NuNu's Mediterranean Cafe, Oklahoma City

Inspired by his mother’s Lebanese cooking and hosting skills, Nunu's Mediterranean Cafe and Market owner Clayton Farhood decided to follow suit, sharing her family’s time-tested recipes and spirit of hospitality with the community. Servers ferry falafel, kebabs, and hashwa—a mélange of ground beef, rice, and seasonings the Oklahoma Gazette declared "the ultimate comfort food"—to diners. Guests can sit in a dining room enclosed by chic stone arches or enjoy fresh air on the front patio. NuNu's market sells a large selection of Middle Eastern groceries for home cooks who wish to try their hand at traditional recipes made with olives, vinegars, and a variety of pita breads.