Chef Einav Azguri Joins Pranzo Deli in Tel Aviv with New Home-Style Menu
Chef Einav Azguri, known for his iconic contributions to Tel Aviv's culinary scene at establishments like Bar Ovin and Saruseria, has recently joined the kitchen of Pranzo, a new deli by the Mela group in Tel Aviv. Diners can now enjoy his home-style dishes during lunch hours, with offerings including cauliflower mafrum, chicken masakhan, beef bourguignon, yellow curry tofu, baked chicken schnitzel, Greek moussaka, and Bolognese or spinach lasagna. Side dishes feature bulgur mujaddara, buttered mashed potatoes, and Italian vegetable stew called caponata. Lunch specials range from 44 to 84 shekels, with a 30% discount on all weight-based food at day’s end.
Pranzo also stocks a variety of delicacies such as pickled beef tongue, ikra, a special chopped liver recipe by Azguri, egg salad, okra, house-smoked mackerel, pickled herring, Caesar dressing, and salmon spread. The deli offers cakes, cookies, and uniquely seasoned nuts, aiming to be a convenient spot for tasty meals or take-home dinners. Pranzo is located at Basel 37, Tel Aviv.
In other culinary news, the Italian restaurant Fomo in Tel Aviv has reopened after renovation with a new menu and redesigned space by architect Yaron Tal. New dishes include Gilardo oysters, zucchini and grape salad, burger tartare, black tomato bruschetta with stracciatella, liver terrine, orecchiette verde, and polenta pizza. Additionally, Chef Dotan Shalom of Dot restaurant launched an intimate tasting menu served weekly to 18 guests, featuring 9-10 dishes with wine and cocktails for 480 shekels per person.
Summer flavors debuted at Buza ice cream chain with nostalgic and fruity sorbets, while Mexican food chain Mexicana celebrates its 20th anniversary with promotions and a raffle for a trip to Mexico. Beer and fish festivals are scheduled in Tel Aviv and Beersheba respectively, and Dining, the Japanese rooftop bar at The Norman Hotel, has reopened with a new summer menu after a security-related closure.
These developments highlight a vibrant culinary scene in Tel Aviv and southern Israel, offering diverse dining experiences from home-style meals to international flavors and festive events.
