History
Chef Alain Cohen learned at an early age in Paris about the importance of fresh ingredients and high quality meats in the preparation of superb glatt kosher food. Working for his father at Les Ailes, a well-known restaurant established after the family emigrated from Tunisia to Paris, Chef Cohen was also schooled in the metaphysical qualities of the ingredients. A busboy by the age of 9, Chef Cohen learned the restaurant business from the proverbial ground up. He continued with stints as a waiter, chef, bartender and, finally, general manager. He served as manager of the iconic La Brea Bakery and learned technique from local artisanal bread maven, Nancy Silverton--technique he would employ in developing his addictive pretzel challah. In 2002, he launched Got Kosher? as a producer and wholesaler of packaged sandwiches and salads. As well, he founded Neshama Gourmet Kosher Foods, home of the truly irresistible Neshama All-Natural Kosher Chicken & Turkey Sausages.
Specialties
The vibrant cuisine at Got Kosher? Cafe reflects the heritage of chef-owner Alain Cohen, in his authentic centuries-old Tunisian dishes-crafted with techniques he learned working in his family's Paris restaurant, and seasoned with an LA twist of innovation. The result? Some of the best - and among the most unique - cuisine available in Los Angeles. Chef Cohen spices up his international kosher cuisine with North African ingredients, including the historic and beloved house made harissa--Tunisia's signature spicy condiment sauce. Along with a menu that includes traditional French, sumptuous Moroccan and American classics, the restaurant features authentic Tunisian dishes unavailable anywhere else. Got Kosher? is renowned from sea to shining sea for Chef Cohen's personal creation: pretzel challah. Under the direction of Chef Alain Cohen, Got Kosher? Restaurant & Bakery is blazing new creative culinary ground in the world of international kosher cuisine. We hope you'll join us soon, so we may feed your body & soul.