Get ready for a sensory overload the minute you step inside this family-owned deli specializing in grab-and-go prepared dishes and Middle Eastern specialty foods. The shelves are lined with a wide variety of imported goods: bulk grains and nuts, aromatic spices, and hard-to-find ingredients. Less ambitious foodies can check out the takeout counter for samosas, baklava, falafel and more. The house-made hummus has a bit of a kick to it and is a serious step up from straightforward grocery store dip. Feeding a group? Check out the take-home party platters, which feature a variety of dips, pita bread and fresh olives.
While not a restaurant in any traditional sense, the deli counter at this Middle Eastern grocer will fill your fridge with everything you’ll need for a delectable, pre-made vegetarian feast at home or at a near-by park. Lemony tabbouleh, creamy hummus, marinated fava beans, dolmades and more are all available to go in small containers (or better yet, bring your own). Round it out with Afghan flatbread sold in an impressive bag the length of a child and you’re set for your evening picnic.