"Alforon Mediterranean takes pride in its authentic flatbreads, baked daily in their state-of-the-art oven using unbleached hard wheat flour. The flatbreads serve as wraps, and as the base for several varieties of bajeen and mezze that are served with nearly every entree. Everything else on the authentic Lebanese-Mediterranean menu is made in-house too, using imported Lebanese herbs and spices. Standouts for lunch and dinner include kibbe, made a half dozen ways, shish barak, slow-cooked ouzi lamb, and soujouk: a spiced sausage, tomato and fresh cheese flatbread. Finish with the award-winning Aaysh Essaraya, a custardy bread pudding softly scented with rose water and orange zest, topped with crushed pistachios." - Mary Beth Abate