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Israeli Chef Assaf Granit Launches New Gelato Shop Licouk in Paris

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First reported by Walla · Aug 1, 2026

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Israeli chef Assaf Granit is opening Licouk, a gelato shop in Paris near his flagship restaurant, marking a new culinary direction. The shop will serve authentic Italian gelato with flavors inspired by Jerusalem cuisine. Despite recent controversies, Granit continues to expand his successful Paris restaurant group, which includes Michelin-starred venues.

01Assaf Granit is opening a gelato shop called Licouk in Paris near his flagship restaurant.
02Licouk will serve authentic Italian gelato and sorbetto in traditional containers.
03Basic flavors include vanilla, chocolate, and pistachio, with Jerusalem-inspired options expected.
04Granit’s Paris group includes Michelin-starred restaurants like Shabour and Balagan.
05Shabour earned the first Michelin star for an Israeli-owned restaurant in France in 2021.
06Granit faces recent controversies but continues expanding his culinary ventures.

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