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| - I visited The Dardanelles for the first time this winter, just after a heavy snowstorm. There were only several other groups dining during my lunchtime visit. As soon as I got settled, the owner came out an offered my fellow diner and I each a serving of a Moroccan appetizer for "deciding to brave the weather." She went on to explain the appetizer, and told of her travels in Morocco. Throughout the rest of our meal, she kept popping up asking if everything was ok (though she was not our server), and told us several more food/travel anecdotes. This constant attention might bother some, but once I got used to her ever-presence, I found what she had to say very interesting. You can tell she really loves what she does, and that, I think, is the perfect way for a restaurant owner to be.
The food itself was good. I ordered the falafel and was surprised when I did not get the typical pita sandwich but rather a plateful of croquettes sitting on tomato and cucumber slices. I imagine this food is about as authentic as it gets, and the menu offers a wide range of items from many different Mediterranean cultures. Order the Turkish coffee and the owner will read your coffee ground fortune!
Very reasonable lunch prices. They are open for dinner and Sunday brunch, too. Very conveniently located amongst the fine shops of Monroe Street.
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