This Iconic Philadelphia Restaurant Is Hosting Phone-free Shabbat Dinners This Summer Featuring Guest Chefs-Here's How to Snag Tickets

""One year in restaurants is like 100, and I would say Chai, given the emotional and maybe even spiritual meaning of this restaurant to us, is very important.""

""If you're able to unplug for 24 hours, the impact that that has on your well being in this day and age, for me, it's been huge.""

""No phones, that felt like a unique way to celebrate this milestone and make a series out of it and invite some of our friends that people would be excited about.""

Zahav, a renowned restaurant in Philadelphia, celebrates its 18th anniversary with a special dinner series. The number 18 symbolizes Chai, or 'life,' in Jewish culture. Chef Mike Solomonov and co-owner Steve Cook emphasize the significance of this milestone. The outdoor Shabbat dinners will occur on Fridays from May to August, featuring boutique wines and a no-phone policy to enhance the dining experience. The series will include guest chef Adeena Sussman, who will share recipes and provide signed cookbooks.

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