In a new interview, Philadelphia-based chefs Michael Solomonov and Steve Cook discuss how their 18 restaurants, including flagship Zahav, express their Jewish identity and deep connection to Israel through Sabra-inspired cuisine.
Philadelphia-based chefs Michael Solomonov and Steve Cook, the duo behind 18 restaurants including the award-winning Zahav, gave a new interview exploring the connection between Israeli food and Jewish identity. The chefs describe their cuisine as a narrative tool that tells the story of their heritage and their bond with Israel, using Sabra-inspired flavors as a foundation. The interview, published Wednesday evening, highlights how diaspora chefs use culinary traditions to maintain a cultural and emotional link to Israel. As The Zioneer reported June 23, a separate attack on a chef in Tel Aviv drew attention to public safety — this feature is a cultural counterpoint, not related to that incident.
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