The New Israeli Cuisine



Museum of Jewish Heritage, 36 Battery Pl New York, NY 10280
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On Sunday, October 6 at 2:30 p.m., James Beard nominated cookbook author Jayne Cohen will lead a lively discussion entitled Frothed Milk and Truffled Honey: The New Israeli Cuisine at the Museum of Jewish Heritage – A Living Memorial to the Holocaust. Some of Israel’s most influential food mavens will gather to discuss the world beyond hummus and falafel. The panel will feature: food writers Janna Gur, Gil Hovav, Naama Shefi, and Bonnie Stern who will share recipes and stories from modern Israeli kitchens.
A reception featuring contemporary Israeli dishes by chef Einat Admony (Balaboosta, Taïm) will follow. Highlights of the menu include Turkish style grilled eggplant bruschetta, couscous with Moroccan-spiced vegetable stew, latkes with roasted red pepper labne, and ice cream topped by Israeli delicacies such as crushed pistachios, crushed halvah, and pomegranate seeds.
Tickets are $15 and $12 for members and include the reception. Tickets are available online at www.mjhnyc.org or by calling the Museum box office at 646.437.4202.
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