"Chef Fariz Choumali steers the ship at Shaya, the Mediterranean restaurant that features mezze with serious hummus upgrades, such as a topping of buttermilk-soaked fried chicken thigh, spiced with layers of turmeric and coriander. Wood-fired pita accompanies the starters for dipping, fragrant puffs of bread that are impossible to resist. The coriander chili butter elevates the spiced hanger steak to lofty heights." - Beth D’Addono