Since 2008, Zahav has brought the flavors of Israel's cultural crossroads to Philadelphia. The cooking at Zahav comes from a deep well of Israeli hospitality. Every meal begins with laffa bread baked in the taboon and served with the restaurant's world famous hummus, followed by a parade of salatim, mezze, skewers cooked over charcoal, and desserts. To pair with the cuisine, Zahav offers the largest selection of boutique Israeli wines in the country. In 2019, Zahav was named Outstanding Restaurant in America by the James Beard Foundation.