Hummus, You So Sexy

Baby Zach's takes a Texan approach to a historical appetizer

"...Cry those salty tears into your crinkly bag; this hummus is way out of your league...."

July 6, 2012 Food Post by Meghan Ruth Speakerman

Academy Award-Nominated Live Action Shorts 2006

And the Oscar goes to … see the five nominees and judge for yourself.

"...neighboring fast food joints: the Kosher King and the Hummus Hut. Employees and owners finger-snap their way through West..."

Feb. 16, 2007 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Keeper: The Legend of Omar Khayyam

Houston-based, Iranian-born filmmaker Mashayekh relates the story of the pioneering 11th-century mathematician, astronomer, and poet, and reminds Western audiences that there’s more to Iran and the Middle East than suicide bombers and hummus.

"...Iran and the Middle East than suicide bombers and hummus. It’s a noble undertaking: We owe not only our..."

Dec. 23, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Sarah's Mediterranean Grill & Market

Everything about Sarah's radiates a strong and calm sense of self-respect, from the cheerful cleanliness to the excellent cooking

"...patties, a helping of house salad, a serving of hummus, and a serving of tabbouleh and is served with..."

Feb. 2, 2007 Food Review by Kate Thornberry

Kismet Cafe

"..."Texas-izing" of certain specialty foods (turbo hot falafel, jalapeño hummus) and by the fashionable pita bread "wraps" of local..."

Oct. 23, 1998 Food Feature

Restaurant Review: Ezov

Chef Berty Richter’s upscale Mediterranean restaurant is thoughtful, modern, and inviting

"...of the menu, we loved the smashed cucumber, falafel, hummus, and frena (a thicker version of pita) with lamb..."

July 28, 2023 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Top 10 Under-the-Radar Food Trailers

"...5) Hummus Among Us We appreciate a good rhyme and a..."

Dec. 29, 2017 Food Feature by Reanna Zuniga

Phara's

Fairyland atmosphere paired with fairly grand Mediterranean specialties

"...some unevenness to the menu as well. The creamy hummus with roasted pine nuts ($5) is full-bodied, garlicky, and..."

Nov. 19, 2010 Food Review by Kate Thornberry

Tarbouch Lebanese Grill and Hookah

With a little tightening of the ship, Tarbouch may yet avoid the rocks

"...two skewers of lamb interspersed with onion, basmati rice, hummus, pickles, and grilled tomatoes. The lamb was tender and..."

Oct. 2, 2009 Food Review by Kate Thornberry

ACL's Food Court Keeps the Crowds Nourished and the Good Times Rolling

Take an ACL break Austin-style with local eateries and portable fine dining

"...Mediterranean gorditas, a vegetarian take on the gyro with hummus, roasted red bell peppers, kalamata olives, red onion, romaine..."

Oct. 2, 2009 Music Feature by Claudia Alarcón

Food for Thought

Books on Cuisine Make the Perfect Summer Treat

"...as much for its dolmas (stuffed grape leaves), its kibbeh-hummus sandwich (ground sirloin, bulgur, onion, pine nuts, hummus), and..."

June 12, 1998 Food Feature by Meredith Phillips

Restaurant Review: Yamas Greek Kitchen + Bar

Inconsistent food and service mar influencers’ darling

"...was the perfect blend of salty and umami. The hummus tasted fishy; when we inquired about it, the waiter..."

Oct. 20, 2023 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

There's a Seat for Everybody at This Table

"...Mayan Hummus (Sikil P'aak)Gluten-free, paleo Prep time: 10 min. Cook time: 45..."

Nov. 22, 2013 Food Feature by Mick Vann

ACL's Food Court Continues to Expand Its – and Our – Horizons

Take an ACL break Austin-style with local eateries and portable fine dining

"...falafel wraps (regular or spicy) and four flavors of hummus wraps (regular, spicy, and last year's debutantes, black bean..."

Sept. 26, 2008 Music Feature by Claudia Alarcón

A Moveable - and Musical - Feast

Eating at ACL Fest

"...both in regular and spicy flavors. Grilled chicken and hummus wraps with all the trimmings also will be available,..."

