Memphis Black Restaurant Week: Bala’s Bistro
Bala Tounkara owns Bala’s Bistro, and his restaurant is participating in Memphis Black Restaurant Week which runs through March 13. (Daily Memphian file)

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Chris Herrington
Chris Herrington covers the Memphis Grizzlies and writes about Memphis culture, food, and civic life. He lives in the Vollentine-Evergreen neighborhood of Midtown with his wife, two kids, and two dogs.
A peppered goat curry at Bala’s Bistro is a revelation. The cafe offers a plentiful list of West African dishes, including peanut stew and lamb dibi.