Hummus, babaganoush, falafel, kebabs. Hummus, babaganoush, falafel, kebabs. Most of Long Island's Middle Eastern menus are an endless loop of familiar dishes. And while all four can be superb, they represent a tiny portion of the repertoire of the region.

Beit Zaytoon

Range of entrees: $25-$40, small plates: $10-$16

Handicapped accessibility: No stairs.

Attributes: Good for vegetarians, Family-friendly

Reservations: Suggested

468 Hempstead Tpke., West Hempstead

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At Beit Zaytoon, you will find so much more. Long Island’s only Lebanese restaurant is owned by Elias Ghafary, who from 1991 until 2019 presided over Al Bustan, one of the first restaurants in Manhattan to serve Middle Eastern cuisine in a fine-dining setting. His West Hemps

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