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Hotel Montefiore Marks 18 Years with a Seasonal Menu Refresh

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100% centerFirst reported by N12 · Jun 18, 2026
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What happened

Hotel Montefiore in Tel Aviv is celebrating 18 years with a refreshed menu that keeps its signature classics while adding seasonal dishes. Chef Barak Hasson says the goal is to stay relevant without losing the restaurant’s identity. The tasting highlighted several new plates, with veal brain singled out as the best dish.

  • 01Hotel Montefiore in Tel Aviv marks 18 years with a new seasonal menu.
  • 02Chef Barak Hasson says the restaurant balances classics with fresh updates.
  • 03The kitchen uses changing ingredients to stay relevant without losing identity.
  • 04The tasting featured celeriac, endive, seafood, forbidden rice, and veal brain.
  • 05The veal brain dish was described as the menu’s standout.

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N12Center · HebrewJun 18, 2026
Hotel Montefiore Marks 18 Years with a Seasonal Menu Refresh
MakoCenter · HebrewJun 18, 2026
Hotel Montefiore marks 18 years with a refreshed menu and familiar classics

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