Meringue-topped Apple Pie Bars, an Innovative Rosh Hashanah Dessert
Beyond apples and honey, another way to bring the Rosh Hashanah staple fruit to the holiday table
Food
How Reem Kassis Became the International Face of Palestinian Cuisine
'I swore I would never go into the kitchen and would be a career woman, and in the end I found myself writing a cookbook,' says the author of 'The Palestinian Table'
The Best Israeli Restaurant Is in the Most Surprising Place in America
'Yalla Vermont' is what happens when an Israeli ends up in Brattleboro. The vegetarian restaurant is attracting New Englanders in droves with its organic hummus and plump pita
How a Jewish Pastry Became a Turkish City's Iconic Street Snack
Although at first glance, Izmir isn’t as beautiful as Istanbul, visitors there will discover a fascinating food culture – which include a seriously addictive treat
This Tel Aviv Deli Justifies the Existence of Sandwiches. But Will It Last?
Despite relatively high prices, Nordinyo is the eatery of the moment
This Culinary Heaven Is Just a Short Flight From Tel Aviv
By refusing to surrender to Western trends, a sleepy Turkish town on the Aegean Sea has retained the legendary sights and flavors of the past
Eilat: The Best Bars and Clubs in Israel's Southern Resort Town
In Eilat right now? With dance floors that beat anything in greater Tel Aviv, drinks at totally sane prices and a slew of other attractions, the city's lively club scene is a great way to cope with the dog days of summer
The Israeli Baker Who Developed New York's Best Babka
The man behind Michaeli Bakery already started a craze by putting a new twist on a classic European cake. But can the veteran baker behind the new venture make it last?
Reversing Decades-old Policy, Israel to Allow Some Harvesting of Wild Herbs
Decision follows complaints by Arabs who gather hyssop for za'atar and Greek sage
Nothing Fresher and Nothing Cheaper: The New Grill Spot That’s Breaking the Market
Bshara Hinnawi proves our palates can still learn a thing of two about grilled meats
Tel Aviv's Legendary Bars Will Take You Back in Time
They’ve survived all the trends, kept their names, and branding isn’t their thing. Five veteran drinking holes that will leave you happy and pleasantly inebriated
The Vanishing of a Legendary Palestinian Pastry
It’s said that if you visited Jerusalem without eating this pastry, it’s as if you’d never visited at all. But the legendary mutabbaq shop in the Old City is shuttered. What’s behind the closure after 150 years?
This New Tel Aviv Cocktail Bar Wants You to Drink Like an Italian
Located in a boutique hotel on Rothschild Boulevard, Fontana offers light pre-dinner drinks and snacks – the Israeli version of an Italian tradition
In Jezreel Valley, a Palestinian Farming Scion Breathes New Life Into His Family's Lands
With an organic community farm, the first of its kind among Israel’s Arabs, Amir Ounallah wants to feed the people of the valley again
Not Just Cheesecake: Symbolic Challahs for Shavuot
‘The dairy holiday’ is deeply rooted in agricultural practices in the Land of Israel, making it the perfect time for specialty baking
Kosher and Open on Shabbat: Israel's Restaurants May Be on Their Way to Revolution
A petition filed by a restaurant owner in Jerusalem seeks the same terms that hotels receive regarding Shabbat observance
An Impossibly Delicious (Meatless) Burger, Made in Israel's Deep South
Born in the bastion of U.S. barbecue culture, Britney Monique Moore makes vegan burgers that will satisfy avowed carnivores
A Thai Beach on the Tel Aviv Shore
Much more than hummus, watermelon with salty cheese, and beer – a new waterfront complex offers a variety of eating options, including creative Asian cuisine and cocktails at decent prices
How to Make the Best Falafel at Home
Think making it from scratch is too much work? Think again
Craving Great Indian Food? Tel Aviv Offers Traditional Delights – in the Least Likely Location
Raj Mahal, an Indian workers’ restaurant, is in the heart of Tel Aviv’s sooty garage area, but the one-man show offers one thing you can’t find anywhere else
The Real Reason Israelis Prefer Bigger Portions to Quality Meals, According to an Anthropologist
Exposing the guts of Israeli society through its cuisine
15 Best Bars in Tel Aviv: A Bar-hopping Guide to Israel's Sin City
Drinks at bars in Tel Aviv are expensive - on par with New York City or London - and Israelis aren’t big drinkers themselves, but the bar culture is still thriving
First Came the Restaurants, Now the Supermarkets: Israeli Products Are Taking Over the U.S.
