This is not an exaggeration: I think about the food at B52 at least once a week. And I've only eaten there This is not an exaggeration: I think about the food at B52 at least once a week. And I've only eaten there twice!
Starting with the mezze -- the baba ghanouj was smoky and wonderful. The fried cauliflower was crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside and perfect with or without the accompanying tahini. I never thought cauliflower could taste so good! My favorite - and this is usually what I daydream about - is the labneh. Smooth, creamy, with just the right bite from the mint. Heavenly!
The kebab with seitan came on a bed of rice with a little salad and veggies on the side of the plate. The cucumber yogurt was cool and refreshing, the perfect accompaniment the the hearty and savory seitan.
If you're looking for something on the lighter side, the manakish (flatbread) is a good bet! I had the cashew cheese manakish and it was so delightful! The crust was just the right amount, not too thick or too thin, and the cashew cheese had a bit of a bite that went well with the slightly sweet tomato sauce.
B52 might just be my favorite food in the city!