Michael Solomonov
Michael Solomonov and Steve Cook Talk Success, Failure, and How to Get a Table at Zahav
Owning a restaurant isn’t easy. Owning 13? Plus a sprawling Fishtown event space? Sheesh. Just over 20 years after they first started working together and […]
The Jaffa Paradox: A Buzzy, Bright Space That Feels Surprisingly Hollow
Under the tall ceilings at an old firehouse in Kensington near where Front meets Cecil B. Moore is Michael Solomonov’s second attempt at an oyster […]
Governor Shapiro Blasts Protesters Targeting Michael Solomonov Restaurant
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Camille Cogswell Has Been Let Go From K’Far and Zahav
Camille Cogswell has been let go from CookNSolo, she confirmed in an interview with Philly Mag. The James Beard award-winning chef has been with CookNSolo […]
Here Are All the Businesses That Have Received Money from Philly’s Coronavirus Relief Fund So Far
The City of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation (PIDC) just released lists of all of the local businesses that have received money from […]
Go Get a Reservation at Laser Wolf While You Still Can
Starting today, February 4th, Michael Solomonov and Steve Cook‘s new restaurants, Laser Wolf, is taking reservations. The restaurant, which is CookNSolo’s first in Fishtown, is […]
Night and Day: K’Far Cafe Reviewed
K’Far has New Restaurant Gravity right now. It’s got pull like a bright and massive star in the middle of Rittenhouse. And of course it […]
Dizengoff Makes University City Debut With an All-New Dessert
As the culinary director of CookNSolo, Caitlin McMillan works mostly behind the scenes, cooking up ideas like Goldie’s tehina milkshake, one of the best afternoon […]
Michael Solomonov’s New Midtown Village Restaurant Is a Celebration of Israeli Street Food
Michael Solomonov is on a mission to get Philadelphians to eat hummus for breakfast. At CookNSolo‘s new spot, Merkaz, diners can tuck in to a morning bowl […]
First Look: K’Far, CookNSolo’s Bakery and All-Day Cafe in Rittenhouse
K’Far, Michael Solomonov and Steve Cook’s long-awaited cafe and bakery, has an opening date. The 76-seat all-day restaurant, helmed by executive chef Camille Cogswell, will open […]
The Rooster, CookNSolo’s Mission-Driven Restaurant, Is Closing
When Michael Solomonov and Steve Cook debuted the Rooster, then known as Rooster Soup Co., in 2017, they were doing something that hadn’t been done before: opening […]
Zahav Wins Outstanding Restaurant at the 2019 James Beard Awards
The 2019 James Beard Awards were held on Monday night, and Zahav took home Philadelphia’s sole medal with a win in the Outstanding Restaurant category. Philly […]
Behold, Wawa and the Rooster’s Collaborative Meatball Hoagie
Philly’s hometown convenience store and two of its best-known chefs are teaming up for a good cause. Michael Solomonov and Steve Cook have collaborated with Wawa on a new, […]
James Beard Winner Camille Cogswell Will Head Up K’Far, CookNSolo’s Rittenhouse Cafe
Michael Solomonov and Steve Cook’s upcoming all-day cafe in the Harper now has a name, a chef, and a tentative opening date. James Beard Award winner Camille […]
Hungry Pigeon’s Next Cookbook Dinner Is With Michael Solomonov and Steve Cook
Michael Solomonov and Steve Cook’s latest cookbook, Israeli Soul, is about street foods and comfort foods and all the delicious things you might find in marketplaces and […]