I’m not a dessert person. Really, ask around. Most times I skip dessert. Sammy’s Mediterranean Cafe was superb: From appetizers to dessert. As you can see from the photos, the desserts are eye catching. Small eatable sculpture. That is why I made such a big deal about the desserts. Save room or you will miss something!
The evening was an event. As we entered the restaurant, seeking shelter from the drizzle, a patron was standing by the door and exclaimed, “It’s so worth going, even in the rain, isn’t it? Oh wait, maybe you’ve never been. You are in for a treat.” What an intro!
Sammy’s is laid out more like a bakery with tables. We seated ourselves in this casual room at a small table. Our waitress, Rachel, brought us menus and later came by to take drink orders and answer questions.
The act of me taking her picture startled her. She was kind, helpful and attentive.
Many of the food titles are Lebanese and even with the descriptions, some questions came up. Spinach pie to me is spanakopita, a Greek delicacy of spinach infused in filo dough. I asked Sammy about his spinach pie. He described how it was made (photo shown) and that if I did not like it, he would not charge me. The pie was shaped like a three cornered hat and filled with spinach and other flavors. The dough was more unsweetened pastry, soft, but not cake like. More important, it was delicious and unusual!
I ordered a savory dish of sausage, mushrooms, grape tomatoes and rice. I apologize. I should have written the name of the dish. Nothing about the entree was ordinary. Even the long grain rice was flavored with thin wisps of carrot and seasonings. The colors were even more vibrant than shown in the photo.
Notice the Falafel and the hummus.
Sammy was willing to join Ellen for this photo. His warm smile and great care to make sure that we (and all his guests) came a way with a more refined palate and appreciation for his Lebanese cooking made the evening very special.
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Mouth is a-watering. Joining my husband in solidarity right now with his excruciatingly complex, bland medical diet, but looking forward to being creative again when “we” are better.
And yes, I can attest…..I Dont think I have ever seen Ellen indulge in dessert!
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Looks sooo yummy!
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I just realized that you, not Ellen, wrote this entry. But it is also true that I have not ever seen you eat dessert either; a wish washy claim indeed since you and I have only shared a meal once!
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