Over the years, Mesob has been featured by industry organizations, publications and media outlets for its culinary excellence, entrepreneurial leadership and contributions to the community.
National and regional awards that recognize the food, the hospitality and the story behind Mesob.
Faces of Diversity – American Dream Award (2011), honoring Berekti and Akberet Mengistu for entrepreneurship, leadership and excellence in the restaurant industry.
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National recognition of the owners' contribution to diversity and entrepreneurship in the American restaurant industry (2011).
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Recognized for excellence in the Zagat 2011/2012 and 2012/13 New Jersey Restaurant Survey.
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Certificate of Excellence (2014), recognizing consistently excellent reviews from diners.
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Stories, spotlights and archives that have helped tell Mesob's story over the years.
Company news archive covering awards, anniversaries, menu innovations and community events.
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Feature announcing Mesob's partnership with OpenTable and online reservations.
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Featured in festival publications as a recommended local restaurant.
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Restaurant profile and community spotlight from Montclair's downtown business district.
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Restaurant news, anniversary celebrations, awards, recipes and cultural education.
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Mesob has also been featured in local Montclair newspapers and community publications, New Jersey dining guides, Ethiopian cultural publications, and food and travel blogs highlighting authentic Ethiopian cuisine.
Restaurant review sites, including Yelp, TripAdvisor, Google Reviews and OpenTable, have carried the guest voices that continue to shape Mesob's reputation as one of New Jersey's premier Ethiopian restaurants, recognized for authentic cuisine, cultural education and exceptional hospitality.
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