Worth the Trek

Yes, Bay Ridge is far away. Trust me, I know. I live there. I want to throw myself on the tracks of the 36th Street subway station in Brooklyn at least once a week during my miserable wait for the R train. But Bay Ridge is worth the trip, especially when you're talking about food...and especially when you're talking about Middle Eastern food. And the best of the best is Tanoreen. Rawia Bishara, the chef-owner, is masterful with eggplant, lamb, hummus...well, everything on her menu. And she visits each table with maternal concern, making sure your dining experience is everything you had dreamed it would be. I highly recommend the cauliflower salad--browned cauliflower buds topped with tahini sauce and pomegranate syrup, so perfect they seem to defy the laws of the natural world. It's BYOB (no corking fee) and Bay Ridge certainly has an abundance of liquor stores, so pick up a bottle of wine on your way. The atmosphere leaves a bit to be desired, but the prices and quality of food make it well worth the trip to Bay Ridge...if you can resist suicide at the 36th Street station.

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