"Epice has been holding down the fort in 12 South for over 10 years. You don’t get that kind of longevity from a place that ... how does one put it? ... blows. The Lebanese dishes at this whitewashed Mediterranean bunker aren’t just visually stunning—they also taste really, really good. A delightfully chewy manoushi flatbread topped with cheese, the bright and earthy muhammara soup, and a zesty za’atar roasted chicken are cozy yet special—the perfect setup for a low-key date night." - jackie gutierrez jones 2