36 Hours of the Best Food and Drinks of Jordan's Amman
Knafeh, Syrian Ice Cream and Free-flowing Beer: most residents of Jordan are religious – but the capital city follows its own rules
Roni Kashmin
In First, Nonkosher pan-Asian Restaurant Opens in Jerusalem
'I think people are a little tired of Italian and generic Mediterranean food, but authentic Asian cuisine is something that is lacking, especially here,' said one of the owners
New Vegan Shawarma Joint in Tel Aviv Is a Game-changer
Sultana uses 'forest mushrooms that have a texture reminiscent of chicken' and promises to be 'the original shawarma experience, only 100 percent vegan'
From Mango Chili to Honey and Tahini: The Best Ice Cream Parlors in Israel
Israel has become an ice cream powerhouse and these are the small places that we warmly recommend
Celebrity Chef Eyal Shani Expands Pita Presence, Opens Second 'Miznon' in Paris
The new Paris iteration of Shani's 'Miznon' joins its relative in Le Marais, a historic district and heart of the city’s Jewish quarter. Both branches are located in what have become hubs of Parisian nightlife
Tel Aviv's Five Best Frozen Coffees
The Israelis call it iced coffee, Starbucks calls it a Frappuccino and still others call it a blended ice coffee. Our critic keeps it simple, calling these five coffee chains’ versions of the icy summer drink delicious
Kosher Bacon Attempts to Break One of Israel’s Greatest Taboos
While some chefs argue that bacon produced from lamb belly bears no comparison to the original, others say it is a valid local variation catering for observant diners. Rival charcutiers chew the fat
Tel Aviv Eatery Settles in Suit Alleging It Served Pork to Customers Who Ordered Veal
Consumers are bringing home the bacon: Zepra will pay $700,000 in free food for diners over the course of four months
Pork, Smoke or the Lesbian Owners: What's Really Upsetting Haredim About This Jerusalem Diner?
Even before its recent opening, the R&R Diner faced threats from ultra-Orthodox Jews. But after vandals smashed a window and dismantled a fan, chef Reut Cohen says it's time to fight back
Inside Tel Aviv's Most Luxurious Hotel, the New Star of Israeli Cuisine Takes Center Stage
After three years of success with his fine-dining restaurant at The Norman, chef Barak Aharoni decided to change the name, the menu and the vibe, creating a new chef restaurant. So why does he think 'Michelin is so passé'?
Inside Tel Aviv's Most Luxurious Hotel, the New Star of Israeli Cuisine Takes Center Stage
After three years running The Norman’s fine-dining brasserie, Barak Aharoni is rebranding it as a chef’s restaurant that draws from local dishes and ingredients
Future of Beloved Israeli Bakery's New York Outpost Threatened by Dramatic Infighting
Chef Uri Scheft and restaurateur Gadi Peleg are embroiled in a bitter dispute including but not limited to recipe quality control, failure to deliver payments and even physical violence
A Slice of Pluralism: The Pizza Place That Took on Israel's Rabbinate
More restaurateurs are getting the guts to fight the corruption behind kashrut supervisors’ salaries
Great Chefs of Europe and the World to Descend on Israel
At this year’s Round Tables festival, not only fine dining but also more casual cuisine will be featured – not to mention a farm-to-table twist
Jerusalem Restaurant: Rabbinate Charging More for Kashrut Certification Due to Russian, Ethiopian Workers
Owner of 'Halita'tea' teahouse says Rabbinate acted at best without just cause and at worst out of racism or bigotry
Israeli Rooftop Escapes: The Top Places to Eat, Drink and Feel the Breeze
Nine places around the country — mainly in Tel Aviv, but also in the north and Jerusalem — to enjoy the best of summer
Israel’s First Vegan Supermarket Opens in Tel Aviv
Opened in the Carmel Market, Green Wave market envisions 'safe space' for vegan community
An Israeli Bar Put a Palestinian Beer on Tap. Then the Depressingly Expected Happened
Angry social media backlash and calls for a boycott followed the sale of Ramallah-made brew at a pub in Haifa. But the owners remain steadfast.
The 10 Best Cafes in Jerusalem
From the oldest institutions to the youngest, hippest places to sip on coffee in the capital.
The 10 Best Restaurants in Jerusalem
The food at these restaurants is influenced by the surrounding markets, ethnicities and cultures – all of which make up Israel’s unique capital.
Meet the Lesbian Couple Behind Jerusalem's Hottest New Restaurant
Rinat and Alice Moyal, the team behind Rina & Alice, talk about being two young women, who are married to each other and run a non-kosher eatery in the Holy City.
The 6 Best Places for Iced Coffee in Tel Aviv
As the mercury rises, frozen coffee becomes the beverage of choice for many Israelis. We sample six café chains’ super-cool offerings.
Jerusalem Restaurant Group Launching Second London Restaurant After Palomar's Dramatic Success
The new restaurant from the Machneyuda group will pull its influences from North Africa through the Levant, according to chef Assaf Granit.
Arab Resident of Jerusalem Ensures Jews Can Have Their Hummus and Eat It, Too
Jamal Halasa of Jerusalem wants to make sure Jews can get their Old City hummus fix, even when they’re scared to go out.
Israeli Bartenders Share Their Creative Winter Cocktails to Ring in the New Year
Pumpkin and pie spices star in these drinks that are sure to impress.
Two New Reasons Why Tel Aviv Is a Vegan Culinary Capital
The country’s first vegan cooking school and vegan ice cream parlor join the myriad options available for vegans in the first Hebrew city.
Jerusalem Group Celebrates as London Eatery, The Palomar, Named Best in Britain
The Soho-sited Palomar won praise for going the ‘extra mile’ for service and ambiance, as well as its Middle Eastern food.
When Healthy Is Sinful: A Menu of Must-eat Venues in Israel
It's worthwhile, even in the cold, to venture out to these seven Israeli restaurants, whose offerings transcend the usual organic, vegetarian or calorie-counters' offerings we know.
Exploring the Holy City’s Home Brews
Meet five residents of the city who take the chill out of winter with their own wines, brews and other intoxicating booze.
7 Great Reasons to Dine in Jaffa's Flea Market
A new concept in hummus and the tastiest basbusa around are only some of the tasty surprises awaiting you.