Food review

A culinary find in Haifa: Brooklyn 17 brings the pizza bar to Israel - review

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.

THE PASTA with pistachio cream, polenta, and Brownie Sundae are just some of the treats at Brooklyn 17.
DAIRY MEALS at Bet Melchett

Bet Melchett: Our sweet lord - review

FINE DINING at Entrecote in Jerusalem.

Entrecote: A well done dining experience - review

Sumo

Sumo Kitchen and Bar: A great surprise in Holon - review


Nini Hachi: Revisiting Tel Aviv's veteran Japanese eatery - review

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.

Nini Hachi

Goldy’s takeaway: A huge variety of takeout trays in Bnei Brak - restaurant review

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

Goldy’s

Italy's authentic flavors come to Israel at Ra’anana's Pastaria - restaurant review

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

 ‘AN EXCEPTIONALLY good meal.’

Ofra: The new kid in Jerusalem's dining scene - restaurant review

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

 FOOD – and food for thought – at Ofra.

Jerusalem Food Truck Festival: Finding comfort the Jewish way - in food

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 2025 Jerusalem Food Truck Festival.

Oshpalao: Uzbekistan beckons with an amazing selection of Bukharan food - review

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

 Oshpalo

The Terrace: A welcome oasis at the Waldorf Astoria - review

The Terrace is open in the summers and takes advantage of the cool Jerusalem evenings. I even suggest taking a sweater to put on once the sun goes down.

 The Terrace

Ima: Welcoming back a beloved Jerusalem tradition - review

If you haven’t been there lately, not much has changed, except that “Ima,” Miriam Binyamin, has retired and her son, Yaron, now runs the place.

 Ima

Goldy's: Great Jewish food just like Grandma used to make - review

We left Goldy’s, but not before Yitshak had thrust a huge bag of takeaway food into our hands, which meant I had a wonderful Friday not spent in the kitchen for a change. 

 Goldy's

Finn’s Bay: Fantastic dinner by the sea in Netanya - review

It was a lovely evening. And if the proprietors can solve the personnel problem – we were told they find it very difficult to get staff – they will be doing themselves a great favor.

 Finn's Bay

Shake Shack: A dream of quality fast food at reasonable prices - review

I’d say Danny Meyer’s dream of quality fast food, served at reasonable prices, has a solid future in Israel.

 THE CHICKEN Shack dish uses an all-natural, antibiotic-free breaded chicken breast, served in one of the toasted potato buns that are a trademark of the franchise, with lettuce, pickles, and a herb mayonnaise.