Lucy's Lair

Hi everyone!
Ok last night I and this really cute friend of mine went to an awesome Ethiopian restaurant called Lucy's Lair. I had never heard of this place until I stumbled upon this link...
Taking "Ethnic" To A Different Level - Entertainment
Since I'm big on trying unique foods and venturing off the beaten culinary path, I decided to give this restaurant a shot.
The beginning of my experience started out in confusion. Basically I had trouble finding the place, but that only helped strengthen my curiosity. When we arrived it was about 9PM and there was only one other couple in the restaurant. As soon as we entered we were greeted by the owner with welcome arms. The place smelled intoxicating with unique spices diffused through the air. The Dining room was spotless and the decor was uniquely Ethiopian. We were seated right away and decided to try the Ethiopian beer. I have to say that the Hakim Stout beer was desirably fruity and complex. I smelled apple, grape and berry flavors. Although this beer was dark it was very light tasting and full of fruity elegance. I was very impressed with my drink.
The food we ordered was called Doro Tibs where Doro means chicken. The chicken was lighly sauteed with their prized spices, peppers, onions and herbs. We also ordered a side dish called Kosta which is collard greens and spinach sauteed in onions, fresh garlic , green peppers and spices. All the food was brought to our table in a single large platter. The chicken and the greens were placed on the Teff injera (flat bread) and we were also given a bowl of rolled up injera to use as a utensil for eating our food. The Injera is made with Teff, wheat, millet, sorghum and barley flour. Although some may not prefer the slight fermented flavor, I have to say that the flavor beautifully enhances the taste of the sweet complex spices used in each dish. Just be careful to minimize your intake of the injera bread because you will get full quickly! With the friendliness of lucy and her staff mixed with the delicate yet complicated flavors of our drinks and meals, I would have to say I'm going back for seconds! Both my friend and I thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and loved the food. Lucy's Lair is definitely a restaurant to be experienced.

Lucy's Lair 1(559) 433-9775
10063 N. Maple Ave.
Fresno, Ca 93730-3402

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Hello Everyone,

First and foremost I'd like to introduce myself, I hail from the Fresno, CA area. I have a 5 year old son who means the world to me :D and I have a burning desire to try new and exotic foods. I, like many of you have watched the show Bizarre Foods which airs on the Travel Channel and thought to myself, "What in God's holy name is that guy (Andrew Zimmern) about to eat!" Well, after religiously watching the show I came up with the great idea of venturing out on a quest to find the most unusual foods California has to offer. Whenever I get the chance to travel anywhere else you can sure bet I will blog about any unusual food I may encounter. Andrew Zimmern, you da man!!!