"Most locals know the El Shawa family via their late-night destination restaurant Sam’s Burgers on Broadway — now going on 60-plus years — but now the El Shawas have expanded next door with a new business: Sam’s East. Rather than burgers, Sam’s East focuses on Middle Eastern flavors, such as pitas stuffed with falafel or rib eye. Try the shawarma wrap with a side of the sumac fries, or the fattoush salad if you’re looking for a vegetarian option." - Paolo Bicchieri
