Episode 448: Mebruka Kane of Doro Bet - Philadelphia, PA. Fusing Cultures. A Journey of ETHIOPIAN-INSPIRED [Gluten-Free] Fried Chicken. EXPORT Opportunity + Knowledge. Philly Style Chix Has Arrived.

Welcome to the JUSTIN AND THE [FOOD] ENTREPRENEURS Show, where host Justin Bizzarro dives into the world of culinary innovation with guest Mebruka Kane from Philadelphia. In this episode, they explore the inspiring story behind Doro Bet, an Ethiopian-inspired chicken house and fusion fried chicken venture.

Mebruka shares her journey from childhood influenced by a hard-working mother, to partnering with her sister during the pandemic to start a business that blends Ethiopian flavors with a beloved American dish; fried chicken. Discover how the fusion of Ethiopian spices and gluten-free teff flour has created a unique dining experience that resonates with both American and Ethiopian communities.

Listen as Mebruka discusses the challenges and joys of building a business with family, the importance of fresh ingredients, and the role of community and customer feedback in shaping their menu. From Ethiopian traditional dishes to an innovative take on fried chicken, Doro Bet stands out as a beacon of culinary creativity and cultural fusion.

This is a story of passion, perseverance, and the power of food to bring people together. Tune in to learn how Mebruka and her sister are redefining the dining experience, one plate at a time.

 

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Location: 4533 Baltimore Ave., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

 

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Who is Justin Ryan Bizzarro? – Justin Bizzarro is a serial food, restaurant, technology, media and marketing entrepreneur, who helped build a 24-year-old group of food and restaurant related businesses, he created with his father and business partners out of his family’s basement, in 1998. He is a highly desired business management, personal and athlete growth, free market, food diversity, and entrepreneurial leadership speaker. Justin’s expertise are in human growth, motivation, leadership and management development, health foods and beverages, global lean manufacturing facilities, vertically integrating businesses, food marketing and advertising, supply chain creation and management, direct to consumer fulfillment, transportation and distribution, personal brand building, restaurant development and construction, and entrepreneur acceleration. Justin received his BA in International Business and Management from Dickinson College, in 2002, and his MBA from University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill, in 2014. He is currently pursuing his Master of Divinity in Leadership from Denver Seminary. His leadership and entrepreneur podcasts have positively impacted millions of people across the globe.

 

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