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  • Akwaaba Lounge (1230 Restaurant), Washington DC

    Akwaaba Lounge (1230 Restaurant), Washington DC

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    9th street above Mt. Vernon Square in DC used to house this absolute mess of an attempt at success that was called 1230 Restaurant and Akwaaba Lounge at some point as well. This was was among the record holders for consistent bails and reschedules and eventually went under. DC isn’t exactly an overall flavor town,…

  • Golf Ultra Lounge, Silver Spring MD

    Golf Ultra Lounge, Silver Spring MD

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    Golf Ultra Lounge was one of my early and first African places and all of the food looked new and interesting to me. Smooth shoot here, and the place is still around today.

  • 5 Sisters Restaurant, Laurel MD

    5 Sisters Restaurant, Laurel MD

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    5 Sisters was a smooth sailing gig at the end of one night and the menu did not disappoint as well as the sheer size of this restaurant and bar.

  • Le Mandigue African Restaurant, Frederick MD

    Le Mandigue African Restaurant, Frederick MD

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    Another lovely and homey African spot in a different direction from the usual DC direction and surrounding pockets of MD, and that changed the atmosphere of this place entirely. Lovely shoot with some very good food and owners to boot! Very clean and opulent presentation that definitely reflects the portions you get here.

  • Lee’s Restaurant and Bar, Hyattsville MD

    Lee’s Restaurant and Bar, Hyattsville MD

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    Lee’s was one of the favorite earlier African spots because their jolloff rice was amazing and both chicken and fish entrees came with an very generous coating of tomato garnish. I’ve been back here with friends several times after the shoot and it was awesome to see them incorporate all of my work into their…

  • Jolloff Etcetera, Landover Hills MD

    Jolloff Etcetera, Landover Hills MD

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    Jolloff Etcetera is an nice little Nigerian restaurant off of Annapolis Road in Woodlawn, Hyattsville, MD (now redefined as Landover Hills). Great food and great jolloff rice especially! Definitely recommend checking this place out! And the one and only place that introduced me to the magic of jolloff rice!