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7704 Third Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11209
When asked for a brunch recommendation, we often suggest Tanoreen. The Middle Eastern menu offers traditional Levantine breakfasts like vegetable fritters, hummus with meat, and... More »
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709 Ninth Ave., New York, NY 10019
According to chef Halabi Gazala, Gazala Place is the only Druze restaurant in the United States. Druze are an insular tribe that spreads across the Middle East (the chef... More »
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161 N. Seventh St., Brooklyn, NY 11211
Conveniently materializing just above the Bedford stop on the L, Oasis immediately blew the neighborhood's other pita purveyor right out of the water. The appetizing salads are... More »
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212 E. 45th St., New York, NY 10017
Think of Bi Lokma as a weekday lunch hub or a cozy corner for chow just like babaanne--er, granny--used to make. Begin with hot yogurt soup, a tangy, rich bowl of herb-flecked... More »
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145 Court St., Brooklyn, NY 11201
Don't bother with the menu at 145 Luncheonette. Ask what kinds of meat (always halal) are workin' on the grill, then ask for a selectionâ?"often including lamb... More »
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222 Waverly Place, New York, NY 10014
Don't let the address fool you;this tiny carryout (with a few stools) is tucked into an obscure corner of the West Village nowhere near Washington Square. Its genius lies in the... More »
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38 Ave. B, New York, NY 10009
St. Mark's stalwart Cafe Rakka has spawned an offspring on Avenue B. And the kid is as good as the parent, maybe better when it comes to coffee. When you get the... More »
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25-78 Steinway St., Long Island City, NY 11103
The selection of cookies and pastries will knock you out at Laziza Sweets, an Astorian showcase of Middle Eastern baked goods, some stuffed with dates and dotted with... More »
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183-10 Horace Harding Expwy., Flushing, NY 11365
We passed Ali Baba-brooding over the L.I.E. on the elevated access road-several times before we stopped, then were rewarded with great kebabs and Persian-leaning stews. Best of... More »
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7802 Fifth Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11209
This handsome restaurant focuses on the Greek community of Istanbul, turning out food that's Mediterranean fusion, par excellence, with more conventional Greek food... More »
