. Derrick Ivey’s Guy has an impressive range of expression, from embarrassment and bravado to fear and confusion. His stream-of-consciousness monologue, taking up more than half of the 75-minute one-act play, seems an impossible task that he dispatches with consummate skill.
Throughout it all, he uneasily watches for the arrival of someone. Eventually a woman (Lisa) appears, smiling and efficient, who says she’s there to help him.
Although Lisa is a more limited role, Lakiesha Coffey makes her intriguing otherworldly, imbuing her with beaming personality and calm authority.
Here’s our take.
Bottom line Go to celebrate Manbites’ three decades of endeavors, to see fine actors at work and to pause for reflection on the positive things in life.
The script It doesn’t take long to realize that what seems to be taking place in a rest home
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