The chef who brought Italy to Tel Aviv is starting over, slowly
Chef Moti Sofer discusses his culinary journey in Tel Aviv and the profound influence his mother had on his cooking style. He reflects on gender roles in the kitchen and how his upbringing shaped his empathetic approach to managing his staff.
Why it matters
It provides a personal look at the intersection of cultural heritage, gender identity, and professional culinary practices in the Middle East.
When chef Moti Sofer was 15, he walked into the kitchen of his mother, Yvonne, and began learning the secrets of cooking from her. His father, David, a building contractor who immigrated to Israel from Tripoli, was not thrilled to see his youngest son among the pots.
The article is a human-interest profile with no political or ideological agenda.
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