NYC Restaurants

The energy and passion of Lebanese dining will be brought to life this May at lil' gem, a new restaurant by Chef Melissa O'Donnell and restaurateur Lesly Bernard. The intimate 49-seat space features a cozy dining room with high top seating, exposed beamed ceilings, white-washed walls, and original artwork from American-born and native Lebanese artists. The modern menu will consist of small, sharable, and large family-style plates, and will offer dips, pies, flatbreads, and shawarma. Featured specialties include Rotisserie Duck with cardamom, pomegranate, honey, thyme, and mint; Smoked Fish Kibbeh with quinoa, dill, and preserved lemon, and Pickled Octopus with new potatoes, fennel, and orange. lil' gem is a perfect spot for family and friends to gather together. 

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