Chef Marcelle Afram offers dine-in meals for the first time at a residency with Please Bring Chips.
were put in place—for plates like prawns rubbed with chili paste and dried apricots, set over Palestinian-style rice that’s heavy on citrus and dill. The main event, the Shababi chicken, is a 24-hour brined bird that’s rubbed in a mix of allspice, sumac, cumin, fenugreek, and cardamom to mimic Palestine’s national dish, musakhan. It’s served with za’atar fries, salads, sauces, and caramelized onion flatbread.
In addition to the ticketed dinner, Afram says they’re planning a Valentine’s Day feast, Super Bowl takeout specials, and a pop-up where customers can grab arayes to-go. This will be the second chef residency for Please Bring Chips, a catering/events company that created a space to host collaborations with rising star chefs, bartenders, and other industry pros. Next up will be a series with Amparo Fondita chef and Muchas Gracias founder Christian Irabien. As for Afram, they’re still on the search for the right permanent location.
“It’s just such a precious concept to me that I’m not trying to rush it,” says Afram, who’s enjoyed sharing Shababi with diners outside a traditional dining room. “It feels like a mutual adventure.”
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