restaurant is friends and family protected and doesn’t care about the foodies. annoying AF
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1 star review for not getting a chance to leave a 1 star review
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But the Internet said so!
And drove the hour home hungry because there are no other restaurants worth trying anywhere on the way. Sad!
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make your reservations now because ori and genevieve have another massive hit with saffy’s. similar flavors (and volume level) as bavel with the addition of delicious meat skewers cooked over charcoal.
the appetizers are very @Clayfu friendly and are a great start before the main meat event.
highlights
hummus ful with challah
tomatoes
zucchini blossoms
falafel
shawarma
all the skewers, double up on the chicken 
chocolate cake
soft serve
thanks @chewchow for the recs.
hummus ful - slow cooked fava beans, cumin, lemon, fermented serrano, soft egg, challah
delicious with that perfect egg
roasted carrots - meyer lemon labneh, crispy shallots, ras el hanout, cilantro blossoms
I was expecting some more flavor and sweetness from the carrots
tomatoes smoked eggplant purée, feta, cinnamon, sesame, savory, cilantro
bursting with flavor
zucchini blossoms - whipped feta, sesame, grated tomato, green zhoug
perfectly fried rivaling felix
green falafel - tahini, beet zhoug, amba, hearts on fire, dill
great flavor and texture
shishito peppers - amba tahini, anchovy breadcrumbs, lemon zest
had me at anchovy breadcrumbs
shawarma - lamb & beef, lettuce, tomato, sumac onions, tahini, red ajika, laffa
this was cooked using a wood-fired spit which I’ve never seen before. it really made a different because the smoke immediately jumps out as soon as you take a bite, delicious. I only wish we got the larger portion.
pork kebab - garlic, shallots, black pepper, urfa, cumin
lamb kebab - salt
lamb kebab - onions, parsley, black pepper, all spice
chicken shishlik - cumin, cinnamon, green fenugreek, sumac
mixed beef cuts shishlik - red onion, parsley, nutmeg marinade
laffa, tahini chopped salad, chili crunch, amba
tear off some piping hot laffa, grab a meat of your choice, add chili crunch and dip in the tahini. if you like gyros you’ll love this. chicken was the highlight, crispy skin and succulent thigh meat. the cinnamon seasoning was surprisingly good.
bergamot chocolate cake with rose ganache
cherry & pineapple swirl
orange blossom creme caramel
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only 9pm+ available through July 1st.
When do they release new rezzies?
right now, midnight. July 2nd just got released.
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Just made a rezzie lol!
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I grabbed an early reservation for tomorrow.
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This all looks amazing but god i hope they figure out a way to make this an all day thing.
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No rating system? 
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Was wondering what emoji he would use
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lunch service is forthcoming
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rating forthcoming
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Any outdoor seating yet? The Eater write up mentioned it was coming.
There are about 4 small 2 top tables outside
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there were tables outside but it looked like they were only being used as a waiting area to have drinks. I didn’t see anyone actually eating outside.
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Protip:
- 4 hours metered parking on Fountain Ave
- Ask for at least 2 orders of laffa right when you place your skewer order. Otherwise, by the time your second order of laffa comes, the skewers will be cold since you’re only given 1 laffa to start
- Take a free personality test at the Church of Scientology across the street and master the force like a Jedi or Sith once you’re ready to mortgage your home
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That’s exactly what I thought looking at their photos.
proier tip:
place another laffa order right when they drop the kebabs at your table. that way the second laffa won’t get cold and will come out piping hot by the time you’re finished with the first. french laundry style.
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