"Arepas are an easy crowd-pleaser — what’s not to love about meat and cheese sandwiched on griddled corn cakes? — but these arepas from Venezuelan restaurant Carolicious Gourmet are in a category all their own. I dropped into their shiny new space inside Somerville’s Bow Market this past week and bought a smoky ham and cheese arepa. As I unwrapped my order, I knew I was in for a treat. The made-to-order sandwich features a mountain of thinly sliced smoked ham layered with melty white cheese. To top it off, the order came with a serving of a creamy basil sauce that added just the right amount of zing to each bite." - Erika Adams
