In a possible sign of a post-Ebola culinary resurgence, the restaurant of the Great Wall Hotel, a Chinese establishment that previously spanned both sides of Tubman Boulevard and 10th Street, has re-opened.
The Best Shawarma in Monrovia?
I probably shouldn’t even review Diana’s. I’ve sampled very little of their extensive menu. I’ve never had their Soujok pizza or the mushroom steak with fries and mixed vegetables. Instead, my forays have been limited to their sandwiches, and principally the meat shawarma.
Stop & Eat a Sandwich
Probably more than anywhere else in Monrovia, if I want a taste of home (the US), Stop & Shop delivers, with its shredded and ground meats lathered in cheesy chili sauces ensconced amidst freshly baked bread.
Beer-ritas and Nachos at Lila Brown
Since my return to Liberia, I’ve been eager to visit Lila Brown at its new Sinkor location (just before the 19th street beach) – especially since I, via my previous employer, helped facilitate the mural on its side wall.
A Peek inside Lila Brown, a Green Oasis in Sinkor
Nestled between Payne Ave and the beach on 19th street is a relative newcomer to the neighborhood that looks more like a botanical garden than the restaurant it is.
Belgian Brews at The Living Room
After a Monrovia hiatus of several months, I’m back on the scene, ready for the rainy season and a continuation of culinary adventures. To ease my return, the first column of my second Monrovia stint will be confined solely to the pleasures of the luscious libations at The Living Room, the rooftop bar at the Royal Grand Hotel.
Does an Anonymous Restaurant Offer the Best Value in Monrovia?
Just behind the wall at the turn to Bernard’s Beach, between President Sirleaf’s house and the CDC headquarters lies a restaurant, which in my opinion offers the best value for your money in all of Liberia.
A Forgettable Evening at the Usually Solid B. First
I had been to B. First Restaurant at the corner of 13th Street and Payne Ave a few times before. A sign denoting specialties covering the cuisines of seemingly half the population of the world – India, China, Pakistan, Bangladesh – beckoned. On previous visits, I ate mutton biriyani, shrimp fried rice, butter chicken, paleek paneer, and other standard Indian fare. The portion sizes shamed Mama Susu, and everything tasted pretty good.