Shalel Menu

Mediterranean Olives

Kalamata and Cerignola olives house-marinated with fennel, coriander, orange peel, with toasted stirato baguette

Hummus bi Tahina

Syrian chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, with oven-grilled pita

Baba Ghanoush

smoked eggplant caviar, tahini, toasted sesame seeds, with oven-grilled pita

Mediterranean Mezze

hummus, tzatziki, baba ghanoush, tirokafteri (spicy feta dip), harissa, with oven-grilled pita

Butternut Squash Bruschetta

mint, onion confit, Italian ricotta

Kampachi Crudo

thinly sliced yellowtail, lemon-cpaer dressing, microgreens, pickled turnips, with toasted stirato baguette

Housemade Flatbread

your choice of Jordanian za'atar or dried oregano, olive oil. Add whipped ricotta with lemon for $4

Jerusalem Artichoke Fritters

with Kozani saffron aioli

Cheese Bourekas

organic feta and ricotta cheese, wrapped in crispy phyllo dough

Spanakopites

feta, mozzarella, myzithra, spinach, onions, wrapped in crispy phyllo dough

Vegan Lebanese Kibbeh

yellow split peas, chickpeas, bulgur, preserved lemon-tahina dipping sauce

Sicilian Cauliflower and Halloumi Cheese

labneh, preserved lemon-tahina spread, anchovy-citrus vinaigrette

Baked Dates

stuffed with Marcona almonds, wrapped in bacon

Moroccan Lamb Cigars (2)

diced lamb, onions, garlic, fresh mint, wrapped in feuille de brick, with housemade harissa

Gambas Al Ajillo

Patagonian red shrimp, Calabrian chili, blistered cherry tomatoes, sautéed with garlic, olive oil, parsley, with toasted stirato baguette

Braised Spanish Octopus

olive oil, aged balsamic, rosemary, patats bravs, pickled turnips, radish

Bacalhau Croquetas

salted cod, with housemade harissa mayonnaise

Crab and Shrimp Brik

Patagonian shrimp, lump crab meat, onions, garlic, wrapped in feuille de brick triangles with garlic, olive oil, parsley, with Yemeni haimi-feta dip

Jamon Serrano Croquetas

dry-cured Spanish jamon, manchego, with housemade harissa mayonnaise

Lamb and Beef Meatballs

"Izmir style" with cinnamon and cumin

Ten-Ingredient Roman Salad

seasonal mixed herbs, endive, radicchio, champagne vinaigrette

Broccolini Salad

cherry tomatoes, red onions, Palestinian pearl cous-cous

Rainbow Roasted Beet

crumbled goat cheese, Bosc pear, mixed greens

Chopped Israeli

barrel-aged feta, olives, cucumbers, red onions, sumac, lemon vinaigrette. Add vegan kibbeh, grilled shrimp, or grilled chicken for $10

Lebanese Fattoush

crust breads, tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, red onions, sumac, Aleppo pepper, lemon vinaigrette. Add vegan kibbeh, grilled shrimp, or grilled chicken for $10

Moroccan Shakshuka

baked tomatoes, onions, roasted garlic, seasonal vegetables, two organic farm eggs. Add lamb meatballs or lamb merguez for $8

Egyptian Koshari

beluga lentils, toasted rice, vermicelli, chickpeas, candied yams. Add a fried egg for $3

Keftadakia in Pita

Lamb meatballs with kasseri cheese and mint, on top of grilled pita, with seasonal greens, pickled vegetables, labneh, preserved lemon-tahina dressing

Vegetarian Moussaka

layered eggplant, zucchini, Yukon Gold potatoes, red and green bell peppers, béchamel

Chicken Basteeya

saffron, ginger, and cinnamon braised chicken, toasted almonds, perfumed with orange blossom water, flaky pastry, topped with cinnamon sugar

Yogurt Marinated Chicken Kebab

roasted vegetables, Persian basmati pilaf, tzatziki, oven-grilled pita

Filet Mignon Kebab

roasted vegetables, Persian basmati pilaf, tzatziki, oven-grilled pita

Mixed Grill

beef kebab, chicken kebab, lamb merguez sausage, Persian basmati pilaf, roasted vegetables, tzatziki, oven-grilled pita

Chicken Tagine A La Fez

pasture-raised chicken, tomatoes, chickpeas, seasonal vegetables, steamed cous-cous, Palestinian maftoul, ras-el-hanout

Lamb Kofta Tagine

minced lamb meatballs, chickpeas, seasonal vegetables, steamed cous-cous, Palestinian maftoul, berbere-kashmiri chili broth

Lamb-on-the-Bone Tagine

chickpeas, seasonal vegetables, steamed cous-cous, Palestinian maftoul, berbere-kashmiri chili broth

Whole Branzino

butterflied Greek striped b ass, spinach, Persian basmati pilaf, with capers, lemon, Greek olive oil

North Atlantic Bacalhau

Portuguese salted cod stewed in a tomato, onion, red pepper broth with Yukon Gold potatoes

Venetian Sardines

house-marinated, butterflied Portuguese sardines "al saor" in Greek olive oil and white wine vinegar, market salad, with toasted stirato baguette

Seafood Stew in Kataifi Crisp

Patagonian shrimp, calamari, bacalhau (salted cod), with stewed tomatoes, onions, garlic, Calabrian chili, with a Kataifi crust

Faroe Island Salmon

pan-seared salmon fillet on a bed of spinach and basmati pilaf, with sauce vierge, herb crust

Margherita Burrata

mozzarella di bufala, pomodoro, fresh basil

Angelo's Pizza Bianca

truffle oil, truffle pecorino, fresh mozzarella, chopped pistachios

Three-Mushroom Flatbread

portobello, oyster, and shiitake mushrooms, shaved pecorino

Frutti di Mare

Spanish octopus, clams, Patagonian shrimp, blistered cherry tomatoes, Calabrian chili, fresh basil

Mezzaluna Ravioli

stuffed with porcini-ricotta crema, blistered cherry tomatoes, spinach, touch of butter and cream, fresh parmigiano

Strozzapreti Pomodoro

fresh tomatoes, basil, Calabrian chili, fresh parmigiano

Risotto Porcini

hen-of-the-woods and porcini mushrooms, fresh parmigiano

Risotto with Patagonian Shrimp

leeks, fava beans, touch of butter

Persian Rice Pilaf

slow-cooked beef in Barolo, on rice toasted with barberries, cumin, turmeric, toasted almonds, pomegranate

Broccolini

garlic, lemon juice

Housemade Tzatziki

english cucumbers, dill

Housemade Tirokafteri

spicy feta dip with crispy stirato baguette

Oven Roasted Potatoes

crispy potatoes, garlic, harissa mayo

Pistachio Baklava

Warm Date Tart

with gelato

Ekmek Kataif

Thick Labneh

Pasteis de Nata

Warm Bougatsa

semolina custard, cinnamon, wrapped in crispy phyllo dough

Olive Oil Cake

baked with Valencia orange and honey, gelato

Affogato

espresso, dondurma gelato

Boozy Affogato

espresso, dondurma gelato, your choice of amaretto or rum