Parsnip

"Slightly removed from the busy part of York Boulevard in Highland Park, Parsnip is a nice change from the “don’t look, another new restaurant just opened” section of the street. It’s a tiny spot, with an even tinier kitchen, and they serve solid Romanian food that’s definitely going to help you mix up your lunch routine. It’s an order at the counter setup, and if you haven’t had Romanian food before, they’ll help you figure out what to order. We like the vinete (eggplant) dip and the feta dill plachinta (an addictive stuffed flatbread), but we’re less into the potato dumplings (a little too dense) and the beef goulash (needed salt). Overall, Parnsip is a place worth checking out if you’re in the area and open to a lunch of dips and things." - Jess Basser Sanders

"The warm weather months of summer are upon us, which might make some want to shy away from hearty stews and feta-and-dill stuffed flatbreads. That’s fine for those who only need to eat salads for the next half-a-year, but for the rest of humanity there is Parsnip, the Romanian cafe tucked inside of Lemon Poppy Kitchen in Glassell Park. The quiet restaurant is on all the delivery apps, sending out packages of rich foods like paprikash and mamaliga (cheesy stuffed polenta dumplings) across the greater Eastside, perfect for a cozy night in with family, no matter the temperature outside." - Eater Staff