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"The original Miriam is in Park Slope, and if you walk by on a weekend afternoon, you’ll see a line of people out the door. The Upper West Side location of this Israeli restaurant is also a zoo at brunch, but you should still stop by for silky hummus, top-notch shakshuka, and dense, flaky burekas. Miriam is open for dinner, too, and it’s a great option for a casual night out that still feels relatively nice. The space has big windows and some leafy vines scattered throughout, and there’s a bar in the back in case you want to dine solo." - bryan kim, willa moore, will hartman, sonal shah