Bavel_(restaurant)
Bavel (restaurant)
Middle Eastern restaurant in Los Angeles
Bavel is a Middle Eastern[1] restaurant in the Arts District neighborhood of Los Angeles. The restaurant defines itself as Middle Eastern, showcasing the cuisines of Israel, Morocco, Turkey, and Egypt,[1] though some critics characterize it as Israeli.[2][3] It received positive reviews from Jonathan Gold and Bon Appétit, and the Los Angeles Times named it 2019 Restaurant of the Year.[4]
Bavel was founded by the Israeli-American chef Ori Menashe and his American wife, chef Genevieve Gergis, who are also the founders and owners of the Italian restaurant Bestia in Downtown LA.[3]