Born and raised in Israel to an American-Hungarian father and a Turkish mother, Berty Richter has always had food at the center of his life. At a young age, Berty found himself cooking with his mother, aunts, and grandmother, asking questions and following their steps in the kitchen. On Saturdays, Berty’s entire family would sit around the table for breakfast until evening for what seemed to be a whole day of feasting on Turkish and Greek mezes. Berty’s grandmother used to tell him, “Most of the world eats to live. We live to eat.”
In 2019 Berty opened TLV in the Fareground food hall in downtown Austin, which features traditional hummus plates, iconic street sandwiches, like falafel and sabich; roasted cauliflower, Israeli salad, various kebabs, and more.
Berty will open his first concept in San Antonio, Ladino, this summer. Ladino will pay homage to Berty’s Sephardic roots with a menu centered around the charcoal grill which plays a lead role in the Middle Eastern and Balkan cuisines. Described as a Mediterranean Grill House, Ladino will be a celebration of all the cultures combined, starting from the decor, the ambiance, and the music, to the beverages and food.
*** $50 from each ticket purchased will be donated to the San Antonio Food Bank
Welcome Drinks
Raki Cocktail, "Fertile Crescent"
DIPS
Served with Schug, Amba, and Warm Pita
Fire Roasted Eggplant
Spiced Green Tahini
Hazelnut Muhammara
Spicy Whipped Feta
Hummus M’sabacha
COLD MEZE
Pomelo Salad | Fennel, Kohlrabi, Mint, Green Schug Vinaigrette
Apio | Braised Celery Root, Orange, Olive Oil
HOT MEZE
Saganaki | Fried Kefalotyri, Preserved Lemon
Shishbarak | Beef & Swiss Chard Dumplings, Smoky Tomato
MAINS
Lamb Shoulder Shawarma | Onion, Sumac & Parsley Salad
Amberjack Shishlik | Rocket
Chicken Halloumi Kebabs | Beef Fat “Kaymak”
Maitake Mushrooms |Tzatziki
DESSERT
Knafeh | Salted Cream, Smoke