Bavel (restaurant) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Bavel |
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| Established | 2018 |
| Current owner(s) | Ori Menashe & Genevieve Gergis |
| Head chef | Ori Menashe |
| Chef | Ori Menashe (chef de cuisine), Genevieve Gergis |
| Food type | Middle Eastern |
| Street address | 500 Matteo St |
| City | Arts District, Los Angeles |
| State | California |
| Country | United States |
| Coordinates | 34°02′29″N 118°13′59″W / 34.041487°N 118.232933°W |
| Reservations | recommended |
Bavel is a popular restaurant in the Arts District neighborhood of Los Angeles. It serves delicious Middle Eastern food. The restaurant offers dishes inspired by countries like Israel, Morocco, Turkey, and Egypt.
Many people love Bavel. Famous food critics and magazines have given it great reviews. The Los Angeles Times even named it the "Restaurant of the Year" in 2019!
Bavel was started by two talented chefs, Ori Menashe and Genevieve Gergis. Ori is Israeli-American, and Genevieve is American. They are a husband-and-wife team. They also own another very popular restaurant in Downtown LA called Bestia, which serves Italian food.
What's in the Name?
The name Bavel comes from the Modern Hebrew word for "Babel." You might have heard of the Tower of Babel from the Bible.
The owners chose this name because it reminds them of a time when the Middle East was more united. They wanted a name that didn't just point to one specific country. It shows how their food brings together different flavors from across the Middle East.
What's on the Menu?
Bavel is especially famous for its amazing hummus. Hummus is a creamy dip made from chickpeas. People often eat it with warm bread. The restaurant makes its hummus in a special way that many customers love.
