You know Ben and Zikki Siman-Tov from Buba Bureka, NYC”s first bureka shop. . . And you know Michael Solomonov from various CookNSolo restaurants including Zahav, Laser Wolf, Goldie, Jaffa and Lilah.

Be there when all three join us at Temple Hillel on Sept 15th!!

See details below!

‘eat small plates’
Cookbook Event with Mike Solomonov + Ben Siman-Tov + Zikki Siman-Tov

Monday, Sept 15th

Temple Hillel
1441 W. Norris St., Phila, PA 19121

Event details:
5:00pm Cocktails + Light Bites
6:30pm Program
7:15pm Dessert

Temple Hillel and Michael Solomonov are excited to host Ben Siman-Tov and Zikki Siman-Tov as part of the promotional tour for their new cookbook, ‘eat small plates.’ This special evening will feature an intimate cocktail reception, a conversation between Michael Solomonov, Ben, and Zikki, a Q&A session, and dessert.

Ticket prices*:

  • $75 - Includes pre-program cocktail reception + light bites, signed cookbook, dessert

  • $35 - Includes signed cookbook + dessert

*all light bites and desserts to be recipes from the book!

To purchase tickets: https://www.hillelattemple.org/ways-to-give

Questions? Email Lissa Scalera at: lscalera@hillelattemple.org

  • Michael Solomonov

    Mike Solomonov is widely credited with helping to introduce Israel's extraordinarily diverse culinary landscape to American diners. Along with Steve Cook, he is the co-owner of CookNSolo Restaurants, including the trailblazing Zahav, recipient of the 2019 James Beard Award for "Outstanding Restaurant" (the first Israeli-American restaurant to receive this honor).

    Solomonov is the co-author of four cookbooks, and the recipient of five James Beard Awards, including “Book of the Year” in 2016 for Zahav: A World of Israeli Cooking" and “Outstanding Chef” in 2017 for his work at Zahav.


  • Ben + Ziikki Siman-Tov

    Ben and Zikki Siman-Tov are best known for their viral Instagram presence, bustling NYC catering business and bureka shop, BUBA. These days, with not a moment to spare, they happily host friends and family, thus inspiring their debut cookbook, EAT SMALL PLATES. Every colorful photo and recipe combines Ben’s knack for vibrant Israeli flavors and Zikki’s passion for shareable, soul-warming Ukrainian-inspired dishes resulting in bold and exciting recipes for every dinner or gathering.

    In the book, Ben and Zikki distill years of lived culinary experience—from Tel Aviv kitchens and Italian food schools to New York dinner parties—into a guide for home cooks who love to host, share, and savor. These vibrant, mix-and-match recipes are designed to be made ahead, served at room temperature, and enjoyed communally, making it easier than ever to entertain with warmth and ease.