"Dima and Sam Habibeh’s Long Beach restaurant Ammatoli has a menu straight from the Levant region that encompasses Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Cyprus, Turkey, Israel, Jordan, and Palestine. Most dishes have a familiar Mediterranean lilt, with hummus, labneh, and spicy garlic lemon chicken all on the menu. The wine list showcases winemakers from Italy, France, and Lebanon; the space has high ceilings and tall windows that make it welcoming to dine in." - Mona Holmes, Brian Addison