Chef Assaf Granit and Six Senses Tel Aviv Call Off Major Dining Deal

Chef Assaf Granit and his Machneuda Group have called off negotiations with Tidhar to operate the multi-million-shekel culinary concept at the upcoming Six Senses Tel Aviv luxury hotel on Rothschild Boulevard, missing an opportunity to open his first permanent restaurant in the city.

The Collapse of the Multi-Million Project

According to local media reports, the partnership fell through following difficulties during the preparatory stages. The ambitious project required managing several dining venues simultaneously, reportedly causing dissatisfaction within the management company. The Machneuda Group had already invested considerable effort into assembling culinary teams and devising concepts, with estimated project costs reaching tens of millions of shekels. Both sides confirmed that no binding agreement was ever signed.

Michelin Ambitions and International Success

One of the most notable elements of the planned venture was bringing Granit's Paris-based Michelin-starred restaurant Shabour to Israel. Additionally, plans explored reviving the Tzemach culinary brand in a new Tel Aviv format. Despite international success in Paris, London, and Berlin, the Machneuda Group has notably avoided establishing a permanent dining location in Tel Aviv since its founding in 2009, relying instead on temporary pop-up ventures.

Hotel Development and Future Prospects

Meanwhile, construction of the Six Senses Tel Aviv continues. The billion-shekel luxury hotel project combines new high-rise construction with historic preservation along a 42-story tower and five heritage buildings, featuring roughly 140 rooms and a 2027 opening target. The identity of the operator who will take over the hotel's ambitious culinary operations remains open as Granit looks toward future opportunities.