Chef Yotam Ottolenghi explores the essence and culture of historic countries and cities surrounding the Mediterranean Sea through their local cuisine and is often inspired to create delicious dishes that speak to the heart of the region.
Yotam begins his Mediterranean journey in the vibrant city of Marrakesh, inspiring his inner chef to create. He then travels to the luminous Atlas Mountains to dine with the Berbers before venturing onward to the coastal town of Essaouria.
Turkish cuisine channels cultural currents from all compass points, and Istanbul is the perfect city to experience this cornucopia of unique culinary dishes. Ottolenghi also dines at Asitane Restaurant, visits the Grand Bazaar, and more.
Ottolenghi's Tunisian experience begins in an unusual open-air restaurant that shines a light on the region's extremely fresh seafood and continues at a popular seaside cafe. Tunisia is also a melting pot of many cultures, as you will see.
Yotam explores Israel's fresh produce and seafood, and cooks with cutting edge chefs. Excited by the country's abundance of fruit and vegetables, he also travels to a remote farm, and forages for ingredients in the hills of Jerusalem.
