Seattle, WA

Kingfish Cafe
DESCRIPTION: Owner Leslie Coaston has created a delectable, cozy establishment that draws lines of patrons outside; dinner menu includes fanciful and delicious Miss Choo Choo's Company's Comin Rib Eye Summer Steak to Caberet All Monday Red Beans and Rice; a charming atmosphere with photos of Leslie's ancestors (one from 1904) adorn the walls which face a busy kitchen

CUISINE: Continental

CREDIT CARDS: yes

DAYS & HOURS: Mon, Wed-Fri 11:30a-2p, Mon, Wed-Thu 6p-9p; Fri-Sat 6p-10p, Sun 11a-2p

ADDRESS: 602 19th Ave East  MAP

PHONE: 206-320-8757

Seattle Central Grind
DESCRIPTION: Restaurant & Lounge; Enjoy the warm atmosphere of this African American coffee house and Internet cafe; soothing jazz music plays in the background and friendly staff

CUISINE: Coffee and desserts; choose between delicious drinks such as coffee, espresso, latte, hot chocolate, tea, cider, specialties include a collection of coffees from Africa; menu features sandwiches, bagels, cakes, muffins, pastries, fruit; books, cards, original African American paintings, CDs, Incense, Kwanzaa supplies available; Also, Italian soda, juices, deli sandwiches, homemade pound cake

CREDIT CARDS: yes

DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Fri 7:30a-5p, Sat 8:30a-3p

ADDRESS: 2724 East Cherry Street  MAP

PHONE: 206-709-9902

Catfish Corner
DESCRIPTION: Restaurant; popular with the locals with comfortable seating booths and vibe; get there before the lunch crowds

CUISINE: Seafood; specialties are catfish, prawns, peach cobbler, and hush puppies

CREDIT CARDS: yes

DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Fri 11a-10p, Sat 12p-10p

ADDRESS: 2726 East Cherry Street  MAP

PHONE: 206-323-4330

Lalibela Ethiopian
DESCRIPTION: Restaurant; Don't let the unimpressive building front fool you; once inside, the restaurant is spacious with beautiful Ethiopian art, photographs, and "tea ceremony" tables; restaurant is named after 12th century Ethiopian church; listen to relaxing Ethiopian music; eat delicious beef, chicken, and vegetarian dishes; reasonable prices

CUISINE: Ethiopian

CREDIT CARDS: yes

DAYS & HOURS: Wed-Mon 10a-10p

ADDRESS: 2800 East Cherry Street  MAP

PHONE: 206-322-8565

Adey Abeba 

DESCRIPTION: Upscale restaurant near the Ethiopian Community Center;

CUISINE: Ethiopian; try the Doro Wat or flavors of the lamb; also features fine Ethiopian coffees

CREDIT CARDS: yes

DAYS & HOURS: daily Lunch 11:30a-2:30p,
 Dinner 5pm-10p

ADDRESS: 2123 East Union Street  MAP

PHONE: 206-322 1617

WEBSITE: http://www.adeyabeba.com

Meskel Ethiopian
DESCRIPTION: Restaurant; nice atmosphere inside; service is slow when they are busy

CUISINE: Ethiopian; known for their veggie combo, which includes split peas, spicy lentils, potato stew and homemade cheese

CREDIT CARDS: yes

DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Fri 12p-10p

ADDRESS: 2605 East Cherry Street  MAP

PHONE: 206-860-1724

Thompson's Point of View
DESCRIPTION: Restaurant serving happy patrons for the past 20 years

CUISINE: Creole and Soul Food; specialties include chicken wings, catfish and gumbo

CREDIT CARDS: yes

DAYS & HOURS: daily 11a-2a

ADDRESS: 2308 East Union Street  MAP

PHONE: 206-329-0836

Addis Cafe
DESCRIPTION: Cafe

CUISINE: Ethiopian; specialties include doro wat, vegetarian combo, beef tibs, fish tibs

CREDIT CARDS: yes

DAYS & HOURS: Thu-Sun 1a-11p

ADDRESS: 1224 East Jefferson Street  MAP

PHONE: 206-325-7805

Helen's Soul Food
DESCRIPTION: Restaurant; many consider it the best Soul Food in town

