Maroush Deli, London

Lebanese entrepreneur Marouf Abouzaki's chain of traditional restaurants has a relatively new addition in the form of this charming delicatessen. Fresh fish, eclectic wines, delicious sweets and exotic desserts are what you can grab over the counter. Falafel, kibbeh, pizzas and fatayers are other items that sell like hotcakes. Come by in the morning to sip a mug of steaming Lebanese coffee; if it manages to perk you up, you can pick up a month's supply of beans from here as well. A variety of marinated meats can tide you over a hard week at work, when you just don't feel like cooking. The location, close to the main restaurant, is a big draw, for who can resist a gourmet meal with pretty belly dancers next door?

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