Our merry menu pays modern homage to some of the world’s most ancient flavors - those of the Mideast, North Africa & environs of the Mediterranean. This ranges from the Levant, Phoenicia, Babylonia, Amazigh, Anatolia and Egypt to Canaan, Mesopotamia and more--- today the countries of Egypt, Morocco, Lebanon, Syria, Turkey, Algeria, Tunisia, Southern Spain, Iraq, Iran, Cyprus, Palestine, Israel & Jordan.
-”Hummus” is the Arabic word for “Chickpea”, and “Hummus bi Tahini” (with Sesame) is what we widely call Hummus
-Tahini is to sesame seeds, as peanut butter is to peanuts
-Za’atar simply means “Oregano” in Arabic, but is generally used to refer to the herb blend with sumac and sesame seeds
-The very origin of Beer is from the above mentioned region, and has influenced humanity since the time of its foundation
-Lebneh refers to strained yogurt blended with lemon, garlic and other ingredients
-Harissa is one of the most widely used chili pastes in its native North Africa and has seen many evolutions over the years
-Konafeh and all its incarnations, with its origins in the Levant and Anatolia is one of the most popular desserts of the region
-Tacos Al Pastor, “shepherd style”, originates from shawarma via Lebanese immigrants arriving in central Mexico over a century ago
-“Shishkatori TM” are an inventive homemade concoction of savory Mideast shish kebobs prepared in Japanese yakitori style
-Tahini is to sesame seeds, as peanut butter is to peanuts
-Za’atar simply means “Oregano” in Arabic, but is generally used to refer to the herb blend with sumac and sesame seeds
-The very origin of Beer is from the above mentioned region, and has influenced humanity since the time of its foundation
-Lebneh refers to strained yogurt blended with lemon, garlic and other ingredients
-Harissa is one of the most widely used chili pastes in its native North Africa and has seen many evolutions over the years
-Konafeh and all its incarnations, with its origins in the Levant and Anatolia is one of the most popular desserts of the region
-Tacos Al Pastor, “shepherd style”, originates from shawarma via Lebanese immigrants arriving in central Mexico over a century ago
-“Shishkatori TM” are an inventive homemade concoction of savory Mideast shish kebobs prepared in Japanese yakitori style
HUMMUS with Olive Oil, Sumac & Pita 7
-Lebanese Za’atar +2
-Fried Halloumi, Dried Mint & Oregano +4
-Blistered Shishito Peppers, Lemon +3
-30 Day Pickled Eggplant Makdous +4
-Arugula with Lemon +2
-Ground Beef, Pine Nuts, Onion, Spices +4
SHISHKATORI 6 (not available for take out)
-Lamb “Shawarma”, Togarashi
-Bacon, Pomegranate Molasses, Shishito
-Chicken Thigh, Spicy Yuzu Tahini, Green Onion
-Chicken Liver, Bonito
TASTY PLATES
Village Lentil Soup 6
Spinach & Feta Pie, Black Caraway 10
Spicy Potatoes, Lebneh 9
Fried Cauliflower, Cilantro, Currants, Sumac, Roast Green Pepper Tahini 10
Spicy Harissa Fries, Garlic Sauce 9
Smoked Babaganoush, Wilted Pea Tendrils 12
Chicken Shawarma, Jasmine Rice, Cucumber. Garlic Sauce, Spicy Tahini 12
Combination Plate: Hummus & Market Greens with Choice of Chicken Shawarma, Kefta or Falafel 12
BAGUETTE SANDWICHES
Falafel, Tahini Sauce, Market Greens, Tomato, Red Onion, 9
Roasted Veggies with Bell Pepper, Onion, Tomato, Bell Pepper, Hummus, Arugula 9
Turmeric Chicken Shawarma, Garlic and Tahini Sauces, Market Greens, Tomato, Red Onion 10
Beef Kefta Kebab, Cucumber Lebneh, Tahini Sauce, Market Greens, Tomato, Red Onion 10
MARKET SALADS
Fatoush, Market Greens, Cucumber, Radish, Tomato, Onion, Mint, Pita Crisps, Preserved-Lemon11
Tabouli, Parsley, Tomato, Quinoa, Onion, Lemon, Mint 9
Baby Spinach, Freekeh, Bell Pepper, Dried Cranberries, Balsamic Vinaigrette 10
Falafel, Cucumber Lebneh, Arugula, Toasted Sunflower Seeds, Red Wine-Shallot Vinaigrette 11
Little Gem Lettuce, Blood Orange, Watermelon Radish, Honey-Yuzu Vinaigrette 10
Baby Beets, Lebneh, French Feta, Toasted Hazelnuts, Grape Molasses, Preserved Lemon, Mint 13
Add to any salad:
-Falafel 4
-Avocado 3
-Hard Boiled Egg 2
-Grilled Chicken Breast 4
SWEET
Konafah, Mahleb, Orange Flower, Rosewater 9
-Lebanese Za’atar +2
-Fried Halloumi, Dried Mint & Oregano +4
-Blistered Shishito Peppers, Lemon +3
-30 Day Pickled Eggplant Makdous +4
-Arugula with Lemon +2
-Ground Beef, Pine Nuts, Onion, Spices +4
SHISHKATORI 6 (not available for take out)
-Lamb “Shawarma”, Togarashi
-Bacon, Pomegranate Molasses, Shishito
-Chicken Thigh, Spicy Yuzu Tahini, Green Onion
-Chicken Liver, Bonito
TASTY PLATES
Village Lentil Soup 6
Spinach & Feta Pie, Black Caraway 10
Spicy Potatoes, Lebneh 9
Fried Cauliflower, Cilantro, Currants, Sumac, Roast Green Pepper Tahini 10
Spicy Harissa Fries, Garlic Sauce 9
Smoked Babaganoush, Wilted Pea Tendrils 12
Chicken Shawarma, Jasmine Rice, Cucumber. Garlic Sauce, Spicy Tahini 12
Combination Plate: Hummus & Market Greens with Choice of Chicken Shawarma, Kefta or Falafel 12
BAGUETTE SANDWICHES
Falafel, Tahini Sauce, Market Greens, Tomato, Red Onion, 9
Roasted Veggies with Bell Pepper, Onion, Tomato, Bell Pepper, Hummus, Arugula 9
Turmeric Chicken Shawarma, Garlic and Tahini Sauces, Market Greens, Tomato, Red Onion 10
Beef Kefta Kebab, Cucumber Lebneh, Tahini Sauce, Market Greens, Tomato, Red Onion 10
MARKET SALADS
Fatoush, Market Greens, Cucumber, Radish, Tomato, Onion, Mint, Pita Crisps, Preserved-Lemon11
Tabouli, Parsley, Tomato, Quinoa, Onion, Lemon, Mint 9
Baby Spinach, Freekeh, Bell Pepper, Dried Cranberries, Balsamic Vinaigrette 10
Falafel, Cucumber Lebneh, Arugula, Toasted Sunflower Seeds, Red Wine-Shallot Vinaigrette 11
Little Gem Lettuce, Blood Orange, Watermelon Radish, Honey-Yuzu Vinaigrette 10
Baby Beets, Lebneh, French Feta, Toasted Hazelnuts, Grape Molasses, Preserved Lemon, Mint 13
Add to any salad:
-Falafel 4
-Avocado 3
-Hard Boiled Egg 2
-Grilled Chicken Breast 4
SWEET
Konafah, Mahleb, Orange Flower, Rosewater 9