"Mazza owner Ali Sabbah made the journey to Salt Lake City from Lebanon to study economics at the University of Utah, but he fell in love with the state and stuck around to open a restaurant serving traditional Lebanese cuisine in the quaint 15 & 15th neighborhood. Go with a group and start by splitting a few of the dips, such as the hummus, baba ghanoush, and muhammara. Then move on to heartier options like the tender, bone-in lamb shank, braised in a blend of allspice, ginger, and fenugreek and served alongside saffron-scented couscous. Mazza also boasts one of the largest selections of Mediterranean beer and wine in the United States, with selections from Lebanon, Morocco, and Greece, and imports many of the condiments and spices featured on the menu." - Sarah Entwistle
