If you’re unfamiliar with Middle Eastern Food, the MEFC at North and Agricola is a great place to start. It combines a small takeout with the grocery store equivalent of Aladdin’s cave, so you can try any number of classic dishes and then buy the ingredients to make your own. The takeaway food is inexpensive, and portions are large. Try the fatayer (meat pies) and salads, and don’t forget a few stuffed cookies for later.