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Bay Ridge Middle Eastern sweet shop named for the West Bank city famous for knafeh, with both crisp kataifi-topped khishne and softer syrup-soaked na'ame alongside baklava and maamoul.

Mediterranean eatery serving creative tapas, brunch & sangria in a bohemian, plant-filled space.

Generous portions of Mediterranean-Middle Eastern cuisine come with a warm vibe.

Laid-back hangout with sidewalk seating, specializing in organic coffee grown in Yemen.

Bushwick Persian restaurant from chef Nasim Alikhani offering modern takes on Iranian street food like kashk bademjan and saffron bastani, a regular on the New York Times' top restaurants list.