Einat Admony

Chef Einat Admony, a three-time James Beard Award nominee, is the chef-owner of Balaboosta, celebrated for its Middle Eastern and Israeli flavors, and Moondog HiFi, a listening bar blending Mediterranean and Mexican cuisines. She also founded Taïm Falafel, a pioneer in New York’s Israeli food scene.

Her cooking reflects her immigrant roots and the American Dream. She cooks elevated yet comforting dishes inspired by her childhood. A double-time champion on Food Network’s Chopped and Throwdown! with Bobby Flay, Admony has been featured in The New York Times, and many other outlets.

She is the author of two cookbooks, Balaboosta and Shuk, and received the Carnegie Corporation’s Great Immigrants award in 2014 for her contributions to American life. When not leading her restaurants, Admony enjoys cooking for her husband, Stefan Nafziger, their two children, and friends at home in Brooklyn or the Hudson Valley.