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Nuba - Davie St.


Cuisine: Lebanese
The Down Low: I don't feel terribly unhealthy after eating there. Unless lots and lots hummus is bad for you....
Favorite Dish: The eggplant (paired with some olives)


Ah Nubaaaaaaa. Although I'm sure the Lebanese are good at many things, I know they have mastered the art of giving FRESH cuts, and at Nuba they have proven their buds for great food. Now I do not have many points of comparison, but I often mistakenly associate that region to just shawarma. I'm glad I can add some "variety" to my experience. But I think every time I have gone I forget what I ate the time before. Actually putting some thought to it now, I realize I read the menu and jump to the eggplant every time. My vegetable for the week.

Careful causing a seizure with a camera flash in this candle-ambiance

Lebanese Arabic looks a lot like our alphabet....

Good thing I had a candle to make me feel less lonely this time.
I am probably captioned in a photo on someone else's blog...

It would've looked something like this....




Personally, I think many people under appreciate a solo meal away from the bullshit.

Try not to clear the place of hummus when you visit.

Tasty dreams,

JB


Barbershop out the back. Probably.

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