"Silvana has a lot going for it—it’s essentially a cafe, a Middle Eastern restaurant, and gift shop all rolled into one. In the morning, people sit at communal tables with their laptops and lattes for hours, taking frequent breaks to buy a new tote, or a candle they definitely needed. At night, people eat falafel plates, sabich and creamy hummus. Below the restaurant, there’s a grungy basement that hosts all kinds of artists, and never has a cover (except for Blues night on Mondays). They also have karaoke every Wednesday from 10pm-12am. " - neha talreja, hannah albertine, bryan kim, willa moore, sonal shah