"With two locations in North Brooklyn, Dar 525 is the increasingly rare sort of spot where you can get a quality one-dish meal for around $20. The Williamsburg outpost is casual and homey, with brick walls, hanging lanterns, and antique decor, and it’s perfect for a quick meal on a Wednesday night. Get yourself a plate piled with hummus, rice, and shredded chicken shawarma, and use the stretchy, paper-thin pita on the side to clean up every last bit." - bryan kim, will hartman