asif: culinary institute of israel
Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
Photo by Asif: Culinary Institute of Israel
Hilit Savir Tzidon
Heritage-driven IsraeliSyrian Culinary ResearchModern MediterraneanSeasonal Local Produce
About Hilit Savir Tzidon
Hilit Savir Tzidon is a prominent Israeli chef, culinary researcher, and food writer known for bridging the gap between traditional family heritage and high-end professional gastronomy. She played a pivotal role in the launch of L'Epoque by Jöel Robuchon in Tel Aviv.
★Awards & Recognition
★50 Best Discovery - Asif: Culinary Insti… (2022)★L'Epoque - Recommended by Gault & Millau… (2023)
Chef Timeline
2018
Culinary Training
L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon
Trained under the Robuchon philosophy in Paris to bring the brand to Israel.
2021
Culinary Researcher & Chef
Asif: Culinary Institute of Israel
Developed workshops and researched the roots of Israeli cuisine.
2023
Executive Culinary Lead
L'Epoque by Jöel Robuchon
Opened the flagship restaurant in the Elkonin Hotel, Tel Aviv.
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Key Information
Hilit Savir Tzidon is a prominent Israeli chef, culinary researcher, and food writer known for bridging the gap between traditional family heritage and high-end professional gastronomy. She played a pivotal role in the launch of L'Epoque by Jöel Robuchon in Tel Aviv.
Customer Perception
Hilit is highly regarded for her intellectual approach to food, with customers and critics praising her ability to elevate 'soul food' into a fine-dining context. She is seen as a guardian of Israeli culinary roots.
Cuisine Highlights
Heritage-driven IsraeliSyrian Culinary ResearchModern MediterraneanSeasonal Local Produce
News
- Hilit Savir Tzidon led the culinary vision for the first Robuchon-branded restaurant in Israel at the Elkonin Hotel.
- Featured in Asif's 'House Pot' series documenting Israeli family food traditions.
- Active contributor to culinary education and workshops focusing on Syrian-Jewish heritage.
Restaurants
L'Epoque by Jöel Robuchon (Elkonin Hotel), Asif: Culinary Institute of Israel, L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon (Paris - Internship/Training)
Iconic dishes
Grandmother Rivka's House Pot, Kosher Beef Shishbarak, Stuffed Onions with Baharat, Local Grouper with Fennel
Additional Details
She has spent significant time researching the culinary history of Syrian Jews and Druze communities, often collaborating with local home cooks to preserve endangered recipes.
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Restaurants by Hilit Savir Tzidon
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latelier de joël robuchon paris internship/training
Paris, France
lepoque by jöel robuchon
Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
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