Entries Written By David Jeskiel
The Marvaco Pesach Program in Marrakesh: What Went Wrong, and What It Means for Kosher Travelers
Every so often, a Pesach program story comes along that reverberates through the entire kosher travel community, not in the celebratory way, but in the way that makes people take a step back and ask whether the industry needs a reckoning. This year, that story is the Marvaco Pesach Program 2026 in Marrakesh, Morocco. If …
Chap A Nosh Is Gone: A Midwood Institution Closes After Four Decades
After more than 40 years serving the Brooklyn kosher community, Chap A Nosh has permanently closed its doors. Owner Elie Pollak announced that April 7th was the restaurant’s final day of operation, sharing the news in a message to staff in which he reflected on nearly a decade of his own tenure at the helm: …
Izakaya Asian Table Is Coming to Coney Island Avenue and the Bordeaux Empire Keeps Growing
A new kosher restaurant is on its way to one of Brooklyn’s most concentrated kosher dining corridors, and if the ownership pedigree is any indication, it’s going to be a serious addition. Izakaya Asian Table is set to open at the corner of Avenue K and Coney Island Avenue in Flatbush, a location that already …
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Reese’s Pieces Just Went Non-Dairy Pareve and It’s a Bigger Deal Than You Think
For most Americans, Reese’s Pieces are just a movie theater staple. For the kosher-observant community, the news that just dropped is something of a small miracle: the beloved peanut-butter candy has officially become pareve. OU Kosher announced on March 12, 2026, that Reese’s Pieces Peanut Butter Candy is no longer classified as dairy. The change …
Chef Guy Vaknin’s Expanding Kosher Empire: Anixi, Beyond Sushi, Le Basque, Coletta and More
In the heart of New York City, a culinary revolution is taking place, led by Chef Guy Vaknin and his City Roots Hospitality group. While Manhattan has some of the best kosher restaurants in the world, this innovative restaurant collective is redefining vegan and kosher dining, offering a diverse array of international cuisines that cater …
Amex Centurion Lounges Now Serving Fresh Kosher Meals at JFK and LaGuardia
Big news for kosher travelers: American Express has quietly launched a pilot program offering fresh kosher meals at two of its flagship Centurion Lounges: JFK and LaGuardia. If you hold an Amex Platinum card and you’ve been resigned to stuffing your carry-on with granola bars before flights, your airport experience just got a meaningful upgrade. …
Blue Hill at Stone Barns Is Going Kosher for a Few Days and It May Be the Most Significant Kosher Dining Event in Years
For most kosher diners, the world of Michelin-starred haute cuisine has remained tantalizingly out of reach. That is about to change, at least for three nights. Blue Hill at Stone Barns, the legendary two-Michelin-star farm-to-table destination in Tarrytown, New York, will open its doors as a fully kosher restaurant on Tuesday through Thursday, March 17–19, …
Castell’s Brings Kosher Italian Grandeur to Brooklyn: A Review
In the heart of Gravesend, Brooklyn, a culinary gem has emerged that’s redefining the kosher dining experience. Castell’s, the latest venture from Legend Food Group, has quickly become the talk of the town, drawing kosher food enthusiasts from across New York City and beyond. A Hidden Treasure At first glance, and as was true for …
Interest Rate Caps Could Ground the Miles and Points Game: What Trump’s Credit Card Proposal Means for Jewish Travelers
The miles and points ecosystem that enables countless Jewish families to affordably visit destinations across the globe, including Israel, could face an existential threat from an unlikely source: interest rate caps being proposed by President Trump and members of Congress. For years, some in the Jewish community have been at the forefront of credit card …
Top 10 Best Miami Kosher Restaurants (Updated 2025)
While there are several exciting “foodie” destinations in the vibrant and ever-dynamic world of kosher restaurants, such as the ever-expanding landscape of trendy kosher restaurants in Lakewood, NJ, and the classic restaurants of Manhattan and Brooklyn in New York, more recently, Miami has seen a flurry of world-class kosher restaurants come on the scene. Some of …