Spice Brothers, the Israeli restaurant from chef Lior Lev Sercarz, has earned a spot on The New York Times' "New York's 14 Best New Restaurants of 2024" list.
Lior Lev Sercarz, born in northern Israel, met David Malbequi, the restaurant's former co-owner while working together for the renowned chef Daniel Boulud. They opened Spice Brothers in September 2023, but the two have already split up and Lev Sercarz remained to manage the restaurant.
The Mediterranean restaurant based at St. Marks Place focuses on street food such as shawarma, falafel, and fries, accompined with "smoky and thick harissa," New York Times restaurant critic Pete Wells said. Wells recently dibbed chef Lev Sercarz a "spice virtuoso," further praising the place's tahini sauce: "stone-ground in Israel to Mr. Lev Sercarz's specifications, tastes as if the sesame seeds had been toasted right in front of you."
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Spice Brothers is among an exciting group of restaurants featured on the New York Times' prestigious list, which also highlights culinary spots like Borgo, an Italian-inspired restaurant with a focus on fresh, seasonal ingredients, and Le Veau d'Or, a long-anticipated revival of a classic New York institution. Other standout newcomers include Café Carmellini, offering sophisticated American fare; and Carnitas Ramírez, a vibrant spot for authentic Mexican street food.
