I’ve recently discovered the falafal. I don’t mean that I “discovered” the falafal but it is new to my menu. After eating one at Casablanca in the 5th Street Public Market (Eugene, Oregon) I had to question what took me so long to discover this incredible food. I mean I had heard of a falafal before but always thought of it as some strange food that would probably taste horrible and never really knew “what” it was. If you don’t know what a falafal is (don’t worry, I didn’t either) it is a fried ball (or patty) of spiced chickpeas (garbonzo) and/or fava beans. Since discovering Casablanca I have tried falafal at a few other places around town as well as up in Portland and I have to say that the falafal that Casablanca serves up are the best I’ve had. My favorite dish at Casablanca is the Falafal Sandwich which is a pita lined with hummus, layered with lettuce, tahini sauce, falafal, cucumber yogurt and a jalapeno relish. Good Lord it is good! I’ve also had the salad with tahini lemon dressing which makes a great combo with the falafal sandwich. Casablanca also makes a tasty drink called Majik which is a refreshing blend of Mediterranean juices (rose water, pomegranate juice). On a 90 degree summer day you can’t find a drink more refreshing than this. But don’t take my word for it. Head on down and try it for yourself. Say hi to Todd and the guys while you are there.
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