Tanoreen

7 Restaurants for Ramadan

"Located in Bay Ridge, Tanoreen has been serving Palestinian food for two and a half decades. Originally founded as a small restaurant and storefront by Rawia Bishara, Tanoreen has since expanded its physical footprint and leadership team: Chef Rawia now runs the restaurant with her daughter, Jumana Bishara. Family is reflected in each of the recipes, many of which were inspired by Chef Rawia’s mother. “The way you eat here is the way you'd eat in my grandmother or mother's house,” says Jumana. She adds, “Since our food is family style, sharing is the ideal way to try many different dishes and still leave room for dessert.” When it comes to dessert, Tanoreen’s knafeh – a rich dessert topped with shredded filo dough, filled with a sweet cheese, and soaked in rosewater-flavored simple syrup – is a must." - Khalid El Khatib