Culinary Traditions of the African Diaspora
with Chef Beth Yohannes of Lemon Slice Cafe
Virtually on Zoom
Monday, September 11 7PM-9PM
A Burundi Feast
Join us for Culinary Traditions of the African Diaspora with Chef Beth Yohannes of Lemon Slice Cafe presented virtually on Zoom Monday, September 11th 7PM-9PM.

Community members representing the African Diaspora are invited to share their stories about family food traditions for this another exciting program. Culinary Traditions of the African Diaspora will be hosted by Chef Beth Yohannes of Lemon Slice Cafe. We encourage you to join us with your favorite dish for dinner or a snack as we hear about a rich array of delicious dishes with African roots.

We still need a few more regions of the diaspora to be represented. Contact [email protected] if you'd like to be part of our virtual panel.

Cassava Leaves
Moqueca Baiana from Brazil
West African Bean Fritters

About our Host

Chef Beth Yohannes

Born in Ethiopia, Chef Beth was raised in a culture where cooking has been perfected over thousands of years, and passed down from generation to generation. Beth’s love of cooking was inspired by her grandmother’s love of the culinary arts at a young age. Her grandmother took great pride in her cooking skills and used food to entertain crowds, nurture her family, and for its restorative healing powers. 

After leaving her home in Addis Ababa, Chef Beth learned to cook professionally in City of Bath College, UK; and went on to receive a BA in Hotel Management from London Southbank University. Her life journey took her from Ethiopia to the United Kingdom, then to New York City, Texas, and finally Maryland, where she now resides. These vast experiences have allowed her to appreciate different cuisines, cultures, and ways of life.
While in London, she co-owned an Ethiopian restaurant called Senke, its success leading her to cook one of her most popular dishes, “Doro wot” on a Channel 4 TV program called Food Files; Stews of the World. After gaining popularity in London, Beth went on to own a deli in Houston, Texas. When she moved to Maryland, she implemented a successful, cooked from scratch, lunch program at St. John's Episcopal School in Olney, before opening Lemon Slice Cafe in Downtown Silver Spring in 2019, which continues to gain popularity in the area.

Beth loves her community and tries to contribute in meaningful ways by getting fresh produce from local farms, participating with schools in internship programs, and teaching healthy eating with the African American Health Program in Montgomery county.
Jamaican Beef Patties
Jolof Rice
Gambian Olele / Moi Moi
An Ethiopian Feast
African Drinks
Ghanaian Nkate Nkwan aka Peanut Butter Soup with Rice Fufu