Raz Shabtai, who grew up in Jerusalem and began washing dishes at 13, says Mutra’s star feels ‘like winning an Oscar’ and proves kosher cuisine belongs at the highest level

Mutra in Miami, led by Jerusalem-born chef Raz Shabtai, becomes the first kosher restaurant in the world to earn a Michelin star, marking a historic breakthrough for kosher fine…

Israeli chef Raz Shabtai opened Mutra in February 2025, naming the kosher eatery after his Jerusalem-born grandmother whose cooking he said heavily inspires its menu.