In Search of Israeli Cuisine

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In Search of Israeli Cuisine

Released Jan 28, 2016

1h 37m

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The Israel-born, award-winning chef of Zahav, Michael Solomonov, offers up a tour of 70 plus diverse cultures of Israel through food. Over the past 30 years, Israel has gone from having no fine food to a food scene that is world renowned. Solomonov visits the vibrant restaurants of Tel Aviv, must-experience Jerusalem destinations and organic kitchens off the beaten track, sampling from remarkable food traditions as diverse as Moroccan, Persian, Lebanese, French, Italian and Russian.

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Caitlin Moore

Washington Post

Like the graphics that intermittently appear as Solomonov travels (and which look like the first Google Image result for "Israel map"), the documentary proves slightly underwhelming.

Rated: 2/4

Apr 20, 2017

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Gary Goldstein

Los Angeles Times

Sherman and Solomonov buoyantly capture the art and joy of preparing and savoring Israel's raft of gastronomic choices, largely drawn from localized ingredients with a concentration on lemon, olive oil, vegetables, lamb and fish.

Mar 30, 2017

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Craig LaBan

Philadelphia Inquirer

The film is at its best when tackling the often uncomfortable discussion of what Israelis have learned, borrowed, and absorbed from the Arab cuisines that existed there before creation of the state.

Rated: 3/4

Mar 29, 2017

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Michael J. Casey

Boulder Weekly

I'll have what he's having.

Aug 10, 2019

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Robert Denerstein

Denerstein Unleashed

I suppose the best way to sum up this lively documentary is to say that it introduces viewers to a side of Israel that gets little play in headlines from the Middle East.

Aug 30, 2017

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James Verniere

Boston Herald

Foodies alert. Wonderful, exotic and complex history of an emerging food culture.

Rated: A minus

May 5, 2017

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If anyone can steal another cultures cuisine and tell them it's their, It would be the israelis who could pull that off. Nothing is israeli about the food they're cooking, I would rather say it's arabic lebanese, but to israelis that would be a Goy thing to say. I don't recommend watching this at all if you're a familiar with history and food, it just pisses you off all the way to the end.

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01/28/23

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Complex, fascinating, and mouth watering.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/16/23

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Israel. The most misunderstood country. And how better to explore the heart of a country, but through it's cuisine. Michael Solomonov is not only a brilliant Chef, but understands the essence of what it takes to touch his homelands heart. This film doesn't last long enough. I heightens your appetite. It's a must see for anyone who cares about food. Well done Michael, and continued success.

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02/20/23

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Loved the topic that is rarely (if ever) covered. Who knew such a small country can have such a diverse cuisine based on territory. Must watch if you appreciate different cuisines and different cultures. Loved that it didn't get too political. Which can be difficult when it comes to covering anything in that region.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/21/23

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The Israel-born, award-winning chef of Zahav, Michael Solomonov, offers up a tour of 70 plus diverse cultures of Israel through food. Over the past 30 years, Israel has gone from having no fine food to a food scene that is world renowned. Solomonov visits the vibrant restaurants of Tel Aviv, must-experience Jerusalem destinations and organic kitchens off the beaten track, sampling from remarkable food traditions as diverse as Moroccan, Persian, Lebanese, French, Italian and Russian.

Director: Roger M. Sherman
Producer: Roger M. Sherman, Karen Shakerdge
Screenwriter: Roger M. Sherman
Production Co: Florentine Films
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 28, 2016, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 18, 2017
Runtime: 1h 37m

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