Jerusalem on a Plate (2011)

Internationally renowned chef, Yotam Ottolenghi, returns to his hometown of Jerusalem to discover the hidden treasures of its extraordinarily rich and diverse food culture. He meets and cooks with both Arabs and Jews in restaurants and at home, who draw on hundreds of years of tradition to create the dishes that define the city, and explores the flavours and recipes that have influenced his palate. Much has changed since his childhood in Jerusalem, and politics is never far away, but Yotam finds that food is sometimes the one area where the different communities can come together. From the humble street foods of hummus and falafel, to the cutting edge of Jerusalem cuisine, Yotam uncovers the essence of what makes the food of Jerusalem so great.

Director: James Nutt
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 60 min
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Original Language: en

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gastronomy

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jerusalem on a Plate about?
Internationally renowned chef, Yotam Ottolenghi, returns to his hometown of Jerusalem to discover the hidden treasures of its extraordinarily rich and diverse food culture. He meets and cooks with both Arabs and Jews in restaurants and at home, who draw on hundreds of years of tradition to create the dishes that define the city, and explores the flavours and recipes that have influenced his palate. Much has changed since his childhood in Jerusalem, and politics is never far away, but Yotam finds that food is sometimes the one area where the different communities can come together. From the humble street foods of hummus and falafel, to the cutting edge of Jerusalem cuisine, Yotam uncovers the essence of what makes the food of Jerusalem so great.
Who directed Jerusalem on a Plate?
Jerusalem on a Plate was directed by James Nutt.
Who stars in Jerusalem on a Plate?
Jerusalem on a Plate stars Yotam Ottolenghi.
How long is Jerusalem on a Plate?
Jerusalem on a Plate has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
What genre is Jerusalem on a Plate?
Jerusalem on a Plate is a Documentary film.