We’re still working on our magnum opus about the utter and total revelation that is Zahav, but before we do that, a bit of breaking news: The new Israeli joint in Society Hill comes in at number two (with a bullet!) in “The Bon Appétit Hot Ten: Summer Blockbusters” feature in the July issue of the mag. The piece isn’t online, but here’s what they had to say about Zahav:

“Executive chef Michael Solomonov, former chef at the lauded Marigold Kitchen, bakes house-made breads (pita, laffa, and Lebanese mountain bread) in a taboon (wood-burning oven). The menu includes a long list of mezes (baba ganoush, tabbouleh, hummus), as well as grilled skewers and family-style dishes like b’stilla with rabbit and prunes.”

After the jump, the full Hot Ten list.

1. Saltwater/ Detroit
2. Zahav/ Philadelphia
3. Takashi/ Chicago
4. Epic Roasthouse and Waterbar/ San Francisco
5. Holeman and Finch Public House/ Atlanta
6. Carnevino/ Las Vegas
7. Beaver’s/ Houston
8. Estate House/ Scottsdale
9. The Corson Building/ Seattle
10. Ko/ New York