Chef Ran Shmueli Sells Stake in Claro Restaurants to Longtime Partner
How 4 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
By חיליק גורפינקל
First reported by Mako · Aug 23, 2026
What happened
Chef Ran Shmueli and Zohar Maron-Shmueli have sold their shares in the acclaimed Claro restaurants in Tel Aviv and London to longtime partner Irit Kolber. The restaurants, known for their local culinary style, will continue under Chef Tal Feigenbaum and CEO Itay Buxenbaum in Tel Aviv, and Chef Shadi Issawi in London. Shmueli plans to pursue new ventures after dedicating years to building Claro’s success.
- 01Ran Shmueli and Zohar Maron-Shmueli sell their shares in Claro Tel Aviv and London to Irit Kolber.
- 02Claro is a leading fine dining restaurant known for its local, regional ingredient focus.
- 03Chef Tal Feigenbaum and CEO Itay Buxenbaum will continue managing Claro Tel Aviv.
- 04Claro London, opened two years ago, spans over 700 square meters in St. James, London.
- 05Shmueli received an offer he couldn’t refuse and plans new ventures beyond Claro.
- 06Shmueli and Maron-Shmueli will keep managing their event venue 'Ma'arava'.
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