Looking for a good meal of authentic Lebanese cuisine? Head to Mandaloun, where a lush, rich ambience of chandeliers and flowing silk brings a festive attitude to every meal. This little joint serves up the cuisine of the east Mediterranean, from a menu that includes the list of popular meze (small plates) and notable entr¬ées including kafta nayeh, sirloin tartare and the simple-yet-flavorful baba ghanoush. While you’re there, slip out onto the patio and sample a puff from the hookah.