Itzik Hangal

Itzik Hangal is a veteran restaurateur and owner of several dining establishments in Tel Aviv, including popular venues like Chuckoli and Helena. With extensive experience in the restaurant industry, he has witnessed firsthand the challenges posed by economic fluctuations and security threats in Israel. Recently, Hangal has been vocal about the impacts of ongoing conflicts on his businesses, lamenting the difficulty of maintaining operations under constant uncertainty. His passion for the culinary arts drives him to continue opening new restaurants, despite the risks involved, as he believes in the resilience and potential of the restaurant sector.