![]() This is still my go-to when I’m in the area. When I used to work in Hell’s Kitchen, I was that guy that would hop on a Citibike to bike 30 minutes to Tribeca, and 45 bloated minutes back for a Falafel. K’Far is an all-day Israeli cafe, bar, and full-service dinner restaurant from the team behind Laser Wolf.Like Laser Wolf, KFar lives in the lobby of The Hoxton hotel in Williamsburg, and its where you should go on weekdays when you want to work in one place without having to leave the building for sustenance. As they proved with their little sister, these guys can flat out cook. ![]() I mentioned them not too long ago as a solid brunch choice, but lunch or dinner is just as good. This is haute(ish) Israeli where you can still get some killer falafel and hummus, but also craftier items like eggplant carpaccio, fish shawarma and short rib Bourekas. But I’ve been to the original Philly location that has exactly the same menu and concept. As of this writing, I havent actually been here. At the top of the Hoxton Hotel in Williamsburg, you’ll find a terrace with a panoramic view of Manhattan thatll make you swear you’ll never leave for any godforsaken town without a skyline like this one. There’s one little problem with this recommendation. Oh did I mention all accept dessert is unlimited. Order one dish and get a feast of Salatim, the best Hummus and Pita in the business, and ice cream. Staying in Brooklyn but moving closer to tourist central. I never imagined that a place like this can get such honor and be included with the Le Bernardins and Per Ses, but here we are. Joining Laser Wolf, a rooftop destination for skewered food sizzled over charcoal. A 20 service charge will be added to your final bill. The Hoxton hotel in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, has again expanded dining options. For example Reservations for Saturday, January 27th will be released on Saturday, December 2nd at 11am, 8-weeks prior to the reservation date. But the secret got out big time after Pete Wells shockingly included this hole in the wall in the Best 100 restaurants in NYC. Reservations are released 8 weeks to-the-day at 11am ET, in advance of the reservation date and open one day at a time in a rolling fashion. I dont even selfishly miss the days when the place was empty and I could get my falafel in seconds. The falafel plate in particular is a standout, but the hummus is no slouch Its a small, concentrated menu with much regard to ingredients and execution for such a casual place. Meals at Laser Wolf, an alliteration of the Fiddle on the Roof character, begins the minute diners sit down in the vaulted, warehouse space via a circular silver array of 10 ever-changing salatim (Israeli for salad) that magically appear along with fresh pita. With only four or so tables, and with the animated owner, it really is like eating at someone’s house. But after multiple visits to this homey fast-casual in the heart of Midwood, I’m very impressed. Ok, if you read my previous post, you’d know I’m a little biased with this one. But first, as I firmly, unapologetically stand with Israel, I want to share some of my favorite Israeli restaurants in NYC today. I will get back to our regularly scheduled programming in no time.
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