Duck and pistachio kebabs, four kinds of hummus, pavlova with malabi mousse ? If Michael Solomonov’s thoughtful renditions of modern Israeli cuisine in Old City haven’t reeled you in by now, what more can we tell you? Oh yeah: The cocktails are every bit the equal of the food.

Zahav | 237 Saint James Place, Philadelphia, PA | 215-625-8800 | http://www.zahavrestaurant.com