I recently visited Saba for the first floral arranging workshop with Ben Miller Studios. The ticket…read morewas a little over $150 and it included light dinner, wine and the florals and vessel for the workshop. The workshop took place in the private dining space to the side of the front entrance. The food was setup buffet style and the wine station had two options. I cho This was a sweet gift from my brother

Overall very solid Israeli restaurant. Would consider returning…read more Ordered: - Lutenitsa - Yummy, it was nice and light and refreshing. I felt like this was a good one to have to balance out the two hummus we got. Our waiter said it was the chef's grandmother's recipe and they've never seen it at any other restaurant before. - Blue Crab Hummus - creamy with a bit of freshness from the lemon. We think this is the first time we've had crab in a hummus. - Spicy Lamb Ragu Hummus - Yummy. In terms of the dips we got, this one was my favorite. - Lamb Kofta - Harissa Roasted Chicken - Chicken was very tender and flavors were good.

Cleo's was great!! Just be aware that there is a second location not far from it that is…read moreessentially in a bodega and does not really have a dine-in option. We accidentally stopped there first, but made our way to the other location with a very short and easy walk. We were the only patrons, but the server was very attentive while still giving us our space to enjoy the meal. The food was phenomenal. We got the lamb two-ways platter to split with rice and greens, tzatziki sauce, baklava, and Turkish coffee. Delicious, perfectly flavorful, and portioned well. Enough that we were both satisfied and we felt the price point was fair. I would definitely go here again!

Food was really good. Lamb shank was very tender. Salad and hummus. All one meal. Enough to feed…read moretwo pepple.

Everything is delicious, especially the baba ganoj and falafel. Our server , the owner, was so…read morefriendly and generous. He gave us an extra plate of his fabulous baklava!

OMG! The best Greek I have ever had…read more The owner took amazing care of us and made some great recommendations. The restaurant has a lovely comfortable ambiance.

Wonderful find!!! Need to try more next time but can say the shrimp kebab is the best we have ever…read moretried and we all wanted to lick the plate after the feta dip was gone. We were a little more divided on the grape leaves but the flavors were excellent - just not everyone likes them piping hot. Hummus was delish! As was the salad. Chicken kebab and basmati rice were good but couldn't hold a candle to the other items. We will be back to try more!!!

Just off the St Charles streetcar line (near its shops, actually) is this cool little place with…read moretasty Mediterranean food, including maybe the best stuffed grape leaves I've ever sampled. My lula kebab platter was pretty good too, particularly the accompanying hummus. My waitress was a pleasure as well, not only because she was good at her job but because she came across as a genuinely nice person. If there was a letdown of any kind it involved the baklava, which though still pleasant was drier than what I prefer. Still, Lebanon's was in every respect a worthwhile stop (and a pretty economical meal too).

I had my birthday dinner with a group of friends at Jamila's. The owner was so sweet, and he made…read moresure that I had a special dinner that night. Jamila's offers a wide variety of options on the menu, including vegan dishes. The food was amazing. We all enjoyed everything, even the complimentary bread and pita. I ordered the Tajine of Lamb. The lamb was a bit dry, but I still enjoyed the flavor. I'd come back again to try other options on their menu!

The food has been and still remains outstanding and fresh! Jamila herself is the main chef and her…read morehusband is the main server. The vibe is quaint and reminiscent of the old days with beautiful art objects of Tunisia. The only reason I gave it 4 instead of 5 stars is that I'm never sure about the pricing. The check is always calculated manually and I'm never quite sure if the price is the same as the one on the menu. I'm always happy to pay well for good food, but in today's age, I value transparency too. The food is just outstanding from the eggplant salad special to the mussels to the dessert! It's just I would like a little more transparency in the check.

The drinks are not great. Wine was turning sour (or maybe that is how it is.... It was bad),…read moreworst Old Fashioned I have ever had (I wanted to teach them how to make one).... Just skip drinks, it's still 5 stars. Everything else about this place is phenomenal. Food was amazing. Service was solid. It's really cool inside.

Food: Fresh hot & definitely my new spot! Hummus $ shawarma…read morewas awesome pine nuts on top extra nice step. Pita was fresh all this plus a tall glass of lemonade to wash it down. Bartender was nice gave me a to go cup of ice water it's hot out here! Service: Cooked in front of you. All fresh stuff. Not yesterday's old left overs. Pizza amazing! Under carriage firm & Krispy. Cheese was good sauce ok. The place is chill Carlos quick shot out bartender-server gives you your space, but is there when you call him. Good sever. Ambience: Good vibes. Only one thing the bathroom. Needs to be upgraded fast. Toilet seat unfortunately was broke & the door inside the stall is a bit creepy. I opened it thinking there was more supplies but nooooooo. Someone or something else in there. So had to take one star away other wise would have Ben Five all day. Good luck guys fix the men's room, I'll check my next visit & upgrade that star for you!

I can't believe I haven't reviewed Mona's because I come here all the time. It's a friendly,…read morebright, sunny, clean place with a glassed in patio that has big windows that open in nice weather. Staff super friendly and efficient. All the food is super fresh and tasty. All the reliable Middle Eastern foods. Their hummus is THE BEST. Nice and creamy and lemony. Served with their pita which is baked in their bakery. Prices reasonable. Plenty of vegan and vegetarian choices. Meat is halal. Next door is a Middle Eastern grocery where you can buy the pita. Our church uses their bread for communion! All sorts of odd condiments, spices, teas, olives , yogurt, etc. Full bar. Easy parking. Clean restrooms.

I've been coming here for years. It's really a great go to option when you want something healthy…read moreand delicious. I always get the chicken shawarma plate. Comes with salad, chicken, and hummus with your choice of white or wheat pita. It's always really good. Tried the four cheese pizza for the first time because I was starving. It was really good. Only thing that would make it better is if it had something to dip it in. Usually get it to go and it's been a while since I've sat down and ate. I feel like the sit down portions are much larger which is nice. They just did a huge renovation and it looks great. Our server was great, the food came out really fast, and we enjoyed it.

Offering high-quality Mediterranean bites in an inviting atmosphere, Saj NOLA offers a wide variety…read moreof spreads, dips and small plates. They also offer delectable full-size entrees like gyro platters, chicken schnitzel, and lamb chops. We especially enjoyed the baked feta, goat cheese spread, and the aromatic thick cuts of gyro meat. I also really liked the unsweetened teas--the fresh mint was super refreshing and needed no additional sugar--and my friend was a fan of her passion fruit drink as well. The servers were cordial and very sweet, especially the gorgeous muslina who asked if it was okay to clear our table. Water service was endless and the restaurant's interior provides a gorgeous backdrop for photos with friends.

I was curious to try Yemeni food. It's a lot like other Middle Eastern foods. This is a small…read morefamily run place. All the customers appeared to be Yemeni. There was only one server who was a bit overwhelmed as there was a table with a large party. Service was slow and we had to ask for water three times. The food was very good. Vegetables fresh and beautifully plated. We ordered too much food as the portions are generous. Highly recommended the platter of four appetizers. Flat bread seasoned with z'ataar delicious. Grilled veggies and rice yummy. Bathroom clean. Prices reasonable.