​Michal Ansky, a gastronomist and food expert, is also a judge on Israel's version of the MasterChef franchise, and has guested on the American version alongside Chef Gordon Ramsey. She has also conducted several lectures on food history and was recently featured at Tedx Jerusalem

Routhie Rousso, on the other hand, is a noted food columnist in one of Israel's biggest and most popular newspapers. She also starred in Israel's version of the Iron Chef franchise - portraying the "know-it-all" judge.

Ansky and Chef Rousso, partnered with the Embassy of Israel, Restaurant 9501 by Chef Myrna Segismundo and The Peninsula Manila, and held a "Taste of Israel" event last February 28. Noted personalities and members of the diplomatic corps attended the culinary night.

The dinner showcased the best dishes of Israeli cuisine, such as: a healthy dose of eggplant with tahini; the ever popular Shawarma salad and lamb kebab with pita bread; and some nut-laced yogurt ice cream.

The natives of Tel-Aviv also held events on the sidelines, with a kitchen demo and dinner at Atelier 317 – owned by Ms. Stephanie Zubiri. Ansky and Rousso met Filipino chefs and other notables of the food industry.