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Among those not privy to the complexities of Middle Eastern cuisine, it may come as a surprise to learn that falafel is quite the controversial food. Falafel is popular across the Middle Eastern world: being vegetarian, inexpensive, and neutral kosher-wise, it makes an ideal meal. However, the politics of falafel run rampant, with many countries claiming to be the rightful home of the popular snack. Here in Cambridge, however, you can order your falafel, hold the politics. FM brings you a round-up of great Middle Eastern eateries in the Boston area...
...Since opening in 1990, Jerusalem-born Walid Masoud’s Sepal has perfected the fine art of falafel. “Falafel is table food in the Middle East,” says Masoud. “You can have it for breakfast, lunch or dinner.” He proudly points out that his falafel sandwiches were recently named on a PBS food documentary as one of the 16 Best Sandwiches in America, and are prepared with eight fresh vegetables and herbs. Sure enough, the insides of Masoud’s falafels are distinctively dark green, with...
Middleastern food purists swear by this kosher Brookline eatery. A can’t miss restaurant where regulars rave the falafel sandwich is the best they’ve tried—and the prices aren’t bad, either. Just be sure to remember that on Saturdays, Rami’s is closed for Shabbat, so schedule dates accordingly...
However, he emphasizes that profiting is certainly an option and that he has facilitated numerous successful fundraising events. Every year, Frumin hosts the Falafel Ball, an area-wide club event that benefits Israel in Crisis. Corker describes Frumin’s signature warmth as a major selling point. “[Frumin] cares a great deal about his job and about the people he deals with. Everyone [at Harvard] that he works with loves...
...calories and packed with fiber, protein and minerals--and they fill you up to boot. There's a big, beautiful world of legumes, and they play an important role in many ethnic cuisines. Use them dried, fresh, canned or frozen in soups, stews, chilies, curries, pilafs and falafel...