Cold appetizers · Middle Eastern classics
Hummus
Simple ingredients. A beautifully generous beginning.
Creamy chickpeas blended with rich tahini and bright lemon. Smooth, delicate and full of flavor, hummus is a welcoming first taste of a Middle Eastern mezze table.
The preparation
A smooth balance.
Hummus begins with chickpeas cooked until tender, then blended with tahini and lemon. The chickpeas provide a mellow foundation, sesame adds richness, and citrus brings a fresh finish. Careful blending creates the smooth texture that makes each spoonful so satisfying.
The story
A place at the shared table.
Hummus has a long history in Middle Eastern cooking, with traditions and variations shared across the region. Its name comes from the Arabic word for chickpeas. Over generations, it has become a familiar part of mezze: small dishes brought together for a meal built around sharing.
At your table
Smooth sesame, bright lemon.
Taste the hummus on its own before adding bread or another topping. Chickpeas give the dip its mellow body, tahini adds sesame richness, and lemon keeps the finish lively. For contrast, alternate a smooth bite with crisp fattoush rather than choosing only creamy dishes. Explore the pairing
Contains sesame from tahini. Please tell your server about any allergies and ask about accompaniments.