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"Tucked down an alley behind a green door and up a flight of stairs, La' Shukran feels like a discovery with a funky, retro vibe that makes it a hot spot for drinks while offering Levantine cuisine designed for sharing; the menu ranges from escargot and sweetbreads to labneh with Maryland crab and summer peppers in green harissa, and hits like haswei (fried rice with seven-spice lamb) are spot on—every table needs the soujek dumplings, filled with beef and lamb shoulder and resting in a vibrant smoked corn and tomato brodo with urfa chili crunch and toum, which helps explain why reservations fill up quickly." - The MICHELIN Guide