Senegalese food is a product of the country's position at the gateway to West Africa—the Arabs, French, Portuguese, and English all stopped by and contributed to the cuisine. At his Rogers Park spot, chef-owner Badara "Badou" Diakhate has taken this melding further, experimenting with "Senegalese soul food" dishes like collards and smoked turkey with jollof rice saturated by a brilliant burst of lime, lemon, and habanero. His repertoire also includes traditional dishes such as yassa… read full review »