North Carolina is home to two of the nation’s best places to eat Mediterranean food, new rankings show. The beloved restaurants — both located in the Triangle — landed in the top 25 on a list from the review website Yelp.
FULL STORY: These 2 NC restaurants rank among the nation’s best for Mediterranean food
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Shawarma Stop in Morrisville landed at No. 11 in the rankings. Yelp praised the restaurant for its dishes with Lebanese and Syrian flair, including “shawarma platters with pillowy-soft pita.” Several Yelp users said the welcoming atmosphere made them want to return.
Boatman Spirits Company in Raleigh came in at No. 21. The Seaboard Station spot is a distillery serving drinks and Mediterranean cuisine. It earned recognition for jazz nights and small plates like lamb kofta burgers. On Yelp, fans also praised the restaurant’s cocktail selection and brunch menu.
Yelp ranked the restaurants after it studied ratings and reviews from Elite users, who are active on the platform. The restaurant Pinyon, near Phoenix, ranked No. 1 in the country.
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