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Forget your local Mediterranean spot. Israeli hummus is on another level.
Hummus joints are open early in the morning and close when they run out,
usually around 2 p.m. They serve only one item — hummus — though you do
get a few options. We prefer to dive in for the “complete plate.” This includes a
tray of onions and peppers. Then you get hummus, topped with fava, olive oil,
and possibly some chick peas. On the side, two pits.
Simple. Amazing. Perfect.
ISRAELI BANDS SOUND OFF ON THEIR FAVORITE SPOTS
Acollective
Lucille Crew
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We sound like: Acollective
We sound like: The Roots and the Gorillaz met by
Favorite Hummus Spot: Abu Hassan
accident in a Brooklyn Studio one hot summer afternoon.
Where: Ha’ Dolfin St., Jaffa
Favorite Hummus Spot: Hands down, Halil restaurant.
Why: Hummus wars are notoriously bloody, with
Where: It’s in Ramle (a city located 20 minutes south-
a plethora of opinions sadly guided by misleading
east of Tel Aviv).
propaganda. Abu Hassan is hummus the way it’s
Why: It’s the best hummus in Israel by far. It tastes like
meant to be experienced — spicy, lemony, thrown
god’s toothpaste, and my own mother literally went into
hurriedly at your table, and evil stares if you (god
labor with me while eating there.
Noga Erez
forbid) overstay your welcome after finishing, and
a post-meal cigarette overlooking the ocean. The
Adi Ulmansky
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ultimate natural high.
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I sound like: Noise going through a thick cloud. Or just
I sound like: Myself. I’m trying to create a combination
James Blake, FKA twigs, and St Vincent.
Kalimist K Boog
of lots of different styles and influences. My music is a
Favorite Hummus Spot: Abu Hassan
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mix of electronica with R&B and hip hop, but I’m trying
Where: Jaffa
We sound like: Modern Funk & Hip Hop
to make it as “mine” as possible — to be a new voice and
Why: Tastes great, located near the flea market (though
Favorite Hummus Spot: Abu Hassan
sound and to create unique productions.
you cant really shop after a meal like this).
Where: Jaffa
Favorite Hummus Spot: Hummus Beit Lehem
Why: Because it’s simply the best
Where: In Florentin, Tel Aviv.
Dorine Levy
Why: Well first of all it’s just really good and always
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Los Caparos
fresh. Apart from that I’ve been in this neighborhood for
I sound like: Etheral dream pop
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a few years now, through so many ups and downs, and
Favorite Hummus Spot: There are many but one of
We sound like: The band Putin forbade his daughter
this place was always my favorite place to eat at, so I
my favorites is Abu Gosh
from hearing (a Russian Israeli groove monster).
guess it also symbolizes something a bit deeper than just
Where: Tel Aviv
Favorite Hummus Spot: The best hummus in Israel is
the taste of the hummus…it kinda feels like home to me.
Why: Because it’s very good and a magical place on the
the original Abu Ahdam
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