Thank you for each of these recommendations! I really appreciate it.

This is awesome, thanks for the tip!

Yes, definitely welcome of other recommendations! I'll put Mama Ayesha's on my list.

Thanks! I'll have to give it a try.

Thanks for the suggestion!

Good to know! Thanks for the tip!

Heard about that spot! It's been on my list for a hot minute.

Thank you!

I've been to Michigan before, but unfortunately not Detroit or Dearborn, I know there's a huge Lebanese-American population there.

That seems to be what I can gather, I'm definitely trying Mejana next/later this coming week, once my pretentious FIL is no longer demanding our time. Finding something authentic in any city can definitely be a tough bar to meet.

Thanks for the tip! Putting that on my list for when I'm not trying to entertain my pretentious/uppity FIL. 🙂

I'm asking because I'm relatively new to the area, and I know the city is fairly diverse, which means there's gotta be at least a handful of other Arabs lurking this sub. Just my thought-process.

Thanks for the tip for Lebanese Taverna.

That's on my 'next to try' list! Trying Layalina tonight.

Thanks for the input! Much appreciated. I did some digging, found a seemingly genuine/authentic eatery in Arlington. I'll update later with feedback.

I'll definitely be trying Lebanese Taverna another time though!

Your description is spot on.

I'm sorry, but you're not going to find even a Studio apartment for $1,000. This area is expensive. On the lower end, you're looking at like $1,500-$1,600/month, and even that would be considered a bargain.

Your best bet is to rent a room from someone.

Dear Pennsylvania,

You can keep it. We don't want it.

Sincerely,

Maryland