Lebanese Taverna in Ballston?

[BigEats]

Am I dreaming up things, or is a new Lebanese Taverna going to open in the Ballston area? Anyone have any news?

[jaydreb]

I think you're dreaming, but I could be wrong.

[BigEats]

Sorry, my mistake, it was Aladdin's. I knew I had a brain cramp going on....

[MikeR]

There's been an Aladdin's in the Ballston area for several months now. Is there another one coming?

[alkapal]

it would be a dream were aladdin's to be whisked to some far off land on a magic carpet. lebanese taverna is so much better (and authentic lebanese, unlike the americanized aladdin's)

[ktmoomau]

Yeah, but the Taverna Market is so close as is the Pentagon Row location I doubt this will be happening.

[rHairing]

Yes but for those of us who work in this area and dont use a car, it's a welcome addition having replaced that Mongolian BBQ joint.

[xena1441]

There is a Lebanese Taverna in Arlington though- I think it is off Washington Blvd?

[bacchante]

On Washington Blvd. It's the original location.

[rHairing]

There is a small outlet by the Arrow Wine shop and I hit that on the rare occasion that I drive or I stop at Layalina on my way home and pick up an order. But for me for lunch, things have to be within a reasonable walking distance and I prefer Alladins over what used to be there. With that being said, Ballston has been expanding in terms of restaurants.

[MikeR]

The original one is on Washington Blvd in the Westover area, but the closest Metro stop for those without a car is East Falls Church, about a mile away. Lebanese Butcher is about the same distance from the EFC Metro in a different direction, neither a bad walk on a nice day if you have the time.

The Pentagon Row Lebanese Taverna is fairly close to the Pentagon City stop.

Aladdin is just a couple of blocks from the Ballston Metro.

[chowser]

Inauthentic or not, I like Aladdin's for a quick, healthy inexpensive bite to eat.

[rHairing]

Lebanese Butcher has been on my list to try. I normally don't venture out of Ballston for lunch during the workweek with the exception of Fridays. So I am happy to see places like Alladin's and Big Buns.....a pho joint would be oh so good.....I agree with Chowser though and I LOVE their hotsauce.

[cabster]

What's Big Buns? Oh my, that's a loaded question!