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March 25, 2022 • Schneps Media
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New Middle Eastern eatery
Lashevet offers welcome to UES
BY MYRIAN GARCIA
Lashevet, a new restaurant and
coffeehouse, is set to open on
the Upper East Side, allowing
guests to expand their knowledge
of the world of vibrant cuisine rich
with a history of Middle Eastern
traditions, professional service
and high-quality products.
Boris Lidukhover, the restaurateur
of the highly acclaimed Sushi
Dojo in the East Village, joined
Larisa (Lola) Sheihet, Ph.D. chemist
in food science, to create a space
to introduce New York City to the
beauty of Middle Eastern cuisine.
Lashevet is the name of the restaurant
and holds multiple meanings.
Translated from Hebrew
Lashevet means “to sit” or “to
settle.” The restaurant team plan
to embody this meaning by inviting
their guests to sit and enjoy
family-style hospitality. Additionally,
“La” means “to” and “Shevet”
means “tribe” in the Hebrew language.
To the team, this meaning
serves as a dedication to the tribe
of neighbors, friends and guests
FOOD, DRINK & NIGHTLIFE
from far and wide.
The restaurant’s design is also
inspired by the traditional Middle
Eastern atmosphere of warmth,
simplicity and comfort combined
with contemporary elegance. The
walls covered with wallpaper feature
a Middle Eastern architecture
pattern, with the room lit up by
hanging Moroccan lamps adding
an eye-catching flair to the décor.
Guests should expect a fusion
of different Moroccan, Israeli and
Lebanese flavors created by Chef
Majid (Jay) Moulay Alami. Chef
Jay brings over 30 years of experience
to the kitchen having cooked
in Europe and NYC top-notch restaurants
including Escape, the W
and Wallsé. Chef Jay’s experience
and talent combined with Lola’s
expertise and Israeli background
created Lashevet’s thoughtful and
unique menu.
The daytime menu at Lashevet,
served from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., is completely
vegetarian, with vegan options
available featuring traditional
dishes, soups and salads. These
items match well with specialty
Moroccan tea and Turkish coffee.
The dinner menu, served from
5 p.m. to 11 p.m., shifts to more
authentic mezze plates, appetizers
and entrees cooked from a
selection of vegetables, meats, seafood
and plant-based ingredients
thoughtfully designed to appeal to
all tastes.
Lashevet is open every week
from Tuesday through Saturday
from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Make
reservations on RESY to experience
Lashevet’s take on Middle
Eastern cuisine.
Have a seat
PHOTO COURTESY OF LASHAVET
A feast from the Middle East awaits diners at Lashavet on the Upper East Side.
Uptown Night Market returns to Harlem for 2022 season in April
BY EMILY DAVENPORT
Harlem’s Uptown Night Market
is returning next month
for its 2022 season.
Created by MASC Hospitality
Group, Uptown Night Market
aims to support micro-businesses
and artisanal creators will be amplifying
its festival by adding local
and namesake performances. The
season will kick off as a monthly
series under the Arches of Harlem
on Thursday, April 14 from
4 to 10 p.m.
“I build MASC to focus on creating
experiences and brands that
truly reflected our diverse community,
and to support diverse
micro-businesses in their growth,”
said Marco Shalma, the founder of
MASC Hospitality Group. “Plus,
we have a lot of fun at our events
and it’s truly a community-building
experience that is becoming a
summer tradition in Harlem!”
This season, guests can enjoy
cuisine from eateries and food
concepts such as Downeast Lobstah,
Tacos El Guero, Hangry-
Dog, Treat Yourself Jerk, Mama
Silog, Arepa Baby, and The Bronx
Burger Company, Booze Scoops
(21+), Twister Cakes, Butta’s Bakery,
Sam’s Fried Ice Cream, and
Maryland Chicken. Guests can
also shop for apparel, merchandise,
unique hand-made jewelry
and more from local vendors such
as Eastside Creations, Akijo Designs,
Dejha B Coloring, ForTheCultureNY
LLC, Harlem Hoopz,
Moon Sage & Soul, Ariance
Jewelry, and Everything Brand.
Additionally, Uptown Night
Market will host performances
City Love NYC, Harlem Late
Night Jazz, Clean Money Music,
andDJ Cosi for live performances.
Each month will also feature
special guest performances.
The market is produced in partnership
this season with West
Harlem Development Corporation,
and is affiliated with CB9
Manhattan, Harlem Pride, Harlem
Park to Park, Black Entrepreneurs
NYC (BE NYC), the New York
Women’s Chamber of Commerce,
Harlem Week, Harlem Arts Alliance,
and upcoming West Harlem
Arts Alliance.
“WHDC is proud to once
again co-sponsor the Uptown
Night Market and bring great
food, music, and fun to our
community,” said Judge Milton
Tingling, Chair of the Board
of Directors of West Harlem
Development Corporation.
“I am so excited to welcome Uptown
Night Market back to West
Harlem,” said City Councilmember
Shaun Abreu. “The womanpowered
team behind Uptown
Night Market brings us a beautiful
mix of cuisine, community, and
culture, and I am proud to support
the local small businesses that will
be participating. Let’s eat!”
For more information and to
RSVP for the opening night, visit
uptownnightmarket.com.
PHOTO COURTESY OF UPTOWN NIGHT MARKET
Shoppers and food lovers rejoice! The Uptown Night Market is returning
to Harlem this April.
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