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Karibu Market

Karibu Market's inventory of "African Foods & More" places an especial emphasis on nonperishable staple grains such as cornmeal, semolina, and ground cassava fufu — you'll see enormous sacks of these stacked up in front of the windows as you walk in. But there are also more modest selections of fresh produce and meat (goat is a specialty), as well as a few Western-style groceries and snacks.

Address: 469 Niagara St.
Getting there: Metro Bus 5, 29 or 40
Hours: Sun-Fri 10AM-8PM
Website: karibumarket.com (opens in a new tab)

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