"On any given w eeknight in Williamsburg, people go to trivia, pay for a guest pass at their crush’s rock climbing gym, and wash dishes while listening to a 90-minute podcast episode. But spending an evening at this snug Levantine bistro will surely be better than all of those. Huda's white marble bar is the sort of place we'd happily sit on a random Wednesday, drinking arak with mint and ice and eating blistered grapes that come out hot and smoky with a pile of feta and mint. All the food here leans bright, with acidic pops from pomegranate, yogurt, and labne. Canker sores may not fare well, but you and a friend will. Portions are generous and everything—from the roasted lamb dish to the smoky shish barak with yogurt—is built to share. Great food aside, the easiness of the space and reasonably priced drinks are the main reasons to come to Huda whenever you're in the mood to get out of the apartment. House arak costs $12 and the extensive wine list has options from $14-18 by the glass (including a few wines made in Lebanon). So kick back, eat some hot grapes off the vine, and let J. Cole and modern Lebanese music wash over you. Your bathrobe and parasocial obsession with a certain podcast can wait until tomorrow night. " - Will Hartman
