Originally Posted by balima
Maza - Diversey and Lincoln - Lebanese
We had alot of fun. The food style I can only describe as a cross between Greek and Middle Eastern. We ordered the Masa Special, which entailed getting a tasting portion of every hot and cold appetizer on the menu. Our table was covered with all kinds of yummy little dishes. If you like to graze, this is the restaurant for you. We had hummus, falafels, fava beans in tomato, stuffed grape leaves, lentil soup (extra yummy when the offered lemon is squeezed in), babaganoush, radishes, pepperocini, chicken shwarma, stuffed kibbeh and more than I can remember. We also ordered the raw kibbeh, raw minced lamb with wheat, onions and toasted slivered almonds with lots of olive oil. Kind of a Lebanese steak tartar. A little too much olive oil for me, but still extra yummy just the same. We had some Lebanese Cabernet/Shiraz blend. Very Good, I was very surprised. Some California wineries could take lessons. Will definetely look for some next time I'm at Sam's Liquors. We ended with some Lebanese coffee, scented with cardamom seeds. Only thing we didn't like was the Vegetarian Couscous. Great place for vegetarians! Total bill for the three of us? $97 We'll be back.
I'm glad to see that this thread is still alive. I finally got around to trying Maza Sunday night. It is definately a great place, especially when you factor in the 20 miles/$. I didn't order nearly as much as you did. We ordered the falafel appetize. For our entrees, my friend got the chicken Shawirma, and I ordered the Brochettes of lamb. My friend wasn't too impressed by her meal, but I ate all mine, and what was left of hers and I thought both were good. I was also surprised that our entrees came with soup, and with some sort of desert, even though it didn't say so in the menu.
That lamb tartar sounds interesting, though I'm not sure if I'll be brave enough to try that. Next time, I want to try the "Mamoul Bi Tamr." The menu description reads as follows:
Baked crushed couscous stuffed with mashed dates and served with poached figs sit in appricot sauce.
On a sidenote, I'm thinking about going here for my birthday at the end of the month. I figure if I get 10-15 friends to come, the bill should be over $150 or $200, which means 3000-4000 FREE MILES
BTW, has anyone been to the Lucky Strike in Elmhurst? I see it listed as a participating location. I'm wondering if this means that I'll get miles for bowling there as well.