The narrow dining room is decked out in eye-catching metal pieces by local artist Anton Kobrinetz. His quirky, curvy artwork is seen in the tables and chairs, the host stand, the long hanging lamps and the restroom sinks. Red lamps are recessed into the floor, giving the rooms a shadowy, surreal look. I'm glad I don't have to apply makeup in there. Souk has jumped aboard the boutique-tobacco bandwagon, but instead of pricey cigars, it supplies ornate hookahs, or water pipes.
Servers are impressive for their attentiveness and grasp of the menu.
There isn't a big name in the bunch, but this is not a bad thing. Meet Souk's Maher Chebaro. Souk 1552 N. Milwaukee Ave. Dinner Tue.-Sun., brunch Sun. Afghani African Amer.