Food

Tamara Cohen's ancestors were expelled from Spain, now she’s bringing bagels to Madrid

Mazál owner Tamara Cohen, a Philadelphian who became Spanish through a law granting citizenship to Sephardic Jews whose ancestors were expelled during the 1492 Inquisition.

JANUARY 24, 2026|BySHIRA LI BARTOV/JTA

Tamara Cohen, founder of the Mazál bagel restaurant in Madrid, immigrated from the United States through Spain's Sephardic ancestry law.

Burger for NIS 39: Burger Salon's new collection

Burger Salon launches the "Baktana" collection: Smaller burgers and meat sandwiches at NIS 39–42, made with 100% Israeli beef and lamb. Quality intact despite smaller portions.

JANUARY 23, 2026|ByMEITAL SHARABI/MAARIV

Tel Aviv hamburger chain becomes Israel's latest exit in a NIS 65 million deal with Nono Group

The purchase of GDB, a hamburger chain established six years ago, aims to continue Nono Group's expansion after acquiring Giraffe, Nono, Mimi, and Taqueria chains.

JANUARY 23, 2026|ByTOBIAS HOLCMAN

With change from NIS 70: At the edge of Tel Aviv’s Yemeni pearl I found the best kebab in Israel

Jerusalem mixed grill meets kebab in one of Israel’s tastiest meat dishes. If you haven’t eaten at Shmuel yet, it’s a perfect reason to visit Carmel Market.

JANUARY 22, 2026|ByNIR KIPNIS/ MAARIV

New Israeli craft beers tell stories of war, recovery, and creativity

From light lagers to imperial stouts, Israel’s new craft beers offer unique flavors and stories in every sip.

JANUARY 10, 2026ByDOUG GREENER

The brewer of four Shomron beers says that brewing is what cured him from post-trauma after many years of active combat duty.

Meshek Barzilay in Tel Aviv: Veteran vegan cuisine - restaurant review

My companion’s choice was savory buckwheat crepe with an arugula salad. It had an excellent sweet dressing and a vegetable I had never encountered before – watermelon radish.

JANUARY 10, 2026ByGLORIA DEUTSCH

Vegan cuisine fit for a carnivore at Meshek Barzilay, Tel Aviv.

The empires of Golda and Zaguri have met. It turned out exactly as you thought

Cuddling, warming, getting swept away: We tasted everything that’s new in the shops for you and came back to tell.

JANUARY 9, 2026ByYANIV GRANOT/WALLA!

The interprovincial trade effect has come into place: Top things consumers can expect

JANUARY 8, 2026ByTAMI DEMSKY

New: Granola, protein bars, and baking enhancers – gluten-free

Gluten-free granola, high-protein nut bars, and a range of baking enhancers – all gluten-free. New on supermarket shelves.

JANUARY 7, 2026ByWALLA! HEALTH

Gluten-free granola and high-protein nut bars

What is forbidden to eat after a meal? Dr. Maya Rosman busts a myth

Coffee after a large meal, a small fruit at the end, and water during it? Dr. Maya Rosman puts things in order—what is recommended and what is not after eating.

JANUARY 6, 2026ByDR. MAYA ROSMAN