This conversation was a real treat! Mica welcomed us into her beautiful, bright, and cozy restaurant, Pomella (on Piedmont Ave in Oakland), and quickly offered us Baileys and coffee. You can say it was love at first site. The conversation flowed as smoothly as our coffees as we got into why she moved to the Bay from Israel, starting her career in catering, the essence of Israeli food, the ups and downs of owning a business with her now ex-husband, bankruptcy, opening a second restaurant at the start of the pandemic, and how her community, regular customers, and loyal employees keep her going. She is fiery and hilarious, and we could've spent the entire day chatting with her. And we can't forget to mention, the food was AMAZING! (Order the cheese stuffed falafel. You're welcome.) Check out her restaurant, and if you're lucky, you'll get a chance to meet her too.You can follow Pomella Restaurant on IG & FB--Thanks for listening and for your support! We couldn't have reached 600 episodes without your help! --Be well, stay safe, Black Lives Matter, AAPI Lives Matter, and thank you for being vaxxed!--SUPPORT US HERE!Subscribe to our channel on YouTube for behind the scenes footage!Rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts!Visit our website! www.bitchtalkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.Listen every other Thursday 9:30 - 10 am on BFF.FMPOWERED BY GO-TO Productions