Miss Ada

Middle Eastern eateries are popping up faster than you can say labneh, but Miss Ada stands apart from the pack. This Fort Greene charmer delivers a one-two punch of good looks and great food. Rustic chic meets urban cool in the dining room, but wait, what’s that out back? It’s only the most darling backyard patio and garden, of course.Chef Tomer Blechman puts his own stamp on the ancient cuisine of the Middle East. Whipped ricotta with brown butter, sage, and honey may just convince you to set aside the flatbread and pick up a spoon, while smoky octopus is ramped up with grassy Castelvetrano olives. Hanger steak, bathed in a charred onion tahini, will have you begging for more. Even the wine list shows off some quirky and playful offerings.