“ A RITUAL OF REAL FARM-TO- TABLE EXPERIENCE — REDEFINES FIRST-CLASS QUALITY ”
“ FUN … REALLY POPULAR WITH THE CITY ’ S PROMINENT TECH SCENE ”
SPECIAL REPORT
Alena
THE NORMAN
TEL AVIV , ISRAEL
SingleThread
FARMS-RESTAURANT-INN HEALDSBURG , CALIFORNIA
Executive chef : Kyle Connaughton
Menu : Sonoma wine country farm-to-table ; 2 Michelin stars
Signature dish : As a first course , up to 13 small dishes are served that reflect “ that moment on the farm .”
Average dinner check : 11-course tasting menu , US $ 295
How the restaurant reflects its location : The menu is inspired by the daily harvest at the Northern California farm .
How the restaurant will evolve : “ Our restaurant evolves around the constantly changing produce from our farm . Farming is always change , and it is what inspires us in the kitchen . We are always excited to develop new dishes and menus from what comes from our farm .” — Kyle and Katina Connaughton , proprietors
“ A RITUAL OF REAL FARM-TO- TABLE EXPERIENCE — REDEFINES FIRST-CLASS QUALITY ”
JUDGE ’ S COMMENT
“ FUN … REALLY POPULAR WITH THE CITY ’ S PROMINENT TECH SCENE ”
JUDGE ’ S COMMENT
Executive chef : Barak Aharoni
Menu : Modern Israeli / Mediterranean , with a focus on raw ingredients and seasonal , local produce
Signature dish : Aubergine tortellini with ricotta cheese , oregano butter , asparagus and local dried za ’ atar
Average dinner check : About US $ 80
How the restaurant reflects its location : The strict design ethos of 1920s Bauhaus gives Alena a luxurious , historical feel while the menu reiterates the harmonious contradictions — historical , cultural , culinary — of Tel Aviv .
How the restaurant will evolve : “ Because the menu is directly affected by the seasons and the suppliers , in some ways it is in a state of constant evolution . We need to stay fresh by listening to the guests , expanding the business lunch offering and continuing to work in partnership with an innovative events team that brings exciting art screenings and other events to Alena .” — Gil Atlan , manager
28 hotelsmag . com September 2018