In recent years, Tel Aviv has seen a booming dining scene which befits the city’s multicultural population. Adding to its alluring offerings is the newly opened Abri, a restaurant founded by young hospitality entrepreneurs Michael Cohen, Genady Shkolnik and chef Adar Lotan. Concepted as an informal bistro, the venue occupies a 80 sqm. (861 sq.ft.) unit on the ground floor of a six-storey residential building, and features an interior design by local practice Studio Simon Barazin in collaboration with architect Noga Hachmon. Taking cues from the bistro influence that shaped Tel Aviv’s culinary scene, which itself is rooted in New York City‘s dining culture of the 1980s, the restaurant aims to emulate the latter’s pairing of top-notch cuisine with a laid-back setting.
The approach perfectly aligns with the current neo-bistro movement. Flooded in natural light, thanks to large floor-to-ceiling windows, Abri‘s design sees two dimensions—a lower level which incorporates local and nostalgic materials, reminiscent of the warmth and familiarity of local aesthetics, while the upper level is defined by industrial, minimalist elements that signal the city’s dynamic culinary scene. An open bar is connected with the establishment’s kitchen, allowing guests ample peeks of the kitchen staff action, making the dining experience at Abri an immersive one. The menu lists a wide variety of simple yet tasty dishes with a multitude of flavours, and all paired with a large selection of wines. © superfuture
Abri
Rehov Ahuzat Bayit 5
6514303 Tel Aviv
Mon-Wed 6pm-11pm
Thu 6pm-11.30pm
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