Fans of chickpea delights in Chestnut Hill are facing a dip in their dining options as Hummus v'Hummus has closed its Boylston Street location. The fast-casual eatery, known for its salad, rice, and hummus bowls, shut its doors for the last time this past weekend, as confirmed by an Instagram post saying, "The Chestnut Hill location...had its last service yesterday. Thank you so much for all the love Chestnut Hill and thank you for the opportunity and support."
Despite the closure, Hummus v'Hummus enthusiasts need not despair entirely. The business, according to the source, is not throwing in the towel but shifting its services to focus on catering and delivery. Sadly, its former outposts in Brighton and Sharon had also ceased operations prior, but rumors suggest that something new might be sprouting up at the Sharon spot soon.
Previously, the Hummus v'Hummus location had been dishing out daily specials at their 3A Boylston St. address in The Street shopping center, maintaining a schedule of 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., seven days a week. With fresh bowls that won over locals, this hallmark of healthy eating created its own niche amidst the bustling Boston suburb’s dining scene.
The culinary entrepreneur behind Hummus v'Hummus, Avi Shemtov, has not stepped back from the gastronomic scene, however; he remains involved with Simcha restaurant in Sharon, along with The Chubby Chickpea—a food truck and catering operation that's been serving up savory fare since its 2010 inception in Canton. While one door closes on The Street, Shemtov's devoted followers can still savor his Middle Eastern-inspired flavors through his other ventures—proof that in the food world, one bowl's end is another meal's beginning.
