Miriam.

Miriam is a relaxed Israeli restaurant on the Upper West Side. Focusing on seasonal cuisine, most of the ingredients are sourced directly from Israel. I think this place serves a great brunch, but the dinner menu is nothing to scoff at either.

If you’re visiting for brunch, I recommend ordering the Shakshuka (two poached eggs in rich and tangy tomato and bell pepper sauce) and Malawach Quesadilla (buttery, thin and flaky pastry style quesadilla with two eggs & cheese).

For dinner service, start with the fresh baked focaccia and spring salad (tomato, cucumber, chickpea, eggplant, radish, sunflower seed, feta, lemon herb vinaigrette). Then, mosey over to the meze platter and falafel before flirting with the main course (lamb Shawarma is my tried-and-true).

Miriam is a charming bistro dishing up memorable Mediterranean brunch on the Upper West Side. Focusing on seasonal cuisine, most of the ingredients are sourced directly from Israel.

If it’s your first visit, I recommend the Shakshuka (two poached eggs in rich and tangy tomato and bell pepper sauce) and Malawach Quesadilla (buttery flaky pastry similar to a quesadilla with two eggs & cheese).

Another crowd favorite is the Jerusalem Breakfast (two eggs, avocado spread, tomato salad, homemade Jerusalem bagel, labeneh & zatar). Pair your entree with a Bloody Mary or mimosa and you’ll see why locals consider this some of the best brunch on the Upper West Side.