Ben’s knack for vibrant Israeli flavors and Zikki’s passion for shareable, soul-warming Ukrainian-inspired dishes combine in Eat Small Plates to create bold and exciting recipes for every dinner or gathering. Join us for a demo, tasting, and conversation with Rachel Blumenthal, Food Editor at Boston Magazine.
Heavy hors d'oeuvres and festive spirits will be served.
Pre-orders will be available through August 28. A limited number of books will also be available for sale at the event.
Sponsored by Graza Olive Oil
Ben Siman-Tov
A baker, chef, and the creator of @BenGingi, Ben Siman-Tov teaches his followers how to master even the most complex treats at home. With a wealth of experience in hospitality and gastronomy, Ben has trained under industry leaders such as Eyal Shani and Erez Komarovsky. Originally from Rehovot, Israel, Ben moved to the United States during COVID to start his life with his wife and culinary partner, Zikki, in New York City.
Zikki Siman-Tov
A born and raised New Yorker, Zikki Siman-Tov is chef and co-owner of Eat Small Plates, a successful catering company in New York City serving a wide variety of events, from intimate weddings and festive gatherings to large-scale corporate functions. After launching their business from the East Village in New York City, Ben and Zikki moved to the countryside to expand their space and now live with their daughter, Tami, and their Frenchie, Olivia, in North Jersey.
Rachel Leah Blumenthal
Rachel Leah Blumenthal is the food editor at Boston Magazine and has been covering the Boston-area restaurant scene as a reporter, editor, and photographer for 15 years, including nearly a decade as editor of Eater Boston. A native of Sharon, Massachusetts, she lives north of Boston with her husband, two young boys, and a cat named after a pizzeria, plus too many underutilized cookbooks and too many dead succulents. When not writing about food, she’s an avid musician and would love to play bass flute on your weirdest musical project. Catch her on most social media platforms as @blumie625 or find her very out-of-date website at rachelblumenthal.net.
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