CHEF NOAM BILITZER’S MEESHMEESH MEDITERRANEAN OPENS TO PUBLIC ON SEPTEMBER
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“We’re excited for people to stop in and see what we ’ ve been up to, ” said Chef Bilitzer “We’ve done a lot to make the space our own, including changes to decor, a few small renovations, and several other updates As for the menu, we ’ re highlighting the unique flavors and ingredients I grew up with through shareable dishes that explore the diverse culinary history of the Levantine region ”
MeeshMeesh Mediterranean which offers Eastern Mediterranean cuisine encompassing flavors from Jordan, Israel, Lebanon, Palestine, Syria, and more will open permanently on September 1 at 636 East Market Street, former home to Wiltshire on Market Owned and operated by Israel-native Chef Noam Bilitzer, the restaurant will serve dinner Wednesday through Sunday MeeshMeesh means apricot in Arabic and Hebrew the sound of the word reflects the restaurant ’ s warm and inviting atmosphere
MeeshMeesh’s menu features a wide variety of vegetarian, vegan, and meat options, along with culinary cocktails and thoughtfully sourced wines
The kitchen takes a localized approach to traditional flavors, with ingredients from area farms and businesses, including Fisher Farms, Root Bound Farms, Barr Farms, Frondosa Farms, Naked Greens, Pavol, Valley Spirit, Field Day Family Farms, and others The space also features a private event area with room for gatherings of up to 36 guests
Chef Bilitzer attended culinary school at Johnson and Wales University in Charlotte, NC He spent years cooking in Charleston, Florida, and Boston before landing at 21c in Louisville and becoming the corporate Chef De Cuisine for the hotel group He then worked as a traveling restaurant consultant before returning to Louisville in 2019 as the Executive Chef of Red Hog in Crescent Hill Chef Bilitzer has a number of awards and accolades, including multiple Food Network appearances and being named “Chopped Winner” on Food Network’s “Chopped”
Reservations can be made online now at MeeshMeeshcom
