"Baba's Pantry radiates the ideals of family, community, and culture. Serving baklava, Turkish coffee, and velvety hummus, the café is a representation of the Kamal family's Palestinian heritage and their life in the diaspora. The patriarch, Yahia Kamal, has run various food businesses since immigrating to America from Palestine in 1979, but this is his first proudly Palestinian restaurant. His son, Kamal Kamal, an interior designer from New York, has transformed the storefront into a deeply personal space. The signature dishes like hummus, falafel, and bread are authentic to Palestinian cuisine, while innovative dishes like jackfruit shawarma add a unique twist. The café's ambiance is enriched with sun-faded photos and elements from Baba's house, creating an environment that’s both a slice of Palestine and a celebration of the Kamal family's journey." - ByAmiel Stanek
