Lebanese Grill, Troy

Chef Mike Charaf and his sons opened Lebanese Grill as a way to celebrate their Lebanese heritage and share it with the community. Everyday, they prepare dishes held close to the family’s heart, including baked Kibbie—sautéed lamb, onions, and pine nuts served between two layers of cracked wheat—beef curry, and charbroiled chicken sautéed in a lemon oregano sauce. Dishes first tasted in the Mediterranean also fill the grill’s menu, from grape leaves stuffed with rice and herbs to creamy hummus with chicken tips and pine nuts piled in the middle. Chef Mike and his sons supersize orders for catered gatherings that celebrate special occasions, including weddings, birthdays, and graduations from traffic school.