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

Chef Adar Lotan, known from his time at "Shchaki Shchaki," has made a significant impact on Tel Aviv’s competitive wine bar scene by opening "Avery" on Ahuzat Bayit Street. The name "Avery," meaning "shelter" in French, reflects the bar’s intimate and stylish French-inspired atmosphere, offering a relaxed yet sophisticated setting ideal for a date night. Lotan’s menu features modern twists on classic dishes designed to complement the wine selection, including brioche beef tartare with pickled kombu seaweed and mustard seeds, warm Camembert with fig and vermouth vinaigrette, and a standout ricotta gnocchi with wild mushrooms and sourdough crumble.

Adjacent to Avery is "Martinet," a next-door venture born from a partnership between Lotan and acclaimed mixologist Ori Goffer. Martinet offers a vibrant, high-energy environment with a creative cocktail menu and a French-Asian fusion kitchen focused on grilled dishes. Highlights include a mushroom skewer with black garlic mayo, a light and refreshing fish tartare with soba noodles, and smoked mussels served with fermented tomatoes and sushi rice, though the latter was less well received. The evening concluded with a dessert from Avery: chocolate mousse with tonka bean ice cream and miso.

Together, Avery and Martinet provide a complementary weekend route on Ahuzat Bayit Street, showcasing Lotan’s culinary talent and innovative approach. The combination of refined French classics and inventive fusion dishes paired with quality wines and cocktails positions these venues as must-visit spots in Tel Aviv’s bustling dining scene.

Avery and Martinet are located at 5 Ahuzat Bayit Street, Tel Aviv. The experience is recommended for those seeking a sophisticated yet approachable culinary outing in the city.