Evict it. If it don't make 3x the rent and can't pay security deposit and first and last month's rent, it can't be your roomie.

If OP goes to Syriana, I recommend the falafel, hummous, and if they have it, the kibbe. Ask for them to warm up the pita bread. Good food.

"Financially needy" and making $200,000+ a year. Okay, sure, after taxes she obviously wouldn't see all of it, but she was probably pocketing at least 100K of it, maybe a tad more. What an insult to people in/around the city actually struggling and attempting to make ends meet on under 30K/year. Sheesh.

Thanks for these recommendations!

I've heard about Zikrayet, it's on my list of places to try. I just went to Layalina's in Arlington the other day, and it was EXCELLENT.

Thanks for the tip!

Good to know. Thanks!

Good to know, thanks!

Good to know! Thanks.

Yep, exactly. I wasn't necessarily impressed.

That seems to be the consensus I'm getting.

Ended up eating there. Fabulous choice! Excellent food and ambiance.

I saw that on the list of spots too, it sounds like a great spot! I'll definitely be trying Zaytiniyas in the near future.

I'll definitely keep Leb Tav in mind for the future.

Thanks for the insight. I tried Bacchus some time back, my perspective of the food was so-so. I ended up going to Layalina in Arlington this evening, and it was EXCELLENT! Food was incredibly authentic, and the atmosphere, decor, and music were all great too.

Yeah, it's a good problem to have. 😄 I went to Layalina in Arlington this evening. It was FABULOUS! With every bite, I felt like I was back in Lebanon. 10/10 would absolutely recommend. It has my stamp of authenticity.

I'll definitely keep it in mind for the future!

Good to know! I'll definitely give it a try.

Just got home from Layalina in Arlington. It was FABULOUS! Truly authentic food, I genuinely felt like I was back home in Lebanon.

Yes, it was my go-to place. It's so sad they closed.

Tried Bacchus last year. Meh, so-so. I'll definitely have to give Ilili a try.

That's fair. And yes, that makes sense -- I tend to prefer the style that my teta (grandmother) makes food.

Thanks for the recommendation! I appreciate it.

Not yet. Thank you!

Thank you!