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Thank you for the 🥰 @eater_dcand featuring @hedzole as an essential restaurant here in DC.

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#dmvfoodies #dcfoodies #plantbaseddc #panafricansoul #westafricanfood #soulinabowl #tyla #alexandriava #fairfaxcounty #dcdining #montogomerycounty #silverspringmd #takomapark #southeastdc #princegeorgescpunty #annearundelcounty #princewilliamcountyva

It’s not everyday that a Naa Densua, daughter of Naa Akaibi and Nii Aryee makes her hometown newspaper 😉 @gabehiatt thank you for the amazing review and sharing @hedzole@washingtonpost.

📷: @reylopezphoto_

Out in print today!

Thank you to everyone that has joined me on this journey. #wemove

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#hedzole #panafricansoul #ghanatotheworld #proudlyghanaian🇬🇭 #ghanaianamerican #washingtonpost #washingtonpostfood

Just in case you missed this, I did a thing. Thank you @maureenumehtv, Tyler and the whole @fox5dc crew for the opportunity to showcase @hedzole.I’m forever grateful to all of the customers new and old that continue to make this dream possible. Thank you!!!

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#goddontplayaboutme #thingstodoindc #veganfriendly #eaterdc #welcometodc #uptowndc #fifawomensworldcup #ghana #beyondthereturn #afrobeats #afroeats

Ripe plantain drives the flavor of the tatale at Hedzole (@hedzole), a spicy Ghanaian plantain pancake that Chef Candice Mensah builds with onion, garlic, habanero, palm oil, and plantain flour before pan-frying. ⁠
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She serves it over slow-cooked bambara beans that develop their own natural gravy, landing somewhere between sweet and savory. ⁠
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The dish reflects how Mensah cooks across memory and place, drawing from what she grew up eating while presenting Ghanaian food with clarity, confidence, and none of the exoticizing tropes often projected onto West African cuisine.

🚨 New favorite spot alert @hedzole 🚨
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. There’s just something about food when it’s done right and with passion. Looking forward to bringing more friends and family here!
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#hedzole #dceats #oxtail #taylorstaste

Inspired by her time in the kitchen at an early age and her mom’s flavorful cooking, Chef Candice Mensah is bringing her unique culinary perspective as a Ghanaian American to Stadium Chef Series at Nationals Park presented by Capital One. 
 
Through her award-winning restaurant, Hedzole (@hedzole), Chef Mensah strives to introduce guests to West African cuisine and share her passion for the food and the culture. Her dishes artfully honor traditional Ghanaian recipes, allowing many guests to get a first taste of this cuisine. 
 
Check out the full menu – see link in bio. Experience these delicious flavors with us on Wednesday, October 29! Reserve your seat today.  
 
@hedzole @beardfoundation @capitalone @nationalspark

Inspired by her time in the kitchen at an early age and her mom’s flavorful cooking, Chef Candice Mensah is bringing her unique culinary perspective as a Ghanaian American to Stadium Chef Series at Nationals Park presented by Capital One. 
 
Through her award-winning restaurant, Hedzole (@hedzole), Chef Mensah strives to introduce guests to West African cuisine and share her passion for the food and the culture. Her dishes artfully honor traditional Ghanaian recipes, allowing many guests to get a first taste of this cuisine. 
 
Check out the full menu – see link in bio. Experience these delicious flavors with us on Wednesday, October 29! Reserve your seat today.  
 
@hedzole @beardfoundation @capitalone @nationalspark

Inspired by her time in the kitchen at an early age and her mom’s flavorful cooking, Chef Candice Mensah is bringing her unique culinary perspective as a Ghanaian American to Stadium Chef Series at Nationals Park presented by Capital One. 
 
Through her award-winning restaurant, Hedzole (@hedzole), Chef Mensah strives to introduce guests to West African cuisine and share her passion for the food and the culture. Her dishes artfully honor traditional Ghanaian recipes, allowing many guests to get a first taste of this cuisine. 
 
Check out the full menu – see link in bio. Experience these delicious flavors with us on Wednesday, October 29! Reserve your seat today.  
 
@hedzole @beardfoundation @capitalone @nationalspark

Inspired by her time in the kitchen at an early age and her mom’s flavorful cooking, Chef Candice Mensah is bringing her unique culinary perspective as a Ghanaian American to Stadium Chef Series at Nationals Park presented by Capital One. 
 
Through her award-winning restaurant, Hedzole (@hedzole), Chef Mensah strives to introduce guests to West African cuisine and share her passion for the food and the culture. Her dishes artfully honor traditional Ghanaian recipes, allowing many guests to get a first taste of this cuisine. 
 
