Ethiopian Dinner at The Abyssinian Restaurant

Join me for a relaxed group dinner at The Abyssinian, a much-loved spot serving slow-cooked food from the Horn of Africa right here in Melbourne. If you've never tried Ethiopian and Eritrean cooking, this is a lovely way to do it — in good company, sharing a plate the traditional way. Ethiopian food is built for sharing. Dishes are served on a big communal platter lined with injera, a soft, slightly sour flatbread you tear and use to scoop up rich, spiced stews and vegetables — no cutlery needed. There's plenty for meat-eaters and vegetarians alike, and eating from the same plate has a warm, social feel that's perfect for a meetup. We'll meet outside the restaurant at 6:15pm to say hello, head in together to grab our table and order around 6:25pm, then settle in for a good feed and a chat. We'll wrap up around 8:00pm. Solo attendees are very welcome — this kind of shared meal is one of the easiest ways to meet people, so come along even if you don't know anyone. Links • Meetup start point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/6sLg9Mba4zMLQRBr7 • Restaurant website: https://www.theabyssinian.com.au/ Timeline • 6:15pm – Meet outside the gates of The Abyssinian Restaurant and say hi • 6:25pm – Head in, grab our table and order • 8:00pm – Meetup ends Cost Everyone orders and pays for their own meal directly at the restaurant, so bring a card or cash. Expect • Vibe: warm, casual and social • Group style: shared table, easy conversation • Pace: relaxed — we're here to eat and chat Important notes • This is a casual social meetup arranged so we can head along and eat together — it isn't run by, affiliated with, or endorsed by The Abyssinian. • We haven't made a group booking, so please plan to order your own meal on the night; an RSVP here isn't a reservation or a guaranteed table. • If your plans change, please update your RSVP so we've got a rough idea of numbers.