I continue to be enthralled by the food here - so an update. I was raised in an extended family of first generation immigrants with mad Lebanese cooking skills; Ms. Bouzidi (she and her husband are the proprietors) in the kitchen - is their equal. This past week, over a three day period, I binged again: baba ghanouj - simply the best I've ever had; the mixed grill platter - one skewer each of chicken, kafta and lamb kababs; with rice or fires ( try the fries!) and a salad or soup - always enough for me to take some home. With the weather getting warmer, today I opted for the laban (tart yogurt) and cucumber salad, and a gyros sandwich. The gyros is stuffed with gyro meat - and tomatoes and onions, and smothered in a taziki sauce. All their mezza (appetizers) will satisfy two; I like to order the kibbee, there is always a couple left for me to eat later.
The incongruity of sports on the big screen - European soccer, NBA basketball, or Sportscenter - with Arabic music in the background - works for me.
Mashawi is a ***** favorite restaurant for me.