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Radio Africa & Kitchen was created by Chef Eskender Aseged. Originally from Ethiopia, he has worked in Bay Area restaurants for the past 20 years.  

In the fall of 2004, Eskender began preparing and serving meals in his home for groups of 15-20 friends and their friends. Radio Africa was born. Word spread and the nomadic restaurant made its next stop at Velo Rouge Cafe, where he served dinner from December 2005 to March 2008. Eskender now devotes all of his time to Radio Africa.

Why “Radio Africa”?
The name comes from Eskender’s experience growing up in Ethiopia with very few outlets for popular music and sports. Only one household per neighborhood might have a radio and kids would gather and listen to soccer matches and music, sharing laughter, conversation and snacks — typically freshly roasted barley, garbanzo beans and other whole grain cereals. The music they listened to came from all parts of Africa.

Radio Africa & Kitchen similarly brings people together for stimulating conversation and laughter accompanied by authentic, healthy meals — all while listening to a variety of African music. When you dine with us, we encourage you to sit together at one large table (family style) as you would in your own home.