"Tel Aviv-inspired street art covers the walls and hanging lanterns of Ezov, and there’s “graffiti” with the lyrics to “Toxic” by Britney Spears in Hebrew. This is a buzzy and fun upscale East Side spot with a seasonal menu of mostly northern Israeli and Mediterranean dishes. Start with crudos and silky smooth hummus topped with whatever looked good in the garden that morning, then get the DIY chicken shawarma and put your carving skills to the test (don’t worry, it’s pretty hard to fail)." - nicolai mccrary, matthew jacobs