Middle Eastern

Spiegel

Note: I was invited as a guest of the establishment and received a complimentary meal. This was not in exchange for a positive review and opinions expressed are my own. Why Come Here? Affordable, healthy all-day cafe in the East Village If you’ve been to Europe you may have noticed […]

Taim

Why Come Here? Have your opinion of falafel changed forever, one of NYC’s best sandwiches Falafel Sandwich Years ago, I was highly skeptical that falafel had any business in a carnivore’s pita pocket. Every time I had tried the ball of spiced, mashed and fried chickpeas, I found it either […]

Balaboosta

Why Come Here? Unique Middle Eastern inspired cuisine, rustic, relaxed atmosphere On north Mulberry, a street once again rendered useful to food lovers thanks to the likes of Torrisi, Rubirosa, lies Balaboosta.  The space itself is rustic and casual with a small open kitchen in the back. The best way to describe […]

Hummus Place

I want to start out by saying I’m a big meat eater. I rarely have a meal (other than breakfast) without some form of meat in it. I just don’t generally find it satisfying. Thus – while I do enjoy Hummus – I was skeptical that I could love a […]