01/07 German Newsmagazine Der Speigel : 

"Truly Global Cuisine"

 

1/14/06 Travel and Dining website Fodors.com: 

"All this said, there are a few places run by proprietors/chefs with a passion for what they

 do: Bashir's Taverna on the Downtown Mall is one. Mediterranean food prepared

by the gregarious Bashir. He knows nuances - even in a simple side salad. Go on

Saturday night and you might catch some belly dancing."