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Balaboosta
Editorial Review
Mom and pop falafel spot Taïm upgrades to broad Nolita storefront. Homey vibe carries over, with whitewashed brick walls, wood-plank ceilings, and a bookshelf that looks plucked straight from a family living room. Mediterranean and Middle Eastern bites, with sharable small plates like falafel-wrapped meatball lollipops, chicken livers, homemade pickles. Big plates for lamb two ways (sunchoke purée and Persian lime sauce), bouillabaisse with crab dumplings. Nick Denton's a fan, so you know it's good.
Features
- Bar Food
- Good for Groups
- Intimate
- Open Kitchen
Attributes
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Price:
$$$ -
Reservations:
Recommended -
Alcohol:
Beer & Wine -
Vibe:
Bustling/Boisterous - Restaurant Type:
Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
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