Local chefs, Zohar Flantz of Luscious Foods and Ronit Robbaz of Open Table Catering, have just returned to Byron Bay having won gold at the inaugural International Maccabi Culinary Competition in Israel as part of the 20th World Maccabi Games.
Both of Israeli heritage, Zohar and Ronit have long been passionate creators of blending their Middle Eastern cooking influences with modern Australian cuisine for Byron Bay locals over the years.
‘Being invited to participate in the first Maccabi Culinary Competition and to be able to represent Australia on the international stage was such an honour,’ said Zohar.
Working as a team, they had to prepare a five-course meal showcasing the flavours of Australia and using the freshest locally grown Israeli produce, meat and fish.
‘We are so lucky to have such an abundance of quality, local produce in Australia and were very excited to be able to include some of these flavours, especially macadamias and macadamia oil in our dishes,’ said Zohar.
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