Israeli restaurants, chefs and cookbooks are making it big in the U.S. For the home cook, products that Israelis know from their supermarkets were hard to come by, but this is all changing – a guide
If You Are Looking for a Place to Buy and Eat Fish in Tel Aviv, Look No Further
For the past three years, Batshon has been one of Tel Aviv's more popular options for purchasing fresh fish and seafood. Their new location on Carlebach Street features a very important upgrade
14 Best Value-for-money Israeli Wines for Passover
As this year's seder nears, here are some local wines that will make your holiday, all for less than 100 shekels
The Must Try Israeli Café, Hidden Away in New Jersey
Locals are flocking to the Bread Boutique and Café in a nondescript shopping center in Tenafly, New Jersey. And not just for the fresh challah and chocolate rugelach
Life’s a Picnic When You Got a Basket of Goodies Fresh From This Central Israeli Farm
Farma Cultura, an organic farm in central Israel, spreads the joy of dining al fresco
Vegan and Excellent: The Brunch at Bana in Tel Aviv Is the Surprise of the Season
After gorging on a wave of absolutely decadent brunches around the city, we happened upon Bana and found that one of the city’s best brunches happens to vegan
There Is Only One Soup You Have to Try in Tel Aviv
The Samarkand restaurant in south Tel Aviv disappointed in the savory pastry category, but terrific beef skewers and a summer version of a beloved soup more than made up for it
A Passage to India's Cochin Cuisine Leads Through a Moshav in Central Israel
The Jewish community says their ancestors had traveled to southern Indian to trade spices during the time of King Solomon. Now Israelis will have a chance to sample the food that bears a close resemblance to the their own kitchen
Know an Israeli by What’s Inside His Shopping Cart
The latest household survey documents how food spending varies a lot by income, nationality and religion
Tel Aviv Restaurants Threaten Strike During Eurovision Over Tax Policy
Instead of getting the same preferential status as tourism-industry workers, the Finance Ministry has thrown restaurateurs 'to the dogs,' protest leader says
Delicious Meze, Lebanese Arak and an Unbeatable View in Nazareth
A new Nazareth restaurant draws on Arab cuisine from the old Levant, but adds some contemporary interpretations
Why Israel Is Experiencing a Dire Bacon Crisis
Israeli restaurateurs are pulling pork off the menu due to a shortage
Chew on This Men Admit Vegan Meals Left Them Fuller, Medical Study Says
Test sample was small but the implications are huge: Non-animal meals triggered higher release of ‘satiety’ hormones
Largest U.S. Baking Company Cuts Plan to End Kosher Certification on Nearly All Products
Bimbo Bakeries USA announced in December plans to have the flexibility to produce its breads on the same factory lines as breads that contain dairy products
Is There Anything Left to Squeeze Out of Zionism's Former Symbol?
Shrinking citrus groves have reduced the economic importance of oranges, but farmers, artists and high-tech professionals are now looking to give the golden fruit new meaning
Renowned Israeli Chef Opening Gluten-free Restaurant in N.Y.C.
Nir Tzuk was originally coming just to set up a pop-up, but the project quickly morphed
What Ancient Seeds Found in Archaeological Excavations in Israel Tell Us
Well-preserved seeds found in archaeological digs in Israel offer a singular glimpse into the lives of the people who were nourished by them thousands of years ago
Shawarma, the Iconic Israeli Street Food, Is Slowly Making a Comeback in Tel Aviv
Fans of the popular dish are encountering new eateries that are making successful attempts to return shawarma to its glory days
