Food review

The opening of a new, kosher, meat restaurant, Zacks Brasserie, is sure to put Rehovot on the map of must-visit sites for both local and visiting foodies.

It boasts not only a wide variety of gourmet pizzas and pasta dishes, but it also doubles as a neighborhood sports bar, with original cocktails, mocktails, wines, beers, and a sports screen.

I have visited Bet Melchett, the restaurant, several times in the last few years and always found it to be a lovely place for breakfast and lunch.

Entrecote is an enjoyable dining experience for anyone who appreciates fine food and fine dining.

My first surprise was how many haredim live in the city – a fact that likely influenced the restaurant’s decision to turn kosher. The second surprise was how good the food was.

It has been a few years since we ventured into Tel Aviv to sample the food at Nini Hachi, one of the veteran Japanese eateries, which has been around for about 12 years.

If you want to buy cooked food or are having a party, head over to Goldy’s, where hostess trays are available.

Chef Amit Cohen does an excellent job of reproducing the authentic flavors of Italy in the heart of Israel.

In all my years of restaurant reviews, this is the first time the meal started with a dvar Torah from the waiter.

The only true downside of eating such great food at these insane prices was that my need for a post-meal nap was simply too much to handle, and I missed the light show.

The name of the restaurant, Oshpalao, is also the name of the classic Bukharan dish, consisting of rice, meat, and chickpeas.