Hummus

I was looking forward to Hummus here based on the reputation. The reality was disappointing. The bright and fresh with herbs character that makes this dish special was muted — either from shortcuts with Medjool dates or from scaling up production at the expense of quality. Israeli cuisine is shaped…

I ate Hummus at three different restaurants in the same week to compare. The results were illuminating. The use of za'atar varied significantly — only one got it right. The warmly spiced profile should be consistent but interpretation differs widely. Shabbat and holiday meals follow religious tradi…