"The little sibling of critically acclaimed Syrian restaurant Alep next door, Le Petit Alep offers a bistro-fied, more casual iteration of the same menu—but in more affordable and in lighter, single-serving portions. Stuffed grape leaves, mouhamara, kebbe naye (a Mediterranean take on beef tartare, minced with onions and spices), and garlic labneh are standouts. There's always an interesting crew of young foodies here, and the scene definitely gets lively as the night goes on—we suggest ordering a bunch of mazzas for the table, a bottle of natural wine to wash it all down, and seeing where the evening takes you." - Todd Plummer, Isa Tousignant
