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CUISINE: Greek, Israeli, Middle Eastern
NEIGHBORHOOD: Nolita

214 Mulberry St. at Spring St.
(p) 212-966-7366
From the guys who brought you Taim — one of our favorite falafel spots in the west village — comes balaboosta, Yiddish for "the perfect housewife." Departing from the comforts of fresh pita and fried falafel, Balaboosta offers a well-rounded menu which includes many of my favorite Israeli flavors. The atmosphere, too, is expanded: planks of hardwood line the ceiling, modern light fixtures brighten things up, and a large portrait of Aunt Hana, the original balaboosta, hangs on the wall. CONT'D
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Posted in FOOD on June 23, 2010 7:47am by Jena Steinbach | 0 comments
CUISINE: Middle Eastern
NEIGHBORHOOD: East Village

122 St. Marks Pl. at Ave. A
(p) 212-477-4440
I rarely make it to alphabet city, so I haven’t really explored the neighborhood’s culinary offerings as much as Nolita, where I live. But on Monday, when I wasn’t working (happy b-day Washington!), I went to get some film developed on Avenue A, and found myself with time to kill.
One of the reasons I love New York is that you can easily discover a new place, stumble upon a hidden treasure that will end up becoming one of your go-to joints. I walked by Holyland Market on St. Marks Place once without noticing it, and it wasn’t until the second round that I peered through the window and saw the trays of bourekas. CONT'D
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Posted in FOOD on February 19, 2010 5:18pm by Rachel Hochhauser | 0 comments
CUISINE: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
NEIGHBORHOOD: Brooklyn Heights/DUMBO
144 Atlantic Ave at Clinton St
(P) 718-488-8886
My friend Liza and I stopped by Waterfalls Café on a weeknight at seven and were the only people in the restaurant. What bothered me more than being the sole customers was the temperature of the place. It was about 35 degrees outside and definitely colder indoors, leading me to conclude that the heat was not on. To cope with the chill, I wore my jacket and scarf while eating, trying to avoid colliding with humos. The restaurant décor is not very welcoming; an excessive amount of grandma lamps dangle from the ceiling, the woman at the cash register is constantly answering and then slamming down the phone, and the food is rather unappetizingly displayed in
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Posted in FOOD on February 18, 2009 8:40pm by Jena Steinbach | 2 comments
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We are young (early 20's) and hungry (for knowledge! music! art! food!) friends living on (or in areas which border) Manhattan. We moved to the city seeking higher education, and an alternative to frat parties and gin buckets. We prefer a bottle of Chianti to a keg, lunches at City Bakery to a dining hall, Joe's to Starbucks, Frankie's Amatriciana to Batali's. Our uniting factor is our love for food. For detailed, personal information, keep reading.
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