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Chef Ran Shmueli Sells Stake in Claro Restaurants to Longtime Partner

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First reported by Mako · 2 hours ago

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'.

Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.

Full coverage · 4 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

CalcalistUnrated · Hebrew41 minutes ago
Chef Ran Shmueli Sells Stake in Claro Restaurants to Longtime Partner
WallaCenter · Hebrew1 hour ago
Chef Ran Shmueli Sells Stake in Tel Aviv’s Claro Restaurant After 12 Years
MakoCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago
Chef Ran Shmueli Exits Claro Restaurants in Tel Aviv and London After 12 Years
N12Center · Hebrew2 hours ago
Chef Ran Shmueli Exits Claro Restaurants in Tel Aviv and London After 12 Years

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