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
Israel food
A nation situated in the Middle East and on the Mediterranean, Israeli food is made up of cuisine brought to the country by Jewish immigration from all corners of the world as well as custom Middle Eastern cuisine.
Israeli food is generally classified as either Askenazi (European) food - traditional European Jewish meals from Hungary and Poland - or Sephardic (Eastern) - foods rich in spices and flavors, reflecting the cuisine from their countries of origin. Each group has contributed greatly to the evolution of Israeli food. The Arab population of Israel has also contributed to the identity of Israeli food with its North African and Middle Eastern foods like Humus and Falafel.
Israel’s cosmopolitan make up has provided Israeli food with a variety of flavors and choices. Many food establishments in Israel adhere to kosher dietary laws and keep dairy separate from meat; however, food in Israel is not always subjected to these laws. Over the last years Israel has become somewhat of a culinary capital, boasting several high class boutique restaurants in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and more, which serve a fusion of typical Israeli food and flavors from around the world
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
Renowned Israeli Chef Opening Gluten-free Restaurant in NYC
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
Israel Has Developed Its Own Unique Cuisine - but What About a Baking Style?
Local culinary giants say it’s just a matter of time before the world recognizes a distinct Israeli baking style the way it now recognizes the ‘Israeli kitchen.’ It’s a melting pot, so to speak, of international techniques and local ingredients
The Old-school Israeli Cheesemakers Who Live in a Tent Off the Power Grid
The cheesy farm-to-table meal at the Goats with the Wind farm is well worth a trip to the Galilee
From Mundane to Macho: In Israel, Hummus Makes the Man
How did a vegan spread made out of legumes become such a significant component of Israeli masculinity?
Israeli Baklava Reminiscent of Damascus
After years in the restaurant world, chef Elias Merib opened a shop in the Galilee brimming with confections that recall the pastries of Damascus, Amman and Istanbul
One of Israel's Most Celebrated Fish Restaurants to Close at Year's End
Savida in Acre - which has served only fresh, local catch - will shut its doors at the end of the month. 'You can’t make profit in Israel without lying or compromising,' laments chef
Co-owner of Jaffa’s Famous Abulafia Bakery Arrested for Tax Fraud
Walid Abulafia was released after paying a $27,000 bail
Israeli Star Chef's Amsterdam Restaurant Gets Two Michelin Stars
Moshik Roth's culinary style combines traditional European cooking with molecular gastronomy techniques
Marvelously Delicate: Three Ways to Make Fennel
Fresh produce can work wonders in the kitchen. Fennel is at its peak after the rain, when it’s at its most juicy
Opinion The Photo That Encapsulates the Horror of Live Animal Transport to Israel
A rare moment in which two calves cling to each other in a world that’s only waiting for the moment in which it’s profitable to end their lives – this moment reminds us that soon it will end abruptly
Israel's Tuna Trap: How Did Lower Tariffs Lead to Higher Prices
Canned tuna is now more expensive in Israel than it was when duties were higher
Locust Schnitzel? Israeli High-tech Firms Cooking Up the Future's Meat Alternatives
These Israeli entrepreneurs aren’t necessarily bent on turning everyone into vegans, but are offering some interesting options for the carnivore
Druze Chef From Israel Breaks With Tradition - and Takes New York by Storm
In opening her own restaurants in New York, specializing in Druze cuisine, Gazala Halabi has forged a culinary and personal revolution
American Star Chef Michael Solomonov Shines Light on Israeli Street Food
Solomonov's new book 'Israeli Soul: Easy, Essential, Delicious' comes at a time when the Israeli kitchen is winning international recognition and Israeli restaurants are gaining the esteem of world culinary experts
Make Food, Not War Israeli and Iranian Culinary Stars Embrace Collaboration (And Pomegranate Molasses)
Mutual admiration was on the menu when Ottolenghi met the author of ‘Salt Fat Acid Heat’ Samin Nosrat in California recently to share secrets from the kitchen
The Israeli Chef Making Ancient Rotten Fish Sauce the Not-so-traditional Way
Abie, the Doktor brothers’ new fish restaurant in Tel Aviv, is built around a large wood-fired grill that allows the chefs to experiment with new-old techniques, using local ingredients only
Collection of Tel Aviv-inspired Recipes Wins Netherlands' Best Cookbook Award
'TLV — Recipes and Stories from Tel Aviv,' written by Dutch-Jewish author and journalist Jigal Krant, contains both classic Tel Aviv dishes and Israeli twists on Dutch dishes
Top Chefs Pull Out of Tel Aviv Food Festival Following BDS Pressure
Gabrielle Hamilton and Ana Ros cancel their participation in Tel Aviv's Round Tables festival ■ BDS movement claims victory, but neither chef has confirmed their reasons for cancelling
What Cooks in Pre-state Israel Made for Lord Balfour in '25
When Lord Balfour, a known gastronome, visited the Holy Land in 1925, the cooks of the Jewish Yishuv went into action. Scholars, chefs and bakers look back on what they prepared, 101 years after the Balfour Declaration
A Restaurant Guide’s Ethnocentric Take on Israeli Cuisine
Gault & Millau Israel is back after 15 years. Too bad the language is stilted, Arab restaurants are scarce, and kosher and Tel Aviv locales clog the pages
Wine Is Enlisted Into the Israeli-Palestinian Hummus Wars
Wine grapes with roots in antiquity are becoming part of an ideological identity struggle: Are these heirloom varieties Israeli or Palestinian?
Around Israel, Food Trucks Are the Hot New Craze
These are tough times for Israeli restaurants, with more eateries closing than opening in the past two years. But restaurants on wheels are bucking the trend and proving a hit across the country
For These Farmers, Eggplant Is Far More Than Just an Emoji
Two 'seed savers' at an Israeli farm are rescuing and growing heirloom vegetables – enabling chefs and consumers to enjoy flavors long forgotten by commercial agriculture
In 2019, Israel’s Restaurants Are Getting Eaten Alive
Despite a growing economy, the restaurant industry in Israel has been in a bad state for the last two years
Plenty of Fish in the Sea: Tel Aviv's 12 Best Seafood Restaurants You Have to Try
One is a foodie institution, another boasts an amazing sea view and yet another is a gourmet experience that still gets everything right – here are a dozen piscine pleasures