This tireless Lebanese favorite and longtime staple among the United Nations power crowds, is still turning heads from its stunning space. Whether sipping drinks in the contemporary subterranean lounge, or indulging in one of their home-style specials (like the outstanding kouzy ), know that a sense of graciousness and old-school Lebanese hospitality will enhance your experience. Food seems to leap off the plate, as evidenced by the gorgeous, authentic mezze of fattoush, hommos bi lahmeh, foul medamas, or samboussek jibneh (tasty little dumplings). Prix-fixe options at $45 or $50 a head offer a nice way to sample from the menu, including the mixed grill, mashawi, for sharing. In itself, rice can sound boring, but here the texture and flavor is fantastic.