(Almost) Everything @ Fadi’s
Dinner last night was a feast; it made me realize I need more Mediterranean food in my life. Four of us went to Fadi’s and decided to get sampler platters to split so we could try a little of everything. It was excellent. For $13.99, you should get the Ultimate Sampler. Go through the line and choose tasting portions of whatever you like: hummus, fresh and roasted veggies, salads, plus, you get one choice of meat. We split two samplers and added sides of rice and pita bread for dipping. We were, at first, unsure if just two plates were going to be enough for all of us, but it ended up being more than enough.
I loved getting to try tastes of everything. I don’t eat Mediterranean food very often, and when I do I tend to order the same thing. (Chicken Shawerma, anyone?) So this opportunity was a great one to try a broader range of dishes. One of the highlights? Their tabuli was so packed with fresh herbs (green onions, parsley, mint), it was completely green. Delicious. Cucumber, tomatoes, onions, mint and lemon juice made up a refreshing Lebanese salad that I could’ve eaten by the pint. Their hummus and baba ghanoush were tasty, but nothing out of the usual. A dish of spicy chicken was moist and very flavorful, accompanied by sauteed onions, peppers, and tomatoes. (My only caveat was that it wasn’t really spicy.) Roast potatoes are usually foolproof, and Fadi’s didn’t fall short. Their version was tossed in olive oil, coriander, and parsley(?). Strangely my favorite bite was the cauliflower. Yeah, you heard me. With all of those interesting, complex dishes, my favorite was roasted cauliflower. But you have to trust me on this. It’s buttery and a little spicy; it’s completely delicious. I asked my friend Matt to split his last floret with me. It’s that good.
Visit Fadi’s, try everything, and while we’re on the subject–what other Mediterranean restaurants would you recommend? I’ve heard great things about Kavala, but have yet to try. It’s high on the list though. Any other sugggestions?
3001 Knox St. #110 | Dallas, TX 75205
214.528.1800
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Yum, I live just down the street from the Fadi’s on Preston and I love it. If you just go right around the corner on Beltline and Preston, you’ll find Shine’s Mediterannean Market, which has a fantastic little market, a little deli section, and a great selection of med. and Argentinian food. .
Also – Afrah Pastries is pretty delicious.
Michelle, try Zorba’s Greek Restaurant and Cafe Istanbul’s Turkish Restaurant, both in Plano. I agree, we could all use more Mediterranean cuisine in our lives.