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 …
Top 10 Best Lakewood Kosher Restaurants (Updated 2026)
As one of the fastest-growing Jewish communities in the world, Lakewood, a once sleepy vacation town in New Jersey, has increasingly become a go-to destination for the kosher foodie in a dynamic scene of other “hot kosher cities” such as Miami, Paris, and New York’s Manhattan and Brooklyn. From the traditional pizza joint to modern …
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, …
An Overview of Pesach 2026 Hotel Programs
Passover 2026 is an incredible opportunity to step out of the kitchen and celebrate Pesach with family and friends at a luxury hotel program somewhere in the world. From the beaches of Crete and the cliffs of the Amalfi Coast to the Dead Sea shores of Israel and the Caribbean waters of the Bahamas, kosher …
The Top 20 Must-Try Best Kosher Restaurants in Jerusalem
Jerusalem’s kosher dining scene is unparalleled, offering a unique culinary landscape that sets it apart from other global kosher hotspots. With its large Jewish Orthodox population and constant influx of kosher-observant tourists, the city boasts an extensive array of kosher-certified restaurants. Unlike other cities with notable kosher scenes, which we have covered in our series …