Dining in Manhattan: You Must Try This Palestinian Restaurant in Chelsea

I'm all about supporting Palestinian culture, especially these days. That's why I recommend for you to try Qanoon, founded by Palestinian chef Tarek Daka in honor of his mother Rasmyee and her love of cooking. The atmosphere is laidback and cozy, with a mural depicting Palestinian women and bright green vines creeping across the ceiling; its dim lighting and sense of intimacy make it a great date locale. It's pricy relative to the average American restaurant experience (expect to spend over $100 for two people, without cocktails), but actually quite reasonable for its location. We were able to walk right in as we arrived just after 5 (when it opens for dinner), but we noticed the reservation system was quite full. The space is small, too, so I would advise you make a booking.

We ordered hummus, cauliflower fritters, the mujaddara croquette, and musakhan (as well as fresh mint tea). My favorite was the fritters!