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Alon Shaya
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November 4, 2018, 7:52 pm
Israeli restaurateur in New Orleans aims for inclusivity in new venture
Chef Alon Shaya wants employees at his eateries to find a welcome change from the toxic restaurant workplaces exposed by the #MeToo movement
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Bat Yam-born Alon Shaya’s namesake eatery wins prestigious James Beard award for best new restaurant in the US
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Chefs eat their way through Tel Aviv
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For second year, an Israel-born chef is up for top US food prize
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