What to order at Lupi and Iris

Must order
Charcoal-grilled whole fish for two and the wood-fired focaccia to start.
Signature dishes
Wood-fired pizza, Charcoal-grilled fish
Editor tip
Patio seats face the Calatrava; book sunset on OpenTable two weeks out summer.
CuisineMediterranean
Price$$$$
Neighborhooddowntown
HoursMon 11:00-14:00, Mon 17:00-21:00, Tue 11:00-14:00, Tue 17:00-21:00, Wed 11:00-14:00, Wed 17:00-21:00, Thu 11:00-14:00, Thu 17:00-21:00, Fri 11:00-14:00, Fri-Sat 17:00-22:00, Sun 10:00-14:00, Sun 17:00-20:00
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Signature dishes: Wood-fired pizza, Charcoal-grilled fish

Must order: Charcoal-grilled whole fish for two and the wood-fired focaccia to start.

Tip: Patio seats face the Calatrava; book sunset on OpenTable two weeks out summer.

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Order: Whichever pasta is being rolled in the open kitchen and the Margherita off the wood oven.

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Order: Tonkotsu ramen with extra chashu and the spicy tuna roll.

Tip: Walk-in only; arrive before 18:30 weekends or expect a 45-minute wait.

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Signature: Smash burger, Cheese curds

Order: The double-stack smash burger with American cheese and a side of fried curds.

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Signature: Buttermilk fried chicken, Pie of the week

Order: Buttermilk fried chicken with a buttermilk biscuit and a slice of whatever pie is up.

Tip: Brunch is the busiest window; book on Resy or arrive by 09:00 weekends.

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Casablanca on East Brady Street has run Lebanese cooking since 1997, with mezze, shawarma and the city's deepest hummus list on Brady Street.

Signature: Lebanese mezze, Shawarma

Order: The mezze platter with hummus, baba ghanouj and falafel and a lamb shawarma plate.

Tip: Hookah lounge upstairs runs late weekends; the main floor closes at 22:00.

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