Culinary Weekly: From Hummus Ice Cream to a Giant Pancake
Merkaz HaHummus HaAsli introduces hummus-flavored ice cream, Biga cafe chain launches a giant pancake, Shchuk restaurant serves fish sausages by Allan Talmor, Moshik Roth offers fresh truffles, Jerusalem hosts the Auto-Ochel festival, and La Tigre celebrates its 5th anniversary with a leopard-themed party. All the tastiest news of the week.
Lunch at Amaya
The kosher chef restaurant Amaya in Rehovot is introducing a lunch menu starting August 2. This is chef Oren Assido's first lunch menu, featuring a selection of mezes for 42 NIS when ordering a main course. Options include Pan con tomate (54 NIS), fried red mullet (72 NIS), fish cigar (89 NIS), fish schnitzel (127 NIS), and grouper kebab (143 NIS). Served Sunday through Thursday, 12:00 to 16:00. HaMada 1, Rehovot. Kosher.
Hummus-flavored ice cream
The new Merkaz HaHummus HaAsli branch in Sarona Market is celebrating summer with a unique soft sorbet flavored with hummus. Topped with pine nuts, chickpeas, and lemon, it costs 15 NIS. The venue also offers new 'hafla' set meals for groups. Kaplan 36, Sarona, Tel Aviv. Not kosher.
Truffle season at &MOSHIK
Chef Moshik Roth is offering fresh truffles from Australia's Yarra Valley to upgrade any of his restaurant's tasting menus until the end of August. Prices for the truffle addition range from 250 to 800 NIS depending on the number of courses. Zvi Strakhilevitz 4, Sarona, Tel Aviv. Not kosher.
Fish sausages at Shchuk
The veteran fish restaurant Shchuk has collaborated with charcutier Allan Talmor to serve special fish and seafood sausages. Served with chips, spicy mayo, and a variety of fresh salads, the meal costs 125 NIS. Available Monday through Thursday until August 13. Ben Yehuda 256, Tel Aviv. Not kosher.
Auto-Ochel Festival in Jerusalem
From July 27 to August 20, the Armon HaNatziv promenade will host the Auto-Ochel festival. Over 30 chefs and restaurants, including the Machneyuda group and Israel Aharoni, will offer dishes for 25, 35, or 45 NIS, accompanied by live music and performances.
Hutzot HaYotzer 50th Anniversary
Taking place at the Sultan's Pool from July 30 to August 13, this year's festival features a new food complex curated by chef Rafi Cohen, offering everything from Israeli grills to Asian and Italian cuisines.
New menu at Mila
Chef Elad Finish has taken the helm at Mila in Savyon, introducing a menu focused on fish and vegetables. Highlights include amberjack sashimi and sea bass roasted in a Josper oven. HaShikma 1, Savyon. Kosher.
Giant pancake at Biga
Biga cafe is offering a limited-edition 22 cm, 500g pancake served with three syrups: maple brûlée, Coco Raffaello, and Speculoos X. Available for 89 NIS via Wolt until the end of August.
La Tigre's 5th Anniversary
Neapolitan pizzeria La Tigre is throwing a party on August 6 to celebrate 5 years. Expect DJs, unlimited pizza, and drinks. Dress code: leopard print. Entrance is 120 NIS. Yedidia Frenkel 9, Tel Aviv.
