SABA is Pomegranate Hospitality's flagship restaurant located in New Orleans. SABA, which translates to “grandfather” in Hebrew, pays homage to Chef Alon Shaya’s birthplace of Israel and its rich culinary landscape.
Grandfathers have many stories to tell about a life’s worth of experiences; SABA wants to tell them through food and drink.
SAFTA, meaning “grandmother in Hebrew, is located in the RiNo neighborhood of Denver within The Source Hotel. The restaurant, a Michelin-recommended companion to SABA in New Orleans, gives a subtle nod to the way food nurtures and connects us while paying tribute to Israel’s ever-evolving culinary landscape.
Grandmothers bring us together through unparalleled meals that are lovingly prepared; SAFTA is no different.
MISS RIVER, is Chef Alon Shaya's “love letter to Louisiana,” based on the local culture and cuisine he fell in love with in his 20 +years as a New Orleans resident. As the signature lobby-level restaurant of the Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans, MISS RIVER pays tribute to New Orleans’ grand dining traditions, showcasing Chef Alon Shaya’s spirited take on beloved local dishes, while providing surprise and fun to the dining experience.
SILAN, located in the heart of Atlantis Paradise Island Resort in The Bahamas, is a Mediterranean-inspired restaurant that pays homage to Chef Alon Shaya’s Israeli heritage with a nod to Bahamian flavors. The spices that became the building blocks of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine are paired with the bounty of fresh produce sourced from fertile lands or caught from the sea.
PREVIOUS PROJECTS
SAFTA 1964 by Chef Alon Shaya, from Pomegranate Hospitality, was a limited-run celebrity-chef residency at The Wynn Las Vegas during the year 2024. This playful iteration of SAFTA celebrated Grandma’s fictional heyday, before she became a “safta.” Picture her dressed to the nines, complete with her signature red lipstick, driving her white 1964 Thunderbird convertible west, and toasting the town. She’s the magnetic life of the party, sipping martinis, and running the blackjack table.
The residency officially wrapped December 31, 2024.