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Zahav

Can hummus be haute? Yes, in this laid-back Jerusalem-stone room, where chef Michael Solomonov brilliantly reinterprets Israeli street food. Zero in on the meze—say, Sephardic minted-leek fritters with sheep's cheese and honey, or <em>kibbe naya</em>, a Middle Eastern lamb-and-bulgur tartare scented with allspice.

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From Food & Wine , FEB 2011

Green Aisle sells thousands of tubs of hummus made by local chef Michael Solomonov of...MORE>>

– Kate Heddings Cooking with Convenience Foods

From Food & Wine , DEC 2008

My favorite was the cauliflower florets, fried until sweet and caramelized. Crisp enough to pick up with your fingers, they're a terrific bar snack...MORE>>

– Kristin Donnelly Best Restaurant Dishes of 2008

From Food & Wine , MAY 2008

Solomonov, who spent the past two years as executive chef of Marigold Kitchen, has opened a new restaurant...MORE>>

– Jen Murphy Everday Food of Israel: On the Hummus Hunt

Last updated February 2011