Elite Athletes from ScotiaBank Waterfront Marathon dine and celebrate at DUKEM

Oct. 16, 2011 - PRLog -- Elite athletes and competitors from today's ScotiaBank Waterfront Marathon will be celebrating their success at a special dinner party tonight at Dukem Restaurant, 950 Danforth Ave., Toronto. near Donlands Ave. Drop by and cheer their accomplishments after 7 pm tonight, Sunday, October 16.


The Ethiopian coffee ceremony is one of the most enjoyable events you can attend at an Ethiopian Restaurant. Coffee had its beginnings in Ethiopia, being cultivated as early as the 9th century. The Ethiopian region named Kaffa, is the source of the word “coffee”, a direct reference to this coffee growing region. During the coffee ceremony the coffee is taken through its full life cycle of preparation in front of guests. Done in a social and friendly manner.. the smell of freshly roasted coffee and fragrant incense fills the air ...it’s a treat for all the senses !


Michael Kidus' activities at Dukem  have been important to the growing local awareness of Ethiopian culture and indeed have provided leadership for initiating the idea of a “Little Ethiopia”. He has been raising the profile of this ethnic identity on the Danforth and in the wider Toronto community. Through Dukem Restaurant Michael has developed a culinary gateway experience for Canadians and tourists in Toronto, providing opportunities for cultures to connect.  Michael’s efforts are bringing Torontonians closer to an understanding of Ethiopian hospitality.