Chicago restaurant Galit creates local, seasonal cuisine through Middle Eastern lens

Lincoln Park restaurant run by James Beard Award-winning Chef Zach Engel
Thursday, July 6, 2023
CHICAGO (WLS) -- All summer long ABC7 Chicago has been giving viewers ideas and recipes for summer dishes.

On Thursday, some vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free cuisine was being featured.

James Beard Award-winning Chef Zach Engel joined ABC7 Chicago to give some ideas.

He's the executive chef and owner of Galit in Lincoln Park.

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He said Galit frequently sources from local farmers and then creates seasonal dishes that are Middle Eastern inspired.

Engel made a tomato and cherry dish in-studio.

Find out more about Galit, which is located at 2429 N. Lincoln Ave., at GalitRestaurant.com.
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