Village Hummus, San Mateo

Hummus & pita (Yelp photo)

We have become regular patrons of Village Hummus in San Mateo, across the street from Whole Foods Market.

Sure, one can buy hummus and falafel at every grocery store, including the aforementioned Whole Foods, but the Village Hummus offerings are superior: complex, flavorful, and fresh. And don't forget the pita, which is as far removed from the store-bought version as a fresh-baked loaf of bread.

Its chicken and beef dishes are quite tasty, but if I ever decided to go vegetarian Village Hummus would make the transition quite easy.