Chicago's African food scene centers around Ethiopian cuisine, and excellent examples include Demera Ethiopian for its' flaky sambusas and Ethiopian Diamond II, which practically doubles as one of the city's best coffee shops. To sample West African fare, a Senegalese chef is cooking up stews and other specialties at Yassa. Tip: some of these spots are BYOB, so make sure to grab some craft beer on your way.
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