TAL ’ S HUMMUS talshummus . com
Located Uptown on Magazine Street , this unassuming , quick-serve eatery whips up delicious Israeli-inspired cuisine that is sure to please your entire pack ! A native of the Old City of Jaffa , Chef Tal Sharon began his culinary career in Tel Aviv , then later opened and operated three successful restaurants in Costa Rica before being lured to New Orleans to become the baker and pastry chef at Doris Metropolitan . In 2016 , he opened Tal ’ s Hummus , which has been a hit with locals seeking mouthwatering Israeli street food served in a relaxed , unpretentious atmosphere . Although the place itself is small in stature with indoor and outdoor seating for ruffly 30 diners , it ’ s BIG on flavor ! There ’ s even a walk-up window to quickly grab grub to go , perfect for parade season . If you ’ re looking for lighter fare , snag a spot outside with Spot to dig into Mediterranean favs such as Israeli salad ( diced cucumbers and tomatoes tossed with green onions , parsley and kalamata olives in a zesty lemon dressing ), tabuleh quinoa ( fresh green herbs , bulgur , red quinoa , lemon , olive oil and pomegranate sauce ) or red shakshuka ( a boldly-flavored platter of eggs poached in spiced tomato sauce , served with tahini , feta , falafel , Israeli salad and pita ). Tal ’ s offers a terrific variety of plant-powered choices including pita sabich ( puffy pita , wheat is also available , stuffed with fried eggplant , Israeli salad , egg salad , tahini , mango chutney , s ’ rug and pickles ); Moroccan carrots mixed with harissa , house-made lemon preserve and cilantro and vegetarian stir-fried Israeli couscous . Portions are incredibly generous , especially the platters ( like the grilled beef kabob with grilled tomatoes and onions and the sublime chicken shawarma ), which are dished up with an abundance of yumminess including hummus , fries , Israeli salad , pickles and pita . Hummus enthusiasts will swoon over the 11 heavenly options including those topped with sautéed mushrooms and onions , grilled veggies , baba ganoush , house-ground beef kabob and spicy tomato with garlic and fresh chili peppers . That ’ s some woof-worthy chow fur real !
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