Mac & Cheese may not love the hummus at the Sansom Kabob House but she sure likes the dipping sauce that comes with the pita.

I’m not one to dip bread in fine olive oil at Italian restaurants and discern the regional nuances – it tastes like oil – but this I’ll stick bread in. The sauce (don’t know its name) that accompanies the hummus is oily, herby, tangy, and spicy. This sauce tastes like pickle juice with heat, and is balanced with olive oil.

Sansom Kabob House [Mac & Cheese]
Sansom Kabob House [Official Site]

Mark and Audrey take a quiet week night stroll through Old City visiting Eulogy for a beer and dining at the Afghani Kabul as well as taking in the sunset from the Ben Franklin Bridge.

Illadates 18: Cruising Old City [UWISHUNU]

Messy and Picky have their first taste of Afghani food at Ariana Restaurant in Old City. Messy has the Chalow Kadu, a pumpkin and yogurt dish while Picky tries the Lamb Corma.

The final word: Hearty portions in a cozy atmosphere. A plus if you like pumpkins.

Messy ***
Picky ***

Ariana Restaurant [Messy and Picky]