The founders of Mirage Grill plucked flavors from Old Jerusalem, Damascus, and Alexandria and planted them in a fast-casual dining experience. This cultural exchange of cooking and serving techniques is all the more appropriate when you know that the Latin word mediterranean means "the middle of the earth"—the place where the world's flavors intersect and mingle. On Mirage's menu, authentic street foods such as pita bread and falafel pair with fresh salads such as tabouleh and fetoush. The menu contains plenty of healthy options, too, including freekeh—dubbed a diabetes-friendly superfood because of its high fiber content, its low glycemic index, and its ability to crumble any nearby cookies.