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Coming to Wedgewood-Houston Summer 2025!
Aba, meaning father in Hebrew, is a Mediterranean restaurant with a California influence. The menu features Chef CJ Jacobson’s modern approach to Mediterranean cooking and the beverage program showcases spirits and rare wines from lesser known Mediterranean regions.
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Signature dishes including Smoky Garlic Hummus, Whipped Feta Spread, Shawarma-Spiced Skirt Steak and Frozen Greek Yogurt with olive oil and sea salt. The beverage program showcases rare Mediterranean-inspired wines and spirits.
CJ Jacobson
Orange County-born, Chef CJ Jacobson’s craft revolves around hyper-seasonal, local California ingredients, where foraging plays a main part in the flavor profiles he creates in the kitchen. After traveling the world and discovering his true passion for food while playing professional volleyball, he attended Le Cordon Bleu-affiliated College of Culinary Arts in Pasadena to hone his organic skills.Since his culinary career launch in 2004, he has starred in two seasons of Bravo’s Top Chef, won 2014 Top Chef Duels and spent ample time cooking with acclaimed chefs in many notable kitchens across California and Chicago. Jacobson is now the Chef Partner at Ema and Aba, Lettuce Entertain You restaurant concepts focused on light, Mediterranean-style cooking.
