Here I was minding my own business while my girlfriend was shopping (the usual), when I stumbled across Phara's in this funky little bend in North Loop. I had no idea that Phara's was a restaurant and I was standing right in front of it?! I thought it was just another chick-shop until I peeked in the window. When we first walked in it didn't look like much - only 8 tables. But then the host gave us the grand tour through this huge, sweet backyard area that includes a HOOKAH lounge!! Then there's the belly dancing - of course I was so focused on my beautiful, talented girlfriend, that I barely noticed the lovely dancer. Oh yeah, and the food was amazing. We started with the sampler appetizer plate which came with warm pitas. The hummus was really tasty - a lot more creamy than what we're used to. Then I had the beef kbob and she had a veggie currie. We don't normally eat this kind of food, but wow was it really good! I think they actually cut up filet mignon. I tried all 3 of the homemade sauces too. They were all great and I'm still sweating from my favorite, the habanero sauce. We tried the baklava for dessert which I'm not big on but she really liked it. I just wished that we knew that it was BYOB. Next time we'll be ready. Wow, I can't believe this place is just down the street from us.
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