On Thursday, April 26, the audience in the Cellar Kitchen at Macy’s Herald Square, the world’s largest store, received an important lesson in cooking up flavorful Ethiopian dishes from Philipos Mengistu, owner and Executive Chef of Queen of Sheba restaurant in New York City.
Philipos demonstrated why crowds are flocking to his midtown Manhattan eatery. He was assisted by his wife Sara and Asiana Blount, manager of Macy’s Herald Square Special Events, and the staff at Macy’s Culinary Council.
Tadias was there to cover the event. Here are images from the show.
Photos by Liben Eabisa
City: New York
Event Name: Cooking demonstration by Philipos Mengistu, owner and Executive Chef of Queen of Sheba restaurant
Host: Macy’s Herald Square Special Events
Venue: Macy’s Herald Square
Address: 151 West 34th Street
Date: Thursday, April 26, 2007
Above: Asiana Blount, manager of Macy’s Herald Square Special Events, prepares Philipos for the show.
Above: Philipos was assisted by his wife Sara (left) and Asiana Blount, manager of Macy’s Herald Square Special Events (middle).
The audience was treated to servings of Yebeg Tibis (Ethiopian lamb stew).
Above: Philipos at the end of a hugely successful event.
Above: Philipos at his midtown Manhattan restaurant. Photo by Helina Metaferia.
I have had a chance to dine at Queen of Sheba’s and can attest to the quality and taste of the food. I highly recommend the ‘Yebeg Tibs’. Hirut
My first and last stop whenever in New York, Queen of Sheba serves up by far the best quality of food with great presentation and friendly service. Mikias