Eyal Shani continues to conquer the world: after opening restaurants in Singapore, Dubai and Las Vegas, and being chosen asThe first Israeli chef on the list of the 100 best chefs in the world, Two soon to launch Port Said New York, in a shared space with “In Sheep’s Clothing” – for lack of another definition, a kind of record store / cultural space / bar / American frequency, which until now operated in Los Angeles.
In the news published last night On the website of In Sheep’s Clothing It is written that a new space will soon open in lower Manhattan with a listening bar, a record store, a restaurant and a library of music albums. “We are excited to announce a collaboration with one of the earliest inspirations for In Sheep’s Clothing – a music bar will soon open that will operate adjacent to Port Said New York.”
For the benefit of those who are not familiar with the material (not us), it is explained that “Port Said is a bar and restaurant located in the culturally rich coastal city of Tel Aviv, which serves dishes by the iconic chef Eyal Shani alongside international music from an album library played on a custom sound system”. In Sheep’s Clothing also notes that the vibrant music and food scene in Tel Aviv was observed as early as 2014, “years before we opened our first music bar in the Arts District”, and that soon more content will be uploaded from Port Said and the communities built around its branches – Haddar, Romano, Kisa , Nueva Records and Rafi. In short, the Americans are jealous.
“This is the first time that we are doing something abroad as the frequency group in collaboration with the group of Eyal and Shahar,” says Tzach Bar, one of the partners in the frequency. “After Eyal and Shahar opened several places in the world and we were offered in the 11 years that the port existed quite a few opportunities to open abroad” L, we went with the idea of opening a place in New York.” If there are no last-minute changes, the first Trans-Atlantic Port Said will open in mid-May with a menu of Ayal Shani, of course, similar to the one served in Tel Aviv.
Get used to flattering the hostess, America. Port Said (Photo: Dean Aharoni Rowland)
As you remember, upon opening The buffet branch in the Big Apple The New York Post tension Harsh criticism For what was perceived by the magazine as unreasonable pricing. “This is probably the most expensive agricultural product in history. 24 dollars for one tomato,” wrote restaurant critic Steve Cuzo, and even though the taste was a bit much, he stated that “the price insults the wallet.” After four years, Corona and a glittering nomination on an international list, it is possible that New York will finally recognize the unquestionable genius of one of the most creative chefs in Israeli cuisine.