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Israeli-Mediterranean Restaurant Miriam Makes its Way to the Upper West Side
Miriam is a popular Park Slope restaurant that recently opened an additional location on the Upper West Side. Executive Chef/Owner Rafael “Rafi” Hasid is thrilled to bring his Israeli-Mediterranean dishes over to Manhattan. Located on 300 Amsterdam Avenue, Miriam’s Upper West Side location echoes design elements from their Park Slope restaurant, including Mediterranean arches and original tiles. The open dining room features a large brass and terrazzo bar and lush aquamarine banquettes. Custom lighting designs compliment the matching rose gold bar mirrors to softly illuminate the space. Walnut tables and chairs fill the dining area, and paintings scattered throughout complete the setting to create a warm interpretation of an all-day Mediterranean bistro.
The dinner menu highlights the range of influences in the nation’s cuisine beginning with Mezes (or appetizers) such as goat cheese crostini with pistachio-crusted goat cheese, roasted peppers and truffle oil; kadaif-wrapped shrimp served with harissa aioli; and pomegranate meatballs, which are beef meatballs served with labneh, pomegranate sauce, and topped with pistachios. Main courses include braised short ribs (tamarind braised beef short rib with sweet potato latke over labneh and string beans); grilled branzino served with celery root puree and grapefruit…
