Jerusalem Market

One of those places that makes Cincinnati, Ohio a better and more diverse place to live than it has traditionally been. The owners and staff at Jerusalem Market are extremely friendly and helpful. They seem to sincerely appreciate their customers. Now to the good part.
Their pita bread is fresh and is very similar to traditional pita that you get in Jerusalem and elsewhere in Israel. They prepare authentic home made hummus. Superb. If you are used to hummus from the supermarket or a trader joe’s type shop, it may take some getting used to, but if you want to eat authentic hummus as it is served in the Middle East, this be it. They also carry several items like pickled cucumbers and a variety of canned olives imported from Lebanon and the West Bank. As to the latter, it is good to contribute to the West Bank economy as a contribution to peace. Really. Economic development and independence is a part of separating from Israel politically and economically. Plus, the stuff is really tasty.
There is also a well stocked section of spices that you won’t see at Kroger, etc. and also specialty items like zatar encrusted pitas and home made felafel.
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Goodness! I just came from a delicious BBQ where the host served Jerusalem Market meat. Here’s the fantastical part. She had the butcher grind her beef and then season it with parsley, garlic, onion, and other delicious things. I didn’t know they could do that for you! And I couldn’t get enough of it! I’m telling you, for your next BBQ just have the butcher season your hamburger meat. You won’t be sorry!

FINALLY! A good pita bread in Cincinnati. Made fresh every day, and authentically chewy-​stretchy (unlike anything you can get in town… really!). We loved the mild hummus, the great fresh falafel. We ate lunch right there at the checkout while our congenial cashier let us try different things and even added olive oil to our hummus. The quality of the store made products reminds me of lots of little mediterranean markets in Los Angeles.
This market has the usual… rose water, dates, canned stuff… but they also have fresh cucumbers and other veg to go with your pita/​falafel/​hummus pig out… and neat cookies with sesame on the outside, plus tons of nougat and Turkish Delight type sweets. The owner tells us that he can make an entire lamb stuffed with rice, pine nuts and other things for parties. I need to have a party!