Never been to Damascus. What Sahadi's does esp. well is the spicy hummus, though the regular is yummy, too. If Damascus doesn't do a spicy, it's probably worth checking out Sahadi's.

Awesome. Will try this, too. Thank you!

Ah, I've been to Hummus Place many times. Never knew that you could buy their hummus to go. Thanks for the suggestion.

Just called (E. Village location) and apparently you can buy baba to go, too—cool, since hummus is the easier to replicate at home anyway.

I think this is a good solution. But yeah, you should definitely make that Sahadi's excursion. Their spicy hummus is unreal, and they've got the best selection of dates, fruit candy, and nuts I've ever seen.

Recently moved from Brooklyn to this little island, and I am very, very sad. Sahadi's has unbelievable hummus, baba, nuts, dates, and sundry dried goods. I'd buy a half-pint of hummus and of baba each week.

Where oh where in Manhattan can one get (to go) delicious hummus and baba? Is there a place comparable to Sahadi's in Manhattan?

I have some kashrut-observing guests coming, and I'm curious if someone knows of any kosher deli place nearby from where I can take out a bunch of good deli sandwiches, or really any kosher take-out place whatsoever. (Luckily, I am aware of supermarkets that sell kosher food that I can cook).

Westport, CT area but really I'd go anywhere in Fairfield County in the name of good hospitality :)

thanks!