Entries Written By David Jeskiel
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 …
Pita Bar NYC: A Lower East Side Kosher Gem Filling the Void
In a neighborhood that has been a kosher food desert, Pita Bar has emerged as an unexpected oasis for kosher diners seeking authentic Israeli flavors without venturing to traditional kosher hubs in the city, such as Midtown. Located at 11 Delancey Street on Manhattan’s Lower East Side, this compact eatery is quietly making waves with …
Biarritz Kosher Pizza and Wine Bar Review: A Taste of Coastal Luxury in Crown Heights
Nestled in the bustling heart of Crown Heights, Biarritz Kosher Pizza and Wine Bar has taken over the beloved spot formerly held by Basil Pizza and Wine Bar, a popular neighborhood fixture. While the reasons behind Basil’s closure remain unclear, the transition feels seamless thanks to the presence of Clara Perez, Basil’s former manager, who …
Top 10 Best Manhattan Kosher Restaurants (Updated 2025)
While several cities around the globe, such as Lakewood, Miami, Paris, and Jerusalem, offer an exciting and dynamic kosher restaurant landscape, Manhattan is still the mecca of kosher food. After all, “the city that never sleeps” has deep roots in Jewish immigrants settling in Manhattan at the beginning of the 20th century and also being at the …
The Best Kosher Pizza
It would be hard to argue that there is a more age-old and pressing question than who makes the best pizza in the world, particularly in the booming “pizza culture” of the United States, and, in the context of kosher food, question swirl about who makes the best kosher pizza. Tablet Magazine has gone far …