Falafel

CrawfordCentury · 08-11-2009, 01:24 PM

If young me could get a gander of present day me, he'd say 2 things:

-How'd you get so fat, and
-What's the deal with falafel?

A gal I knew in college introduced me to it - basically ground chick peas made into patties and deep friend, rolled into a wrap and served with tomatoes, tahini, cukes, and other veggies. I'm pretty much meat 'n' potatoe, so this foreign-sounding food seemed - well - foreign.

But it's an acquired taste that I've acquired a taste for. (Full disclosure - I love Moxie, black licorice, feta cheese, and the musical stylings of Tom Waits)

Anywhere around here to get a falafel? They have good ones at the Friendly Toast in Portsmouth - and I fry 'em up at home. But I'd love to know if there's a place closer to home if I'm not in the mood to cook.

thx

ecdecker · 08-11-2009, 03:09 PM

I live in Dover and there's a place nearby in Somersworth. It's in a Citgo gas station of all places but worth a try if you're in the area. It's easy to get to, exit 9 Spaulding Tpk, in front of the Market Basket/TJ Maxx plaza on High St. I think the sign says Mediterranean Food.

Here's a link I found with a couple reviews.

http://www.yelp.com/biz/somersworth-citgo-somersworth

Nagigator · 08-11-2009, 05:34 PM

Crawford, I wonder if we were seperated at birth. Moxie, my Dad's favorite, is an old standby. Feta is the best. Black licorice has always been the one to get. And lets not forget Mr. Waits, my husband turned me onto him many, many years ago! I have never had falefal, but always thought I should try it, after reading reviews of different places that specialize in it. Will be on the lookout for some, thanks!

CrawfordCentury · 08-11-2009, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ecdecker

I live in Dover and there's a place nearby in Somersworth. It's in a Citgo gas station of all places but worth a try if you're in the area. It's easy to get to, exit 9 Spaulding Tpk, in front of the Market Basket/TJ Maxx plaza on High St. I think the sign says Mediterranean Food.

Here's a link I found with a couple reviews.

http://www.yelp.com/biz/somersworth-citgo-somersworth

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And nagigator - if you are extremely good looking and erudite seemingly beyond compare, we may well be identical twins separated at birth. When I have a chance, I'll look into whether Tom Waits eats falafel and if he washes them down with a frosty moxie.

In the meantime, never let the weeds get higher than the garden - and always keep a diamond in your mind!

Nagigator · 08-12-2009, 07:22 AM

From the sound of his voice, I think Tom Waits drinks whiskey mixed with gravel.........

colt17 · 08-12-2009, 08:36 AM

Not sure if there are any places around the lake that serve falafel but last month I had the very best falafel ever. We were in Vancouver for a wedding and there must have been a sushi shop and falafel shop on every corner. I think I had a falafel for lunch and sushi for dinner almost every day while in that beautiful city lol.

Fishy Cover · 08-12-2009, 08:47 AM

The best felafel is at one of the sidewalk cafes on Dizengof in Tel Aviv with a big glass of Maccabe beer. I have never had anything anywhere else that compares.

dpg · 08-13-2009, 06:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Fishy Cover

The best felafel is at one of the sidewalk cafes on Dizengof in Tel Aviv with a big glass of Maccabe beer. I have never had anything anywhere else that compares.

Road-trip!!!

jrc · 08-13-2009, 09:14 PM

Fishy cover, try a Goldstar and swarma, I find it a better combo. Almost worth 12 hours on a plane.

08-11-2009, 01:24 PM	#1
CrawfordCentury Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Somewhere betwixt Gonic and Chocorua Posts: 191 Thanks: 13 Thanked 30 Times in 21 Posts	Falafel If young me could get a gander of present day me, he'd say 2 things: -How'd you get so fat, and -What's the deal with falafel? A gal I knew in college introduced me to it - basically ground chick peas made into patties and deep friend, rolled into a wrap and served with tomatoes, tahini, cukes, and other veggies. I'm pretty much meat 'n' potatoe, so this foreign-sounding food seemed - well - foreign. But it's an acquired taste that I've acquired a taste for. (Full disclosure - I love Moxie, black licorice, feta cheese, and the musical stylings of Tom Waits) Anywhere around here to get a falafel? They have good ones at the Friendly Toast in Portsmouth - and I fry 'em up at home. But I'd love to know if there's a place closer to home if I'm not in the mood to cook. thx __________________ Plant a garden. Heat with wood. And thank a veteran.

08-11-2009, 05:34 PM	#3
Nagigator Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Central Ma. Posts: 290 Thanks: 268 Thanked 55 Times in 39 Posts	gonna have to try it! Crawford, I wonder if we were seperated at birth. Moxie, my Dad's favorite, is an old standby. Feta is the best. Black licorice has always been the one to get. And lets not forget Mr. Waits, my husband turned me onto him many, many years ago! I have never had falefal, but always thought I should try it, after reading reviews of different places that specialize in it. Will be on the lookout for some, thanks!

08-12-2009, 07:22 AM	#5
Nagigator Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Central Ma. Posts: 290 Thanks: 268 Thanked 55 Times in 39 Posts	truth be told From the sound of his voice, I think Tom Waits drinks whiskey mixed with gravel.........

08-12-2009, 08:36 AM	#6
colt17 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Hollis NH/Laconia Posts: 132 Thanks: 62 Thanked 17 Times in 12 Posts	Vancouver Not sure if there are any places around the lake that serve falafel but last month I had the very best falafel ever. We were in Vancouver for a wedding and there must have been a sushi shop and falafel shop on every corner. I think I had a falafel for lunch and sushi for dinner almost every day while in that beautiful city lol.

08-12-2009, 08:47 AM	#7
Fishy Cover Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 134 Thanks: 10 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts	Best Felafel The best felafel is at one of the sidewalk cafes on Dizengof in Tel Aviv with a big glass of Maccabe beer. I have never had anything anywhere else that compares.

08-11-2009, 03:09 PM	#2
ecdecker Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I live in Dover and there's a place nearby in Somersworth. It's in a Citgo gas station of all places but worth a try if you're in the area. It's easy to get to, exit 9 Spaulding Tpk, in front of the Market Basket/TJ Maxx plaza on High St. I think the sign says Mediterranean Food. Here's a link I found with a couple reviews. http://www.yelp.com/biz/somersworth-citgo-somersworth

08-13-2009, 09:14 PM	#9
jrc Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NH Posts: 2,689 Thanks: 33 Thanked 439 Times in 249 Posts	Fishy cover, try a Goldstar and swarma, I find it a better combo. Almost worth 12 hours on a plane.