"During the day, this Lebanese restaurant and shisha cafe in Harlesden is a tranquil spot where families come for a spread of chewy za’atar-topped manakeesh and scoops of labneh alongside tea. But come Friday and Saturday night, a live singer starts from 10pm and plays until after midnight, walking around the room with his microphone, pointing it at anyone who's singing along enthusiastically. It’s the kind of place where half the table can be sat down humming along while the other half is up on the stage, doing dabke around the live band. " - rianne shlebak, jake missing, sinead cranna, daisy meager, heidi lauth beasley