Lazeez Fresh Mediterranean Grill in Allentown is offering a free sample of baba ghanouj, meat pie or spinach pie with any entrée during the month of January. The family-owned and operated restaurant specializes in Syrian foods made to order from scratch using traditional recipes and fresh authentic ingredients.

“We wanted to invite health-minded people to come in and try Mediterranean food the way it was meant to be”, states owner Adnan Haddad. According to the Mayo Clinic, research has shown that the traditional Mediterranean diet reduces the risk of heart disease and cardiovascular mortality; a reduced incidence of cancer and cancer mortality; and a reduced incidence of Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases. “The reason Mediterranean diets are so healthy is the emphasis on healthy fats, fruits, vegetables, fish and whole grains, adds Haddad. “In our kitchen we use only the highest quality, freshest ingredients. We use no preservatives whatsoever so we stay true to a pure way of eating. We want everyone to come in a try our Mediterranean specialties.

Lazeez Fresh Mediterranean Grill is open Mondays 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. and Tuesday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at 4666 Broadway Square in the Tilghman Square Shopping Center in Allentown. Call 610-351-6897 or visit LazeezGrill.com for a full menu.