Chef Adar Lotan Elevates Tel Aviv’s Ahuzat Bayit Street with Wine Bar 'Avery' and Neighboring 'Martinet'

Chef Adar Lotan, known for his work at "Shhaki Shhaki," has made a significant impact on Tel Aviv's competitive wine bar scene by opening "Avery" on Ahuzat Bayit Street. The venue offers a refined yet relaxed French-inspired atmosphere, ideal for a date night, featuring classic dishes with a modern twist designed to complement the wine selection. Highlights include a precise beef tartare with pickled kombu seaweed, warm camembert with fig and vermouth vinaigrette, and a standout ricotta gnudi with wild mushrooms and sourdough crumble.

Adjacent to Avery is "Martinet," a next-door concept born from Lotan's collaboration with acclaimed mixologist Uri Goffer. Martinet presents a high-energy vibe with a creative cocktail menu and a French-Asian fusion kitchen focused on grilled dishes. Notable items sampled include a mushroom skewer with black garlic mayo, a light fish tartare with soba noodles, and smoked mussels with fermented tomatoes and sushi rice, though the latter was less successful.

The evening concluded back at Avery with a dessert of chocolate mousse paired with tonka bean and miso ice cream. The experience across both venues showcases Lotan's culinary talent and suggests he has found the perfect home on Ahuzat Bayit Street to fully realize his potential. Avery and Martinet are located at 5 Ahuzat Bayit Street, Tel Aviv, offering a compelling weekend dining route combining classic French elegance with innovative fusion flavors.