Uri is one of the most gracious, friendly and hospitable people I've met in a long time. As a self-taught chef, he showed plenty of enthusiasm about his food and their provenance. He introduced us to the front and back of the house staff. He showed us the fresh fish his sous chef was expertly filleting. He fed us (and refused to accept payment because we were his guests) and showed us around his kitchen and his nearby hotel, the Efendi Hotel (a gorgeous hotel, which took him nine years to renovate as a labor of love, with stones dating back to the Templars era and the Byzantine Empire). As we walked around Akko, he knew everyone and everyone knew him. His friendliness just shown through. He also had the fiercest facial hair I've ever seen in person (see picture below).
Uri Jeremias of Uri Buri. |
Because we did not pay for our meal, I cannot review Uri Buri. But, it seems a shame to not share our beautiful experience eating the fresh seafood that were perfectly prepared by Uri and his staff. So, below are pictures of some of the dishes Uri kindly shared with us.
Persimmon with mascarpone, tobiko and caviar - a great combination of crunch and sweetness. |
Great blog. I found best hotel in Israel to stay. I really appreciate their service. Thanks
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