Chef Shaul Ben-Aderet Advises Against Opening Restaurants in Israel
Translated & summarized from Ice by baba
Israeli chef Shaul Ben-Aderet strongly advises against opening new restaurants in Israel, citing the significant financial and emotional difficulties involved. He shared this sentiment during an interview with ICE, while also attending a fashion show by Vivi Balish. Ben-Aderet also offered financial advice to young people, urging them to save half of their earnings and spend the rest. He expressed a desire for national unity ahead of the upcoming elections.
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- Chef Shaul Ben-Aderet warns against opening restaurants in Israel, calling it a path to financial ruin.
- Ben-Aderet, a well-known restaurateur, cited the profession's intense challenges and emotional toll.
- He advised young people to save half of their income and spend the other half.
- Ben-Aderet attended a fashion show by designer Vivi Balish, alongside other public figures.
- He expressed hope for national unity and happiness ahead of the upcoming elections.
Renowned Israeli chef Shaul Ben-Aderet, a prominent figure in the country's culinary scene, has advised aspiring restaurateurs against opening new establishments in Israel, describing it as a path to "wasting money and crying." Ben-Aderet, who opened the French-inspired restaurant Kimmel in Tel Aviv in 1991 and was also associated with "The Blue Rooster," shared his perspective in a recent interview with the website ICE.
Ben-Aderet, who has experienced both the highs and lows of managing successful restaurants, stated that while the profession is enjoyable and rewarding, it also involves significant financial risk and emotional toll. He emphasized that not opening a restaurant guarantees it won't be closed, a simple but stark warning about the industry's challenges.
His comments came during his attendance at a fashion show by designer Vivi Balish, an event also graced by other celebrities including chefs Yisrael Aharoni and Frida Uziel. Ben-Aderet noted his previous attendance at Balish's shows, praising their theatrical and energetic atmosphere.
Beyond his restaurant ventures, Ben-Aderet is involved in culinary tours in Italy and collaborates with major brands, including the Fattal hotel chain. Regarding the upcoming elections, he expressed a desire for national unity and happiness, stating he knows who he will vote for but prefers not to disclose his political leanings.
Offering financial advice to the younger generation, Ben-Aderet urged them to save diligently, warning against excessive spending. His key recommendation is to save half of their income and spend the other half, if possible.