Michael Solomonov

Michael Solomonov
Born 1978 (age 37–38)
Savyon, Israel

Culinary career

Cooking style Jewish

Michael Solomonov (born 1978) is an Israeli chef and restaurateur known for his landmark Philadelphia restaurant, Zahav. He won the James Beard Foundation award for Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic in 2011.[1][2]

Career

Solomonov had began cooking Italian cuisine at Vetri in Philadelphia. In 2003, his brother David, was killed on Yom Kippur during a military campaign which he volunteered. Solomonov decided to change his focus to Israeli and Jewish cuisine. After meeting with financier Steven Cook, they opened Zahav in 2008. During this time Solomonov had a hidden addiction to heroin, cocaine, and other substances.[3]

References

  1. ↑ Bruni, Frank (9 August 2014). "Grief, Smoke and Salvation". New York Times. Retrieved 2015-09-21.
  2. ↑ Nathan, Joan (20 September 2011). "After a Killing, Michael Solomonov Turns to Israeli Food". New York Times. Retrieved 2015-09-21.
  3. ↑ Thomas Haas (2014-08-10). "Michael Solomonov Reveals That He's a Recovering Crack Addict". Philadelphia Magazine. Retrieved 2015-09-21.
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