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)
Chris Herrington
Chris Herrington covers the Memphis Grizzlies and writes about Memphis culture, food, and civic life. He lives in the Vollintine-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.
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