"Mazal is a restaurant that proves big group birthdays aren’t always a chore. The casual Israeli spot in Lincoln Heights has a charming, string-lit back patio, a great, biodynamic wine program, and an all-vegetarian menu. You know a meal is a success here when, at some point, every inch of your table is filled with dips, salads, and baskets of piping hot pita. You might even ask your friends how they’re liking everything and not get a response. Don’t stress. They’re all too busy ripping and tearing, dipping and dunking, and ordering bottle after bottle of wine. " - Brant Cox