Israeli cuisine

Food that bites: How Israeli cuisine has evolved over the past 77 years

From burekas to MasterChef, the Israeli palate has grown with the country.

 JERUSALEM’S GRAND CAFE chef Gershon Estrik prepares tuna sashimi.
 Jake Cohen wears a Jewish star necklace on his TV show 'Jake Makes it Easy.'

Newly single, Jewish chef Jake Cohen is bringing his style of easy entertaining to TV

 Merhavia 7

Merhavia 7: A new Tel Aviv restaurant showcases fine Israeli cuisine - review

 Shula Giladi - the owner of the Kurdish restaurant "Shula Methula"

Carlton Hotel Tel Aviv presents: Pop-up Shula from Shtula


Emily Grill Bar is a Rishon Letzion must for any meat lover

'He couldn’t help comparing the meat skewers to other shipudiyot that we have visited... Emily [Grill Bar[ took top place'.

 EMILY GRILL Bar – flavorful, tender, and... clean.

Tel Aviv’s natural wine bar scene is bubbling over

With local and global varieties found across all, it’s safe to say that Tel Aviv is solidifying its status as a destination for wine aficionados seeking innovation and a great glass.

 FLOR – DELICIOUS and casual.

Oasis: Exploring the flavors and textures in Tel Aviv - review

In her Tel Aviv restaurant, chef Rima Olvera shares her culinary mastery with faithful clientele and those in the know.

 Oasis

Beer cocktails: Some delicious new variations to try

'Waiter, there’s a beer in my cocktail!'

 LEON SHVARTZ (L) and Guy Krieger, partners in The Rabbit Hole cocktail bar in Jerusalem, enjoy some cocktails made with beer.

Talking food, health, and war with Eucalyptus chef Moshe Basson - Interview

The longtime proprietor of one of Jerusalem’s most dynamic restaurants, shares his musings on life, war, and everything in between.

 ORIENTAL CEVICHE – fresh fish, seasonal fruit, cilantro and lemon.

Golan Heights Winery: Bringing Israeli wine to the world stage

An exclusive excerpt from the writer’s recently published book “Golan Heights Winery: Forty Years of Quality, Innovation and Authenticity.”

 THE FAMOUS El Rom vineyard in the northern, high-elevation Golan.

Humus Shel Atar: When in doubt – eat hummus

A smooth texture that was just right, not too firm and not too soft.

THE HUMMUS at Humus Shel Atar.

Watch: Jewish NYC businesses vandalized on Israeli Independence Day eve

NYC city hall was lit blue and white in honor of Israel's Independence Day, according to NYC Mayor Eric Adams honoring "the remarkable achievements of the State of Israel"

 Memorial statue defaced by anti-Israel activists in New York. (Illustrative) Uploaded on 8/5/2024

Brazilian chef David Hertz is using food to bring about social change

Over the past 20 years, Brazilian-Jewish chef David Hertz has created a cooking school, Gastromotiva, to help underprivileged Brazilians learn a trade and assist Brazil's most vulnerable citizens.

 During the pandemic, chef and social entrepreneur David Hertz started Solidarity Kitchens, a project to enable chefs to use their own kitchens to prepare meals for Brazil’s most vulnerable.

Celebrating the Israeli culinary scene, one bite at a time

Twenty of Israel’s best restaurants will open their kitchens and implement innovative menus, showcasing their interpretations of “home."

 THE KITCHEN at the Norman Hotel’s Alena restaurant.

Tour Israel: What are the best Jerusalem foodie destinations?

From traditional Jewish cuisine to Middle Eastern and Mediterranean flavors, Jerusalem’s culinary landscape reflects the fusion of cultures that have shaped the city for centuries.

 Jerusalem Food Truck Festival