Hamdi

This former Turkish pop-up makes tasty enough mezze (like yam and chickpeas tossed in tahini) and mains (like lamb belly kebabs on lavash). The dark Frelard space would be super foreboding if not for the overly friendly staff—which makes for an exciting night out that you should experience at least once if you like the idea of vibey Mediterranean food. And while the buttery minced lamb alone is worth a trip, the very steep prices paired with a lack of texture in many dishes leave us wanting more out of an experience that’s pretty hard to get into.