The Israeli hit dining sensation HaSalon has a cult following for its vibrant scene and share-able food. Now, here’s another reason to book a table. Chef and co-founder Eyal Shani’s Tale of Six Dishes: a menu lineup of six courses that showcases a single ingredient. Debuting March 10 and offered through April 9, 2022, the new menu telling of Chef Shani’s inspiration and taking us back to our basics is available during the restaurant's first seating from 5 pm to 7:30 pm and changes weekly for five consecutive weeks. Stars of the show include tomatoes, wild mushrooms, root vegetables, crab and the flavors of Jerusalem.
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A Tale of Six Dishes kicks off with tomatoes which Chef Shani believes is the core foundation of all his restaurants and will feature fresh tomato marbled focaccia, the famous $24 single tomato, tomato bruschetta, one giant tomato raviolo, beefsteak tomato steak and the chef’s sweet creation for dessert.
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The other star ingredients will be:
Chapter 2, March 17-19: Wild Mushrooms
We are dedicating a week to mushrooms because of how wild and unexpected they are. Chef Shani loves unexpected things. Mushrooms are the perfect symbol of the unexpected.
Chapter 3, March 24-26: Diamonds of Roots
Chef Shani will take potatoes or kohlrabi, vegetables that would never be considered a treat, and turn them into something universally recognized as valuable like the diamond.
Chapter 4, March 31-April 2: Crab
Chef Shani will experiment with the many varieties of crab and will use every part of the crab in this week’s featured menu.
Chapter 5, April 7-9: Old Streets of Jerusalem
The final week pays homage to Chef Shani and how he started his career walking through the old streets of Jerusalem and appreciating the smells, sounds, and flavors. The old streets of Jerusalem were the birthplace of Chef Shani’s philosophy on produce and food, and many of the flavors on the menu will be reminiscent of those days.
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At HaSalon, an interactive open kitchen decorated with a bounty of ingredients offers a visual and culinary feast for the palate and the eyes. A seat at the bar is the best spot to watch the chefs in action in a vibrant atmosphere, while larger groups will enjoy one of the long wooden tables or cozy booths with oversized chairs.
The menu, served Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, will be offered during the first seating from 5 pm to 7:30 pm and includes six courses for $125 with optional wine pairings. The restaurant can accommodate guests who may have allergies and dietary restrictions.
Reservations can be made via Resy. For private dining options, please email contact@hasalonnyc.com. HaSalon is located in Hell's Kitchen at 735 10th Avenue.