Press

10/20/11

West Shore Live Well: Best of the West

Aladdin's Eatery Healthful Menu This win comes as no surprise to regulars. The Lebanese and American eatery's menu is chock full of healthy eats made fresh in-house, from scratch, with no sulfites, preservatives or artificial flavors. Aladdin's Eatery, which was first opened in Lakewood in 1994 by Fady and Sally Chamoun and has exploded across Northeast Ohio and three nearby states, also boasts more than 70 vegetarian or vegan varieties, plus gluten-free and diabetic plates. But West Side district manager and son of owners Paul Chamoun gently reminds diners to limit their pita intake- that's an easy way to rack up the calories. He points to the Mujadara plate, a bed of steamed lentils and rice topped with Lebanese Salata and garnished with toasted onions, as the most popular, healthful item. "Gravitate toward a menu that is a build-your-own," advises Chamoun on navigating a menu to spot healthy eats. "That way, you know it's not pre-made."