Delbar

This Middle Eastern spot from Fares Kargar is all about bringing people together over flavorful and authentic food. There is a generous spirit here, where the name translates to "heart, captured." The menu, a nod to the dishes Kargar grew up with, is designed for sharing, with spreads and small bites to start, an entire section dedicated to tahdig, that festive Persian crispy rice dish, and meats. Add the dill labneh to the house bread opener, then go for the lamb neck that is falling-off-the-bone tender, and sabzi polo, a basmati rice dish flavored with scallions and herbs and topped with crispy onions. Conclude the evening with a decadent treat like baklava ice cream or pistachio lava cake with cardamom ice cream.