Zahav: The Restaurant That Put Israeli Food on America's Map

Michael Solomonov's Zahav, located in Society Hill, won the James Beard Award for Outstanding Restaurant in 2019 — the food world's highest honor. The restaurant's whole-roasted lamb shoulder and silky hummus with fresh-baked laffa bread have been credited with popularizing Israeli cuisine across the United States. Reservations book up weeks in advance. Solomonov, who grew up in Israel and Pittsburgh, has become one of Philadelphia's most celebrated chefs.