Tsion Cafe and UN Plaza Grill Feature in NYC Restaurant Week 2024
NYC Restaurant Week, running from July 22 to August 18 for many restaurants and some until September 1, 2024, showcases the city’s culinary diversity, offering food enthusiasts the chance to savor exquisite meals at some of the best dining spots. While there are numerous world-class kosher restaurants in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and beyond, only two kosher …
Is Starbucks Kosher? Navigating Kosher Options and Certification Complexities
Determining whether Starbucks is kosher involves navigating a complex landscape of ingredients, equipment, and preparation practices, similar to another popular coffee chain we have discussed in the kosher context, Dunkin’. Star-K, a leading kosher certification agency known for its stringent standards, advises caution. According to Star-K, syrups, sauces, toppings, powders, soy or almond milk, and …
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The 3 Most Popular Jewish Kosher Cookbooks
From traditional recipes to inventive spins of all-time favorite foods to great pictures and an inspiring narrative, there are many different aspects to a great kosher cookbook. At the same time, each cookbook brings something different to the table, and everyone has their preferences relating to what they value in a cookbook. We, therefore, thought …
Best Kosher Hotels In Dubai, UAE
After signing the Abraham Accords, which commenced a new era of peace between Israel and the UAE, travel by kosher-minded consumers to Dubai has eclipsed even the most optimistic prognosticators. While it is true there have been strains in relations since the attacks of October 7th and Israel’s ensuing response, to date, the relationship has endured. A …
El Al Flight Denied Refueling in Turkey After Emergency Landing for Medical Evacuation
An El Al flight from Warsaw to Tel Aviv highlighted escalating tensions between Muslim-majority countries and Israel (though there are some exceptions, such as Dubai) today when it was not allowed to refuel after making an emergency landing in Antalya, Turkey. The incident occurred when flight LY5102 diverted to Antalya to evacuate a passenger in …
Falafel Tanami Expands to Tribeca Following Acclaim from NY Times Critic
Falafel Tanami, the humble falafel joint that rocketed to fame after being featured in Pete Wells’ prestigious 100 Best Restaurants in NYC list for 2023 and 2024, is branching out. Originally nestled in the Midwood neighborhood of Brooklyn, this once-nondescript eatery has captured the hearts and taste buds of New Yorkers with its delectable fare. …
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 …
Bonito Relocates to 47th Street from Its Original Chelsea Location
JUNE 2024 Update Bonito has relocated from its Chelsea location to 114 W 47th St, between 6th and 7th Avenues. It is now called “Bonito 47” and is in a larger location. It is a whopping 7,000 square feet —quite the upgrade from the relatively small former Bonito in Chelsea. Chef Josh Kessler of the …
From Boom to Bust: The Rise and Fall of Patis Bakery as It Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
A once seemingly thriving kosher French-themed boulangerie, Patis, is now crumbling under the weight of its own rapid expansion, illustrated by its Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing. With multiple locations sprouting across New York and New Jersey, Patis initially captured hearts with its promise of artisanal flair. However, the swift scaling up, combined with a controversial …
Kosher Food In Dubai and Abu Dhabi
Ever since the Abraham Accords were signed in September 2020, cementing peace and diplomatic relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates, things have been moving fast and furious on the kosher food front. Here, we overview the developments revolving around kosher food, primarily in Dubai but also in Abu Dhabi, the two largest emirates …