Appetizers in San Jose

Six grape leaves stuffed with rice, onions, mint, and spices.

A dozen deep-fried chickpea balls seasoned with toasted sesame seeds.

Charbroiled eggplant dip with parsley, mint, lemon juice and tahini, served with pita.

Seasoned fava beans topped with feta cheese and olive oil.

Garbanzo beans, tahini, garlic, lemon juice and olive oil, served with pita bread.

A cool blend of yogurt, cucumber, garlic and mint.

Cracked wheat, parsley, tomatoes, onions, lemon juice and olive oil.

A heaping plate of fresh-cut fries.