On Monday, November 9th Chef Ken Oringer welcomes Chef/Owner Jay Hajj of famed Mike’s City Diner to Toro Restaurant (1704 Washington St, Boston, MA 02118). Hajj and Oringer will be serving up delights for one night only. His menu will feature Hoummos Bi Tahini, Falafel, Stuffed Grape Leaves, Chicken Shawarma, Kafta Kabob, along with many other regional favorites.
These delicious offerings will be a supplement to the regular Toro menu, so diners can pick and choose what they like.
The Culinary Delights of Lebanon
With Guest Chef Jay Hajj of Mike’s City Diner
Mezze (Selection of appetizers or small dishes)
Hoummos Bi Tahini $6.- Puree of chickpeas, tahini and garlic
Falafel $7.- Fried patties made of seasoned ground chickpeas and fava beans, served with tahini sauce. This dish, imported from Egypt, has become a staple of Lebanese cuisine and is found in every sandwich shop and at every mezze table
Tabouli Salad $5.- Salad made from fresh minced parsley, mint, coriander, thyme, onions, cracked wheat, tomatoes, Lebanese dressing and olive oil. The most popular Middle Eastern salad
Kibbee Balls $9.- Kibbee balls stuffed with lamb, onions, pine nuts and cracked wheat
Stuffed Grape Leaves $8.- Rolled grape leaves stuffed with grilled lamb, rice and middle eastern spices
Kafta Kabob $12.- Lean lamb seasoned with special spices, fresh onions and parsley, skewered and char broiled
Kibbee Naye $8.- Lamb tartar, puree of crushed wheat, onions and spices
Chicken Shawarma $10.- Marinated chicken with garlic, lemon juice, olive oil and Lebanese seasoning, served with tahini sauce
Makanik $11.- Lebanese lamb sausage sautéed in vegetable oil and lemon
Wine
’07 Ksara Blanc de Blancs Sauvignon-Chardonnay blend, Bekka Valley, Lebanon $10.-
’06 Ksara Reserve Du Couvent Syrah- Cab Franc blend, Bekka Valley, Lebanon $10.-
Beer
Almaza Pilsner, Lebanon $4.-
