MEZZA AND GRILLS

A Libyan meal begins with Mezza: small plates passed hand to hand while everyone settles in. Then come the grills, generous platters built for the whole table.

HUMMUS. Our signature chickpea dip, made in house with tahini and olive oil and served with warm pita. Choose classic, garlic or roasted red pepper, or add meat to make it heartier.

EMBATTAN. A Libyan favorite. Potato slices are filled with ground beef, herbs and North African spices, then baked to finish in a savory tomato sauce.

BOUREK. Crisp, golden rolls filled with a za'atar and cheese mix. Easy to share and hard to stop at one.

THE MIXED GRILLS. Every grill brings beef and lamb kofta kebabs, Tunisian chicken, chicken shawarma and lamb chops with Tripoli's Garlic Aioli, basmati rice, pita and fries. Sahtein serves up to two, Afia up to four and Baraka is the largest of the three. Each name is a wish spoken at the Libyan table: Sahtein, to your health; Afia, wellbeing; Baraka, blessing.

Dining as four? Start with hummus, Embattan and Bourek, then share the Afia Mixed Grill.