MEDITERRANEAN
A Better
Bite
99 Washington
Ave., Albany, 694-4400. This locally owned establishment
serves up omelettes and specialty sandwiches, and Mediterranean
specialties such as falafel, hummus and shawarma. Takeout
available. On- and off-premises catering for private parties.
Serving 7-5 Mon-Tue, Fri; 7-7 Wed-Thu; 8-3 Sat. Closed Sunday.
MC, V. $
A Taste of Greece
193 Lark St., Albany, 426-9000. A bistro setting serving
up the gamut of Greek fare: spanakopita, dolomades, Greek
salad, gyros and souvlaki, kebabs, moussaka and more; extensive
vegetarian menu. Serving beer and wine. Takeout and catering
available. Serving lunch 11-2 Mon-Fri, dinner 5-10 Mon-Fri,
4-10 Sat, Closed Sunday. D, MC, V. $$
BFS Restaurant & Catering
1736 Western Ave., Guilderland, 452-6342, bfsrestaurant.com.
Fine Mediterranean cuisine. Falafels, spanakopita, kebabs,
baba ghanouj, tabbouleh, veggie platters and many other
Lebanese, Moroccan, Egyptian, Greek and Italian dishes.
Heart-healthy, vegetarian and kids menus available. Expanded
beer and wine list. Eat in or take out; on- and off-premises
catering available. Takeout available from 9 AM, serving
11-9 Mon-Sat. Closed Sunday. AE, MC, V. $$$
Cella Bistro
See listing under “American.”
The Garlic Lover’s Corner
235 North Greenbush Road, North Greenbush, 283-1621. Metroland’s
Best-Kept Secret for 2008. Kebabs, stews, Middle Eastern
takes on meat, fish and pasta dishes are featured in this
friendly place not far from HVCC. Serving lunch 11-3 Mon-Fri,
noon-3 Sat, dinner 4:30-9 Mon-Sat. MC, V. $$$
Hidden Café
180 Delaware Plaza, Suite 200, Delmar, 439-8800, thehidden.net.
Voted Metroland’s Best-Kept Secret three years in
a row, this café offers intimate and casual dining, featuring
falafel, kabobs, wine and beer, wonderful salads, and innovative
entrées created by chef-owner Joseph Soliman. Serving dinner
4:30-9 Tue-Sat, lunch 11-3 Tue-Fri, noon-3 Sat. Closed Sun-Mon.
AE, MC, V. $$$.
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