We love going out for Ethiopian food. In fact we have eaten it in Venice, Amsterdam, and Basel. We always seek it out when we travel. Tonight is our local favorite, Zeni Restaurant, in San Jose. Their rendition of a veggie combo includes five vegetable dishes served on and with injera, Ethiopian bread. We also ordered sautéed lamb with onions and peppers but forgot to add the salad which is usually served in the middle of the platter.

The food is spiced with berbere which gives it a distinctive Ethiopian flavor. Your utensil is a small piece of injera that you use to pick up a portion of the meat or vegetables. Injera is a spongy, sourdough-tasting bread which complements the spicy food. All in all it is a very tasty interactive meal.