Holy Land Deli vs. Emily's Lebanese Deli hummus: Food Fight
Note to snooty party hosts: Hummus is a perfectly acceptable potluck option. Even though the garbanzo spread populates potluck tables in a close second after chips and salsa, there are simple, good reasons for it: 1) People like it. and 2) It tastes good. (Same goes for chips and salsa, frankly.) Here's how hummus from two great local delis compares, and here's to pissing off the host of your next potluck: 
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Holy Land Deli has like 900 different types of hummus: Jordanian hummus, jalapeño hummus, guacamole hummus, spicy hummus, red pepper hummus, and more, and it produces its hummus on a grand scale, lining its refrigerator case with all the impressive options. Its original hummus is smooth and thick, sort of like a more textured peanut butter. The dominant flavor of the pale beige spread is of tahini, followed by a lemon kick that settles in. A 14-ounce tub costs $3.99.
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