Featuring some of the most unique plant-based dishes in the country, Bib Gourmand Millennium leans into the natural from the decor to the menu. Chef-owner Eric Tucker’s rustic-chic boîte brings distinctive flavors to vegan cuisine that even the truest carnivore could be converted.
Inspector notes: “Roasted pumpkin tamales with pumpkin seed pastor and cashew nut crema are knockouts, as are the crunchy king trumpet fritters with chili-persimmon jam.”
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Barcote
Cuisine: Ethiopian
In a city filled with Ethiopian restaurants, Barcote stands apart from the fray. Beyond the friendly service and the minimally chic space, the team of chef-owners celebrate Ethiopian spices and seasonings with tastebud tantalizing results.
Inspector notes: “Whether you opt for a meaty plate of kitfo (spiced minced beef cooked in clarified butter); a sampler of vegetarian stews like spicy misir wot (lentils simmered in berbere sauce); or hearty atakilt wot (cabbage, potato, and carrot stew with turmeric); you’ll be captivated by the layers of flavor.”
This local spot (and a Bib Gourmand) is popular for a reason, so our advice is to arrive early. Inside the warehouse-style space, diners can expect “West Coast Barbecue”, where chef Horn utilizes his family’s cooking traditions and a myriad of meat-smoking techniques.