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(Photo credit: Levant)
Levant, a modern contemporary restaurant serving Middle Eastern Levantine cuisine, now is open in Miami’s historic Coral Gables neighborhood. Named after a region in the Middle East, Levant offers a unique dining experience that is bold and exciting.
With a palette of colors including black, gold, blue, and pops of red, Levant offers a sleek and stylish ambiance.
The menu focuses heavily on the Levant region, with top dishes including the Trio Mezee, a trio of dips including hummus, muhammar, and cretn feta; the Kibbeh, a tasty starter with beef, bulgur, pine nuts and cucumber yogurt; The Levant Kabab, a skewer platter made up of lamb, pistachio, red pepper, and middle eastern spices, served with fresh baked bread and onion with sumac, and the Lamb Chops, a delicious cut of meat seasoned with salt and olive oil.
The restaurant also offers a range of vegetarian and vegan options, including the Manouche Bi Zaatar, a Lebanese flatbread with thyme, mint, olives and tomatoes; the Iraqui Salad, which includes eggplant, red and green paper, olive oil, and pomegranate molasses, and the Grandma Vegetable Pot, which is slowly cooked in a clay pot and comes with eggplant, red peppers, tomato, onion, green peppers, potatoes, and rice.
In addition to its delicious food options, Levant also offers a variety of Middle Eastern-inspired cocktails such as the EVA, a 16 gin infused cocktail with cardamom, St-Germain, and presco; the Levant Martini, which features Turkish coffee, Raki, and vermouth; the Gold Dust Cachaca, made with flor de Sauco and infused with green apple cilantro, and the Adam, a refreshing vodka infused cocktail with Leece liquor and St-Germain. They also offer a selection of delicious signature mocktails.
For those looking for a more exclusive and intimate experience, Levant also offers a private tasting experience with a service team dedicated to guests and their party in their upper speakeasy area. Private tastings are on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, with three time slots available for parties of four to 14 people. The food-only option is priced at $150, while the wine pairing option is priced at $175.
The following are Levant’s hours of operation:
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 5-10 p.m.
Wednesday: 5-10 p.m.
Thursday: 5-11 p.m.
Friday: 5-11 p.m.
Saturday: noon-4 p.m. and 5-11:30 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. (Brunch)
*Happy Hour is from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. You can enjoy selected dishes from the menu at half price perfectly paired with their drinks.
For more information on Levant, visit the website at LevantMiami.com.
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