THE CENTURION^® LOUNGE

Michael Solomonov, The Centurion Lounge Executive Chef, Philadelphia

Michael Solomonov is the executive chef and co-owner of Philadelphia’s pioneering Israeli restaurant, Zahav. He is the 2011 James Beard Award winner for “Best Chef, Mid-Atlantic”, a 2016 James Beard Award winner for “Best International Cookbook” and “Book of the Year” for his and business partner/co-author Steven Cook’s first cookbook, Zahav: A World of Israeli Cooking, the 2017 James Beard Award's “Outstanding Chef,” and most recently the 2019 James Beard Award winner for "Outstanding Restaurant." In addition to his duties at Zahav, Chef Solomonov co-owns Philadelphia's Federal Donuts, Dizengoff, Abe Fisher, Goldie, and the philanthropic The Rooster, which donates 100% of its profits to Broad Street Ministry Hospitality Collaborative that provides meals and essential services to individuals experiencing homelessness and hunger in Philadelphia. Also in 2017, Solomonov and the Israel Ministry of Tourism (IMOT) created a partnership to champion Israel’s extraordinarily diverse and vibrant culinary landscape.   

Michael Solomonov is also a part of the American Express Global Dining Collection, which offers you special access to reservations and experiences with Card Members’ favorite chefs. To learn more visit americanexpress.com/globaldiningcollection.

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Sonic Editions

Sonic Editions specializes in limited-edition fine-art photographic prints of the greatest musicians, film stars, cult heroes, and cultural icons. With an unrivaled number of specially sourced iconic pictures from the world's best photographers and most renowned archives, its offering includes photographs rarely seen before. All its prints are expertly mounted and encased in handmade wooden frames. Framed prints start from just $129 making great fine-art photography affordable for the first time. The handpicked collection of photography featured at The Centurion Lounge is also available for purchase at www.soniceditions.com/thecenturionlounge.

Anthony Giglio , The Centurion LoungeWine Director

Anthony Giglio is one of the most entertaining wine and spirits authorities on the planet. He has written several books, including three editions of FOOD & WINE’s Wine Guide; five editions of the Mr. Boston Official Bartender’s Guide, and his highly regarded first book, Cocktails in New York. Giglio has written for numerous publications, including FOOD & WINE and Travel + Leisure. Giglio is currently a wine reporter for CBS News Radio, and has appeared on numerous television programs. anthonygiglio.com

Jim Meehan , The Centurion Lounge Mixologist

Jim Meehan’s career behind the bar spans over 15 years, from Paul’s Club and State Street Brats in Madison, Wisconsin to Gramercy Tavern and the Pegu Club in New York City. In addition to his work behind the bar as one of the nation’s top mixologists, Jim is a James Beard award winner and the author of The PDT Cocktail Book and Meehan’s Bartender Manual. He travels frequently to oversee branches of his award-winning PDT in New York City and Hong Kong, along with a new concept, Prairie School in Chicago.

Terlato Wines

Terlato Wines has a global portfolio of more than 80 brands from world class wine producers in more than a dozen countries and is the leading marketer of wines $20 and up in the U.S. Terlato Wines garners more 90+ point ratings than any wine company in the world. Owned and operated by the Terlato family for four generations, the Group also includes the family’s winery investments and partnerships in some of the world's most esteemed wine regions including: Napa Valley; Sonoma County; Sta. Rita Hills in Santa Barbara County; Victoria, Australia; the Rhône Valley in France; Friuli, Italy; and Montalcino, Italy.