Spicy lamb meatballs, charred eggplant, tahini-yogurt, booza


171 Grand St, New York, NY 10013 Get directions
"With giant picture frame windows, a gorgeous white marble bar, and $12 pours of house arak, Huda in Williamsburg is a great option for a weeknight date that still feels special. All of the Levantine food is made to share—like the kalamari mishwi, served with a broken olive vinaigrette, and the crunchy cubes of batata harra. The lights are dim, the soundtrack flits between J. Cole and modern Lebanese music, and wine starts at $14 a glass. Get the thick, creamy booza for dessert." - bryan kim, molly fitzpatrick, willa moore, will hartman, sonal shah
"Gehad Hadidi, the owner of Midtown institution La Bonne Soupe, opened this more personal restaurant influenced by his Syrian, Lebanese, and Palestinian heritage. The space feels right for a more mature date night serving lamb meatballs with sour cherries and roasted pistachios; chickpea-battered tahini-yogurt; and charred eggplant with toum." - Eater Staff

"Fans of unique flavors might be excited by the offerings from chef Anjuman Hossain, who worked in the kitchens of Le Crocodile and Del Posto. Feast on oysters with pomegranate and mint; spaghetti with uni; halibut with sour cherry and tarragon; and mussels with za’atar and lemon. A combination of chocolate, tahini, and Mandarin makes a perfect finish to the $75 prix fixe." - Beth Landman
