?Are you brave enough to eat an Israeli, spicy Omelet?? renowned Israeli chef Gil Hovav asked a New York fireman as he served him a helping of shakshuka. In solidarity with New York City, Hovav prepared and served a traditional Israeli breakfast to firefighters, policemen and construction crews working at the site of the destroyed World Trade Center. ?The egg thing was a little strange,? said one Brooklyn firefighter, ?but it was good. I really enjoyed the Israeli style salad, all diced up without any lettuce.?
Hovav co-sponsored the breakfast himself, along with the Consulate General of Israel in New York and Nino's Restaurant, which hosted the Israeli chef. The owners of Nino's Restaurant have already served over $5 million worth of free meals to rescue workers since September 11th, but this is the first time that the restaurant hosted an outside chef. Nino, who has kept his restaurant open 24 hours a day, commented, ?This is a great demonstration of Israel's love for democracy and our shared way of life? I am honored and humbled by the good faith and intentions.?
Hovav co-sponsored the breakfast himself, along with the Consulate General of Israel in New York and Nino's Restaurant, which hosted the Israeli chef. The owners of Nino's Restaurant have already served over $5 million worth of free meals to rescue workers since September 11th, but this is the first time that the restaurant hosted an outside chef. Nino, who has kept his restaurant open 24 hours a day, commented, ?This is a great demonstration of Israel's love for democracy and our shared way of life? I am honored and humbled by the good faith and intentions.?