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Hila Solomon

Jul 28, 2014, 3:07 PM

On my stairwell wall, a 1930's woodcut poster, red, green stripes, smiling in buxom form and framed in bold colour, declares: Avatiach Ivri or Hebrew Watermelon. I've always loved the enthusiasm of it, a humorous and delicious sense of...

Feb 3, 2014, 10:08 AM

Get this vegetable by its short and curlies

"Mon petit chou-fleur" were amongst the sweet words first whispered in my ear by the handsome French clarinetist, who would, for a while, become my great love and husband. At the time, I didn’t think being called a cauliflower...

Jan 23, 2014, 4:38 AM

Bethlehem, just before Christmas

Norma, a woman born in Bethlehem almost 70 years ago of Armenian Orthodox parents, was schooled until age 14. She was then sent out to menial work which she has done all her life. Antonio, a Roman Catholic, a...

About Me

Hila Solomon is a writer and restauranteur, chef, and food consultant who lives and works in Jerusalem. Originally a designer , Hila created "Spoons" as a private dining room or "salon" in an historic stone house in Yemin Moshe, Jerusalem. Considered one of the top 6 culinary experiences in the nations capital, Spoons weaves a sensual interaction between design, history, finest wines and flavours, music and people. It's the address for an exchange of ideas and meeting of minds, as well as a world of adventure. Hila welcomes ViP travelers to her house, including heads of state, members of the diplomatic community, politicians, business leaders, writers, philosophers, artists and musicians. Strictly by reservation only, a group of 8 – 36 guests can enjoy this insider's view of Israel. Menus are designed for each group, and guests choose either a kosher meat or a kosher dairy menu. Several times a year, Hila runs boutique culinary tours in Israel to places of excellence known only to 'insiders' or professional foodies