Everything at this suburban warehouse restaurant is deeply personal. The result is a dining experience like no other, rooted in memory and presented in a space that channels Grandma’s house with doilies and flowers and flickering candles. One thing’s for sure though, this Baba sure knows how to party.

A “mezze martini” is hit with a slug of rakija and plated with a crystal bowl filled with radishes, cucumber and olives. Tartare gets ramped up with Lebanese-style pickles and roasted corn, while cuttlefish salad is all fire and funk with tuna XO, ink sauce and smoked olives.

A lamb forequarter chop is brightened by sorrel, sticky date gets kick from black pepper creme patissiere, and the wine list roves from France to Hungary to Lebanon and back again. Baba loves you, is the slogan. But we love Baba right back.

Best for: High-volume cooking made with love.

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