Inna is a very special guest on feisworld podcast, for two reasons -  1, she's the first female guest on my show and 2, Inna is a restaurant owner, but not just any restaurant. She owns my personal favorite restaurant called Inna's Kitchen.  A Jewish deli with the kind of food I can eat all day long. This special episode was recorded inside that kitchen.

 

Inna grew up in Russia. She and her family traveled to various parts of the world (including Israel) before settling down in the United States in mid 1980s. She has worked at restaurant businesses, under-served neighborhoods, and a ton of experience in cooking since she was a little girl.

 

In this episode, Inna talks about starting her dream business about 3 years ago - a kitchen with her name on it, a kitchen that specializes in homemade Jewish cuisine, everything from scratch, no cheating anywhere.

 

To name a few of my favorite dishes - shakshuka, potato latkas with fried eggs on top, sabih (egg and eggplant sandwich). If you are a fan of falafel, you are in luck and make sure to try Inna's falafel plate and beef kopsta plate. Their most popular dish is, of course, the chicken matzo ball soup and all things on the menu. Delicious!

 

Beyond the foodie talk, Inna opens her heart to the making of a restaurant. If you ever thought about running your own restaurant or coffee shop,  tune in on lessons learned, as well as success tips and tricks.