featuring live music by Polyphony
October 8
Presser Foundation Stage, TD Pavilion

Highmark Mann is pleased to present A Taste of Home with Chef Mike Solomonov on October 8. This one-of-a-kind event features award-winning cuisine, live music, and storytelling as the Presser Foundation Stage is transformed into an intimate, dynamic dining experience for one night only.

Throughout the evening, patrons will enjoy a multi-course family-style meal prepared by one of Philadelphia's most renowned chefs as he shares a rare behind-the-scenes look into his culinary process and inspirations. Mike Solomonov is the James Beard Award-winning chef and restaurateur behind Zahav, Federal Donuts & Chicken, Dizengoff, Goldie, Laser Wolf, and others, alongside his business partner Steve Cook. 

The exclusive menu will feature signature dishes inspired by Chef Mike's acclaimed restaurants. Each course will be paired with live music from Polyphony, an international artist ensemble. Chef Mike Solomonov and Polyphony Music Director Nabeel Abboud-Ashkar will explore the intersection of food and music to share the story behind the evening.

Your ticket includes admission to the event, dinner, dessert, and non-alcoholic beverages. Parties will be seated together at communal tables upon arrival. Limited tickets are available.

All Ages

Menu, times, and artists are subject to change.

Highmark Mann does not censor or control the content created by guest artists. All views and opinions expressed by the speakers or the performers at concerts and/or events are their own and do not represent the opinion or position of Highmark Mann Center for the Performing Arts.

Smoked Apple and Caramelized Foie Gras
schmaltzy challah, saffron honey, walnut

Feta Malabi
anchovy, jersey tomato soup, preserved watermelon, black olive

Eggplant
lentils, carrot, red chermoula, Turkish pistachio
served family style

Smoked Lamb Chop
savoy cabbage, poached quince, demi glace
served family style

Vanilla Cardamom Pot De Crème
rosemary pear strudel

Traditional (arr. Jonathan Keret) - Lama Bada Yatathana
Celene Totry, soprano; Lior Grunwald, violin; Loor Jabareen, violin; Yaali Mamerud, viola; Genwa Khazin, cello; Nabeel Hayek, piano

Manuel de Falla (arr. Kreisler) - Danse Espagnole No. 1 from La vida breve
Loor Jabareen, violin; Nabeel Hayek, piano

Manuel de Falla - Ritual Fire Dance from El amor brujo
Lior Grunwald, violin; Loor Jabareen, violin; Yaali Mamerud, viola; Genwa Khazin, cello; Nabeel Hayek, piano

Paul Ben Haim (arr. Tomer Bar-Niv) - Three Songs Without Words - No. 2
Lior Grunwald, violin; Loor Jabareen, violin; Yaali Mamerud, viola; Genwa Khazin, cello; Nabeel Hayek, piano

Fritz Kreisler - Schön Rosmarin 
Lior Grunwald, violin; Nabeel Hayek, piano