MIDDLE
EASTERN
Ali
Baba
2243
15th St., Troy, 273-1170. Turkish cuisine and pizza, which
means you can get seasoned lamb on your pie. Most meals
come with puffy lavash bread. The kabobs are terrific; best
of all is the durum-wrapped kabob, a Turkish gyro. Serving
11 AM-midnight Mon-Sat. AE, DC, MC, V. $
Mamoun’s
Mideast Café
206
Washington Ave., Albany, 434-3901. Serving such Middle Eastern
dishes as shish kebab, tabbouleh, falafel, hummus and stuffed
grape leaves. Special vegetarian menu. Takeout available.
No alcohol. Serving 11:30-10 daily. DC, MC, V. $
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