Middle Eastern in Miami New Times
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It doesn’t take much to enjoy the best baklava in town; all you need to do is put $3.50 in your pocket and drive to Westchester. Almazar Greek and Middle Eastern Fine Foods, across the street from FIU’s University Park campus, offers two varieties: walnut and pistachio. Unlike many baklavas, these aren’t too rich or […]
Some of the best falafels in this city are to be found, oddly enough, in Little Havana. Barbar Grill, with a façade that evokes more corner store than dining establishment, serves up Lebanese fare behind a counter that overlooks a stockpile of hookah pipes, shisa tobacco, and packaged Middle Eastern condiments. Fresh falafels ($3.99) are […]
Byblos, the Eastern Mediterranean restaurant at the Royal Palm South Beach, focuses on interpreting dishes from Levantine culture, found mostly in Jordan, Lebanon, Israel, Syria, and parts of southern Turkey. The original Byblos is in Toronto, and as is often the case with Miami outposts, this one offers a more extensive seafood selection than its […]
You will quickly cozy up to Cleo, the Redbury Hotel’s eatery. Stellar cocktails and mezzes certainly help, while the affordable menu and reasonably priced wine list are impressive for South Beach. Then there’s the enticing room replete with photos of starlets portraying Cleopatra. Tables, meanwhile, are set with butcher-block paper, a colored pencil for doodling, […]
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Since 1978, this market, bakery, and eatery has been the spot in P-Crest to buy a tub of tzatziki, fresh pita chips, a hookah, or any Middle Eastern fare. Among our favorites are the parsley-heavy tabbouleh, flavorful marinated chicken platters, excellent falafel, and gyro pita pockets dripping with tahini and salad garnishes. Also superb are […]
Six tables with four seats around each form the “deli” part of Jerusalem, along with a counter behind which the Middle Eastern specialties get prepared. The d
Khoury’s is a quiet Lebanese restaurant with a wood paneled interior that, thanks to some unbefitting vinyl booths, looks like it may have been converted from a fast food joint. And despite shy servers, flavorless hummus ($4.50), and super-citrusy tabbouleh ($5.25), it’s got a few things going for it. It’s one of few restaurants in […]
This Middle Eastern/Mediterranean restaurant offers many familiar items (hummus, baba ghannouj, kebabs) but also more unusual, specifically Lebanese, specialties from the chef/owners’ home country. Especially recommended are muhamarah (red pepper, walnut, chili, and olive oil dip), shanklish (fresh cheese balls with thyme), Al Rahib salad (a chunky smoked eggplant salad with garlic), and tasty pita […]
This Lincoln Road adjacent falafel spot is part of a larger set — a chain of international franchieses that specalize in vegetarian and vegan eats. At Maoz Vegetarian, you can score a falafel sandwich for a mere $5.95 or a salad for $7.95. Plus, they’ve got vegan soups, juices, and salad bar toppings for your […]
Marhaba is a calm, pleasant dining alternative to the larger, noisier franchised eateries of the Shops at Sunset Place. Begin with the fulsome fattoush salad: a plate of greens tossed with cucumbers, green peppers, radishes, scallions, tomatoes, and pita bread croutons, all splashed in sumac-spiked vinaigrette. Hummus, falafel, and baba ghanouj appetizers are the crowd-pleasing […]
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Speaking about a restaurant in New York, the great philosopher Yogi Berra once said, “Nobody goes there anymore. It’s too crowded.” He could have been talking about Maroosh, a first-rate Middle Eastern restaurant that draws regular crowds despite flying under the local foodie radar. Skip the vaguely Mediterranean dishes on the lengthy menu and stick […]
This Middle Eastern restaurant in Kendall is not a mirage. It was once a gas station next to the railroad tracks but has been transformed into an outdoor café that serves as an oasis for locals. There is live music almost every night and a vast assortment of ice-cold Middle Eastern beers. The large-screen TV […]
It’s pretty bold to hang signs in your window and above your cash register claiming you serve the best pita in the nation. But owner Aziz Ali stands by his claim and refuses to tell anyone why this is so. “It just is,” he says. “I don’t want to give you my secret.” Know what? […]
This family-run grocery/bakery is a Miami establishment that has been around since 1954. From the minute you walk in, you find aisles overflowing with Middle Eastern ingredients, supplies, and household items. Toward the back of the store is a cafeteria with a selection of hot items, platters, and side dishes made fresh daily by a […]
Enter this spacious Middle Eastern market and you’ll find everything from hookahs and CDs to cheese and olives by the pound. Part market, part restaurant, the Daily Bread is a good standby to pick up a casual bite or some Middle Eastern goods for your pantry. You’ll find spices, cheeses, jams, candies, nuts, and bags […]
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Most people order either the flawlessly seasoned falafels or the shawarma, real slices of lamb and turkey piled atop each other on a rotating spit. Whichever you choose, it’s worth paying the extra dollar and substituting a larger, fluffier laffa bread for the pita – besides tasting better and holding more food, the laffa is […]
Pita Loca in South Beach is an Israeli joint where the falafels are filled with warm spice and crunch, the hummus is peerlessly smooth, the shwarma features real roasted lamb, and the salad bar is a smorgasbord of eminently crammable comestibles. Pay the extra buck and get your sandwich on lafa bread, which is larger […]
People swear by the lamb shwarma and chicken pita sandwiches at Pita Plus. The lamb is shaved off the spit before your eyes and added to your fresh warm pita (whole wheat pitas are also available), then topped with your choice of fresh vegetables, sauces and peppers to create a sandwich that’s uniquely your own […]
The sparse, modern, clean-lined decor; the giant menu posted on a lofty wall; the smiling faces behind a fast-food counter – all properly imply a predominantly takeout joint, but there are plenty of seats for those who wish to dine in the bright environment. Rice and kebabs are the calling cards here and are immersed […]