- Country
- Israel / United States
- Cuisine
- Middle Eastern
- Known for
- Modern Israeli cuisine
- Restaurant
- Zahav, Philadelphia
Michael Solomonov was born in Israel and grew up partly in Pittsburgh. He opened Zahav in Philadelphia in 2008 with his business partner Steven Cook.
Zahav’s menu draws on the many cooking traditions found in Israel, from Levantine mezze and hummus to North African, Persian and Eastern European dishes.
Zahav won the James Beard Foundation’s award for Outstanding Restaurant in 2019, and Solomonov has won several other James Beard awards.
Signature dishes
- Hummus with tehina
- Pomegranate lamb shoulder
- Laffa bread
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