Check out the full menu – see link in bio. Experience these delicious flavors with us on Wednesday, October 29! Reserve your seat today.  
 
@hedzole @beardfoundation @capitalone @nationalspark

Inspired by her time in the kitchen at an early age and her mom’s flavorful cooking, Chef Candice Mensah is bringing her unique culinary perspective as a Ghanaian American to Stadium Chef Series at Nationals Park presented by Capital One. 
 
Through her award-winning restaurant, Hedzole (@hedzole), Chef Mensah strives to introduce guests to West African cuisine and share her passion for the food and the culture. Her dishes artfully honor traditional Ghanaian recipes, allowing many guests to get a first taste of this cuisine. 
 
Check out the full menu – see link in bio. Experience these delicious flavors with us on Wednesday, October 29! Reserve your seat today.  
 
@hedzole @beardfoundation @capitalone @nationalspark

A taste of Ghana in DC! ✨

#billysfoodrun #dceats #explorepage✨ #panafricancuisine #ghanaianfood

I was a super picky eater as a kid. So, I have a ton of empathy for parents navigating the wonderful world of childhood food preferences. It’s tough!
We all know kids can have strong opinions (to say the least!). However, a child’s resistance to try new food may actually be coming from your own apprehension, whether intended or otherwise. Think about it: Have you ever unintentionally telegraphed your own reservations about a dish? Kids are like tiny sponges, absorbing our cues. If they sense hesitation, they might mirror it, becoming wary of something they haven’t even tasted.

I’m often asked is our food “kid friendly”? Which is an understandable question, but at the same time a confusing one to me. Confusing because one, I don’t know what you have or haven’t exposed your child to and also when I think about howpeople eat globally there are probably more children that eat the types of foods I grew up eating than there are eating chicken fingers and fries.
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#foodforthought #kidfriendlyfood #thinkglobal #worldwide

I was a super picky eater as a kid. So, I have a ton of empathy for parents navigating the wonderful world of childhood food preferences. It’s tough!
We all know kids can have strong opinions (to say the least!). However, a child’s resistance to try new food may actually be coming from your own apprehension, whether intended or otherwise. Think about it: Have you ever unintentionally telegraphed your own reservations about a dish? Kids are like tiny sponges, absorbing our cues. If they sense hesitation, they might mirror it, becoming wary of something they haven’t even tasted.

I’m often asked is our food “kid friendly”? Which is an understandable question, but at the same time a confusing one to me. Confusing because one, I don’t know what you have or haven’t exposed your child to and also when I think about howpeople eat globally there are probably more children that eat the types of foods I grew up eating than there are eating chicken fingers and fries.
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#foodforthought #kidfriendlyfood #thinkglobal #worldwide

A friendly Legon vs Tech debate amongst friends 😊

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#dceats #dmveats #choplife #destinationdc #bestofwashington

It’s Art All Night DC !!
And you’re invited 😊
WHERE: Uptown 14th/Kennedy and Colorado (outside of Hedzole)
WHEN: 7PM - 10 PM

Fun for everyone, join us outside of Hedzole for live performances and interactive experiences with @kultureshockmovement @poch_africa and@xfactortheband
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#destinationdc #uptowndc #cranksession #northwestdc #brightwooddc #16thstreetheightsdc #africandancedc #africandrumming #afrofuturism #fyp #thingstodoindc #howardvshampton

From Ghana 🇬🇭 to DC….this is flavor that moves you. (literally!)

At @washingtonianmag’s Best of Washington, @hedzole_dc served up vibrant Ghanaian flavors featuring a Waakye Bar experience that allowed guests to customize their bowls with bold toppings. It was a crowd favorite that had patrons dancing, smiling, and coming back for more.

In true Ghanaian spirit, “Chop better, live better”because when the food hits, so does the joy. 🍛💃🏾

Chef/owner Candice Mensah brought color, culture, and unforgettable taste to the table.

#HedzoleDC #BestofWashington #PanAfricanCuisine #Waakye #DCFoodie #TasteOfGhana #SavorTheCity #panafricanfood #ChopBetterLiveBetter #savordmv #savorthecity #savorthecitydmv #dcpr #dccontentcreator #dmvcontentcreator

Never knew vibes like this before ✨

Best of Washington def brought the flavor and we’re just getting started in sharing the highlights. Stay tuned for more behind the scenes moments with @hedzole from a night full of culture, cuisine, and connection.

#savordmv #savorthecity #savorthecitydmv #hedzole #dcafrocaribbean #dmvafricans #dmvafricanfood #dcblackownedbusinesses #dmvblackownedbusiness #dmvblackcreatives #dcblackownedbusinesses #bestofwashington #bestofwashingtonian