Brookline Lunch, the popular breakfast, brunch, and lunch spot never open past 3 PM is shaking things up a bit for Ramadan. They’ve launched four different menus for every week of Ramadan, with dinner served nightly at 7 PM, the sunset time for breaking the fast. But whether you’re observing Ramadan or not, “Bline Iftars” are open to all, if you can snag a seat!
It’s an opportunity to taste rich dinner savory and sweet options from this breakfast spot known for its kunefe and Nabulsia pancakes. Their signature breakfast dishes feature Middle Eastern flavors and textures like rosewater, crunchy shredded phyllo dough, orange blossom syrup, za’atar and more. These same beloved elements, that leave people line up around the block an hour before opening on the weekends for, are incorporated into this month’s dinners.
The Iftar dinners began during the first week of Ramadan which commenced on March 10, and will run until Eid-Al-Fitr on April 9, the holiday celebrating a month of Ramadan, fasting, charity, and community building.
What’s on the menu?
For the final Iftar series from Brookline Lunch, enjoy three courses, a mouthwatering starter, choice of entree and brunch-inspired dessert.
“Bateekh wi Jibneh,” aka. a watermelon, red onion, mint, and feta salad starts the three-course menu. For mains, choose from “Fasoulia,” a string bean stew, or “Ouzi,” spiced minced beef rice with carrots, peas, and filo. Lastly, for dessert, dive into a moist olive oil citrus pancake with candied blood orange.
Hurry to book a table at the final week of Brookline Lunch’s Iftar series. Not only because Eid is only days away and that means the Iftar series comes to an end, but also because there are only 25 seats at each dinner and bookings fill up fast!
Prices for the 3-course menu are $30 for the “fasoulia” entree choice or $50 for the “ouzi” entree choice.
Don’t be confused, the name might say “Brookline,” but this homey spot that opened in 1937 is a hidden gem of Central Square in Cambridge!
Find Brookline Lunch at:
5 Brookline St, Cambridge, MA 02139
To reserve Bline Iftar call 617-803-7576