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HaShevet - Chef Nof Shelly | Eilat A feast that brings people together In a quiet Eilat residential neighborhood, chef Nof Shelly welcomes guests into his home, to come and experience special culinary evenings with deep social significance. Shelly honed his craft at famous Parisian cooking school, Le Cordon Bleu, and worked in the kitchens of renowned Tel Aviv restaurant OCD. Shelly incorporates innovative techniques and open-fire cooking, creating bold and creative dishes. His HaShevet evenings take place every Thursday, with only 12 guests participating each time. Just twelve guests - mirroring the twelve Tribes of Israel - that gather together for a 12-course tasting menu. The dishes are Israeli yet inspired by cuisines from all over the world. Shelly’s HaShevet evenings center around genuine human connection and the closeness that develops between people when they share a meal together – a powerful reminder that food prepared with love always brings people together. my-view.co.il . . . . . . . .

26 ATMOSPHERE NOVEMBER 2026 . . . . . . . . . . Lifestyle I Food From a gastronomic journey through the life story of a British chef now living in Israel to a Japanese-inspired 12-course meal, and an exciting feast with deep cultural meaning: here are five recommendations for unique chef-hosted meals / By Sharon Ben-David 5 chefs hosting intimate culinary experiences “I believe good food brings people together. It’s not just what’s on the table; it’s the feeling that stays with you long after the meal”, says Taejin Kim-Doron, a Korean-born chef now fully integrated into Israeli life. From faraway Seoul to quiet Moshav Gan Haim near Kfar Saba, Kim-Doron has crossed entire worlds. As the daughter of a military attaché, exposed to cross-cultural encounters from a young age, she translates her life memories into an intimate culinary journey, inviting guests into her home to experience a traditional Korean meal, with a multicourse tasting menu. Each dish is served together with a childhood memory, a personal story, and unique flavors and aromas. Kim Doron’s children take part in the cooking and serving, adding real warmth and meaning to the evening, bestowing a sense of genuine family life. Kim-Doron’s dinners create bridges between cultures and worlds, and offer a kind of Korean culinary experience you won’t find anywhere else. begopa.co.il Begopa - Chef Taejin Kim-Doron | Moshav Gan Haim A traditional Korean dining experience Photo: (dish) Yaakov Blumental

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