Old Jerusalem's list of Lebanese cuisine is both long and tempting. The feta cheese plate, baba ganouj and falafel are three appetizers that stand out above the rest in a menu crowded with appetizing options. Kabobs and hommos plates dominate the entree menu, with beef, chicken, lamb and shawirma (a recipe mixing roasted lamb and beef) versions. The entrees are served on rice pilaf with Lebanese bread and salad on the side. Lighter eaters can nibble on veggie plates and sandwiches. Old Jerusalem creates a mellow atmosphere with its three, off-white walls, one of dull brown brick, and dark brown wood floors and tables. The sparsely decorated eatery is not merely for eating in, however; the restaurant does a thriving carryout business, and for a quick meal that doesn't empty your wallet, Old Jerusalem is unbeatable. BYOB (with a $1.25 corkage fee per person).

Centerstage Reviewer: Patrick Corcoran