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Kedem, at 16 rue Jean-Burguet in Bordeaux, is an Israeli and Levantine kitchen that earned a Michelin Bib Gourmand in 2026.
Gil Elad and Ronan Cadoret cook as a pair, shaped by six years of shared work and research into the flavors and hospitality of the Levant. The menu follows the seasons, with delicate, spiced flavors. Le Fooding listed the restaurant in 2026 and noted the pine green tile counter near Place de la République.
Bread comes first, such as a sesame ka'ak from Jerusalem or a Yemeni smoked chili kubaneh. Mezze follow: cucumber yogurt dip with a hint of pastis, hummus, green beans in honey and sesame paste. Lightly marinated bonito comes with muhammara and toasted hazelnuts. Knafeh with hibiscus-poached peach and halva whipped cream closes the meal.
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Gil Elad and Ronan Cadoret are back in town and the lovely scent of toasted sesame is in the air! Eagerly awaited ever since Miles, Mampuku and Massa closed down, the duo set up shop near Place de la République, behind a pine green tile counter. Seated there the day we went for lunch, we devoured some mouthwatering bread (a sesame ka’ak hailing from Jerusalem and a Yemeni smoked chili kubaneh) alongside a series of comforting mezze: a cucumber yogurt dip cheekily infused with pastis, masterfully prepared hummus, and crisp green beans in a honey and sesame paste sauce. What came next? Some incredibly fresh bonito, served lightly marinated with a spoonful of muhammara (red pepper dip) with toasted hazelnuts, tender roasted zucchini, and a touch of crumbled feta – all of which was paired with mouthwatering smoked eggplant caviar prepared like an aioli; before the grand finale, a delicious knafeh served with hibiscus poached peach, all covered with halva whipped cream and a sprinkling of pistachios… Go ahead and eat to your heart’s content! // Marise Effouet
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