Aunt Mary's World Cafe, Lexington, MA
Jean B.
321 Woburn St., Lexington
781-652-0468
http://www.auntmarysworldcafe.com/Home_Page.html
I read about Aunt Mary�s World Cafe a while ago, and I have driven
past it numerous times, but only yesterday, after reading many
rave reviews, did I decide to try it. I am wondering why I didn�t
try it before. Perhaps because I first heard talk of their soup,
and I have to be in a certain mood for soup? Whatever reason it
was, I am now kicking myself.
As I walked in the door toward closing time (which is at 3:30 PM),
I saw various people waiting for their food with, it seemed,
pleasant anticipation. I was greeted warmly and helped as I tried
to decide on which of the numerous Armenian goodies I would get.
I was pleased to be reminded that one can get a combination plate
that consisted of several of their offerings.
As I waited, I sampled some babagannoush (note, I will use their
spelling) and muhamarra with a homemade chip (singular�a difficult
thing to limit it to one!). They were so good that I had to get a
small container of each, along with another one of a minty white
bean salad. It became increasingly clear that these dishes had
been tinkered to perfection. In fact, if you are into flavor,
like I am, the renditions at Aunt Mary�s are what you are always
seeking but have not yet found at the shops in Watertown and Belmont.
The combo plate was a lovely presentation consisting of tabbouleh,
hummus, eech (they later told me how to spell it, but I may have
forgotten), and falafel, all nestled artistically on a bed of
mixed greens and tomato slices. The minty tabbouleh tasted
ultra-fresh. The hummus and eech provided interesting contrasts
to the tabbouleh�s sharper flavor. The beautifully browned
falafel managed to remain moist inside, which is extremely rare.
Even the dressing was wonderful. (I was skeptical about that,
usually wishing the dressing was a less heavy rendition.)
I will surely be back there again. Maybe even today, depending on
the weather.
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Jean B.
Uri Guttman
JB> Aunt Mary’s World Cafe
JB> 321 Woburn St., Lexington
JB> 781-652-0468
JB> http://www.auntmarysworldcafe.com/Home_Page.html
JB> I read about Aunt Mary’s World Cafe a while ago, and I have driven
JB> past it numerous times, but only yesterday, after reading many rave
JB> reviews, did I decide to try it. I am wondering why I didn’t try it
JB> before. Perhaps because I first heard talk of their soup, and I have
JB> to be in a certain mood for soup? Whatever reason it was, I am now
JB> kicking myself.
i too have heard about it and the globe has a nice writeup. i finally
dragged the wife there for lunch on a saturday. lucky for us it was
quiet when we got there but it quickly filled up. it is takeout only
which is about the biggest downside.
the owner treated us to several samples including cooking a whole
falafel ball for me and serving it on a bed of lettuce and
tomatoes. this was not your usual little tasting sample! the falafel was
perfectly crispy outside and slightly chunky inside as he likes it that
way. i will try some more in a future visit. we got a tub of thai peanut
noodle salad, some hot sandwiches and a bag those homemade pita chips!
the food was good if not perfect for the time getting home. as i said,
it would be better eaten there if possible. so let's make it so
successful he can expand to a place with seating. :)
definitely a different place and worth the trip. you can get there
easily from arlington, winchester, lexington or woburn. it is on 3a
(lowell st) and at that 4 way commericial intersection in the mini-mall
on the corner.
uri
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Jean B.
> i too have heard about it and the globe has a nice writeup. i finally
> dragged the wife there for lunch on a saturday. lucky for us it was
> quiet when we got there but it quickly filled up. it is takeout only
> which is about the biggest downside.
>
> the owner treated us to several samples including cooking a whole
> falafel ball for me and serving it on a bed of lettuce and
> tomatoes. this was not your usual little tasting sample! the falafel was
> perfectly crispy outside and slightly chunky inside as he likes it that
> way. i will try some more in a future visit. we got a tub of thai peanut
> noodle salad, some hot sandwiches and a bag those homemade pita chips!
> the food was good if not perfect for the time getting home. as i said,
> it would be better eaten there if possible. so let's make it so
> successful he can expand to a place with seating. :)
>
> definitely a different place and worth the trip. you can get there
> easily from arlington, winchester, lexington or woburn. it is on 3a
> (lowell st) and at that 4 way commericial intersection in the mini-mall
> on the corner.
>
> uri
>
were a tad disappointing, but the rest of the food was just
wonderful. I am contemplating going back to see what they have today.
--
Jean B.
Cheryl Isaak
Guttman" <u...@StemSystems.com> wrote:
Oh my - this sounds like a road trip or pre a hockey game some Saturday...
Cheryl
Jean B.
> Oh my - this sounds like a road trip or pre a hockey game some Saturday...
>
>
> Cheryl
>
--
Jean B.
Uri Guttman
CI> Oh my - this sounds like a road trip or pre a hockey game some Saturday...
another problem is that they are only open for breakfast and lunch
(until 2:30 iirc). and again, no seating so eat in your car or take it
elsewhere. dunno how you hockey types can handle this!
Dan Logcher
>>>>>>"CI" == Cheryl Isaak <chery...@comcast.net> writes:
>
>
>
> CI> Oh my - this sounds like a road trip or pre a hockey game some Saturday...
>
> another problem is that they are only open for breakfast and lunch
> (until 2:30 iirc). and again, no seating so eat in your car or take it
> elsewhere. dunno how you hockey types can handle this!
Hockey types are eat in your car or whatever, cuz you're in a rush to get to
the game or home from the game.
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Dan
Cheryl Isaak
B." <jb...@rcn.com> wrote:
That's ok - my cars have served many miles as makeshift dining rooms.
Cheryl
Cheryl Isaak
Guttman" <u...@StemSystems.com> wrote:
>>>>>> "CI" == Cheryl Isaak <chery...@comcast.net> writes:
>
>
> CI> Oh my - this sounds like a road trip or pre a hockey game some Saturday...
>
> another problem is that they are only open for breakfast and lunch
> (until 2:30 iirc). and again, no seating so eat in your car or take it
> elsewhere. dunno how you hockey types can handle this!
>
> uri
Any way we have too. If last years schedule is anything to go by, I'll have
early games down that way again.
Cheryl
Cheryl Isaak
4a99db93$0$497$b45e...@senator-bedfellow.mit.edu, "Dan Logcher"
<dlogcher*xspam*@comcast.net> wrote:
And sometimes to the next game.
This year will be much different. DS drives himself to games now, making the
window of opportunity to see both kids play a bit wider. Mind you, I'm
skipping the ride to such lovely places as North Conway and Berlin NH.
Cheryl
Jean B.
>>>>>> "CI" == Cheryl Isaak <chery...@comcast.net> writes:
>
>
> CI> Oh my - this sounds like a road trip or pre a hockey game some Saturday...
>
> another problem is that they are only open for breakfast and lunch
> (until 2:30 iirc). and again, no seating so eat in your car or take it
> elsewhere. dunno how you hockey types can handle this!
>
> uri
>
[Darn. I forgot to go try their corned beef hash!]
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Jean B.
Jean B.
They will have an Asian food court. (It's no clear to me how
many of the spots are full. Some are labeled rather generically,
so I don't know whether that is mere intent.)
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Jean B.