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Middle Eastern

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Kebab Halebi: Carrying on Syrian Traditions in Van Nuys [CLOSED]

On Christmas Eve, Raffy Ghadanian e-mailed, complete with a link to a YouTube video, to inform me that he and his brother George are “the original descendants of the dishes you enjoyed at Kokos...
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Market Silicon Valley

Aladdin Gourmet: Freeway-Friendly Arab Fare in Silicon Valley

The last stop on my summer-long exploration of the Silicon Valley culminated in San Mateo, within earshot of the 101 freeway, at Aladdin Gourmet, which can cover any hookah, produce or mesquite-grilled kebab needs....
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Israeli Restaurant Los Angeles

Shawarma Palace: Shaved, Griddled and Golden, Oh My [CLOSED]

The stretch of Pico Boulevard between La Cienega Boulevard and Beverly Drive features dozens of Kosher restaurants. It can be hard to know where to turn to find the best food. Some people attempt...
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Persian Food Los Angeles

Denj (fka Mr. Cook): Going Deep with Persian Sandwiches in the Valley

One of my favorite aspects of working as a restaurant reporter is the progression. Some days, there’s no sense of how to fill my slate, yet a trip into the L.A. wilderness inevitably yields...
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Asal Bakery & Kabob: Sweet & Savory at Brainy Persian Bakery

It wasn’t my intention to eat brains on Halloween, and despite a certain blogger’s accusation on Twitter, I’m not actually a zombie, but I did enjoy a bowl of lamb’s brains (and tongues) at...
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Restaurant Los Angeles

Itz Kosher: Homey Israeli-Moroccan Restaurant in Studio City [CLOSED]

So much for the Sabbath. The Jewish day of rest that lasts sundown-to-sundown from Friday through Saturday thwarted our initial efforts to eat at Itz Kosher. However, we eventually timed our visit right, enjoying...
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