Watertown, MA: A Middle Eastern Food Heaven

Fordee’s won the award for “Best Sandwich Shop in Watertown” and it’s easy to see why. Have a craving for falafel? You NEED to go to Fordee’s. Their falafel wrap is absolutely amazing and their falafel platter is filled with falafel (duh), hummus, tabouli, lettuce and tomato, and more.

While you’re waiting for your food, you can sample the pita chips at the counter and chat with the super friendly staff.

I’m a big fan of Massis Bakery for many reasons. I especially love their spicy hummus because it’s perfectly flavorful and spicy. But I could also eat a couple pounds of their grape leaves.

Massis also makes amazing almond date cookies, which are baked with no sugar, eggs, or butter. And there’s so much at Massis I still need to try!

Sevan’s Bakery is another Middle Eastern shop with tons of delicious prepared foods and packaged foods. The call themselves “the candy store for grownups” and I think that’s pretty accurate. Sevan’s has a huge nut bar, olive bar, cheeses, and lots of wines.

They also offer catering services! Did someone say party?

Like nuts? You’ll love Fastachi. They have a huge selection of all kinds of gourmet nuts, including my favorite, cinnamon cashews. I’m also in love with the hot and sour wasabi mix. They also have lots of butters, like almond butter and cashew butter. And gourmet chocolates.

Wait. I don’t even care if you like nuts. Dip a nut in enough chocolate and I guarantee you’ll be gobbling them up!

Russo’s is possibly one of my favorite places in the world. It’s a big market, mostly filled with fresh produce. At really, really good prices! I usually go in, stock up in a major way, and never leave having spent more than $20. Any type of fruit or vegetable you can think of, Russo’s most likely has it.

They also have tons of specialty products like homemade pasta, breads and pastries (a whole delicious bakery, in fact), and a huge chese selection.

So maybe you’re sick of all of Watertown’s Middle Eastern food (really? What is wrong with you?). If so, could it be you’re craving some sushi?? Luckily, Watertown offers a few fabulous sushi selections, including the fabulous New Ginza. The sister restaurant to the (old) Ginzas in Brookline and Boston’s Chinatown, New Ginza is just as good (if not better)!

The place tends to get packed so try to call ahead. And bring your appetite! The menu is huge.

Obviously you already know about Target. And probably love it too because I’m not sure there are many people out there who don’t love Target. The thing about Watertown’s Target is that pretty much EVERYTHING is cheaper than anywhere in the entire city of Boston.

Watertown’s Target makes me never want to go to the CVS down the street from my apartment again.

Another classic spot that everyone loves. Since the original Filene’s Basement is “temporarily closed for construction,” we need to get our fix elsewhere. Sure, there’s a brand-new one on Newbury and Boylston St. but it doesn’t quite have that old, crazy Filene’s Basement feel. The Watertown store does.