Shahaf Shabtay
Modern IsraeliCreative tasting menusLocally sourced
About Shahaf Shabtay
Chef Shahaf Shabtay's Pop & Pope delivers innovative modern Israeli cuisine, emphasizing seasonal, local ingredients & creative tasting menus.
★Awards & Recognition
★Michelin Bib Gourmand (Since 2010)
Chef Timeline
1975
Born
Amiad, Israel
2009
Established SaSaZu
SaSaZu
Prague; Asian fusion restaurant
2010
SaSaZu awarded Michelin Bib Gourmand
SaSaZu
2018
Appointed Head Chef
EL AL Airlines
Responsible for menus across all service classes
2019
Created new culinary strategy
EL AL Airlines
Upgraded in-flight menus
2020
Opened Pop & Pope
Pop & Pope
Tel Aviv; Asian-fusion restaurant
Insights
Key Information
Chef Shahaf Shabtay's Pop & Pope delivers innovative modern Israeli cuisine, emphasizing seasonal, local ingredients & creative tasting menus.
Customer Perception
Highly praised for creativity, ingredient quality, and overall experience. Some note the high price point, but many find it justified.
Cuisine Highlights
Modern IsraeliCreative tasting menusLocally sourced
Restaurants
Pop & Pope, SaSaZu (Prague), Nithan Thai (Tel Aviv), MESS (Shanghai), Zenzi (Mumbai), EL AL Airlines
Iconic dishes
Seasonal tasting menus
Additional Details
Details on Shahaf Shabtay's culinary training and previous restaurants remain scarce in publicly available information. He has worked at EL AL Airlines as executive chef and was head chef of SaSaZu in Prague.
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