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JAY WEIR
Federal Hill’s Hidden Gem
Recently, I visited Byblos Lebanese Cuisine in Bal-
villages and village people line the walls, which are a
timore’s Federal Hill – and in the words of a local – it was
muted coffee color. The small tables were adorned with
a “nice little hidden gem.” The restaurant provides vegan
either flower arrangements or ceramic bottles center-
friendly fare, having many dishes that abstain from meat
piece pushed to the end closest to the wall. The flattering
and dairy, as well as traditional options for the meat eater.
lighting and café style tables lent an open air feeling even
From the street, Byblos is easy to find with a large
though we were indoors.
sign declaring the restaurant’s name. Upon my arrival,
Our waiter brought menus and quite a chunk of
I noticed nearly half of the tables were full. My party
time passed until his return. The slow service was
of four waited a few minutes before we were seated
frustrating after quickly realizing there were only three
and the staff quickly rearranged tables for our group.
people working.
Outings of more than four people would be considered
Aside from service stalls at the onset, the remaining
a tight squeeze at Byblos, but for smaller groups it is a
service was excellent. Our waiter took care of us, attend-
charming place.
ing to our every need.
The inside is full of mid-east décor, with purple curtains in the front window. Paintings of horses, Lebanese www.BYBLOSLEBANESECUISINE.COM 42 urcitymagazine.com
The drinks available on the menu were traditional fountain drinks in additional to Lebanese tea and cof-
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