During a visit to Israel, the writer had the opportunity to dine at Uri Buri, a renowned seafood restaurant in Akko with creations like mackerel with eggplant and salmon with wasabi ice cream by the legendary chef Uri Buri.

Avi Levy went from being a former prisoner with limited kitchen experience to winning Master Chef Israel, opening successful restaurant Hamotzi in Jerusalem, and now preparing to launch his second eatery, Beit Hakavan.