The rebirth of falafel
The humble falafel is re-emerging as a breakout star of the Mediterranean trend. The low-cost chickpea fritters hit several current hot buttons, appealing to health-minded consumers as a snack or as the protein in meatless bowls, salads and wraps. But a word of caution: The culture police have their sights set on foodservice. Students at Oberlin College accused its contracted dining manager, Bon Appetit Management Co., of insensitive interpretations of ethnic and global dishes.