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"On Beaubien East I see owner Elyes Chaabani keeping charity and community at the forefront of Ramadan: he traditionally offers a simple meal to students to break the fast and is preparing a classic Tunisian iftar menu that includes a shorba (lentil soup) with pearled barley and fish, lamb or chicken, and a choice of three salads—mechouia (grilled tomatoes, peppers, thyme and garlic), Tunisienne (cucumber, peppers, onions and lemon) or houria (carrots, harissa and garlic)—served with a main of the day such as couscous or a lamb tagine." - Ivy Lerner-Frank