Middle Eastern food is easily my favorite food group (it's on the bottom of my pyramid) and I had quite an inkling I would love this restaurant before I even stepped foot into it. Let me just tell you there were all sorts of expletives being shouted throughout this meal, because it was that D*mn good.
Run by the owners of Kabob, I knew I had to try their grape leaves which are the best I have had in Charlotte. A new to me dish I fell in love with is Muhammara, which I want to bathe in daily. A hummus-like combination of roasted red peppers, walnuts, spices, and molasses. It is smoky and sweet. Great for dipping! I don't recall the name, but the dish with white beans and olive oil was outstanding as well. The meat skewers were cooked perfectly and tasted great dipped in our variety of spreads.
Levant's menu is nearly identical to Kabob's, though just a bit more gussied up. The atmosphere is absolutely gorgeous. I felt so exotic and like a hookah smoking caterpillar just might be lurking around the corner. We enjoyed a bottle of Hawk's Crest (made by Stag's Leap) Cabernet that went very well with our meals.
I can't recommend this restaurant enough. Go get your Levant on.