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Dawa . 2208 14th St., NW.

At Elmina on 14th Street, chef Eric Adjepong puts an elevated, contemporary spin on Ghanaian dishes. Recently, the Food Network and Top Chef star branched into fast-casual with Dawa, offering takeout-only takes on West African dishes.

The menu spans from slow-cooked suya-crusted short rib over jollof rice to red red—stewed black eyed peas with sweet plantains and avocado. One of the signature dishes on Elmina’s menu is a shareable platter with smoked jollof rice and duck prepared three ways. At Dawa, you’ll find a personalized portion with a tamarind-glazed confit duck leg and toasted tomato salad over jollof rice.

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