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“Part of the tradition … is sharing that experience at a large communal table and “kibitzing” – you know, schmoozing, getting to know your neighbor…”

Community builder, storyteller and food enthusiast are all words to describe Boston entrepreneur, Jeff Gabel. The founder of Kitchen Kibitz, a pop-up dining series focusing on modern Jewish cuisine, is hosting another popular event this weekend, Southern Schmear.

The sold out pop-up brunch is just another one of Kitchen Kibitz’s successful events. But the restaurant concept isn’t Jeff Gabel’s only passion. The entrepreneur is also active in the startup world as a community manager for Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), where he helps other entrepreneurs solve business challenges.

Here, Gabel shares how he spends his days balancing both pursuits and where he loves to eat in Boston.

How do you spend most mornings?

I wish I could say that I’m at the gym and checking emails at sunrise, but that’s not realistic. I’m certainly not a morning person, but more of a midnight creative type. I spend most mornings walking through Chinatown on my way to work in the Leather District. I’ll pick up a Thai iced tea with coffee jellies at TeaDo, scan through Twitter, and plan out my to-do list for when I get to the office. Most Sundays, I’m much more likely to grab an early start and cook brunch, while trying out a new recipe.

What are the top priorities on your to-do list right now?

I do have a full time job in the startup world as Community Manager for YEC, where I get to help top entrepreneurs solve really complex business challenges. Other top priorities right now include enjoying the summer, being active, and meeting new and interesting people. Summer tends to fly by, so I want to make sure I schedule time to explore New England, see friends and grab the occasional drink on a restaurant roof deck. Soon enough we’ll all be drinking pumpkin beer anyway, but I’m plenty OK with that.

Why did you decide to launch Kitchen Kibitz?

Kitchen Kibitz is something deeply personal and captures three areas that are important to me: community, food and tradition. The goal from the beginning was to break down the barriers of a misunderstood cuisine and elevate it to a new level, while still paying respect to my heritage.

Part of the tradition, besides the food, is sharing that experience at a large communal table and “kibitzing” – you know, schmoozing … getting to know your neighbor. It’s an exciting layer, to incorporate that social experience and walk away from the meal with a new connection to a fellow dinner. The partners that I look for are not just chefs, but storytellers who can help paint a bigger picture and educate diners on the thought process behind the flavors.

Are there any Kitchen Kibitz events you’re looking forward to in the future?

We’re coming up on celebrating our one year anniversary, so I’m just really grateful to the community for their support and amazed at the growth. We’ve managed to quadruple our seating capacity since our first dinner. Boston is a wonderfully collaborative city full of connectors and innovators; I’ve been very lucky to meet and work with such wonderful individuals.

There are still plenty of chefs who I would love to work with and culinary regions of the world that have yet to be tackled. Look out for some exciting events in the coming year.

What Boston restaurants are you really loving right now?

I’m a big fan of Alden & Harlow. Their hospitality is some of the best in the industry and Chef Michael Scelfo is consistently elevating the cuisine with some really delicious farm-fresh ingredients. One standout has to be the corn buttermilk pancakes with shishitos – it’s simple and deeply comforting.

I also really admire the authentic flavors and spice arsenal at Sofra. They make one of the best egg sandwiches with feta butter and halloumi, plus a pretty amazing Persian donut.

When I grab a drink after work, my first instinct is to go to Trade and order a cocktail from their #TradeCreates program. Tenzin, who you’ll find at the bar, is mixing up some of the most exciting cocktails that you’ll find in Boston and his garnishes are elaborate works of art.

If you could impart one piece of advice to our readers, what would it be?

Get out and explore Boston’s diverse surrounding neighborhoods! We have some amazing ethnic enclaves in Chelsea, East Boston and Dorchester, which serve delicious food from Cape Verde, Trinidad, El Salvador and Vietnam. While they’re not all T-accessible, grab a Hubway or Uber and visit these local spots.

What would you do if you were suddenly granted a day off from work tomorrow?

I would love to volunteer on a farm for a day. I’m always been fascinated by where our food comes from and learning about the history. I recommend spending an afternoon at Wilson’s Farm (Lexington) on a beautiful November day; there’s nothing better!

If you weren’t answering my questions, what would you be doing instead?

I would be binging on season two of “Mind of a Chef” on Netflix.