Courtesy of Babel
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Seasoned Dallas restaurateur Mo Kamal, behind the beloved Open Sesame, is launching his new fine dining Mediterranean restaurant this month in Uptown.
Babel, will offer elegant Lebanese sophistication and hospitality when it opens inside the Centrum building at 3180 Welborn St. in the Turtle Creek neighborhood this month.
For Kamal, Babel is a deeply personal and ambitious project that builds on the success of Open Sesame. He wants this new space to be a dining experience that feels both new and timeless, honoring his family’s recipes and rich cultural heritage.
We were able to get a glimpse into what we can expect visually from the restaurant. Summer Design Haus has been finishing every detail of what will be a modern interpretation of Babylon through contemporary design.
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Courtesy of Babel
Diners will enter Babel through an 18th-century door that opens to an intimate dining room. The space is framed by hand-applied limewash walls and is accented by natural stone, sculptural arches and ceilings that guide the flow.
Monochromatic cove booths lining the room have brass touches that offer a moody and intimate retreat within the restaurant, and the private dining room is a jewel-box homage to the Ishtar Gate, the main entrance to the ancient city of Babylon, said to be magnificent with lapis blue-glazed bricks and animal motifs.
Kamal’s sister, chef Zeina Kamal, is leading the culinary program and bringing to life authentic Lebanese recipes that have been passed down through generations. They call her Babel’s “secret weapon”.
Her showcase of signature Mediterranean classics will celebrate the flavors from Beirut to Marrakesh, and be designed for sharing. We can expect bold spices, balanced flavor, vibrant mezze, perfectly grilled meats, plus seafood and vegetarian dishes.
Babel will be open Monday through Thursday from 4 to 10 p.m., Friday from 4 to 11 p.m. and Saturday from 5 to 11 p.m. The restaurant will be closed on Sundays.
