Israeli Soccer Captain Manor Solomon Invests in Tel Aviv Spanish Tapas Bar ESO
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
By לירן שבתאי
First reported by N12 · Jul 8, 2026
What happened
Israeli national soccer team captain Manor Solomon invests in Tel Aviv’s Spanish tapas bar ESO, joining as a partner while his European career remains uncertain. The restaurant, founded by his friends and chef Lior Cohen, has become a popular spot on Dizengoff Street, blending Spanish and Mediterranean flavors. Solomon’s investment strengthens the venue’s financial and public profile.
- 01Manor Solomon invests several hundred thousand shekels in Tel Aviv tapas bar ESO.
- 02ESO opened in September 2025 by Solomon’s friends and chef Lior Cohen.
- 03The restaurant offers Spanish tapas with a Mediterranean-Israeli twist on Dizengoff Street.
- 04Solomon’s partnership boosts ESO’s financial strength and public image.
- 05Solomon’s move follows a trend of athletes investing in food and nightlife businesses.
- 06ESO attracts both food lovers and football fans, with a casual, shareable menu.
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