Michael Solomonov is an American and Israeli chef and restauranter owner active primarily in Philadelphia. His first restaurant Zahav, founded in 2008, has received national recognition including the
Michael Solomonov in 2006
Michael Solomonov posing for Philadelphia Magazine in 2006
Falafel is a deep-fried ball or patty-shaped fritter of Egyptian origin that features in Middle Eastern cuisine, particularly Levantine cuisines. It is made from ground fava beans, chickpeas, or both,
Falafel balls
Falafel vendor in the Old City of Jerusalem, 1935, from the National Photo Collection of Israel