{"id":2430,"date":"2025-09-21T13:24:23","date_gmt":"2025-09-21T13:24:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hamaashena-yoel.co.il\/about\/"},"modified":"2026-02-05T09:27:34","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T09:27:34","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hamaashena-yoel.co.il\/en\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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A bit about us: a home for food in the heart of the desert<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Between the mountains of the Judean Desert, where time moves slowly and the wind carries the scent of earth, a culinary secret awaits: Yoel Ben-Shabbat\u2019s Smokehouse. Not just another place to eat meat, the smokehouse offers an experience of fire, wood, and a love for hospitality – one that begins before your first bite and lingers long after you\u2019ve emptied your plate. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Come experience the magic for yourself at one of our special events<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Our secret: fire, wood, and wine<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Our story is woven from flavors rooted in the land. When premium meat meets the fire in the smoker, it emerges enveloped in aromas that ignite the senses and tell the story of this place. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Discover our full selection of smoked meat products in the Food Shop<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Chef Yoel Ben-Shabbat: 35 years of passion<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The founder of the smokehouse, Chef Yoel Ben-Shabbat, brings more than 35 years of experience from restaurants and competitions around the world. After gaining knowledge and earning medals, he chose to return home to the quiet of the desert and create a place that honors the tradition of smoking, guided by his uncompromising personal touch. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Browse our menus and discover his culinary creations<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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