Galit is a Middle Eastern-inspired collaborative effort between Andrés Clavero & James Beard Award-winning chef, Zachary Engel. Eater Chicago recently named it one of the hottest restaurants in Chicago. Prior to opening Galit, Andrés was the Senior Accountant for acclaimed restaurant group One Off Hospitality. - before bringing his expertise to restaurants, Andrés spent over 5 years working for Deloitte. Chef Engel first received notoriety at New Orleans restaurant, Shaya.