Philadelphia restaurants
Star Chef Solomonov Named Israel’s New Culinary Ambassador
Chef Michael Solomonov can add a new honor to his multiple James Beard awards and foodie hosannas: culinary ambassador for Israel.
Cutting-Edge Vegan Recipes From Around The World
A new vegan cookbook collects more than 100 globe-trotting, meat-free recipes, all full of flavor.
Solomonov’s Federal Donuts Rolling Out New Locations
Though rumors have swirled that Michael Solomonov would bring his beloved Zahav to Miami, Federal will be his first flag South Florida.
Spicing It Up at Abe Fisher
Chef Yehuda Sichel is teaming up with Lior Lev Sercarz of celebrated NYC spice shop La Bôite on June 15.
‘Zahav’ Is James Beard Best Cookbook of Year
“Zahav: A World of Israeli Cooking,” by Israeli-born chef Michael Solomonov and his partner, Steven Cook, took top honors at the 2016 James Beard Foundation Book, Broadcast & Journalism Awards Tuesday night.
New Michael Solomonov Joint to Donate Profits
The culinary genius behind popular Philadelphia restaurants Zahav, Abe Fisher and Federal Donuts is opening Rooster Soup Company — and all profits go to charity.
Michael Solomonov Shares Israeli Recipes and Recollections in ‘Zahav’
The Israeli chef’s new cookbook is a deeply personal look at the food of his first — and perhaps favorite — Philadelphia restaurant.
‘Zahav’ Mango, Cucumber and Sumac-Onion Israeli Salad
This salad contains homemade pickled onions, which wake up a slew of recipes. Chef Michael Solomonov came up with them because he realized raw onions didn’t always appeal to the American palate. “So the quick-pickle treatment is really attractive,” he said. “You can eat a bunch of it. It’s nice, it’s refreshing, but it’s still got crunch and a little bit of savory robustness.”
Hummus for Breakfast — a Philadelphia Story
On a recent trip to Philly, our breakfast columnist Leah Koenig made a pilgrimage to star-chef Michael Solomonov’s Dizengoff restaurant for a memorable morning meal.