5-time James Beard Award-winning chef, restaurateur, and cookbook author Michael Solomonov sits down with Jonah Platt for a raw and heartfelt episode of Being Jewish. Famous for bringing Israeli flavors to American palates, Solomonov shares how food has become his way of celebrating culture and creating connection. He opens up about his brother’s death while serving in the IDF, overcoming addiction, and the challenges of navigating anti-Israel sentiment in today’s climate - even within his own restaurant staff. Alongside candid reflections, he offers insights into the unifying power of food and culinary tips only he can deliver. This is an episode you won’t want to miss.
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