Israeli-American chef brings hummus and shakshuka to the city of gumbo and crawfish
The Big Easy is famous for its decadent shellfish-and-pork-heavy cuisine, whereas the Jewish state is known for its use of fresh vegetables and mostly kosher or kosher-style fare.
Chef Alon Shaya recently opened Shaya, an Israeli-style restaurant in New Orleans.(photo credit: BESH RESTAURANT GROUP)ByJTA