One of Israel’s most iconic and respected culinary figures (recipient of Time Out’s Lifetime Achievement Award)
Israel Aharoni studied Chinese cuisine in Taiwan and later trained in French cooking at some of France’s top restaurants. He was the owner of several legendary restaurants, including the beloved “Tapuach Hazahav” (Golden Apple) in Tel Aviv. Today, he serves as a judge on the popular cooking show MasterChef and owns a variety of delicatessens, restaurants, and eateries across Israel.
For over 25 years, Aharoni has written a culinary column in Yedioth Ahronoth (7 Days weekend magazine), published numerous cookbooks, and co-hosted the hit TV series The Amazing Journey with Aharoni and Gidi alongside Gidi Gov.
In addition to his rich culinary career, Aharoni has also ventured into a creative new field—DJing. He has performed in popular venues like Abraxas, the “Hamara” at the Raphael restaurant, and clubs such as Haoman 17, The Block in Tel Aviv, The Cat & Dog, Aria, Clavis, Hilton Bay, Shalvata, and more, as well as at events and launches throughout Israel.
His ability to blend different styles, create atmosphere, and read the crowd suits both the culinary world and the music scene.
Musical Specialty: Electronic and groovy music in its various forms.