Zahav

Best Restaurants, Restaurants with Healthy Menus, Restaurants near Lincoln Financial Field: Before James Beard chef Michael Solomonov opened the only upscale Israeli restaurant in Philadelphia, he took his entire staff to Israel to give them a taste of the land, the spirit and the food. The result is a very modern experience that draws from recipes cooked since ancient times. Innovative...

Bring a group of friends and family and dine in The Quarter --- a 24-seat space where guests can fest on a $65 prix fixe menu that changes weekly.

On Thursday nights, managers unveil The Quarter, a seductive area hidden by a heavy drape where the chef prepares a surprisingly inexpensive tasting menu.

Zahav, which means "gold" in Hebrew, showcases chef Michael Solomonov's love for the foods of his homeland. Intended to reflect the secluded courtyards of Jerusalem, the design features limestone floors and walls, hand-carved tables and draped fabric awnings.

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When Philly native Louisa Shafia released her second cookbook, The New Persian Kitchen (Ten Speed Press), people immediately began commenting that she should try to connect with Mike Solomonov, owing to the overlap and interweaving of Israeli and Iranian cuisines. Since her home base is now Brooklyn, the opportunity came at Solo's dinner at City Grit in January, which Shafia attended with...

Michael Solomonov is finally putting out his first cookbook, according to Publishers Marketplace and Eater National today.

You may recall this trailer released in 2012 for a Zahav cookbook that never came about, titled Eight Days in Israel. But according to Clare Pelino of ProLiterary Consultants, this is an entirely new project. "It's more of an in-depth look into Mike's cooking and his...

Appleman: "Michael [Solomonov] is serving food that is so close to his heart and personal, but doing it on a level that translates to enjoyment for all."