Arax Market - 617- 924-3399

Arax Market - 599 Mt. Auburn St.

Arax was started by Lebanese immigrants who came to the US in 1974 fleeing that country's civil war. They stock a wide variety of middle eastern foodstuffs, including olives, feta, excellent pita bread, and produce. Especially good is the rack of dried spices in poly bags. They're exceptionally fresh and inexpensive -- a great alternative to stale and overpriced spices sold at chain grocery stores.