Michael Solomonov on Zahav, Addiction, and Why Philly is the Best Food City!!
· 31 min
Episode Michael Solomonov on Zahav, Addiction, and Why Philly is the Best Food City!!
Adrienne and Joe are joined by acclaimed Chef Michael Solomonov to talk his award-winning restaurants, the thriving Philadelphia restaurant community, and the realities of addiction and recovery in the industry.
In this episode, we also discuss:
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The origins of Zahav and the inspiration of Israeli food culture
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Opening a restaurant during the 2008 recession
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Why Philly’s food scene thrives: affordability and community
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Moving beyond traditional French and Italian fine dining
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Ingredient integrity: prioritizing substance over hype
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Addiction, recovery, and rebuilding a life in the kitchen
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Building healthier kitchen cultures and leaning on partners
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Walk In Confession: Cooking out of a neighboring bodega to keep service alive during a power outage.
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