Chef Beejhy Barhany at Tsion Cafe, Manhattan

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About Chef Beejhy Barhany

Beejhy Barhany is an entrepreneur, activist, and the chef-owner of Tsion Café in Harlem, New York. Her culinary style is a unique blend of her Ethiopian heritage, Israeli upbringing, and New York influences, resulting in an eclectic Ethiopian Jewish cuisine. She is also an author.

Chef Timeline

Born in Ethiopia

Beejhy Barhany's place of birth.

Raised in Israel

Beejhy Barhany's upbringing after leaving Ethiopia.

Resides in New York

Beejhy Barhany's current place of residence and culinary base.

Founded and became owner/chef of Tsion Café

Tsion Café

Established her eclectic Ethiopian Jewish restaurant in Harlem, New York City.

2022

Interviewed by Reform Judaism

Featured in an interview discussing her role as owner of Tsion Café.

2025

Hosted 'Demo and Dine: Ethiopian Jewish Cuisine' event

Scheduled to lead a cooking demonstration and tasting at the James Beard House.

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Beejhy Barhany is an entrepreneur, activist, and the chef-owner of Tsion Café in Harlem, New York. Her culinary style is a unique blend of her Ethiopian heritage, Israeli upbringing, and New York influences, resulting in an eclectic Ethiopian Jewish cuisine. She is also an author.

Cuisine Highlights

Ethiopian Jewish CuisineEclectic Ethiopian foodCuisine from her journey

News

Citing anti-Israel backlash, NYC's only Ethiopian-Israeli eatery ends regular dine-in hours (Haaretz Food)

Restaurants by chef

Tsion Café

Additional Details

Beejhy Barhany was born in Ethiopia and raised in Israel before establishing her culinary career in New York. She is the author of a book titled 'Gursha'.

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