Chef

Dakota Soifer

"This tiny spot is so good! A one-woman show, Manal puts together a delicious plate: hummus, chicken shawarma, dolmas, tabouleh and baba ganoush. Make sure you get a few extra house-made pitas to soak up all the flavors."

"I love this pizza, the crust (it's wood-fired with lots of burnt edges), the sausage, bitter rabe and both options to add heat: chili flakes or house-made Calabria oil."

"Spicy pork, sweet pineapple and chopped onions with cilantro. While not fancy, these tacos are the real deal; delicious, flavorful and authentic! The salsa bar is a bonus."

"The funky location (in a food court on The Hill) adds to its, uh, funky charm. These noodles are legit; fresh, spicy and hot! Nothing's fancy, just a welcome simplicity in an age of fancy fusion everything."

"This great restaurant out in the suburbs hits a home run with this ramen. The broth is velvety, rich and super flavorful. The noodles are fat, chewy and so delicious when coated in the broth."