Storm surrounding chef Eyal Shani: The way he served food at his new Los Angeles restaurant has sparked criticism
Famous Israeli chef Eyal Shani recently opened a new restaurant called "Malka" in Beverly Hills, USA. The opening, which was intended to be a festive event, quickly became the center of a social media storm following a video circulated from the venue.
In the video, the chef is seen spreading food onto large trays using his bare hands, without the use of serving utensils. This method of presentation, which was presented as part of a culinary performance, sparked harsh reactions from many internet users. Many of them claimed that this is unhygienic behavior that is inappropriate for a high-end restaurant.
On the other hand, there were also those who came to Shani's defense. His supporters argued that this is an accepted technique in many kitchens around the world and that it is an artistic way of serving food. They added that in most professional kitchens, chefs touch food during preparation, and that the video was taken out of context.
As of now, chef Eyal Shani has yet to officially respond to the public criticism. The incident raises once again the question of the boundary between culinary creativity and the accepted hygiene standards in the restaurant industry.