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Features, reviews, and videos about Makina — our Eritrean and Ethiopian kitchen in Sunnyside, the beer garden on Governors Island, and the little yellow truck that started it all.

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Recognized across the city

A few of the outlets that have shared Makina's story. Tap any to read the feature.

New York Magazine · Grub StreetEater 38Bon AppétitResyThe InfatuationThe New York TimesPBSEpicuriousABC · GMA
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Makina, on screen

News segments, social features, and video stories from around the Makina table.

How Makina Launched the Best Ethiopian-Eritrean Food in NYCFood Curated · James Beard-winning series

How Makina Launched the Best Ethiopian-Eritrean Food in NYC

Table for All: 'Expats with Impact' — filmed with Eden on Governors IslandPBS

Table for All: 'Expats with Impact' — filmed with Eden on Governors Island

Passport Kitchen: How Traditional Ethiopian Doro Tibs Is MadeEpicurious

Passport Kitchen: How Traditional Ethiopian Doro Tibs Is Made

Passport Kitchen: How Traditional Ethiopian Breakfast Is MadeEpicurious

Passport Kitchen: How Traditional Ethiopian Breakfast Is Made

I Ate Around The World In 24 HoursJoshua Weissman

I Ate Around The World In 24 Hours

Roots, Recipes & Resilience — Food. Curated. (NYC Media)NYC.gov · Official City Media

Roots, Recipes & Resilience — Food. Curated. (NYC Media)

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Eden in the Munchies Test Kitchen

Eden was invited back to VICE's Munchies Test Kitchen to share the recipes closest to her heart. Watch her cook, then get the full written recipe.

Doro Wat — Spicy Ethiopian Chicken Stew (Sept 2021)Munchies Test Kitchen

Doro Wat — Spicy Ethiopian Chicken Stew (Sept 2021)

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Shiro with Karia Sinig (Sept 2022)Munchies Test Kitchen

Shiro with Karia Sinig (Sept 2022)

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Lamb Tibs (Sept 2022)Munchies Test Kitchen

Lamb Tibs (Sept 2022)

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In their words

Longer features and reviews, from the truck's first summer in 2017 to the Sunnyside restaurant today. Each card links to the full article.

Grub Street · NY Mag
Makina Is Bringing a New Cuisine to Queens · July 15, 2026Read →
Eater 38
Added to The 38 Best Restaurants in New York City · July 9, 2026Read →
Bon Appétit
Where to Eat in NYC Right Now · February 2026Read →
The Infatuation
“Cocktail hour energy added to injera-fueled dinners.”
Makina — Full Review (7.8) · April 29, 2026Read →
Resy
“A true neighborhood gem, with soul-satisfying cooking and a welcoming vibe.”
Eritrean & Ethiopian Cuisine Comes to Sunnyside · March 30, 2026Read →
Resy Hit List
Five Consecutive Months on the NYC Hit List (Mar–Jul) · 2026Read →
QNS
“One of the most popular spots in Sunnyside — and the only Eritrean-Ethiopian restaurant in Queens.”
Eritrean-Ethiopian Flair Comes to Sunnyside · April 2026Read →
Nina Roberts · Mercantile NYC
Opening-Night Feature on the New Sunnyside Restaurant · December 19, 2025Read →
Eater NY
Injera Bruschetta — Best NYC Dishes We Ate This Week · December 15, 2025Read →
NYC Tourism
Highlighted in the City's Official 'What's New in NYC' · October 2025Read →
Queens Chamber
“Honorees who exemplify business acumen, hard work, and doing well by doing good.”
Eden Named a Business Person of the Year · December 6, 2023Read →
CitizensNYC
Founder Profile — Neighborhood Business Grant Recipient · 2023Read →
Queen's Best
'That Makina Love' — Podcast S2 E14 (48-min Eden interview) · May 1, 2023Read →
Eater NY
Quoted in 'NYC's Most Anticipated 2022 Restaurant Openings' · January 26, 2022Read →
Farideh Sadeghin
Sambusas! — A Cooking Collaboration with Eden · January 4, 2024Read →
Sunnyside Post
Popular Food Truck to Open Its First Brick-and-Mortar · January 2022Read →
Black Enterprise
“When you show up and you are expected to fail, you are going to work harder.”
Meet the Woman Behind New York's Only Ethiopian Food Truck · March 2, 2020Read →
Speaking Broadly
“She was ecstatic when she was fired from her marketing job — it convinced her to open her own business.”
Recreating Home with a Food Truck — with Dana Cowin · October 17, 2018Read →
The New York Times
“The identity of the injera's maker is a prized secret. 'I have a lady. She's the best.'”
At Makina Cafe, Ethiopian Takeaway With Buoyant Injera · June 28, 2018Read →
ABC · GMA
“Whenever food trucks park on the street we get a ticket — my record was four tickets in one day.”
Running a Food Truck Is Way Harder Than It Looks · March 22, 2018Read →
Time Out New York
Makina's Beef Sambusa — 100 Best New Dishes & Drinks in NYC · October 30, 2017Read →
Awards & Recognition

Honored along the way

Recognition for Eden Gebre Egziabher and Makina Cafe's place in New York's food community.

NYC Celebrates Women
25 Women of Color Entrepreneurs Making Bold Moves · 2025Read →
Queens Chamber of Commerce
“Honorees who exemplify business acumen, hard work, and doing well by doing good.”
Business Person of the Year · 2023Read →
Black Women in Food
2022 Honoree — 'Culinarian' Category · 2022Read →
Vendy Awards
'Best Rookie' Finalist — NYC Street-Food Awards · 2018Read →
Founded By Her
Featured Woman Founder (Stacy’s Rise Project)Read →
NY Food Truck Assoc.
One of NYC's Best Woman-Owned Food TrucksRead →

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