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New Israeli Cuisine


Celebrity Chef and Television Personality Haim Cohen Tel Aviv, Israel

Widely known as Israel’s first celebrity chef and an informal culinary ambassador, Haim Cohen shot to stardom as the host of beloved cooking show Garlic, Pepper and Olive Oil. Cohen, whose elegant, contemporary food is infused with Middle Eastern accents, is credited by many with reinventing Israeli cuisine.

Event Details

Wed, 03.24.2010

07:00 PM, US/Eastern

  • JBF Members $125
  • General Public $165
  • Event Location:
The Beard House
167 West 12th Street
NYC
  • Call 212.627.2308 to reserve.

JBF Reservations

Hors d’Oeuvre

Labaneh Tortellini with Za’atar and Olive Oil

Beef Cheek Cigars > Fried Brik Pastry–Wrapped Braised Beef and Root Vegetables

Bulgur Wheat and Tomato Salad in Romaine Lettuce

Whitefish Ceviche with Water Salad

Aarak with Grapefruit, Rosata, and Mint

Yarden Brut NV


Dinner

Tuna Sashimi with Lentil Salad, Fennel, Tomatoes, and Avocado
Yarden Viognier 2007

Scallop in Sphiha Tomato Sauce with Cilantro and Tahini
Ella Valley Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc 2008

Puff Pastry–Wrapped Crabmeat with Poached Egg
Ella Valley Vineyards Chardonnay 2007

Seared Calamari with Hummus and Garbanzo Beans
Yarden Pinot Noir 2005

Lamb Chop with Roasted Eggplant and Focaccia
Ella Valley RR VC 2004

Rose Water Malabi with Pistachio Cream–Filled Kadaif
Yarden Heights 2006

Turkish Coffee Sundae with Shredded Halva and Rice Crispies
Yarden Heights 2006
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