The awning mentions only "Middle Eastern cuisine," but the decor in the dining room speaks to the family history of the owners: out of Jordan, by way of Jerusalem. So does kalaya, a homey tomato-based dish that elsewhere might be spelled with an initial g- or a terminal -at or -et. The humblest versions feature seasoned tomatoes alone, others add beef or chicken; here, in the presence of a little fresh garlic, the tomatoes are cooked with marinated lamb.
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