Reviewed by: Sharron Swain
Tasty Town’s chef shares the secrets behind their unforgettable hummus
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Tasty Town, located just across from Railroad Park, offers a delightful array of Greek cuisine, blending traditional flavors with Southern ingredients. Chef Alberto gave the Bham Now team a kitchen tour, showcasing the meticulous prep of their savory house-made hummus and baked pita.
For an insider’s sneak peek at the culinary magic, keep reading.
Tasty Town in Birmingham
The vibrant vegetables, mouthwatering dips and freshly baked pita steal the show every time. Let’s dive into the behind-the-scenes process.
- Location: 16 14th St S, Birmingham, AL 35233
- Hours: Sunday-Thursday 11AM–9PM | Friday-Saturday 11AM–10PM
- Website | Facebook | Instagram
The hummus + pita process at Tasty Town
Chef Alberto tossing the roasted chickpeas. (Jacob Blankenship / Bham Now) 
The Greek Meat Sauce Hummus is a must-try! (Jacob Blankenship / Bham Now) 
Time to prep the pita dough. (Jacob Blankenship / Bham Now) 
Chef Alberto puts the pita dough in the fire oven. (Jacob Blankenship / Bham Now) 
The pita bread is almost ready. (Jacob Blankenship / Bham Now)
Watching Chef Alberto blend simple ingredients such as chickpeas, roasted garlic, spices, salt and oil in a giant bowl was a mouthwatering experience.
The kitchen was then covered in an aromatic cloud of roasted chickpeas and spices that had our team practically drooling with anticipation.
“Less is more. We use fresh chickpeas, roasted garlic, spices, salt and olive oil. That’s all you need to have the perfect hummus. It’s about how you treat those ingredients.”
Chef Alberto, Tasty Town
Next, we observed Chef Alberto as he prepared the dough for the pita oven, where he explained that within a minute of placing the pita bread into the fire, the ideal air pocket would form, signaling its readiness.
The warm, oven-made pita was then pulled out of the fire and brought straight to our table paired with three different house-made hummuses to try.
Hungry yet? Head over to Tasty Town for lunch or dinner.
Hummus, hummus, hummus
Chef Alberto’s expertise in hummus shined as he skillfully paired seasonal veggies with this classic dip, creating a perfect harmony of flavors.
Our team sampled all three hummus variations, and with each bite being equally delicious, choosing a favorite was difficult—you simply can’t make a wrong choice!
Check out the creamy hummus spreads:
- Greek Meat Sauce Hummus | classic hummus topped with meat sauce, pepperoncini and currants
- Classic Hummus | purée of chickpeas, garlic and tahini
- Garden Hummus | classic hummus topped with seasonal vegetables
More Tasty Town menu classics
While the hummus dips are a highlight of the menu, make sure to check out some of the other ~tasty~ menu items, including:
- Souvlaki roasted over charcoal
- Fresh oven-made pita
- Wood-fired rotisserie roasted chicken
- Pita sandwiches
- Falafel-style vegetarian options
- + more!
Check out all the yummy options at Tasty Town on their Website, Facebook and Instagram.
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