I had no idea that hummus and pita could be such a sensual experience. Today, I was on the Upper West Side debating whether I should pop into Fairway. I went one block over to Amsterdam, where I enjoyed an incredibly satisfying lunch special at Hummus Place: shakshuka accompanied by mint lemonade, puffy, hot fresh pitas and a hummus as sinful as peanut butter. Silky, warm, dusted with paprika, drizzled with olive oil and topped with a little heap of chick peas, the hummus was simply amazing!
The shakshuka was quite nice as well: two eggs over easy in a stew of tomatoes and green peppers, with sesame seeds and oregano liberally sprinkled. I ordered mine with the addition of salty halloumi cheese... I can't get enough of this stuff and would have appreciated even more of it!
How on earth did I miss this place?
Hummus Place: 305 Amsterdam Ave., (212) 799-3335 (Two Village locations as well).
So glad I live far from this place! Hummus is one thing I can (and do) truly obsess about.
ReplyDeleteAw damn, my husband hadn't left work already, I totally would have sent him there to pick up food en route home.
ReplyDeleteI just wish I knew more people here in NYC so I could order the Hummus Party because that sounds vaguely naughty, like a Wesson Party.
sounds awesome. I'm guessing they have a full spectrum of middle eastern foods as well. I'm a big fan of shwarma.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy! This place is my new addiction.
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