Although Park Slope isn’t known as a food destination, there are a few restaurants that do get mentioned as being quite good. Stone Park Cafe is one (that I love), Al Di La is another (that I think is overrated). Also on that list is Miriam, a restaurant serving Israeli food. The best deal is to order from the meze (small plates) menu, which are $3.50 each or 4 for $12. I went with my parents, and we all ordered different things, so we got a good sampling of the menu. It was all very good, the standouts being: roasted, marinated beets slathered in green tahini; spanikopita livened up with bits of olive inside; zucchini cakes with yogurt sauce; and tangy labne cheese with olive oil. I hadn’t intended to eat any dessert, having filled up on the meze, but after I had a bite of my dad’s molten chocolate cake I couldn’t stop eating it. It’s one of the best desserts I’ve eaten in a long time. It’s not particularly Israeli, but who cares?
Miriam — 79 5th Ave
brooklyn vegetarian 
I really wanted to try this place! I’ve heard the hummus is quite good. Have you tried? š
@kim – i wasn’t crazy about their hummus, to be honest.
That’s too bad. What’s your reason and where do you go for your favorite hummus? š
@kim – i don’t have a favorite place for hummus (maybe this one falafel place i went to in tel aviv 13 years ago). where do you recommend?
My home? š
@kim – is that an invitation?
Haha. That is if you’re willing to travel allll the way up to Queens.