The essence of Ethiopian cooking lies in the spices that vary from the fiery potent to the most delicate. Exotic spices and fresh herbs are cleverly combined to create the favors that make food a delight in Ethiopia. Even more remarkable is the whole procession of vegetarian vegan specialties, both familiar and unique.

We, at Café Colucci use the best organic, sundried, handpicked, heirloom and traditionally seasoned chili peppers, legume blends, herbs and spices. Our scintillating entrees are cooked to order to ensure freshness. Our vegetarian dishes are prepared delicately and are cooked daily. We bake our special blend  injera twice a day; for gluten free diet we prepare to order fresh 100% TEFF Injera. 

We use traditionally cut tender natural meats and cage free poultry. Our spices are imported directly from Ethiopia via our sister company Brundo International, www.brundo.com.



Teff Injera

Teff, an Ethiopian staple is the smallest grain in the world yet it contains giant size nutrition. It’s high in protein, iron, & minerals, with high calcium content. Baked from naturally fermented batter, truly natural, contains no fat or preservatives. Served at room temperature may be warmed by request.



Our Imported Spices

Berbere
This red-hot chili pepper & spices is the pivot of Ethiopian cuisine & is used as universal seasonings for most red sauce dishes.

Mitmita
This fiery mixture includes the most potent of Ethiopian peppers, fresh ground cardamom, and many herbs and spices.

Awaze
A mild berbere mixed with Ethiopian Mustard. Served with sautéed meats

Kibbe
The unsalted sweet butter is melted and refrigerated separating the impurities about a third is discarded. It is then marinated with herbs and spices. After about a week it is cooked over low heat until it is crystal clear therefore the term clarified butter.

Mitten Shouro
This fine complex matter is made of powdered chickpea dried and finely ground garlic, onion and ginger.

Kinche Bulgur
Wheat may substitute injera. May be served with most sauces and sautés

Korerima Cardamom

Senafitch Ethiopian Mustard



The Expressions

Wot
Sauce or stew with Berbere sauce. Spicy.

Alicha
Yellow turmeric sauces with fresh ginger and fresh garlic. Mild.

Tibs
Sautee usually with onions, fresh rosemary, garlic. Mild or spicy

Fitfit
Is the mixing injera pieces in all sauces, stews and salad mixes

Firfir
Mixing injera in Berbere sauce or Wot. Firfir is mostly made with dry injera

Ayeb
Ethiopian cheese made from butter milk and seasoned with spices and greens