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Lately I have been lucky enough to venture out to a number of restaurants, and one of the best has been Damas. We truly enjoyed our visit, from the first spiced olives placed on the table to the last bites we stuffed into our expanding bellies.
We shared the 4 cold mezzes appetizer, which included (clockwise from the top of the photo): Traditional Hummus, Eggplant Mutabbal, Beet Mutabbal, and Mouhamarra. It was served with fresh pita bread which was hot from the oven. They were all fantastic and totally distinct, with my favorite tied between the mouhamarra and the beet mutabbal. I wouldn't hesitate to order this again. We then shared the Grilled Meat Platter for Two, which included lamb chops, beef tenderloin cubes, chicken cubes, lamb kabab, grilled pita, and a smoke egglplant salad on the side. The seasoning on every item made the natural flavors of the proteins pop, and it was truly satisfying.
I also had a glass of Côtes de Provence Rosé, which was light and slighty fruity. I am by no means a wine expert, but it was quite complementary to the food, especially the mezzes.
In essence, this is another spot I hope to return to, there are a number of items I would still love to try - perhaps one of the tasting menus next time.
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