Michael Solomonov at Feast Portland
b'Andrew Friedman kicks off HRN\\u2019s coverage of Feast Portland with Philadelphia\\u2019s award-winning chef Mike Solomonov. Over a single cup of coffee, the two discuss the magic of Oregon produce, the importance of mentoring other chefs, and the trip that inspired Mike\\u2019s newest book Israeli Soul. Mike also opens up about his personal struggle with sobriety and his participation in the festival\\u2019s very first in Zero Proof dinner.\\n\\nMichael Solomonov is the Executive Chef and Co-Owner of Philadelphia\\u2019s pioneering Israeli restaurant, Zahav. In addition to his duties at Zahav, Chef Solomonov co-owns Philadelphia\\u2019s Federal Donuts, Dizengoff, Abe Fisher, Goldie, NYC\\u2019s Dizengoff, and the philanthropic Rooster Soup Company, which donates 100% of its profits to Broad Street Ministry Hospitality Collaborative that provides meals and essential services to individuals experiencing homelessness and hunger in Philadelphia. Also in 2017, Solomonov and the Israel Ministry of Tourism (IMOT) created a partnership to champion Israel\\u2019s extraordinarily diverse and vibrant culinary landscape.'