Okan Yazici started with us as a busser. He worked his way through the ranks, becoming a food runner, expediter, server, captain, and manager. 8 years later, Okan finds himself as General Manager and Partner here at Zahav. Read his story here: Toda Raba!
Marking 10 YEARS of Okan Yazici at Zahav. After immigrating to the States from Turkey, he came to us as a busser, then became a food-runner, server, manager, gm, and is now partner and director of CookNSolo’s fine dining ops. He’s the American Dream personified. We love you Okan!
This weekend our own Chef Michael Solomonov was on
@CBSThisMorning
The Dish, chatting about all things Israeli food, Zahav, and
@FederalDonuts
. Catch the segment here:
For (10!) years we’ve filled this restaurant with a world of Israeli cooking. And now, Mike and Steve have taken it to the streets to bring you the best Israeli Classics—like falafel, 5-minute hummus, schnitzel and shawarma—for your table at home.
#IsraeliSoulCookbook
In collaboration with over one hundred of the top chefs in America,
@JoeYonan
included
@mike_solomonov
in America the Great Cookbook – the ultimate celebration of our country's food scene, in all its glorious diversity. We are honored!
#americathegreatcookbook
In the follow up to the “Zahav” cookbook, Chef Michael Solomonov and Steven Cook embrace the informal and simple food of a nation and its people in "ISRAELI SOUL: Easy, Essential, Delicious". Pre-order your copy here: . Officially on-sale OCTOBER 16TH!
Potato and Leek Latkes (recipe in the
#IsraeliSoulCookbook
) with cherry wood-smoked & pomegranate-glazed salmon, served with housemade labneh. Available as a mezze each night of Chanukah.
From all of us at Zahav — Happy Holidays, and thank you for filling our dining room with joy. We are closed Christmas Eve and Christmas, and will reopen on Wednesday, 12/26 with our regular hours.
Merry Christmas to all. ✨
For so long have we dreamt of having hummus and kebabs and Safta Mati’s borekas in Israel with
@PhilRosenthal
...😴😇 TOMORROW. "Somebody Feed Phil" premiers on
@netflix
with a stop over in Tel Aviv with
@mike_solomonov
. Tune in! ✈️ 🌍
"The thing about food, about hospitality, about culture is that it speaks to the people. This is Jerusalem’s moment.” – Chef Michael Solomonov. Read the full article here:
NEW YORK CITY:
@mike_solomonov
and Steve are back for a book talk
@wnyc
The Greene Space THIS TUES DEC. 4. Expect tips for even more memorable holidays, and how to make a great latke, all in conversation with
@smittenkitchen
's Deb Perelman! Tickets ~
Yemenite-Style Veal Ossobucco is available all week as an addition to Mesibah. Limited availability each night! And, hot tip – want to make it at home? Pick up Israeli Soul.
#HappyChanukah
#IsraeliSoulCookbook
Read about Pastry Chef Camille Cogswell's latest additions to her must-try Philly restaurant list – including Franklin Fountain, Royal Izakaya, and more – here:
During the eight days of Chanukah, we celebrate by eating foods fried in oil, rivaling Halloween for best gratuitous reason to eat junk food. We serve our sufganiyout tossed in lime sugar and filled with guava caramel. Available as an addition to our dessert menu through 12/10.
We have some exciting news, Philly and beyond! The Israeli Soul cookbook is a
@barnesandnoble
#BNSignedEditions
selection for Holiday, which means your local B&N now retails copies signed by the authors, Mike Solo and Steve. Availability is limited, so don't sleep on this special