CUISINE: Soul Food; specialties include barbecue chicken, beef tibs, oxtails, neck bones

CREDIT CARDS: no

DAYS & HOURS: daily 9a-10p

ADDRESS: 1133 23rd Ave  MAP

PHONE: 206-322-6310

Mesob
DESCRIPTION: Restaurant

CUISINE: Ethiopian; try the vegetarian and chicken dishes

CREDIT CARDS: yes

DAYS & HOURS: Wed-Sat 1p-10p

ADDRESS: 705 23rd Ave  MAP

PHONE: 206-860-0403

Willie's Taste of Soul BBQ
DESCRIPTION: Barbecue joint; save time, call ahead for take-out

CUISINE: Louisiana Barbecue; specialties include ribs, homemade links, barbecue chicken, greens and coconut cake

CREDIT CARDS: no

DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Thu 11a-8p, Fri-Sat 11a-9p

ADDRESS: 6305 Beacon Ave South  MAP

PHONE: 206-722-3229

Casuelitas Island Soul
DESCRIPTION: Restaurant; features 50 rums and many happy-hour food specials

CUISINE: Caribbean; try any entree, but the St. Croix Prawns, Jerk Chicken, Lamb Shanks and Escovitched Fish are very satisfying

CREDIT CARDS: yes

DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Fri 4p-10p, Sat 5p-10p

ADDRESS: 81 Vine Street  MAP

PHONE: 206-770-0155

WEBSITE: http://www.casuelitas.com

Casuelitas Caribbean Cafe
DESCRIPTION: Cafe; like the original on Vine Street, this one is just as appetizing, but has a neighborhood feel and better parking

CUISINE: Caribbean

CREDIT CARDS: yes

DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Sat 11a-9p

ADDRESS: 2608 South Judkins Street  MAP

PHONE: 206-329-1202

WEBSITE: http://www.casuelitas.com

The Wellington
DESCRIPTION: Upscale Restaurant and nightclub; nice environment inside and out make this a popular spot for professionals; live Jazz Friday and Saturday nights 7p-10p; weekdays Happy Hour 5p-6:30p

CUISINE: Soul Food

CREDIT CARDS: yes

DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Thu 5p-9p, Fri-Sat 5p-10p, Sunday Brunch 11a-4p

ADDRESS: 4869 Rainier Avenue South  MAP

PHONE: 206-722-8571

WEBSITE: http://www.thewellington.biz

Dimitriou's Jazz Alley
DESCRIPTION: Upscale Jazz club featuring the best Jazz in town; local and national jazz acts; two levels attracting a diverse clientele; past performers include Joshua Redman, Kenny Barron Quintet, Roy Hargrove Quintet, Lionel Hampton Orchestra and Michael Brecker

CUISINE: Light Fare

CREDIT CARDS: yes

DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Sun 6p-until

ADDRESS: 2033 6th Ave  MAP

PHONE: 206-441-9729

Royal Esquire
DESCRIPTION: A 50-year members club who also premits guests; doesn’t hurt call ahead; Friday R&B, Hip Hop, Old School from 8p-1:30a, Saturday R&B, Hip Hop, Jazz from 9p-1:30a

CUISINE: Light Fare

CREDIT CARDS: yes

DAYS & HOURS: nightly Thu-Sun

ADDRESS: 5016 Rainier Ave South  MAP

PHONE: 206-723-2811

R&L Home of Good Bar-B-Que
DESCRIPTION: Brick oven barbecue joint; call for take-out

CUISINE: Barbecue; specialties include baby back ribs, homemade Louisiana hot links, barbecue chicken, red beans, black eye peas, collard greens, sweet potato pie, peach cobbler

CREDIT CARDS: yes

DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Sat 11a-9p

ADDRESS: 1816 East Yesler Way  MAP

PHONE: 206-322-0271

Tacoma, WA

Southern Kitchen
DESCRIPTION: Restaurant

CUISINE: Southern; specialties include meatloaf, chicken & dumplings, smothered pork chops, chitterlings, gumbo and daily specials

CREDIT CARDS: yes

DAYS & HOURS: Sun 8a-7p, Mon-Thu 8a-8p, Fri-Sat 8a-9p

ADDRESS: 1716 6th Ave  MAP

PHONE: 253-627-4282