We’ve rounded up 25 meals from across the city that blow our minds, stand the test of time and keep our cravings constant. These are the things you should absolutely have eaten, should be eating right now or should plan to eat in the near future. In the words of Thrush Hermit, which celebrates 25 […]
Efendy Turkish & Mediterranean Grill
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Lamb kofte
Lamb kofte Efendy 1569 Dresden Row “It’s the traditional Mediterranean way,” says Altin Begolli, of why the charcoal grill plays such a huge role in almost everything Efendy serves. In its just over three years in business, the downtown eatery—owned by Begolli and chef Ali Simsek— has made an unforgettable impression on diners, with its […]
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Best Middle Eastern / Persian Restaurant
Gold Winner Mezza Lebanese Restaurant, Quinpool Road Silver Winner Tarek’s Cafe Bronze Winner Efendy Turkish & Mediterranean Cuisine That garlic sauce though. OK, there are many many reasons to love the menu at Mezza, but it makes sense that they sell that sauce by the bottle. The family-run Lebanese restaurant group—this Quinpool gem’s sister restaurant […]
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Efendy fires up
“We did everything ourselves, from the sign out there to everything in here,” says Altin Begolli of the renovation that’s transformed the longtime space of the former Fid Resto into Efendy Turkish and Mediterranean Grill (1569 Dresden Row). After 10 years of working in restaurants in Halifax and dreaming of opening his own spot, and […]