FOOD-AND-DRINK

Take a look inside Levantine's Cafe and Bakery in Gates

Shawn Dowd
@sdowdphoto
Owners Mohammad and Beth AlFayad behind the counter at their newly opened Levantine's Cafe and Bakery in 2020 in Rochester, New York.
Owners Mohammad and Beth AlFayad behind the counter at their newly opened Levantine's Cafe and Bakery in 2020 in Rochester, New York.
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A fresh Eggplant and Beef Fetteh Bowl served at lunch at Levantine's Cafe and Bakery.
A fresh Eggplant and Beef Fetteh Bowl served at lunch at Levantine's Cafe and Bakery.
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A tray of Baklava desserts.
A tray of Baklava desserts.
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Levantine's Cafe and Bakery located at 750 Elmgrove Road in Gates.
Levantine's Cafe and Bakery located at 750 Elmgrove Road in Gates.
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Owner Mohammad AlFayad prepares trays of desserts before opening for the day.
Owner Mohammad AlFayad prepares trays of desserts before opening for the day.
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The menu board at Levantine's Cafe and Bakery.
The menu board at Levantine's Cafe and Bakery.
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Shawarma, slow roasted chicken, cooks in the kitchen.
Shawarma, slow roasted chicken, cooks in the kitchen.
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Dried flowers and ingredients used in Zuhurat Herbal Tea.
Dried flowers and ingredients used in Zuhurat Herbal Tea.
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Owners Mohammad AlFayad roasts almonds as he makes a fetteh bowl.
Owners Mohammad AlFayad roasts almonds as he makes a fetteh bowl.
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A look inside Levantine's Cafe and Bakery.
A look inside Levantine's Cafe and Bakery.
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