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Ice Cold 
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| Albasha about to open on Severn b/w 17th and W. Esplanade (Posted on 11/29/12 at 1:09 pm)
On the Lakeside side, on the opposite side from Mr. Roos in that strip mall next to Kosher Cajun.
Can't wait!
First falafel is on me.
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Ice Cold
USA Fan
Over Macho Grande
Member since Jun 2004
16304 posts
| re: Albasha about to open on Severn b/w 17th and W. Esplanade (Posted on 11/29/12 at 3:01 pm to Ice Cold)
:bump:
No Metry love for Albasha?
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macatak911 
LSU Fan
HT South
Member since Sep 2007
8343 posts
| re: Albasha about to open on Severn b/w 17th and W. Esplanade (Posted on 11/29/12 at 3:03 pm to Ice Cold)
Live right by W Esp and Severn.
TAKE MY MONEY
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TigerWise
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Member since Sep 2010
7485 posts
| re: Albasha about to open on Severn b/w 17th and W. Esplanade (Posted on 11/29/12 at 3:03 pm to Ice Cold)
What is it ?
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CourseyCorridor
TBD Fan
Baton Rouge, La.
Member since May 2012
1759 posts
| re: Albasha about to open on Severn b/w 17th and W. Esplanade (Posted on 11/29/12 at 4:57 pm to TigerWise)
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What is it ?
One of two BR restaurants that are better than any of the same genre (Greek/Lebanese, in this case) in New Orleans.
The other is Bay Leaf (Indian).
Everything else is better in NOLA.
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Ice Cold
USA Fan
Over Macho Grande
Member since Jun 2004
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| re: Albasha about to open on Severn b/w 17th and W. Esplanade (Posted on 11/29/12 at 5:02 pm to CourseyCorridor)
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One of two BR restaurants that are better than any of the same genre (Greek/Lebanese, in this case) in New Orleans.
No tan rápido allí, muchacho.
Lebanon compares favorably. And Byblos is damned good, too, although perhaps somewhat less of a straight-ahead Lebanese restaurant.
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CourseyCorridor
TBD Fan
Baton Rouge, La.
Member since May 2012
1759 posts
| re: Albasha about to open on Severn b/w 17th and W. Esplanade (Posted on 11/29/12 at 5:13 pm to Ice Cold)
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Lebanon compares favorably. And Byblos is damned good, too, although perhaps somewhat less of a straight-ahead Lebanese restaurant.
I like Byblos, but like Albasha more.
I have not been to Lebanon, so can't comment. I'll just say aficionados of the genre that I know tend to tell me Albasha is better than anything in New Orleans, for what it's worth. Particularly the Sherwood location.
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Boomshockalocka
LSU Fan
NOLA
Member since Feb 2004
12159 posts
| re: Albasha about to open on Severn b/w 17th and W. Esplanade (Posted on 11/29/12 at 5:13 pm to CourseyCorridor)
I prefer acropolis and Lebanon over Albasha.
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plawmac
Member since Dec 2007
2903 posts
| re: Albasha about to open on Severn b/w 17th and W. Esplanade (Posted on 11/29/12 at 5:45 pm to Boomshockalocka)
Haven't been to Albasha in BR in a long while, but I recall it being damn good and relatively inexpensive for the quality. Nice to know its now within 10 miles of where I live.
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Hulkklogan
LSU Fan
At home
Member since Oct 2010
27161 posts
| re: Albasha about to open on Severn b/w 17th and W. Esplanade (Posted on 11/29/12 at 5:51 pm to Ice Cold)
Lunch special combo plate for $10.. so much good food... 
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JOIN CCT
LSU Fan
New Orleans
Member since Apr 2012
12 posts
| re: Albasha about to open on Severn b/w 17th and W. Esplanade (Posted on 12/2/12 at 8:56 pm to Hulkklogan)
When does it open? This is great news
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saderade 
New Orleans Saints Fan
America's City
Member since Jul 2005
19785 posts
| re: Albasha about to open on Severn b/w 17th and W. Esplanade (Posted on 12/2/12 at 9:28 pm to Boomshockalocka)
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I prefer acropolis and Lebanon over Albasha.
Yes, I also like the gyro or gyro salad at Mr Gyro's.
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SammyTiger
LSU Fan
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Feb 2009
5047 posts
| re: Albasha about to open on Severn b/w 17th and W. Esplanade (Posted on 12/2/12 at 10:40 pm to saderade)
Phoenicias on Vets by behind the chilis is really good.
However, i think Albashas fills a hole in the New Orleans market. IT is a decently priced good Lebanese place. Byblos and Phoenicias are too expensive to eat regularly.
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Tiger Attorney
LSU Fan
New Orleans
Member since Oct 2007
14295 posts
| re: Albasha about to open on Severn b/w 17th and W. Esplanade (Posted on 12/2/12 at 11:53 pm to CourseyCorridor)
First I llove bay leaf...saffron nola blows it out of the water....not even close. It is more comparable with indika in Houston and rasika in dc....you should try it.
Second I have yet to have a good meal. I have been with people who said the same. Lebanon's is much better and cheaper.
I'm sure I will try it if I'm out that way but this is not exciting news....we have a plethora of good middle eastern spots.
I'm crossing my fingers for Burmese, Afghani, or Malay....might be a pipe dream but we now have two Ethiopian restaurants out of the blue.
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TigerWise
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Member since Sep 2010
7485 posts
| re: Albasha about to open on Severn b/w 17th and W. Esplanade (Posted on 12/3/12 at 6:27 am to Ice Cold)
I'll give it a shot, Byblos/Acroplois are in my lunch rotation now.
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MNCscripper
LSU Fan
The Woodlands, TX
Member since Jan 2004
2972 posts
| re: Albasha about to open on Severn b/w 17th and W. Esplanade (Posted on 12/3/12 at 7:46 am to Ice Cold)
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Albasha
Wish it was there when I worked in Metry
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medtiger
LSU Fan
Cubs Fan
Member since Sep 2003
15545 posts
| re: Albasha about to open on Severn b/w 17th and W. Esplanade (Posted on 1/21/13 at 9:32 am to MNCscripper)
Bump for the opening. I went last night and the place was empty. Granted it was a Sunday, and I'm not sure word is out yet. Just wanted to update for Albasha fans.
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Rohan2Reed
Grambling Fan
the nbhd
Member since Nov 2003
59575 posts
| re: Albasha about to open on Severn b/w 17th and W. Esplanade (Posted on 1/21/13 at 9:50 am to Ice Cold)
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Byblos is damned good
are you insane?
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Coater
LSU Fan
Madison, MS
Member since Jun 2005
11331 posts
| re: Albasha about to open on Severn b/w 17th and W. Esplanade (Posted on 1/21/13 at 9:53 am to Ice Cold)
I love albasha. Congrats 
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TigerWise
Piss & Bums Fan
Member since Sep 2010
7485 posts
| re: Albasha about to open on Severn b/w 17th and W. Esplanade (Posted on 1/21/13 at 9:55 am to Tiger Attorney)
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might be a pipe dream but we now have two Ethiopian restaurants out of the blue
How are these places ?
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