**HINTS (Check the menu):**

* Small place. So I'll limit the size of the group.
* They have gelato!
* They seem to be counter service (Cheap Eats!)

**Useful information:**

* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethiopian_cuisine](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethiopian_cuisine)
* [https://www.yelp.com/biz/mella-cafe-chicago](https://www.yelp.com/biz/mella-cafe-chicago)
* If you have dietary restrictions, check the menu/cuisine BEFORE you RSVP.
* If you arrive early, consider saving a table for the group if possible.

**Event Fees and RSVP:**

* There is no automatic waiting list due to event fees. If the activity is full and you wish to join, PM me.
* The $2 charge is non-refundable and not applicable towards the meal/activity. It covers fees imposed by meetup.com to sustain the group.
* Note that meetup.com charges extra for payments using their site. You can also pay the $2 fee in cash (exact change preferred) to the organizer at the meetup.
* If you don't use PayPal, let me know via PM (Private Message) and bring $2 in cash (exact change preferred) to the event.
* Bring enough cash just in case.

**Ethnic Eats Exploration:**

* We aim to sample under-represented cuisines in the Chicagoland area—fewer than twenty food establishments of a particular country/cuisine. For larger countries, we'll break it down by state/province/region. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_population_(United_Nations)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_population_(United_Nations))
* Individuals familiar with the cuisine/language are encouraged to join this event.

**Public Transportation:**

* [http://www.google.com/transit](http://www.google.com/transit)

**Anti-Flake Rule:**

* I follow CDO's "3 Strikes Rule for No Shows." Details: [https://4142298.xyz/chicago-dining-out/messages/boards/thread/1625516](https://4142298.xyz/chicago-dining-out/messages/boards/thread/1625516)
* In short:
a) Three (3) no-shows without updating your RSVP will result in a ban.
b) Changing RSVP from "YES" to "NO" within 4 hours before the event (unless a genuine emergency) will be considered a "no-show."
* Any disruptive behavior negatively impacting others may lead to expulsion without warning or explanation.

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