New York’s newest Middle Eastern entrant comes from a seasoned restaurateur who wants to tell a story of his native Palestinian cuisine — with dishes that few of the many Middle Eastern restaurants in ...

Robert Sietsema is the former Eater NY senior critic with more than 35 years of experience covering dining in New York City. Middle Eastern cuisines overlap in part, but certain dishes are exclusive ...

Spreading the melody of Arab music through a little-known instrument On television, classical Arab instruments, I have found, are usually played by middle-aged to older gentlemen and as part of an ...