Sept. 14, 2007 Music Feature

Around the World ...

In 28 ethnic markets: where to shop when you want to live locally and eat globally

"...from. They also have prepared foods such as dolmas, hummus, and roasted-eggplant dip. Also available are delicious prepackaged salads..."

Feb. 28, 2003 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Where to Find Arabic Breakfast in Austin

Za'atar, labneh, fatteh, and where to find them for Arabic brunch in Austin

"...yogurt and is eaten with pita bread, just as hummus or baba ghanoush...."

Sept. 16, 2022 Food Feature by Yasmin Diallo Turk

25 Restaurants to Help You Eat Your Way Around the Domain in Austin

Sips, bites, sweets, and other food options from around the globe

"...wine lists. Between the unique bruschettas – think edamame hummus and heirloom tomato, or wild mushroom and smoked Gouda..."

July 5, 2019 Food Feature by The Food Staff

What Food Goes Well With Comedy?

Jim Gaffigan can tell you – and does in this Q&A

"...New York City; but I’ve eaten a lot of hummus – I would say a lot of Middle Eastern..."

Oct. 17, 2014 Arts Post by Russ Espinoza

Wholly Kabob

Persian wraps and bowls carpeted with big flavor

"...jalapeño-avocado sauce. El Arabo! ($7.50) adds pickles and a hummus schmear to the wrap; I got this one with..."

Oct. 4, 2013 Food Feature by Mick Vann

'Balaboosta'

Eclectic Israeli flavors from the queen of falafel, Einat Admony

"...all: She cooks, she cleans, she grinds her own hummus. It is a way of life, and a respected..."

Sept. 6, 2013 Food Feature by Amy Kritzer

Fresh Off the Tempeh Truck

A roundup of Austin's best food trailers for plant-based dining

"...and chewy edamame seeds, while Guac the Casbah blends hummus with avocados, adorned with cucumbers, mint, raisins, and toasted..."

March 8, 2013 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Food-o-File

Updates on local businesses and a good cause

"...Tusa and John Ander­son have purchased the 25-year-old local hummus company Out to Lunch from founder Woody Hitchcock and..."

April 27, 2012 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

A Turkish Feast at the Little Country Diner

Family-owned Spicewood restaurant serves up Turkish delights

"...some food. I noticed an appetizer that sounded comforting: hummus and toasted pita ($3.95). It was incredible. Guljan made..."

April 6, 2012 Food Review by Wes Marshall

Downtown Dining & Bites of Austin

"...carry Tom's Tabooley products, Green Cart wraps, Mediterranean Chef hummus, falafel and dolmas, and Mmmpanadas brand fresh empanadas. Local..."

March 11, 2011 Food Feature

Pars Deli

This is refined, amazingly complex, and authentic Persian food that tastes like it came from a favorite grandmother's table

"...We started with hummus ($4.49 as a plate), and it was amazingly good:..."

Oct. 1, 2010 Food Review by Mick Vann

Somnio's Cafe

Somnio's delicious local cuisine vacillates between homestyle and chef-inspired

"...are definitely in the homestyle camp: chicken salad ($8), hummus ($7), meat loaf ($8), egg salad ($7), and cheesesteak..."

July 30, 2010 Food Feature by Kate Thornberry

ACL Fest Food Vendors

Short Orders

"...Solar Falafell – Falafel pita wraps, chicken pita wraps, hummus wraps, hummus and chips..."

Sept. 14, 2007 Music Feature

Bocaditos

Tom's Tabooley Mediterranean Platter

"...two dolmas, tabbouleh, two falafel balls with taratoor sauce, hummus, pita bread, kalamata olives, feta chunks, and a single..."

Jan. 26, 2007 Food Feature by Barbara Chisholm

Arpeggio Grill

In Austin, it's a small world after all, but one with plenty of dining options

"...Mediterranean portion of the menu. I'm partial to the hummus with chicken shawarma ($6.99) and the moist, flavorful shish-kabob..."

Nov. 3, 2006 Food Feature

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