"The shawarma at Peace Bakery regularly flits in and out of our dreams. Both the chicken and beef are well-seasoned—the beef is incredibly tender and a bit charred from the rotisserie—and they go exceptionally well with smooth, whipped hummus topped with olive oil and served alongside a freshly baked pita. Head to this super casual, cafeteria-style spot for lunch and order your shawarma in a wrap, or build your own plate (which includes sides) like we usually do. Make sure to get the bird nest and pistachio baklava from behind the giant display window, too." - nicolai mccrary, matthew jacobs