La Boite
As a “spice therapist” to famed chefs and fine eateries (Le Bernardin’s Eric Ripert has all but forsworn spices from other sources), Lior’s signature can be found in divine dishes at Avec (Chicago); Shaya (New Orleans); Zahav (Philadelphia); all of Daniel Boulud’s restaurants; and Tartine Bakery (San Francisco). In New York City’s Hell’s Kitchen, Lior and his trained staff at the cozy La Boîte boutique revel in helping people explore and expand their cooking styles while choosing from a savory selection of some 70 unique spice blends featuring over 120 ingredients - everything from familiar rosemary and cinnamon to rarities like rose petals and orchid root.