The term ‘Habesha’ refers to a Southern Semitic-speaking group of people. These people have cultural, linguistic, and in certain cases, ancestral origins tracing back to the tribes of the Axumite (Habasha) and the Da'amat kingdom.

Coffee is an important ceremonial drink. The "coffee ceremony" is common in Ethiopia. The coffee beans are roasted, ground and served in tiny ceramic cups with no handles. When the roasted beans are smoking, they are passed around the table, where the smoke becomes a blessing on the diners. Traditional Ethiopian food served at these meals consists of ‘injera’, a spongy flat bread, served with ‘sebhi’ or ‘wot’ (a flavorful and spicy meat sauce).

Yared came to the USA in 2000. He is a driven entrepreneur who has his degree in Engineering from Addis Ababa University (Awassa College) in Ethiopia. After graduation he worked six years in rural development and the ministry of agriculture. During this time, he also worked with subcontractors and developers to help local communities construct buildings that were needed. After that, he went into the business realm and opened his own bar and restaurant. Later, he moved to Denver and decided to open an authentic Ethiopian restaurant. He reaches out to the community in many different ways – in the education of his beautiful culture, the sharing of his wonderful traditions and ceremonies, as well as bringing the local community together through many special events.