![]() ![]() ![]() I think my analogy to AMEX hirting a Puerto Rican chef to do the menu is accurate. But my main issue is not that the food is bad, but that it is repetitive from a very limited and illogical (for Philly) style band. Like I have NEVER had a good soup in the Philly lounge and it is often pretty bad. I think that if you travelled around and visited the other Centurion lounges, you would decide that it is below average. It is obvious that many people like the Centurion food in Philly. PS I'm actually typing this while eating delicious hummus from Solomnov's DizengoffI personally will be shocked if I ever see pork in the Centurion Lounge where Solomnov is "in charge" of the food, but who knows. Solomnov's restaurants are actually not Kosher food so I'm not sure if he's the reason there's no pork sausage. PS I'm actually typing this while eating delicious hummus from Solomnov's Dizengoff He's a Philly chef, not like someone contracted from Israel to serve a PHL lounge. ![]() That said, I love the food at the PHL lounge. We'll see.Solomnov's restaurants are actually not Kosher food so I'm not sure if he's the reason there's no pork sausage. ![]() Maybe the new restrictions on getting "free" Centurion cards will ease the congestion next year. I'm guessing that's going to happen someday, right? We'd also be better off if they got a bigger space, but I don't think that's going to happen. We would be so much better off in PHL if they ditched Solomonov and diversified the menu. The LAS food was at least 2x as good as the PHL food though. The PHL breakfast food was OK: they added turkey sausage to the menu (I'm guessing we'll never get any pork products in PHL as long as its Israeli-themed!). Michael Solomonov is also a part of the American Express Global Dining Collection, which offers you special access to reservations and experiences with Card Members’ favorite chefs.I received a Christmas gift at the LAS lounge this week (a cell phone charger stick) but nothing during my PHL visit. In May of 2022, Solomonov brought grill house sensation Laser Wolf, with uninterrupted views of the Manhattan skyline, to Brooklyn on the rooftop of The Hoxton. In addition to Zahav, Solomonov co-owns Philadelphia's Federal Donuts, Dizengoff, Abe Fisher, Goldie, Merkaz, K’Far and Laser Wolf, as well as Lilah - a Spring 2022-debuted event venue bringing together 15 years of culinary and hospitality wizardry. Solomonov is co-author of three cookbooks, and the recipient of the following five James Beard Awards: 2011 “Best Chef, Mid-Atlantic” 2016 “Best International Cookbook” and “Book of the Year” for Zahav: A World of Israeli Cooking 2017 “Outstanding Chef” and 2019 “Outstanding Restaurant” for Zahav, making it the first Israeli-American restaurant to be awarded this great honor. He is co-owner of CookNSolo Restaurants with hospitality entrepreneur Steve Cook, and they own Philadelphia’s Zahav - the trailblazing restaurant opened in 2008 where Solomonov is Chef - which is the twice recipient of the rare Four Bells: Superior rating from Philadelphia Inquirer restaurant critic, Craig LaBan. Mike Solomonov is a beloved champion of Israel's extraordinarily diverse culinary landscape, the chef widely recognized for bringing the many cultures of Israeli cuisine to diners across the U.S., and around the world. Michael Solomonov, The Centurion® Lounge Executive Chef, Philadelphia Michael Solomonov is also a part of the American Express Global Dining Collection, which offers you special access to reservations and experiences with Card Members’ favorite chefs. ![]()
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