A well-known local chef who is known in part for his Israeli fare is opening a dining spot at a new open-air marketplace in Brighton.
Eater Boston is reporting (via Edible Boston) that Avi Shemtov is planning to open Hummus v'Hummus at the Charles River Speedway on Western Avenue, with the latter article mentioning that the new concept combines ideas from Shemtov's Chubby Chickpea food truck and his two restaurants in Sharon--Simcha and A La Esh. Shemtov tells us that the new spot will be a small brick-and-mortar "hummusaria" featuring hummus bowls with a daily rotating list of toppings, including smoked meats and veggies. No opening date has been given for Hummus v'Hummus as of yet, though the Charles River Speedway has already seen its first dining/drinking option open, as Notch Brewing debuted this past Friday.
In addition to Hummus v'Hummus and Notch, the Charles River Speedway will also become home to a wine bar and food shop called Super Bien, a sake bar called The Koji Club [Ed Note--now open], and a new location of Somerville's Tipping Cow ice cream.
[April 14, 2022 update: A source tells us (via a Facebook post from Avi Shemtov) that Hummus v'Hummus is now open at the Charles River Speedway.]
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