"Falafels at family-owned Kareem’s are available in three forms: a vacuum-sealed mix to make at home; a frozen bag ready to be cooked; and freshly-fried rounds cooked right then and there. These vegan-friendly spiced balls of ground chickpeas initially attract customers. For on-the-go accessibility, consider having a wrap with Mom’s garlic chicken or the ’96 falafel version that includes pickled turnips, mint, and tahini. Purists can savor more traditional flavors of baba ganoush and sauteed steak, among other dishes. (Be sure to ask the owners about the famous athlete of the same name.) — Anne Marie Panoringan" - Joshua Lurie, Anne Marie Panoringan