Mass of meze makes falafel filling fare

A restaurant features Middle Eastern dishes that focus on flavorful vegetables

By Nadine Kam

POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Oct 03, 2012

~~<p>When people ask chefs and food critics about where they eat on their off-time, it's usually to glean tips about the best restaurants and dishes in town, but for me it's increasingly about finding food that won't lead to a premature demise.</p>
<p>For every rich, fatty, unctuous meal, there has to be a balancing factor, and during days off I've taken to making all manner of soups from scratch, starting with nothing but water so I can control the fat and sodium content. And I'm always looking for places like Da Falafel King, with Middle Eastern fare that evolved to incorporate plenty of vegetables.</p>
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When people ask chefs and food critics about where they eat on their off-time, it's usually to glean tips about the best restaurants and dishes in town, but for me it's increasingly about finding food that won't lead to a premature demise.

For every rich, fatty, unctuous meal, there has to be a balancing factor, and during days off I've taken to making all manner of soups from scratch, starting with nothing but water so I can control the fat and sodium content. And I'm always looking for places like Da Falafel King, with Middle Eastern fare that evolved to incorporate plenty of vegetables. Login for more...