Zweli's Kitchen & Restaurant

The first Zimbabwean restaurant in the United States is here, in Durham. Owners Leo and Chef Zweli have become a staple in Durham, offering meals to community members suffering hardship, and sharing their culinary talents with Durhamites – many for the first time. Apparently, garlic is the non-negotiable staple in their pantry. “This is one of my basic necessities to any meal," chef Zweli says. "It's one of the most potent flavor enhancers, period. I must have it!” To say you've been, make sure to get the sweet potato samosas and dovi collard greens.