Karabij is a Lebanese cookie
stuffed with pistachios.
The cream Natef cream is made 
with this magical root called:

 

Shersh al halawa, Soapwort Root or Saponaria officinalis...



this stuff sounds like something Harry Potter
and the gang would use to get rid of zitts,
or keep Lord whatever his name at bay
but it is not like that at all,
it is way delicious!

 

To make Natef,
you boil the roots in water,
strain and allow to cool,
then start whisking

it for the longest time and add
simple syrup with Rose water
and Orange Blossom water.

You end up with this absolutely shiny white cream
that always reminds me of Swiss meringue!

It’s truly magical to watch
the transformation.

 

Our Prix Fixe menu
is a modern adaptation
of Armenian and Middle Eastern flavors,
grilled seafood on a White bean and leek ragout,
grilled scallops and prawns on moussaka,

fennel salad

and Karabij with Natef...

Man oh Man!

 

Remember we will be closed
the following Thursday, November 24, 
for Thanksgiving Day.

 

BUT on Wednesday the 23th,
we will be having our before TG lobster dinner!

                                                      --Haig Krikorian 

Prix Fixe
Thursday, November 17

Appetizer
Scallops & Prawns
grilled & served on a mushroom
& eggplant mousaka

Salad
Shaved fennel, arugula
& Parmigiano-Reggiano

Main Course Choices:

Grilled seabass
lightly marinated
in lemon & EV olive oil,
served on a white bean & leek ragout

-OR- 

Roast Rack of Lamb
served on couscous & fried artichokes

Desert
Karabij with Natef


$48

RESERVE
510-527-9838
OpenTable

1329 Gilman
Berkeley
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