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Airlines Cancel Flights to Israel Amid Escalating Tensions with Iran, Hezbollah, and Hamas
In the wake of rising tensions in the Middle East, particularly following the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, airlines have begun to cancel flights to Israel as a precautionary measure. The assassination has led to expectations of retaliation from Iran and its regional proxies, including Hezbollah and Hamas. As a result, several major airlines in the …
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 – CLOSED
Update November 2024 CLOSED: This Falafel Tanami has closed after being open for only a few months. As per the Tribeca Citizen, “the venting at the site just did not work… and neighbors were complaining… But not to worry, we will be back open soon at a new spot in Manhattan!” Time will tell if …
Bonito Relocates to 47th Street from Its Original Chelsea Location
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 immensely popular Barnea Bistro is …
Manhattan’s Rothschild TLV Window Smashed
Rothschild TLV, a popular kosher restaurant on Lexington Avenue in the Upper East Side of Manhattan, started the day with a smashed window. According to the owner, Mike Kalbo, the perp committing the “smash and run” had his face covered and was captured on camera shortly after 2 a.m. on Wednesday, May 15th. Guy Kairi, …
Falafel Tanami Is In The NY Top 100 of 2024 For The Second Year
Falafel Tanami, a modest “hole in the wall” falafel, hummus, and sabich joint at 1305 E 17th Street, off of Avenue M in Brooklyn’s Midwood, is in the New York Times food critic, Pete Wells’ “The 100 Best Restaurants in New York City 2024” for the second year in a row. Having already appeared in …