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Middle Eastern Cuisine

Montgomery MD
Business
Rockville Eatery Is Highest-Rated Independent Restaurant For Pizza In US: New Ranking Rockville Eatery Is Highest-Rated Independent Restaurant For Pizza In US: New Ranking
Rockville Eatery Is Highest-Rated Independent Restaurant For Pizza In US: New Ranking Looking for the perfect place to pig out on your next pie, pizza connoisseurs? You’re in luck —OnDeck ranked one Maryland eatery above the rest in a new list of the best independent restaurants for pizza in the US. But there’s a catch — you won’t even find pizza on the menu…technically speaking. How is this possible? Z&Z Manoushe Bakers on Nelson Street in Rockville has become iconic for its legendary, mouthwatering manoushe, a type of Middle Eastern street food with a soft, crispy handmade crust. View this post on Instagram A post s…

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by Valerie Musson
Norfolk
Business
Shawarma King Closes After More Than 30 Years In Brookline Shawarma King Closes After More Than 30 Years In Brookline
Shawarma King Closes After More Than 30 Years In Brookline A restaurant that brought Middle Eastern staples to Brookline has closed its doors.  In a heartfelt Facebook post, the owners of Shawarma King thanked their loyal customers of 34 years. The restaurant closed on Oct. 28.  Part of our catering order! Posted by Shawarma King on Saturday, January 19, 2013 We became a staple here in the Brookline community, and as much as you will miss us, we will miss you as well,” the note from the Kassab family read. “We were well known, not only for our food, but also our hospitality. Some of you became family to use, first you invited us into your hous…

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by Khier Casino
Lehigh
Business
Parents-To-Be Bring Popular NYC Middle Eastern Restaurant To Allentown Parents-To-Be Bring Popular NYC Middle Eastern Restaurant To Allentown
Parents-To-Be Bring Popular NYC Middle Eastern Restaurant To Allentown Abdul Elenani and Ayat Masoud are about to have a very busy autumn. The Pittstown, NJ couple will be expanding both their family — with the birth of their first child expected in October — and restaurant business with new locations in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York, the couple told Daily Voice.  Ayat, a Middle Eastern restaurant that Abdul named in honor of his dear wife, will open at 1243 W. Tilghman St., in Allentown, PA in October. The space was formerly occupied by Bellissimo Ristorante, which closed in 2021. Ayat will have 240 seats, inside and out. The New Jersey store, Al B…

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by Cecilia Levine
Lancaster
Lifestyle
Three PA Restaurants Make Yelp's Top 100 For 2023 Three PA Restaurants Make Yelp's Top 100 For 2023
Three PA Restaurants Make Yelp's Top 100 For 2023 The 10th annual Yelp’s Top 100 US Restaurants list has been released and three delicious Pennsylvania eateries had made the cut.  Whatever the latest cravings, you can bet our hungry community has discovered the best places to eat them—then reviewed their experiences for the rest of us. The top Pennsylvania restaurant placing just outside the top 10 is Chellas Arepa Kitchen, in Lancaster, at 11.  "This roadside trailer is like a portal to South America, thanks in large part to its delicious take on Venezuelan arepa sandwiches," according to Yelp.  Your friends and family will always…

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by Jillian Pikora
Union
Business
Israeli Street Food Joint Expands With 2nd North Jersey Location Israeli Street Food Joint Expands With 2nd North Jersey Location
Israeli Street Food Joint Expands With 2nd North Jersey Location A local chef is giving North Jersey a taste of Israeli street food with the expansion of his restaurant, Chutzpah Kitchen. Sagi Ohayon, who was born and raised in Israel, opened his flagship location in Maplewood in 2020. He held a soft opening for the Westfield location this month. Five minutes until our soft opening! We want to say thank you for everyone who has helped. We are super excited to be... Posted by Chutzpah Kitchen on Wednesday, September 7, 2022 Chutzpah is a Yiddish word that translates to audacity or boldness. The chutzpah of the flavors will transport patrons to the st…

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by Cecilia Levine
Union
Business
NYC Restaurateur Brings Israeli Street Food To North Jersey NYC Restaurateur Brings Israeli Street Food To North Jersey
NYC Restaurateur Brings Israeli Street Food To North Jersey A New York City restaurateur is bringing an authentic Israeli restaurant to Essex County.  Sagi Ohayon, who was born and raised in Israel, is opening Chutzpah Kitchen in Maplewood this week. The menu will feature popular Middle Eastern sandwiches such as falafel, kufta and schnitzel. Chutzpah Kitchen will showcase modern takes on Middle-Eastern flavors with a shawarma spiced cauliflower, varying entrees, appetizers and more.  Vegan and vegetarian options will be available. Chutzpah is a Yiddish word that translates to audacity or boldness. The chutzpah of the flavors will t…

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by Cecilia Levine
Hackensack
Business
Halal Boyz Opens In Hackensack Halal Boyz Opens In Hackensack
Halal Boyz Opens In Hackensack  Halal Boyz has opened in Hackensack. The middle eastern restaurant offers platters, gyros, sandwiches, appetizers wings and more. Halal Boyz is located at 336B Main St., Hackensack. Halal Boyz is now open in Hackensack.Cecilia Levine

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by Cecilia Levine
South Passaic
Lifestyle
Paterson's Nouri Cafe Opens After Renovations Paterson's Nouri Cafe Opens After Renovations
Paterson's Nouri Cafe Opens After Renovations Renovations are complete after several months at Nouri Cafe in Paterson. The family-owned restaurant opened as Nouri's Family Restaurant in 2012.  The Nouri family has spent the past several months putting a modern spin on its Middle Eastern restaurant, keeping the menu the same but giving a complete renovation to the building. "This place is ready -- we're ready," said manager George Nouri, whose father Albert is at the helm of the restaurant and owns a grocery store next door. The grand opening including food and live music will be at 2 p.m. on April 27 at the restaurant, 1003 Main…

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by Cecilia Levine
Hackensack
Business
NYC Cab Driver Turned 'Falafel King' Expands To Bergen County NYC Cab Driver Turned 'Falafel King' Expands To Bergen County
NYC Cab Driver Turned 'Falafel King' Expands To Bergen County Finding good falafel and shawarma was easy for Freddy Zeideia growing up in the West Bank. That proved far more difficult in the 1980s while working as a New York City cab driver. Zeideia took matters into his own hands in April 2002 and opened Best Falafel & Shawarma. It wasn't long before Zeideia became the go-to guy for thousands in search of quality Middle Eastern street food. Zeideia -- who has a truck and restaurant in Queens and cart in Midtown -- will be opening Best Falafel & Shawarma at the Mill Shoppes in Garfield on March 9. Freddy ZeideiaContributed FalafelCont…

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by Cecilia Levine
Danbury
Lifestyle
These Fairfield County Restaurants Rated As Best Mideast/Mediterranean In CT These Fairfield County Restaurants Rated As Best Mideast/Mediterranean In CT
These Fairfield County Restaurants Rated As Best Mideast/Mediterranean In CT A “panel of culinary experts” has ranked two Fairfield County locales for having some of the best Mediterranean/Middle Eastern cuisine in the state. Here are the top-rated Fairfield County establishments: Lebanese Cuisine, Bethel: Located at 23 Stony Hill Road, Lebanese Cuisine is a family-owned gem featuring authentic and affordable cuisine. Sandwiches start at just $7, and chicken, beef and lamb schwarma and kebab platters are popular as well. Traditional sides include hummus, falafel balls, spinach pie, baba ghanouj and more. Lebanese Cuisine has garnered a 4.7/5 star ranking on Faceboo…

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by Valerie Musson